2018 Honda Accord air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 60 complaints for the 2018 Honda Accord, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
Accident happened April 8th and Drivers airbag system failed me during my accident. Passenger bags went off top and bottom but the drivers foot bag went off also but the one in the steering wheel did not go off . Resulting in neck and head injuries. Car has only been inspected by our insurance claims adjuster. No warning lights on the dash and car has always been well taken care of regarding any recalls
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated, and the message "SRS Fault - See Dealer" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that rodent had eaten through the wiring and that the wiring insulation was soy-based, and the air bag cable and the harness cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Honda Accord
- Engine 587 complaints
- Fuel system 476 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 448 complaints
- Electrical system 296 complaints
- Brakes 262 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 138 complaints
- Cruise control 111 complaints
- Lane departure 64 complaints