1996 Honda Odyssey Air bags Problems

“Cruising at 35 miles an hour down park boulevard without hitting any bumps the passenger airbag exploded. The explosion was so hard that it knocked down the rearview mirror, the glove compartment door, and caused damage to the windshield. I was so lucky not to have been hurt by flying debris or having my ear drums blowing out. Everyone I spoken to in the car service business has never heard of anything like this. An airbag exploding without impact or hitting a major bump. I had local ems come to check me out.”

“Installed new battery in vehicle june 2001. After battery installation, srs light went on. Honda mechanic diagnosed car had a code 6-2 stored in system, we cleared code, if light comes back on the control unit will need to be replaced. Upon starting car, srs light came back on. Mechanic said I need new srs control module. He informed me that repair would cost me $600 or more.”

“July 2002, I took my Odyssey to a Honda dealer because I was having several electrical problems: 1. My srs light came on and wouldn't go off. 2. My ABS light had also begun to go on and off. 3. My power locks would lock uncontrollably and drain battery. I asked them to take a look. After $160 diagnostic charge, I was told the following: code 8-3 present on srs. Cleared code and test drove. Light remained off for drive. Suggest replacing airbag if light comes on again. Probably a sensor problem. Cost $748 code 44 present on ABS. Right rear wheel speed sensor is faulty. Suggest replacing sensor. …”

“Srs light came on and stayed on at 73522 mi. Honda dealer checked all connections and wiring, also tried re-programming-that did not work. Dealer said that air bags are inoperative, and that a new srs control unit is needed - at cost of over $700. The cost is prohibitive for us. Dealer says they have replaced numerous srs control units on odysseys. This indicates a manufacturing defect rendering key safety system inoperative. …”

“Supplemental restraint system (air bags) warning light appeared, dealer says air bags are inoperative. Dealer reset control unit. Light appeared two months later. Asked dealer if this was a problem with this vehicle. Dealer says that they have replaced numerous control units. Should a safety device of this magnitude fail within four years of service? The owners manual says to check this system every ten years. From the dealers comment of replacing numerous control units, it's my opinion that a part of this magnitude should indeed last the useful life of the vehicle. …”