The 2005 Honda Accord has 14 recalls, the most serious being the well-known Takata airbag defect, where both the driver and front passenger airbag inflators can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Several other recalls also involve the front passenger airbag. One covers vehicles where the airbag may have been incorrectly installed during a prior replacement and could deploy improperly in a crash. Another covers certain Accords assembled with a passenger airbag module that does not meet federal advanced airbag requirements, which can raise the risk of injury in a crash.
On the drivetrain side, a bearing in the automatic transmission can fail and cause an internal short circuit that stalls the engine without warning. Two separate fuel system recalls describe a related problem: a loose terminal in the main fuse box or a broken coil wire inside the fuel pump relay can cut power to the fuel pump, stalling the engine while driving.
There is also a steering concern that applies to V6 models: a power steering fluid hose can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, producing smoke and potentially an engine compartment fire.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front airbag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver air bag inflators installed during previous recalls or as service parts may explode during a crash when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator with a different inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag and replace the module assembly if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag module may not meet advanced safety requirements and could fail to deploy properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag module at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the passenger side front air bag inflator, causing it to rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver air bag inflator may rupture due to moisture and manufacturing variations that develop over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side front air bag inflator may build up excessive pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys in vehicles registered in high-humidity areas.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
High under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures can cause the power steering hose to crack and leak fluid prematurely.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new heat-resistant power steering hose at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The secondary shaft bearing in the automatic transmission may wear out, causing abnormal noise and allowing the idle gear to touch an electronic sensor, which shorts and stalls the engine. Debris may also jam the parking pawl, allowing the vehicle to roll when parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software to prevent these failures.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The outer bearing race in the transmission secondary shaft can break during certain driving patterns, causing unusual noise, triggering the check engine light, and allowing the idle gear to contact an electronic sensor housing.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software at no cost to prevent the bearing damage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A manufacturing defect can cause the coil wire inside the fuel pump relay to break. If this happens, the fuel pump stops working and the engine won't start. If the relay fails while driving, the engine may stall suddenly.
What the fix does
Your dealer will inspect the fuel pump relay and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A coil wire inside the fuel pump relay can break, cutting power to the fuel pump. When the fuel pump stops working, the engine may not start.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A loose terminal in the main fuse box can cut power to the fuel pump, preventing the engine from starting.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the entire fuse box at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
