2005 Honda Accord Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 209about this part
- Share
- 32%of 656 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 209 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Honda Accord, 32% of the 656 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 miles. 50 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“My airbags are off my door lock is broke I tried to lock the car one day the alarm went off and when I tried to put the key in the driver door the spring popped out so I haven't been able to lock my car . I put my car in the shop and once I did a few days later the maintenance required light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #11302699, filed 2020-01, 199,000 miles“Takata recall. I took my Honda to lester raines Honda in wv for the air bag recall and they said they fixed it. Two days ago my daughter hydroplaned on a two lane highway art 10 near hearts wv let off the gas, tried to brake but lost all control and hit a guard rail head on and the air bags did not deploy. The car is totaled and currently at robbies wrecker service tow yard at branchland wv”
NHTSA complaint #11182001, filed 2019-02, 230,000 miles“My wife was traveling on the highway when she lost control and the car did a 180. She came to rest against a cement barrier and the drivers side curtain airbag was deployed but did not inflate. I contacted american Honda care and wilde Honda in madison wi. 4 times and they refused to inspect the car or acknowledge any damages or fault.”
NHTSA complaint #10681878, filed 2015-02, 125,000 miles“Takata recall: on july 21 2017, my srs light on my 2005 Accord came on while turning the wheel to back out of a parking space. Bought the car in march of 2017 and had no issues up until this time. The light has remained on ever since. Ran this vehicles VIN and found no open recalls. My wife drives this car and is very petite, I fear for her safety, as well as my own as we both use the car. No help from dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11010603, filed 2017-07, 112,000 miles“Hi. I got an accident about 3 week ago. My vehicle was damaged at front of bumper and the airbag driver side is pull out, but the cost is too expensive for repair my car. I don't have that much at the moment. Can you help me? Please”
NHTSA complaint #11355639, filed 2020-09, 50 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 2005 Honda Accord
113 complaintsElectrical system
96 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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