Safety ratings
1995 Honda Accord 4-DR.
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlNo
Crash test videos & photos
Crash test #1NHTSA test 2661
Full test report (PDF) ↗Recalls (14)
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E060000 · 29/06/2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Fix: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E049000 · 24/05/2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E026000 · 23/03/2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODCampaign 98V231000 · 22/09/1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN, COUPE AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES EXCEPT THE DX MODEL AND MODELS WITH V6 ENGINES. THE FACTORY INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONER WIRE HARNESS WAS IMPROPERLY ROUTED ALLOWING SOME WIRES TO RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER, EVENTUALLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Risk: THE SHORT CIRCUIT CANPOSSIBLY CAUSE THE UNDERHOOD WIREING TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN ALSO RESULT IN A BLOWN FUSE OR DEAD BATTERY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THESE WIRES. ANY HARNESS IMPROPERLY ROUTED WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND THE ROUTING WILL BE CORRECTED. IF ANY INSULATION IS WORN THROUGH AND THE COPPER WIRES ARE EXPOSED, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL PLASTIC TUBING TO PROTECT THE HARNESS.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E044000 · 22/05/2006
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSCampaign 06E025000 · 21/03/2006
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E032000 · 18/04/2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E065000 · 17/07/2006
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E064000 · 17/07/2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E040000 · 15/05/2006
CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSCampaign 06E023000 · 13/03/2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSCampaign 08E050000 · 11/08/2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSCampaign 09E025000 · 11/05/2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- AIR BAGSCampaign 96V217000 · 04/10/1996
THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY.
Risk: THIS TYPE OF UNANTICIPATED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN ABRASION TO THE HANDS, ARMS, OR FACE OF A PROPERLY-POSITIONED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT, OR COULD CAUSE MORE SERIOUS INJURY TO AN OUT-OF-POSITION OCCUPANT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- AIR BAGS192
- SERVICE BRAKES111
- HYDRAULIC105
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING35
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL25
- SEAT BELTS23
- EQUIPMENT20
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 12/31/2003· TIRES
THE CONSUMER PURCHASED FOUR TIRES TWO YEARS AGO. THE TIRES ARE NOW CRACKED. THE DEALER INDICATED IT WAS NORMAL, BUT WAS WILLING TO SHARE 50% OF THE PRICE FOR A NEW SET OF TIRES. GOOD YEAR HP SIZE 195/60R15 DOT:PJJV9MAJR2101. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB *MR
- 12/31/1998· EQUIPMENT
A/C WIRING FAILED CAUSING A/C TO FAIL.
- 12/30/1999· FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
GAS GAUGE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILS TO REGISTER THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WOULD HAVE NO INDICATION OF HOW MUCH FUEL IS LEFT. THIS CAN HAPPEN EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FILLED WITH FUEL. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. *AK
- 12/30/1995· EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEAD LIGHTS FAILED. TT
- 12/29/2004· POWER TRAIN
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
- 12/29/1999· EQUIPMENT
CAR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY
- 12/28/2001· AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED INDICATING A MALFUNCTION. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V231000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
- 12/28/2000· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CONSUMER NOTICED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINTATED, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP WHICH STATED THAT SINCE THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NEVER USED, IT HAD UNRELEASED PRESSURE AND BUILD UP AND THE ABS SYSTEM DESTROYED ITSELF, THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS A SAFETY DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *SLC
- 12/27/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCrash
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT TO STOP VEHICLE. TT
- 12/27/1995· AIR BAGS
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 45MPH, SUDDENLY ROLLED INTO SEVERAL BUMPS, PASSENGERS AIRBAG DEPLOYED, NO COLLISION. TT
- 12/26/2000· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS MODOLATOR TOLD BY DEALER IS LEAKING, ACCUMULATOR ALSO IS LEAKING, LOW ON BRAKE FLUID, ADDED FLUID,ABS LIGHT GOES OUT. TOLD TO CHECK FLUID,AFTER 3 WEEKS NO FLUID LEAKING.COST OF REPAIR L,400.00. *AK
- 12/23/2000· SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
THE FIRST INCIDENCE OCCURRED IN JULY 1999 AND THE DEALER ATTENDED TO THE ABS LIGHT ON DEFECT BY R&R ACCUMULATOR AND ABS PUMP & REPAIR LEAK, BLEED ABS SYSTEM & RESET ECU. THE ABS LIGHT REMAINED OFF THEREAFTER. TOTAL REPAIR COST WAS $193.0. THE PROBLEM HOWEVER CREPT UP AGAIN IN NOVEMBER 2000, AND THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS INTERNAL FAILURE IN ABS MODULATOR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE MODULATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND WOULD COST $1200. HONDA WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED TO PAY 20% OF THE REPAIR COST. *AK
- 12/23/1997· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY THE ENGINE STALLS OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL OF COMPONENTS. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
- 12/22/2001· AIR BAGS
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT APROXIMATELY 70MPH, BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. I SUFFERED MILD ABRASION TO THE HAND, RINGING IN RIGHT EAR, AND SMOKE INHALATION.*AK
- 12/22/1998· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO LEAK.
- 12/22/1998· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES, THE ABS LIGHT'S KEEPS COMING ON, AND THE BRAKES GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, SOMETIMES THE BRAKES GET SOFT AND THERE IS A NOISE COMING FOR THE BRAKES. *AK
- 12/22/1997· SEAT BELTS
DRIVERS SEAT BELT DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY.
- 12/20/2017· AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT HAND. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED BUT WAS STILL INTACT. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF METAL FRAGMENTS WERE PROJECTED WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH SCHOLFIELD HONDA (7017 E KELLOGG DR, WICHITA, KS 67207 (316) 688-6400) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE. OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 274,799.
- 12/20/2000· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS MODULATOR IS LEAKING, ACCUMULATOR IS LEAKING, COST $1350.00 WITHOUT TAX. *AK
- 12/19/2000· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PEDAL WOULD OCCASIONALLY GO ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR WITH DIMINISHED BRAKING ABILITY, MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED.*AK
- 12/19/2000· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS MODULATOR LEAKING BECAUSE OF LOOSE FITTINGS OR CRACKS, ABS BRAKE FLUID MUST BE TOPPED OFF EVERY FEW MONTHS. *AK
- 12/18/1995· EQUIPMENT
A/C COMPRESSOR FAILURE. *AK
- 12/17/1997· SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. *AK
- 12/16/2006· POWER TRAIN
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON THE DATE NOTED BELOW WITH ONLY 56,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER IMPORTS LTD. IN ST . LOUIS, MO PUT THE WORDS EXEMPT ON THE TITLE IN THE PROCESS OF SELLING ME THIS VEHICLE. I DID NOT REALIZE HE PUT THIS ON THE TITLE DUE TO THE FACT THAT I COULD NOT SEE FROM ACROSS HIS DESK WHAT HE WAS WRITING AND I WAS ALSO SO EAGER TO BUY THE VEHICLE THAT I DID NOT READ THE BACK OF THE TITLE UNTIL I GOT TO THE DMV TO REGISTER IT IN MY NAME. I ASKED THE WORKER AT THE DMV WHAT THIS MEANT AND SHE SAID SHE DID NOT KNOW. THE CAR IS A '95 AND WAS CLAIMED TO ONLY HAVE ONE OWNER BUT JUST RECENTLY I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY VEHICLE SUCH AS MY TRANSMISSION SHIFTING REALLY HARD AND ACTING AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO GO OUT. AT THIS MOMENT AS I WRITE TO YOU, WHEN I DRIVE MY VEHICLE IT HAS A LOUD RANCID ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT END. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS THE GEARS IN MY TRANSMISSION THAT ARE BURNT AND PRODUCING THIS OFFENSIVE ODOR. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD SOON GO OUT. NOW THE REASON FOR MY COMPLAINT IS THAT IF THIS CAR ONLY HAD 56,000 MILES ON IT AND I ONLY PUT IN ANOTHER 30,000 (AS OF DATE) AND I KEEP UP WITH THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE VEHICLE THEN WHY IS MY TRANSMISSION GOING OUT SO EARLY. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE MY MOTOR MOUNTS AND FRONT END SWAY BAR LINKS AND WILL SOON HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE DRIVETRAIN. IN MY OPINION ALL OF THESE REPAIRS ARE CONSISTENT WITH A CAR THAT HAS HIGHER MILEAGE. THERE IS POSSIBLY NO WAY THAT CAR WOULD ONLY HAVE 56,000 MILES ON IT AND THE CAR IS OVER 10 YEARS OLD. IT DOESN'T SEEM RIGHT SO COULD SOMEONE PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE MATTER. *NM
- 12/14/2000· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS LIGHT ON. ABS FAILED ON APPLICATION ON ICY ROAD. DEALER DETERMINED ABS MODULATOR WAS LEAKING. I NOTICE THERE ARE COMPLAINTS BY OTHER OWNERS REGARDING THIS MATTER.
- 12/12/2000· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
- 12/12/1994· SEAT BELTS
REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH SLACK PREVENTING BUCKLE FROM LATCHING, ALSO LATCH SLIPS IN-BETWEEN SEAT/SEATBACK. *AK
- 12/11/2001· EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BOTH SIGNALS ARE HESITATING A LATE REACTION. WHEN TURNING ON SIGNAL LIGHTS THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE, BUT THERE ARE NO LIGHTS SIGNALING ON DASHBOARD OR BACKING UP LIGHTING SYSTEM. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES IF IT IS EXTREMELY COLD IN THE MORNING, THE SIGNAL LIGHTS WILL NOT BLINK OR MAKE ANY SOUNDS UNTIL 30-40 SECONDS, ONCE THEY MAKE THE FAST BLINKING SOUNDS, THEY WILL NOT FLASH FOR ANOTHER 30-40 SECONDS OR LONGER, IN WARM WEATHER THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT THEY WILL MAKE THE BLINKING SOUND ALMOST INSTANTLY. *SLC
- 12/11/1996· AIR BAGS
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIRBAG.
