2004 Honda Accord Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 251about this part
- Share
- 25%of 1,018 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 251 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Honda Accord, 25% of the 1,018 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 47 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 11 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall. On 5/1/2018 around 5:30pm I was driving approximately 25 MPH on busy city street not making any turns. No one else was in the vehicle other than me, the driver. I ran over a small bump and the passenger-side curtain and seat airbags deployed. There was no contact/collision against the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11091333, filed 2018-05, 80,000 miles“I was in a parking garage and pulling into a parking spot. I was within 2 feet of the concrete wall and foot over break when my car accelerated with enough force to deploy the airbag and push the frame into the radiator. It happened so fast, I tried to brake but it was over within seconds. I could not have been going more than 2mph or less as I did not even have foot on gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10824466, filed 2016-02, 114,000 miles“Takata recall of air bags. How can I know if my car is in danger of killing me or my precious granddaughters if my car is in an accident and the air bags deploy? Please advise on any new developments. I have had the airbags replaced on a recall already, but have heard that there is a problem with the replacements.”
NHTSA complaint #10884770, filed 2016-07, 140,000 miles“My vehicle is part of the takata airbag recall. I heard on the news this morning that it may take 2-5 years to complete this recall. In the meantime would it be safer to disconnect the airbag until it can be replaced? It seems to me that this would be the most logical solution since, even in a minor fender bender the airbag could possibly deploy and cause serious injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10720950, filed 2015-05, 165,000 miles“Takata recall. Our son was involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler on an interstate highway as a front-seat passenger in our 2004 Accord last week and his airbag did not deploy but the driver-side bag did deploy and caused harm to the driver who wound up having his lip sewn back together.”
NHTSA complaint #10992346, filed 2017-05, 129,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V499000Jun 27, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005…Covers: Honda Accord 2001–2007, Element 2003–2011, Pilot 2003–2008 +9 more
- 19V501000Jun 27, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid…Covers: Honda Accord 2003–2007, Element 2003–2011, Ridgeline 2006–2014 +9 more
- 19V182000Mar 6, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL…Covers: Honda Accord 2001–2007, 2009, Acura TL 2002–2006, 2009–2014, RDX 2007–2016 +14 more
- 18V268000Apr 26, 2018Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004…Covers: Honda Accord 2003–2012, Civic 2001–2011, CR-V 2002–2011 +7 more
- 16V178000Mar 30, 2016Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Accord vehicles manufactured October 1, 2003, to August 17, 2007. The affected…Covers: Honda Accord 2004–2007
- 15V370000Jun 15, 2015Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004…Covers: Honda Accord 2003–2007, Civic 2001–2005, Civic GX 2001–2004 +6 more
- 15V320000May 28, 2015Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid…Covers: Honda Accord 2001–2007, Element 2003–2011, Pilot 2003–2008 +9 more
- 14V700000Nov 4, 2014American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey…Covers: Honda Accord 2003–2005, Civic 2001–2005, CR-V 2002–2005 +7 more
- 14V353000Jun 20, 2014American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura…Covers: Honda Accord 2003–2005, Civic 2003–2005, Pilot 2003–2005 +6 more
- 07V001000Jan 3, 2007On certain vehicles, the seat position sensor (sps) detects the driver's seating position and adjusts the air bag inflation pressure accordingly. The wiring…Covers: Honda Accord 2004–2005
- 04V551000Nov 18, 2004On certain sedans, a tear in the fabric of the driver's front air bag occurred after apparent contact with the inside surface of the air bag cover during…Covers: Honda Accord 2004–2005
Related service bulletins
- 10213538May 3, 2022Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10172568Mar 10, 2020Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10172564Mar 10, 2020Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10147177Oct 26, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete. If you did the collection in this Service Bulletin on or before October 26, 2018 (RO…
- 10139571May 25, 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…
- 10139568May 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…
- 10099385May 17, 2017Dealer message - takata passenger airbag inflator safety recall overlap workflow chart
- 10086314Dec 14, 2016Email template to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 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.
Air 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 2004 Honda Accord
348 complaintsElectrical system
146 complaintsSteering
66 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
47 complaintsSeat belts
38 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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