TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THE AIR BAG DID NO…
2008 Honda Accord airbags problems
critical 357 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
357
Recalls
0
Crashes
39
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
AIR BAG LIGHT SUDDENLY APPEARED ON IN AUGUST I HAD TO PAY FOR DIAGNOSTIC TO FIND THE PROBLEM RESULTS WERE SRS MODULE IS BAD. THEY WANT ME TO REPLACE THIS SAFETY ISSUE, $405 TO REPLACE. SHOULDN'T THIS BE COVERED BY AMERICAN HONDA. *KB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT BLACKED OUT AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE CHEST MUSCLES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER A METAL OBJECT IN THE ROADWAY AND CAUSED A FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS) AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Honda Accord?
It's a serious issue. 357 complaints have been filed, including 39 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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