2001 Honda Accord Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026

Good

Ranks 12th of 25 Accord years we score.

Owner complaints: 922; 68 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 22.5; 379,413 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.68×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 297; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 7
NHTSA crash rating: Not rated; no overall rating before 2011

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Should You Buy the 2001 Honda Accord?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2001 Honda Accord is 73 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported fewer problems than for the average car of the same age. It ranks 12th of the 25 Accord years we score.

The most reported problem is airbag warning lights (217 of 922 complaints). Owners also complain about the transmission and frontal airbags. 297 of the 922 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 7 recalls. Honda also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for passenger airbag sensor (airbag warning light stays on). For comparison, the 2000 scores 73 and the 2002 scores 72.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask a Honda dealer about warranty extension 06-009 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 73
Fewer problems than the average car its age
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
1 Honda warranty extension may cover repairs

Cons

Airbag warning light217 complaints
Transmission: harsh or delayed shifts181 complaints
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash51 complaints

How the 2001 Accord Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.66×	−14
Everyday problems	0.73×	−6
Recalls	1.7×	−7
Score		73

What Owners Report

We read all 922 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Honda Accord, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

Airbag warning light
217 complaints (24%)
Warning lights, a failure and a feature that stopped working. In 14 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 32 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 75,000 miles.
Transmission: harsh or delayed shifts
181 complaints (20%)
Harsh or delayed shifts, slipping and failure or loss of drive. 103 of these 181 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 5 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 35 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 91,000 miles.
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
51 complaints (6%)
No deployment in a crash, deployment with no crash and a failure. 10 of these 51 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 93,000 miles.
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
48 complaints (5%)
No deployment in a crash, deployment with no crash and a failure. 16 of these 48 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 110,000 miles.
Frame or structure: rust or corrosion
43 complaints (5%)
Rust or corrosion and parts breaking or coming apart. 4 of these 43 complaints describe a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 145,000 miles.
Brakes: loss of braking
40 complaints (4%)
Loss of braking, early wear and unusual noises. 12 of these 40 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of braking. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 7 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 54,000 miles.
Ignition or push-button start failure
32 complaints (3%)
A failure, problems that come and go and stalling. 16 of these 32 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 84,000 miles.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
32 complaints (3%)
Sudden acceleration and surging. 23 of these 32 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking. In 8 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 47,000 miles.
Seat belts: locking up
29 complaints (3%)
Locking up, not closing or latching and a failure that needed a new part. 3 of these 29 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 83,000 miles.
Instrument cluster: stopped working
26 complaints (3%)
A feature that stopped working, problems that come and go and wrong readings. In 4 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 100,000 miles.
Side or curtain airbags: no deployment in a crash
23 complaints (2%)
No deployment in a crash, deployment with no crash and a failure. 2 of these 23 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 81,000 miles.
Tires: parts breaking or coming apart
17 complaints (2%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, blowout and shattering or cracking. 5 of these 17 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 36,000 miles.
Transmission fluid leak
15 complaints (2%)
A leak. 1 of these 15 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 83,000 miles.
Passenger airbag sensor failure
14 complaints (2%)
A failure, rust or corrosion and a stored fault code. In 3 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 88,000 miles.
Engine: stalling
12 complaints (1%)
Stalling, surging and unusual noises. 6 of these 12 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 36,000 miles.

