Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2000 Honda Accord - part 1

2000 Honda Accord. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle air bag problems. The consumer stated the air bag exploded last summer, while his son was driving. The air bag deployed, but did not inflate. The dealer replaced a sensor in the passenger seat. The consumer stated prior to the incident, a similar sensor was replaced in August 2013.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the supplemental restraint system and airbag sensor lights had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the sensor inside the seat belt buckle was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,370. Jft.

The srs light has gone off approximately once a year for approximately the last 5 years. It has always been caused by a sensor in the seat belt, which is covered by warranty. However, the dealer always tries to charge a diagnosis fee to determine if it is a warranty issue and it is a safety issue every time the light goes off. It is also a huge inconvenience. The dealer has told me that the airbags will not work when the light is on as a safety precaution. Each time it happens the seatbelt sensor needs to be replaced. This is a safety concern because the airbags are frequently not working.

Failure of opds unit on my 2000 Honda Accord 4-door v-6. As an outcome of a joint action lawsuit Honda agreed to extend the opds warranty to 10 years from the delivery date of the vehicle or 156,000 miles. My opds unit has failed just 3 months after the 10 year extension. This is the 2nd sds system failure as the seat belt sensor has failed in the past. Honda now covers the seat belt failure on the many Accord models for lifetime as the failure is common. Failure of sds airbag system on Honda Accords and other Honda vehicle models is an on-going chronic problem that renders the entire airbag system inactive upon any component failure. This is a serious safety hazard to owners and due to the high cost to repair the sds system many owners cannot afford to make the sds airbag system operative again. Honda must step up to insuring that lifetime warranties on the sds systems are in place for all owners as an sds failure may result in injury or death for the vehicle owners. Way too many sds system failures have been documented by Honda dealers and owners. Who knows just how many "red lights" are actually on the dashboards of Honda Accords out there that simply don't get fixed due to the high cost of repair?.

In June 09, have an issue with srs light coming on in my 2000 Honda Accord vehicle. The dealership said that this is an seat belt issue and fixed it. When I took the car to dealership in Jan-2010 for srs symbol, dealer said that this is an opds sensor issue and since my car is out of warranty this will not be covered. My question- since this is a safety issue and Honda is aware of this, why is Honda not recalling. My car has 115,000 miles and this is purchased in Nov 1999. Can we have Honda issue a recall for this instead of warranty extension? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Nhtsa action number: pe05043 already had service in 2009, srs problem back, dealer refused warranty corrective action.

Have and owned since new a 2000 Honda Accord lx 4-door sedan. It failed va state inspection due to a srs light on. Dealer right away wants to charge $100 to $120 dollars for a diagnostic test. I have read numerous srs light problems with same vehicle owners. All stating it was a faulty opds sensor/ opds unit. Dealer charges from $500 to $900 for this fix. This is a safety issue and costs are outrageous. Diagnostic test should be free along with Honda free replacement. I'm not happy at all.

My 2000 Honda Accord ex is approaching 130,000 miles. The other day the srs light came on and has stayed on ever since. After some research I found that Honda had extended the warranty on the opds sensor and belt assembly. I went to a dealership and had them diagnose the problem. They found that it was the controller unit which had failed. I asked how a solid state computer component would fail other than defect and they said they did not know. I believe that a key safety feature such as this on a car should be covered under an extended warranty. Especially since they have extended the warranty on related components acknowledging that there are defects in the srs system.

Srs light on dash. . . Heard that it is the opds sensor going out have not repaired yet.

I have a Honda Accord 2000 and the car has 72k. The srs warning light went on for no reason. I read on the website and this seems to be a manufacture defect. I hope Honda will have a recall to fix this problem for all the owners.

Air bags-srs light: light has been on a few weeks now, found that it is a Honda problem. Concerned about safety, will air bags deploy in a crash? also, NJ will not pass inspection with light illuminated, not safe. Main reason for purchase of the Honda was the safety reputation. When will a recall/fix be issued?.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the srs light illuminated. He found a recall for the srs light; however, the dealer stated that his VIN was not included. The light has not yet been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 67,000. Updated 03-04-08 the dealer told the consumer she would have to pay to get the srs tested.

My car's srs airbag indicator has turned on, and the side airbag indicator turns on then and now. I researched on the internet to know that this is a common problem with 2000/01 Honda Accords. The airbags wont deploy because of this indicator even though the air bag system is not faulty.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the srs (safety restraint system) lights illuminated in her vehicle and would not dim. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the passenger side seat belt switch was the cause of the failure. The manufacturer asked her to sign a release, but the contact refused. The parts for the repair were ordered in March of 2008 and when she called again in April 10, 2008, she was informed that the parts were on backorder. Most recently, when she went to the dealer to check the status, she was informed that there was no record of the order. The current mileage was approximately 47,800 and failure mileage was 45,834. Updated 06/16/08.

