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2005 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid, most often about the air bags (57% of complaints, typically around 105,000 miles). It is 10th of 14 Accord Hybrid model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid problems
Air bags
17 complaints · 57%Half of these problems showed up before 105,000 miles.
Similar issue as report 10659813. The airbag/seatbelt light above the gas gauge randomly stays lit. Doesn't happen each time the vehicle is used, and occurs more in cold weather than warm. Dealer has been notified several times and each time states that they could not do anything unless we brought the vehicle to them…
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no…
Brakes
4 complaints · 13%It always happens in the winter time, I get in my car to leave and I have no brakes. The pedal is very hard/stiff and you have to pull the emergency brake in order to actually stop. In fact I almost hit a car today and the car had actually already been warm and went into a place for about 30 min and I assumed they…
At any time when first operating vehicle when temperatures are below freezing, brakes fail to function. Must wait for brakes/brake fluid to warm before they function correctly. Stopping impossible before system warms. I am in georgia, so I would hate to have this vehicle in new york.
Engine
4 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. While driving at 45 MPH, the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact heard an abnormal rattling noise coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while parked and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle finally started and was taken to the dealer, Honda of ontario, california, but they refused to diagnose it because the vehicle was not purchased…
Seat belts
3 complaints · 10%The contact owns 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The technician stated that there was a code which read 6110 pertaining to an open circuit in the left front seat buckle switch.…
Similar issue as report 10659813. The airbag/seatbelt light above the gas gauge randomly stays lit. Doesn't happen each time the vehicle is used, and occurs more in cold weather than warm. Dealer has been notified several times and each time states that they could not do anything unless we brought the vehicle to them…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 10%After cranking the car the gearshift would not shift out of park. I had to pry the cap off the slot to the left of the p and stick a screwdriver in to release the gearshift and then pull it down to the neutral position. The car would then crank and shift like normal. This has happened many times since but always in…
Electrical
3 complaints · 10%Takata air bag, ima, power steering, and lemon laws broken. Everyone making 2005 hybrid complaints contact me at [] for potential lawsuit for Honda violating all laws mentioned in civic lawsuit. We have the same rights as civic owners, the same problems, the same Honda corp. We can find someone to help US if we stick…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (17 complaints, typically around 105,000 miles); brakes (4 complaints); engine (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Honda Accord Hybrid?
- It is 10th of 14 Accord Hybrid model years by number of complaints, with 30 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.