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Accelerator pedal or throttle control: sticking or stiffness
12 complaints (1%)
Sticking or stiffness and parts breaking or coming apart. 6 of these 12 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 32,000 miles.
Seats: damage
12 complaints (1%)
Damage, parts breaking or coming apart and not closing or latching. 2 of these 12 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury. In 3 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 17,000 miles.
Steering: locking up
11 complaints (1%)
Locking up, loss of steering control and a leak. 2 of these 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 65,000 miles.
Wiring, fuses or body control module failure
11 complaints (1%)
A failure, damage and problems that come and go. 1 of these 11 complaints describes a serious outcome: an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 125,000 miles.
Paint and rust: damage
10 complaints (1%)
Damage. Median mileage when it started: about 85,000 miles.
Airbag inflator (rupture risk or Takata): parts breaking or coming apart
8 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart. 7 of these 8 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury. Median mileage when it started: about 101,000 miles.
Shifter or park: sticking or stiffness
8 complaints (under 1%)
Sticking or stiffness, the car rolling away and a failure. 2 of these 8 complaints describe a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 100,000 miles.
ABS: warning lights
7 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights, a failure and the system acting on its own. 1 of these 7 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of braking. Median mileage when it started: about 75,000 miles.
Stall (cause not stated)
7 complaints (under 1%)
Stalling. All 7 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 134,000 miles.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
7 complaints (under 1%)
Hard starting and the car not starting. 2 of these 7 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. Median mileage when it started: about 51,000 miles.
Torque converter failure
7 complaints (under 1%)
A failure, parts breaking or coming apart and a stored fault code. Median mileage when it started: about 95,000 miles.
Sway bar links: parts breaking or coming apart
6 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, a failure that needed a new part and unusual noises. Median mileage when it started: about 76,000 miles.
Alternator or charging failure
5 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part and parts breaking or coming apart. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 85,000 miles.
Headlights failure
5 complaints (under 1%)
A failure, problems that come and go and damage. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of visibility. Median mileage when it started: about 60,000 miles.
Vibration (cause not stated)
5 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder and pulling or wandering. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Wheel bearings: unusual noises
5 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises, parts breaking or coming apart and a failure. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 46,000 miles.
Check engine light (cause not stated)
4 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Cooling system failure
4 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part, overheating and damage. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Engine sensors or computer: fault code
4 complaints (under 1%)
A stored fault code, stalling and a failure. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 50,000 miles.
Fuel leak
4 complaints (under 1%)
A leak. Median mileage when it started: about 130,000 miles.
Idle air control valve: surging
4 complaints (under 1%)
Surging, sticking or stiffness and rough running or misfires. Median mileage when it started: about 36,000 miles.
A/C: unusual noises
3 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises, a failure that needed a new part and a leak.
Several warning lights at once
3 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights. Median mileage when it started: about 115,000 miles.
CV axles: parts breaking or coming apart
3 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and early wear. Median mileage when it started: about 46,000 miles.
Engine mounts: vibration or shudder
3 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder and a failure.
Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)
3 complaints (under 1%)
Smoke or a burning smell and a bad smell. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury.
Horn: stopped working
3 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and the system acting on its own.
Screen and audio: the system acting on its own
3 complaints (under 1%)
The system acting on its own, a failure and problems that come and go. Median mileage when it started: about 35,000 miles.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
3 complaints (under 1%)
A loss of power and reduced power or limp mode. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 170,000 miles.
Accelerator pedal: sticking or stiffness
3 complaints (under 1%)
Sticking or stiffness. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash.
Tire valve stem: parts breaking or coming apart
3 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and a leak. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 85,000 miles.
Power windows or regulator: stopped working
3 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working, parts breaking or coming apart and sticking or stiffness.
Windshield: damage
3 complaints (under 1%)
Damage.
Control module (unspecified): a loss of power
2 complaints (under 1%)
A loss of power and a failure. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Exterior lights failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure and a feature that stopped working.
Exterior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and damage.
Fuel gauge or level sensor: wrong readings
2 complaints (under 1%)
Wrong readings.
Interior trim failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part and a fire. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a fire.
Noise (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
EGR valve or passages: rough running or misfires
2 complaints (under 1%)
Rough running or misfires and stalling. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Electrical power supply: works on and off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR): vibration or shudder
2 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder and a stored fault code.
Parking brake: warning lights
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Hesitation.
Taillights or brake lights failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure and a feature that stopped working.
Warning lights (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.

Reported Once (55)

Show the 55 problems reported once

12V battery failure
Uneven tire wear: early wear
Ball joints and control arms: parts breaking or coming apart
Cabin odor or mold: a bad smell
Defroster: stopped working
Door latches: damage
Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil
Engine oil leak
Engine overheating: warning lights
Exhaust or catalytic converter: a bad smell
Fuel economy: high fuel use
Ignition coils or spark plugs failure
Key fob: stopped working
Mirrors: works on and off
A/C drain tube: a leak
Accessory drive belt failure
Airbag or horn electrical attachment failure
Airbag cable reel failure
Airbag cover: shattering or cracking
Anti-theft alarm: the system acting on its own
Axle bearing: early wear
Brake pedal: unusual noises
Brake pedal switch failure
Child safety seat or anchorage: parts breaking or coming apart
Clock illumination failure
Cooling fan: parts breaking or coming apart
Cruise control failure
Cruise control cable pulley: parts breaking or coming apart
Differential failure
Distributor cap or rotor failure
Engine block: damage
Fuel cap: loose
Fuel pump relay failure
Instrument panel dimmer: stopped working
Interior lights failure
Lights: works on and off
Rear door (part not stated) failure
Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
Rear windshield: shattering or cracking
Side window glass: shattering or cracking
Steering knuckle failure
Throttle body: sticking or stiffness
Transmission differential bearing failure
Trunk lid support failure
Under-seat electrical components failure
Window tint film: damage
Oxygen sensor failure
Door lock actuators failure
Starter failure
Struts or shocks: unusual noises
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
Timing chain or camshaft failure
Transmission computer failure
Unexplained crash (cause not stated)
Windshield wipers: stopped working