Srs light has been on for over a year. The dealer said it would be very expensive to have it "looked at. " recently, the O2 sensor came on and I've made 3 trips to have it fixed. It will cost me 420. 20 to have the problem solved. I've been reading about recalls for this very problem, and as a senior, I'd sure appreciate some help. This doesn't seem fair.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the srs warning indicator light illuminated while basket was in the passenger seat. He restarted the vehicle, but the light remained illuminated. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The current and failure mileages were 120,000. Updated 09/18/07.

Srs light came on and remains on for no apparent reason. Side airbag light also comes on and flashes off while driving. Car was never in an accident.

Occupant position detection system fails. Passenger seat sensor failed According to dealer diagnostics. Item was repaired under warranty at 125,000 miles. Same component has failed again 13 months later at 155,000 miles.

Srs light came on at around 90,000 miles and has been on every since. It would light up occasionally before (began lighting up at around 70,000 miles) but now it is on all the time.

I & my inlaw bought the 2000 Honda Accord ex in the same week (9/1999), after 7 years, the srs light came on at the same time with no incidents occurred. Also in the last couple days, the brake light came on. I called Honda manufacturer, they rejected the problem because only certain vehicle they cover up to 10 years on the opds (occupant position detection system) unit, which failed and caused the srs light came on.

The srs light wont go out . The air bags won't deploy if I am in a accident .

I have a Honda Accord 2000 and the car has 72k. The srs warning light went on for no reason. I read on the website and this seems to be a manufacture defect. I hope Honda will have a recall to fix this problem for all the owners.

Srs light came on after 100,000. See Honda Accords in this year are notorious for these problems. Honda dealer is trying to say before I even bring it in that it oculd be 20 diff. Things setting this light on. Think he will tell me it is not covered if it really is. There are several TSB's on this issue with many disatisfied Honda owners.

I just bought a 2000 Honda Accord ex coupe a few months ago. Having about 117,000 miles on it. The same month I bought it, the srs light has come on and and has been on ever since.

2000 Honda Accord "srs"(safety restraint system) light is on and dealer is requesting 700. 00 to fix a "faulty control unit". I have had my car over 6 years and only have 44k miles.

My srs light has been on since December 31, 2006. It is my understanding from the dealership that my airbags are now disabled and will most likely need to be replaced at a minimum cost of $1,300. 00. Based on the safety risks and the number of consumer complaints, Honda should issue an immediate recall.

In reference to a 2000 Honda Accord with nearly 160,000 miles. The srs light came home a few days ago. The srs light indicates a problem with the airbag. The Honda dealership will not look into this problem without me paying them nearly $100. From what I have been told and from what I have read, this srs light indicates a problem with an opds sensor and is common in this year model. I am not sure what to do or who to contact. I feel this should be covered and repaired free of charge. I have no control over this sensor and in no way could I have "broken" this or caused the problem. I have searched and searched for recalls on this particular issue, but nothing! please help!.

Srs dashboard light comes on. This is a problem of many Honda vehicles, and very expensive to repair, up to $700.

Srs dashboard light comes on and stays on. Honda Accord ex 2000. Many others have similar problems.

2000 Honda Accord with srs light on. Dealer replaced air bag computer. 2 months later, srs light back on.

2000 Honda Accord srs light and sensor unit problems* the srs control unit was replaced at 67339 miles, 87909 miles and again at 97762 miles. The first time it failed the consumer only have to pay $100 deductible. The second time the srs light illuminated the dealer told the consumer that he would be responsible for the cost to replace it because the replacement only had a one year warranty. The consumer decide to just let the dealer reset the light and not to have the unit replaced. The light came on a third time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer told the consumer that it would cost $690. 54 to replace the unit.

The srs light stays on for my 2000 Honda Accord. This is the 6th occurrence of this problem. The first instance was in 2002 and today, October 18, 2006, it is on again for the 6th time. When this light stays on the air bags will not deploy should there be an accident. According to new york state law, if a vehicle is equipped with air bags they must be functioning.

I own a 2000 Accord exl v6 and my srs light just came on and I have about 95k miles.

While driving my 2000 Honda Accord ex last week the srs light came on. I called jerry damson Honda and was told by the technician that my VIN number was not covered by the extended warranty given to some Honda owners which had the same problem. I was informed that I would have to pay for a diagnostic. If there is a known problem with the srs light coming on there should not be an exception for certain VIN numbers. This is unfair!!!! my brake light also comes on and goes off even after a part was replaced. Needless to say this was my first Honda and will be my last!!!!.

Srs light came on (again). Almost a year ago,I had the srs unit replaced which cost >$1200: the dealer had my car for a month - they could not figure out why the srs light wouldn't go out.