BumperScan
Powered byNHTSA|EPA|Community Reports|Updated
Your report: 3 of 4 steps complete75%
Car identifiedData collectedBasic analysisFull AI analysis

Free Preview

#BS-2001-HONACC-65A1

2001 Honda AccordProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,162 owners and 19 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
1,162
Crashes
200
Fires
4
Recalls
19
TSBs
276
🛑

Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,162 complaints, 200 crashes, 4 fires, and 19 recalls. Complaint rate is 6.6x the class average.

See full verdict with buy/skip conditions

Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

143 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
2

srs light is on

59 complaints • Severity 6.3/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission slipping

52 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX
4

shifting roughly

50 complaints • Severity 7.4/10

$X,XXX
5

paint peeling

43 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX

Preview: What's in your full report

Each card shows a real sample from your report — unlock all 10 sections from $2.00

Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

281 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 85K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
+ 6 more items in full checklistUnlock

Failure Timeline by Mileage

95
0–30K
128
30–60K
138
60–90K
126
90–120K
75
120–150K
132
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (138 reports) • Median: 85K miles

Full report: which components fail at each mileageUnlock

30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (281 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

Also in your report

Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

10 sections total in the full reportUnlock all

Where the complaints fall

Airbags281 (24%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission125 (11%)
Drivetrain81 (7%)
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module52 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal51 (4%)
Speed Control44 (4%)
Electrical43 (4%)
Structure:body35 (3%)

2001 Honda Accord: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Accord, with 281 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 85K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Accord, with 125 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Accord, with 81 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module Issues

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Accord, with 52 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
00
66
01
76
02
77
03
110
04
66
05
63
06
54
07
49
08
70
09
92
10
53
11
53
12
18
13
65
14
51
15
52
16
48
17
15
18
31
19
18
20
11
21
8
22
6
23
4
24
1
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Honda Accord. Recent trend: increasing.

Don't negotiate blind — know what this car costs to own

Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict

Get Report — From $2.00

Recall History (19 recalls)

01V380000Jan 2002

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

02V051000Mar 2002

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

04V256000Jun 2004

INTERIOR LIGHTING

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP.

05V025000Mar 2005

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.

06E023000May 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

+ 14 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

Unlock

NHTSA Defect Investigations (10)

2 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

AQ14004ClosedOpened Oct 2014 · closed Apr 2016

Honda EWR Reporting

AIR BAGS

DP04006ClosedOpened Oct 2004 · closed Jan 2005

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

EA03017ClosedOpened Sep 2003 · closed Dec 2003

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

EA15001OpenOpened Feb 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

+ 5 more in the full report

The worst model year for the Honda Accord is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2001 Honda Accord vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

1,162

Class avg

176

6.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,162 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 19 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Honda Accord Model Years

20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811979197819771976
View all Honda Accord years →

2001 Honda Accord: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Honda Accord?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Honda Accord is related to the airbags, with 281 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Honda Accord reliable?
The 2001 Honda Accord has 1,162 complaints, 200 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 6.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Honda Accord problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Honda Accord has 19 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Accord problems start?
Based on 694 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2001 Honda Accord data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
What if the report isn’t useful?
100% money-back guarantee. If the report doesn’t help you make a more informed decision, we’ll refund you — no questions asked.
RaccoonEagleRoverCat

Get the Full 2001 Honda Accord Report

10 sections of AI analysis based on 1,162 owner reports. Know before you buy.

Get Full Report — From $2.00Money-back guarantee
Instant delivery|One-time purchase|No hidden fees