How the 2001 Honda Accord Compares With Other Years

The other Accord years of the 6th generation, 2000 to 2002, and the years just before and after it. When two scores are less than 3.5 points apart, treat them as about the same.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2003	Caution	60	1.6×	44.4	13	Transmission: failure or loss of drive
2002	Good	72	0.80×	23.3	5	Transmission: slipping
2001 This year	Good	73	0.68×	22.5	7	Airbag warning light
2000	Good	73	0.66×	25.7	8	Airbag warning light

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2001 Honda Accord Recalls

A recall can cover some or all cars of this model year. Look up a specific car by its VIN at NHTSA to see which recalls are still open on it.

Air bags: inflator module
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V499000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 27, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 22% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V182000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 6, 2019. By the third quarter of 2020, 49% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 15V320000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 28, 2015. By the fourth quarter of 2017, 68% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Electrical system: switch
If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
NHTSA 05V025000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jan 28, 2005.
Interior lighting
If this occurs, the instrument lights may fail and, at night, the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer.
NHTSA 04V256000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 7, 2004.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
The rear seat belts will work properly and provide protection in a crash, but the owner may experience difficulty unfastening the belt after the crash.
NHTSA 02V051000Issued Feb 8, 2002.

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Seat belts: buckle assembly
The rear seat belts will work properly and provide protection in a crash, but the owner may experience difficulty unfastening the belt after the crash.
NHTSA 01V380000Issued Dec 13, 2001.

Honda Warranty Extensions and Programs

Repairs Honda agreed to cover or update outside a recall. Whether one applies depends on the VIN and the conditions listed. A Honda dealer can confirm.

Warranty extensionHonda 06-009
Passenger airbag sensor (airbag warning light stays on)
The problem:
The passenger airbag sensor can fail and keep the airbag warning light on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer repairs the passenger airbag sensor and its control unit for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on with a listed fault. Other airbag faults are not covered. Cars with a salvage or branded title are not covered. The VIN must show as eligible.
Coverage:
10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 20-009
Driver's airbag inflator
The problem:
The driver's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the driver's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on. A Honda dealer test must show the inflator is faulty. Only replacement inflators that fail later are covered. Open inflator recalls must be done first. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
Coverage:
Covered until January 31, 2030.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 18-046Ended
Driver's airbag inflator
The problem:
The driver's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
While the program ran, a Honda dealer replaced the driver's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light had to be on. A Honda dealer test had to show the inflator was faulty. Only replacement inflators that failed later were covered. Salvage or branded titles were not covered.
Coverage:
The program ended on June 30, 2022.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Investigations

Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.

