2001 Honda Accord Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 78about this part
- Share
- 8%of 922 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 78 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Honda Accord, 8% of the 922 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On my vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the off position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park. My sedans rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured makin it impossible for me to attach a carseatand lock it safe”
NHTSA complaint #10916803, filed 2016-10, 120,000 miles“Well I had purchased the car from a seller on craigslist . I had noticed a red illuminated light reading srs on my dashboard I had no knowledge of what it was after further research of what the warning sign was. Reliable source given stated that reading indicated a possible malfunction of airbags present in the car”
NHTSA complaint #11052879, filed 2017-12, 175,435 miles“I took it to oreilys to read the obd and the guy told me my ecu was wiped. My identity has also been stolen and these gang of people who impersonate me have done this, at an earlier time 8/19 my keys were stolen from my roommate and I reported it because they got tickets in my name. Anyhow I have to push start my car to override the fact that theres no data to tell my car what to do and my key is also invalid and I cannot afford to fix it. Was hoping there was a way you could get info on who did this and accessed the info?? Or if I am covered under the privacy act?? …”
NHTSA complaint #11416625, filed 2021-05, 170,000 miles“Takata recall-my srs light is been on for more than 2 weeks and my side airbag lights is also coming on and off...recently my dash lights stopped working”
NHTSA complaint #11222026, filed 2019-06, 168,000 miles“I own a 2001 Honda Accord ex - v6, and I found I was able to take the key out of the ignition without being in park. I took it to the local Honda dealer, explained the problem, and asked them to check the recall 05v025000 electrical system: ignition switch and was told my car was not covered under the recall. It was for certain VIN #'s and for earlier years. The car was not repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10289787, filed 2009-10, 82,400 milesRelated recalls
- 05V025000Jan 28, 2005On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the…Covers: Honda Accord 1999–2002, Prelude 1997–2001, Acura TL 1999–2000
Related service bulletins
- 10024565Aug 20, 2012Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers srs. Csc was received. *nj updated 9/12/12.
- 10018467Sep 1, 2005Troubleshooting tips for dtc p1381.
- 10016770Aug 16, 2005Diagnostic trouble code p1381, cylinder sensor intermittent interrupt. Honda tech line summary.
- 10018004Aug 1, 2005A short to ground in the blk/yel alternator wire could cause the ecm/pcm to set certain dtcs and intermittently blow the no. 6 (15a) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
- 10018077Jul 16, 2005If the blk/yel wire is shorted to ground at the rear of the non ulev alternator, the ecm/pcm may retain diagnostic trouble code p1298, p0141, p0135, p0753 or p1753 and the number…
- 10018021Jul 1, 2005Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Honda service news.
- 10016353Apr 16, 2005Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r.
- 10014106Jul 16, 2004Poor radio reception, seek-stop test.
- 10014025Jul 1, 2004Dtc p1381 set check the ignition coil shield.
- 10013977May 1, 2004Broken alternator bracket or bracket mounting bolt.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 11 | 11% |
| 2024 | 26 | 17% |
| 2023 | 23 | 26% |
| 2022 | 107 | 41% |
| 2021 | 68 | 28% |
| 2020 | 54 | 15% |
| 2019 | 109 | 16% |
| 2018 | 296 | 16% |
| 2017 | 155 | 29% |
| 2016 | 201 | 33% |
| 2015 | 237 | 39% |
| 2014 | 378 | 38% |
| 2013 | 417 | 29% |
| 2012 | 32 | 9% |
| 2011 | 18 | 6% |
| 2010 | 34 | 6% |
| 2009 | 44 | 6% |
| 2008 | 105 | 7% |
| 2007 | 60 | 11% |
| 2006 | 42 | 10% |
| 2005 | 96 | 15% |
| 2004 | 146 | 14% |
| 2003 | 142 | 7% |
| 2002 | 69 | 7% |
| 2001 | 78 | 8% |
| 2000 | 171 | 14% |
| 1999 | 388 | 34% |
| 1998 | 308 | 26% |
| 1997 | 96 | 21% |
| 1996 | 40 | 8% |
| 1995 | 43 | 8% |
| 1994 | 32 | 9% |
| 1993 | 28 | 15% |
| 1992 | 26 | 13% |
| 1991 | 17 | 8% |
| 1990 | 26 | 14% |
| 1989 | 6 | 7% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1984 | 2 | 9% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
| 1982 | 2 | 20% |
| 1981 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2001 Honda Accord
407 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
209 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsTires
24 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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