- 12/10/2008· AIR BAGS
2-3 WEEKS AGO NOTICE THE SRS LIGHT IN MY HONDA WAS ON. THE MECHANIC SAID THE DEALER WOULD NEED TO REPAIR. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE I NOTICED THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ISSUED IN 1996. I CALLED ODI WHO TOLD ME TO CONTACT HONDA HONDA SAID CALL LOCAL DEALER TO REPAIR AFTER CALLING THE SERVICE MGR. WHO SAID THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED FOR THAT PARTICULAR RECALL AND I WOULD HAVE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT REPAIR AT MY OWN COST. HAVE SINCE CALLED HONDA BACK AND THEY WILL "ESCALATE" THE CASE. *TR
- 12/10/2003· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *MR
- 12/10/1998· AIR BAGS
SRS CONTROL UNIT FAILED.
- 12/10/1996· AIR BAGSCrash
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, CONSUMER WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A CRASH. *AK
- 12/09/1999· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS MODULATOR DEFECT NOTED IN TECH SERVICE BULLETIN. DEALERSHIP STILL INSISTED I PAY $266- THEY SAID THIS WAS HALF- "A GOOD DEAL" FOR ME. IF A MANUFACURER'S DEFECT, THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE PAID ENTIRE COST OF REPLACEMENT. *AK
- 12/09/1998· VISIBILITY
RECALL NOTICE NOT RECEIVED ON AIR CONDITIONER WIRING HARNESS PRIOR TO MALFUNCTION WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO EVAPORATOR AND UNIT.
- 12/08/1998· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS FAILED. YH
- 12/07/1998· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH WIRING HARNESS OVERHEATING. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 96V231000. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
- 12/07/1998· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WAS MAKING A "U" TURN WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FOR NO REASON. HAD FOOT ON BRAKES AT TIME. SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, BUT VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. FINALLY TOOK KEY OUT OF IGNITION & VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *AK
- 12/06/2010· TIRESCrash
1995 HONDA ACCORD, UNIT #1 AND #2 WERE WESTBOUND, UNIT 1 LOST CONTROL, CROSSED THE DIVIDER LINE AND STRUCK UNIT 2. UNIT 1 WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK THE DITCH. BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE TIRES WERE WORN. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0442-89).*JB UPDATED 04/22/11 *BF
- 12/06/1996· AIR BAGS
AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE DURING COLLISION.
- 12/06/1996· AIR BAGS
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND HIT A BUMP BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK; CONSUMER ALSO HIT CURB, RESULTING IN THE FRONT DRIVIER'S SIDE TIRE BLOWING UP, RECEIVED RECALL AFTER THIS HAPPENED # 96V217000 . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
- 12/05/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN APPLYING WHEN COLD MAKES A LOUD NOISE. TT
- 12/03/1996· AIR BAGSCrash
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, RAN OVER A POTHOLE AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AFTER THE FACT. *AK
- 11/30/1998· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE MUFFLER IS CORRODED AND LEAKING AIR FROM THE PIPES. THE ACCELERATER HAS TO BE APPLIED HARDER TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE. DEALER SAYS A NEW MUFFLER IS NEEDED. *AK
- 11/29/2000· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
SRS LIGHT ON. DEALER PERFORMED COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC TEST. CODE 08-1. INTERMITTENT CONTROL UNIT FAILURE. CONTROL UNIT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. $695.00 PLUS TAX. *AK
- 11/29/1996· SEAT BELTS
OWNER HAS PROBLEMS WITH FASTENING SEAT BELTS; SHE STATES WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS FASTENED IT GETS VERY TIGHT, CAUSING THE OWNER TO THINK TWICE ABOUT WEARING IT. *AK CONSUMER STATES SEAT BELT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH FOR DRIVER TO USE THEREFORE CAN NO, SHORT HEAVY PERSON CAN NOT REACH PEDAL AND SEAT BELT WILL NOT GO COMPLETLT AROUND CONSUMER, THEREFORE HAVE TO DRIVE WITHOUT SEAT BELT.*JB
- 11/29/1995· EQUIPMENT
RADIO SPEAKERS FAILED. *TT
- 11/28/1995· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAR WILL NOT START. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
- 11/27/2000· AIR BAGS
DASH LIGHT COMES ON PANEL FOR AIRBAGS BLINKING. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR A LONG TIME. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *SLC
- 11/27/1998· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE SYSTEM. BRAKES WOULD GRAB FROM THE FRONT WHEEL, LOCATION UNKNOWN. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. VEHICLE HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND SOME PARTS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEMS STILL OCCURRING. *AK