Power seat bracket breaking in Accords
Closed without a recall
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation began in October 2002 after 10 complaints about power seats in 1998-2002 Accords. A bracket holding the seat bottom could break, mostly in 1998 and 1999 cars. No crashes or injuries were reported. Honda offered a free seat reinforcement. NHTSA did not identify a safety defect and closed the case in March 2003.
Oct 2, 2002 to Mar 28, 2003
Worn ignition lock letting key out of Park
Led to a recall
NHTSA's engineering analysis covered 1998-2001 Accords. Ignition locks in cars built from 1998 to February 1999 could wear early. The key could then come out when the shifter was not in Park, so the car might roll away. Honda recalled 570,120 vehicles under recall 03V-423, including some Odysseys and Acuras. NHTSA closed the case in December 2003.
Sep 9, 2003 to Dec 17, 2003
Petition on Accord ignition key removal outside Park
Closed
A defect petition asked NHTSA to examine the ignition park interlock in 1999-2001 Accords not covered by earlier recall 03V-423. NHTSA found failure rates similar to those in older recalled Accords, allowing for less time in service. It granted the petition in January 2005 and opened preliminary evaluation PE05-002 to look further.
NHTSA DP04006 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Oct 8, 2004 to Jan 13, 2005
Ignition interlock defect in Accords and Preludes
Led to a recall
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation covered ignition interlocks in 1999-2002 Accords and 1997-2001 Preludes. Some locks from Honda's Japanese plant could have defective parts. With wear, the key could come out when the car was not in Park, so it might roll away. Honda announced recall 05V-025 in January 2005. NHTSA closed the case in February 2005.
NHTSA PE05002 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jan 13, 2005 to Feb 2, 2005
Air bag warning light coming on in Accords
Closed without a recall
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation looked at the air bag warning light coming on in 2000-2001 Accords. Moisture or electrical interference could upset the passenger seat occupant sensor. The side air bag would still deploy, but the light could hide other air bag faults. Honda extended the warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles. NHTSA closed the case in March 2006.
NHTSA PE05043 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Aug 12, 2005 to Mar 24, 2006
Timeliness and scope of Honda air bag inflator recalls
Closed without a recall
NHTSA's recall query checked whether Honda's two recalls for rupturing driver air bag inflators, 08V-593 and 09V-259, came on time and covered enough cars. It listed 2001-2002 Accords and 2001 Civics. NHTSA found no sign Honda made late defect decisions. Every inflator from the problem press was already recalled, so NHTSA closed the query in May 2010.
NHTSA RQ09004 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Nov 2, 2009 to May 6, 2010
Takata air bag inflators rupturing, mostly in humid areas
Led to a recall
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation began in June 2014 after six Takata air bag inflator ruptures. It covered Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot models from 2001 to 2007, among others. All 10 makers started regional recalls within about two weeks. NHTSA asked them to widen the recalls. It closed in March 2015 and moved to engineering analysis EA15-001.
NHTSA PE14016 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jun 11, 2014 to Mar 2, 2015
Honda's reporting of deaths, injuries and warranty claims
Closed
NHTSA's audit query checked whether Honda failed to report some deaths, injuries and warranty claims under federal law. It is listed under the 2001 Accord and 2005 Civic. In a December 2014 consent order, Honda admitted violations and paid a $70 million penalty. It agreed to new procedures and two outside audits. NHTSA closed the query in April 2016.
NHTSA AQ14004 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Oct 30, 2014 to Apr 21, 2016
Takata air bag inflator ruptures across all makers
Still open
NHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in February 2015, covers Takata air bag inflators that can rupture. It includes Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot models from 2001 to 2007, among others. NHTSA is studying the root cause, the affected vehicles and whether repairs are adequate. The record links 194 recall campaigns to it. It is still open.
NHTSA EA15001 Opening report (PDF)Open since Feb 24, 2015
Rupture risk in Takata inflators with a desiccant
Still open
NHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in September 2021, asks whether Takata inflators with a moisture-trapping desiccant could degrade and rupture over time. They are not yet recalled. It covers Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot models from 2001 to 2015, among others. No field ruptures have been reported in them. The case is still open.
NHTSA EA21002 Opening report (PDF)Open since Sep 17, 2021

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA gave the 2001 Accord no overall, frontal or side rating. It did rate each seat in those tests and lists the seat ratings under Rating Breakdown on its page. We show them the same way below. These tests are from before 2011, so the stars are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and newer models. See the 2001 Accord ratings on NHTSA.gov.

4-door

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Driver seat5/5

Passenger seat5/5

Side crashNot rated

Front seat4/5

Rear seat4/5

RolloverNot rated

2-door with side airbags

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Driver seat5/5

Passenger seat4/5

Side crashNot rated

Front seat4/5

Rear seat4/5

RolloverNot rated

4-door with side airbags

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Driver seat5/5

Passenger seat5/5

Side crashNot rated

Front seat4/5

Rear seat5/5

RolloverNot rated

2-door

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Driver seat5/5

Passenger seat4/5

Side crashNot rated

Front seat3/5

Rear seat4/5

RolloverNot rated

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2001 Accord, from its recalls, Honda's programs and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 19V499000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 19V182000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 15V320000
Electrical system: switch NHTSA 05V025000
Interior lighting NHTSA 04V256000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 7 recalls and which are still open.

Ask a Honda Dealer

Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

06-009: passenger airbag sensor (airbag warning light stays on)

On the Test Drive

Accelerate gently from a stop and again at 20 to 40 mph. Shudder, slipping or harsh shifts are warning signs. Ask for the transmission fluid records.
Confirm every airbag recall on this VIN has been repaired before you buy.
Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Airbag warning lights
Transmission
Frontal airbags
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes and transmission fluid changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

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