Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Honda Odyssey owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
We turned on the ignition to warm the engine a bit at about 9:50 on the morning of Sunday, August 6, 2015. After a couple of minutes, the passenger-side airbag completely exploded. The car was not in motion, it was parked, so there was no reason for the airbag to deploy. We suppose that it must be defective. The sheer force of the airbag deployment resulted in a large, circular crack on the windshield, with smaller hairline fractures. Fragments of black plastic were propelled throughout the interior of the vehicle. A strong smell of burning plastic ensued and filled the interior of the car. We will not drive the vehicle until it has been properly inspected, as we fear that the driver's side airbag might also be defective. Unfortunately, the Honda dealership our insurance company directed us to will not be open until Tuesday, September 8 due to the labor day holiday. …
I was driving in the neighborhood near home at around 20 MPH in a speed bump area. I suddenly became aware of a strong burning smell inside the car. I slowed, pulled over and realized the check engine light was blinking. Seconds later an explosive sound erupted. The passenger airbag inflated. It collided with and cracked the windshield, broke the rear-view mirror mount and threw plastic chunks around the car. Some plastic struck me. It took a few minutes for the powdery smoke to diminish. On inspection I found damage to the glove compartment door and to the dashboard on the passenger side. Nobody besides myself was in the car, fortunately. There was only a hat on the passenger seat. After taking some phone pictures I turned the car around, drove it home and parked.
I don't know if this is a Takata recall or not. My SRS light came on as I entered my neighborhood. I smelled a burnt smell. I parked under the car port and put the car in park. I was about to turn off the engine when the passenger side airbag deployed. It broke the windshield, the glove box and the rear view mirror.
SRS light stays on--bags never deployed-dealer wants $800+ to replace module. This is second complaint I've made on this subject. Reading about others on the www.odyclub.com website prompted this action. I'm afraid it will either deploy unexpectedly or not deploy when needed. If this was a seatbelt problem or child restraints Honda would fix it--they should fix the SRS module also.
While driving, the air bag warning light illuminated. The was dealer notified. The SRS light would always come on and was disabled for no reason except for the control module failure. There was no air bag deployment in the two minor accidents.
My SRS light came on and I took it to the dealer and was told the problem was SRS control unit failure and the repair cost would be approximately $700. I took it to another shop to get another opionion and was told the same thing. This man was previously a shop foreman at a Honda dealer and said this was a problem with my model and advised me to call Honda cust. Service for a possible reduction in my repair amount. The customer service rep. Said they would pay 25% of the repair costs, but they technically didn't have to pay anything. When I asked to speak with someone in management I was told that they were too busy. I see from your web site that other Honda Odyssey owners have complained about this problem and was wondering if there is anything else I could do to get Honda to pay for the repair of this safety related problem.
My 1995 Honda Odyssey had been in the shop three times for SRS warning light. On the first 2 visit, which were under warranty the SRS system was reset and I was told no problem. The last time which was 3 months after the warranty had expired, I was told that the car required $800 dollars of repairs. I have contacted the dealer and Honda . I feel that this system was defective all along and Honda should at least share the cost of repairs. I contacting you in hopes that you can jump start the dialog between myself and Honda. Thank-you
The airbag SRS control unit failed. The dashboard light notified us of the problem. The dealer replaced the unit; the total cost was $666.95. The car is only five years old and many owners would not have the money to replace the unit. No warranty coverage extends to safety equipment as a lengthy ten year warranty covers pollution systems. The dealer offered to disable the airbag system if we chose to not fix the control unit.
Consumer hit a deer with front end of vehicle, and airbags failed to deploy, in an separate incident vehicle was hit on left front bumper by another vehicle and airbags did not deploy, one year later the SRS light comes on when the vehicle is cranked and will not go off until the switch is turned off.
Consumer stated that air bag light came on. Had it checked, and was told that air bag module was defective. Also, consumer was told that the air bag module had to be replaced at the tune of $1500.00. She was afraid that it would deploy without proper warning.
Airbag complaints in other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 1995 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Honda Odyssey, 29% of the model year's 96 complaints. The component named most often is frontal › sensor/control module (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Honda Odyssey airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 1995 Honda Odyssey. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Honda Odyssey airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 169,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.