# 2009 HONDA ACCORD — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `779609` · 2010-04-07 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 2009
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** SEATS
- **Miles at failure:** 3,500
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
THE 2009 HONDA ACCORD HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT HEAD REST. I CONTINUALLY PLACE THE HEADREST IN THE DOWN POSITION HOWEVER BECAUSE OF IT'S DESIGN, WHEN I GET INTO THE CAR AND MY BACK MAKES CONTACT WITH THE BACK OF THE SEAT IT ALSO MAKES CONTACT WITH THE HEADREST CAUSING THE HEADREST TO RISE UP TO THE HIGHEST POSITION MAKING IT HARD TO LOOK BEHIND YOU WHEN YOU BACK UP. I HAD A MINOR, PARKING LOT FENDER BENDER BECAUSE I COULD NOT SEE OVER MY RIGHT SHOULD WHILE BACKING VERY SLOWLY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND SHOULD BE FIXED RIGHT AWAY.  *TR
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