1993 Honda Accord Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 18%of 186 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,964miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the air bags of the 1993 Honda Accord, 18% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,964 miles. 28 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was in an accident on saturday 1/13/2001 there was major damage to the front of my Honda Accord that the radiator was moved the hood was smashed toward window, but driver's air bag didnt come out should it have popped out? And when I plug something into my cigarette lighter it makes a flicker like wires are not connected right should I be concerned?????”
NHTSA complaint #739756, filed 2001-01“My srs (airbag) sensor light is on. Recently virginia passed a law for state inspections that this unit must work before passing inspections. The price went up from $400 to $1200 to fix in less than a year. Many Honda owners are having the same problem. The airbag will not deploy if the light is on. Honda tells me it could be as simple as fixing a seat belt (which is under warranty). This jogged my memory. It was after my driver side seat belt sensor started intermittently working that the srs light came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10167194, filed 2006-08“Air bag light illuminates and stays on from heat, possibly from direct sun. Problem has existed for 2 years and vehicle has been in for service several times. Dealer will replace entire srs unit to correct the problem. The dealer will only fix at a cost to the consumer by replacing the full system. The service manager informed consumer that the air bag will not deploy if the srs light is illuminated.”
NHTSA complaint #8012322, filed 2002-06“1993 Honda Accord. Customer wanted to know if the drivers air bag was designed only to depoly during front and/ or rear impact. Customer would like to know about any air bag recalls for this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10203731, filed 2007-09“While driving vehicle, ABS light would come on. While turning vehicle, driver's air bag partially deployed. Nothing was hit. Dealer would not reinsert air bag because no accident occurred & they would be liable. Insurance co. Said nothing can be done due to no accident. Dup 530160,p osted on 03-nov-98.”
NHTSA complaint #821069, filed 1997-12Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 15 | 6% |
| 2020 | 36 | 10% |
| 2019 | 32 | 5% |
| 2018 | 60 | 3% |
| 2017 | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 | 23 | 4% |
| 2014 | 37 | 4% |
| 2013 | 51 | 4% |
| 2012 | 56 | 15% |
| 2011 | 115 | 39% |
| 2010 | 134 | 23% |
| 2009 | 144 | 20% |
| 2008 | 379 | 25% |
| 2007 | 160 | 31% |
| 2006 | 130 | 30% |
| 2005 | 209 | 32% |
| 2004 | 251 | 25% |
| 2003 | 318 | 16% |
| 2002 | 273 | 26% |
| 2001 | 407 | 44% |
| 2000 | 454 | 38% |
| 1999 | 74 | 7% |
| 1998 | 79 | 7% |
| 1997 | 113 | 25% |
| 1996 | 109 | 23% |
| 1995 | 211 | 39% |
| 1994 | 46 | 12% |
| 1993 | 34 | 18% |
| 1992 | 34 | 17% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1993 Honda Accord
35 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology