2001 Honda Accord Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 922 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,233miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Honda Accord, 1% of the 922 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,233 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In november 2002, I discovered a problem with my automatic transmission in my 2001 Honda Accord. Subsequent to this date I had three transmission replacements, all unsuccessful. Two of my transmissions did not last longer than a week before they were diagnosed with transmission failure. Honda is unwilling to deal with this problem and has been difficult to reach. The service staff continually tries to tell me that the problem is in my head , yet they continue to replace my transmission unit on each visit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10011072, filed 2003-03, 36,000 miles“While driving 60 MPH the steering wheel locked up followed by a tire blowout on the rear driver side, causing the vehicle to roll over, as a result the airbags failed to deploy. The consumer suffered neck and back injuries. The cd player did not always work and experienced static.”
NHTSA complaint #10050146, filed 2004-02, 27,000 miles“The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the air bags did not deploy, consumer was injured, however prior to incident, the air bag light illuminated, but the dealer stated nothing was wrong. Also, dealer made repairs on cruise control and radio.”
NHTSA complaint #10009061, filed 2004-03, 41,000 miles“The air bag light was on. Dealer stated that consumers' cell phone on the seat made the light go on. Dealer showed consumer a paper, stating that the electronic devices caused problems with air bags. The consumer paid $300.00 for the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10095287, filed 2004-10, 59,466 miles“All of the above dates and mileage are approximate. I have the information on paper at home. I have also had the hardest time with Honda financial services with them calling me and saying that I never paid my monthly bill (last fall), which I did, and then finally they found the check and said "oh, our mistake, it has been here the whole time." and then now, I have them saying that I was in default of my lease because they never had information for my insurance, which my insurance was supposed to send them that information. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069667, filed 2004-01Related service bulletins
- 10139567May 24, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10086306Sep 7, 2016Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment…
- 10086291Sep 7, 2016Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086288Aug 29, 2016Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their…
- 10086381Aug 23, 2016Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086308Aug 23, 2016Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086302Aug 21, 2016Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10025523May 31, 2008Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10013953May 1, 2004Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network.
- 10013811Nov 16, 2002Can't program homelink system. Honda tech line summary.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 37 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 12 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 1% |
| 2003 | 51 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 25 | 2% |
| 1997 | 16 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 22 | 4% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Honda Accord
407 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
209 complaintsElectrical system
78 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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