2008 Honda Accord Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Side/window
  14

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  2011%
• 25k–50k
  179%
• 50k–75k
  4123%
• 75k–100k
  4022%
• 100k–150k
  4022%
• 150k+
  2212%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the vehicle in front of him slammed on the brakes. causing his vehicle to crash into the rear-end of the other vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag deployed but was not inflated. The passenger's side air bag did not deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact later sought medical assistance and was informed that he had sustained fractured ribs. The contact was unsure whether a police report was filed. The dealer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

The contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 67 mph, a tractor-trailer crashed into the contact's driver side causing the vehicle to flip 5 - 6 times before landing in a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's daughter was transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The contact's insurance company had not inspected the vehicle to deem it totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. However, the manufacturer requested the contact's insurance company for a technical report of the accident. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.

I received several letters notifying me of an urgent recall for my Honda vehicle. I've attempted to get this issue fixed many times. However, the dealership stated that the repair will take a few hours to repair. Since I work Uber and DoorDash, I requested a loaner vehicle to use while my car is being repaired. They stated that they can't provide that and If I want to I can rent a vehicle at $45 a day. Also, I will have to pay for my Uber ride from the dealership and back. There should be no reason why I should be responsible for lost wages or any expenses relating to a recall that is entirely out of my control.

My passenger air bag is on. Technician is looking at it but cannot find the problem. It cannot pass vehicle inspection with the light on. Seeking help and or advice on servicing the problem. The Technician thinks it may be the button switch or the computer brain. Are these possibilities? Thank you in advance. Stationed in Europe.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH over a speed bump, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning causing the driver to have his vision impaired and struck a parked vehicle with the passenger side of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries but did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a collision center by the insurance company to be diagnosed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed per the insurance company. The vehicle was included under NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V346000 (air bags) and 16V056000 (air bags). The local dealer (carzone used car sales baltimore md located at 5928 reisterstown rd, baltimore, md) was informed during the process of looking for a new vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While attempting to exit the vehicle with the key out of the ignition, the vehicle rolled away in reverse and dragged the driver's left leg. The vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the front driver's side door failed to latch due to the crash. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained left leg, head, and neck injuries, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V056000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle spun around and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the upper left collar bone, neck, and shoulder that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V665000 (air bags) and 16V056000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. While the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was struck on the front driver side by another vehicle. No one was in the contact's vehicle at the time. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving 32 MPH, another vehicle struck the contact's vehicle on the front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck and knee injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the electronic control unit fractured, which caused the air bag to engage later. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,929.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 45 MPH on ice, the contact's vehicle slid and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and the occupant of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was repaired; however, the failure recurred in a subsequent crash. The specifics of the repairs were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Airbag complaints in other Accord years