1996 Honda Civic Air Bags Problems
- 25
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 25 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Frontal · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
I have 2 recalls and i need the notification for them gone asap so i can ship my car overseas. The issues stated about the "air bag" and "floor mats" have yet to cause a concern to my driving and or handling ability. I don't have the time to go through these recalls as i am military and need my vehicle shipped but the recalls are whats kicking me back.
ODI 11308881
Air Bags
This honda was involved in an accident yesterday with both side and front impact while in motion, both impacts being major. But neither the passenger or driver's airbags were deployed at any time. There were no warning lights on about the airbag prior to this.
Crash reported
ODI 11203305
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 honda civic. While driving over a bump at an unknown speed, the air bags deployed erroneously and shattered the front passenger side window. The passenger sustained injuries to the face. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 147,000. Updated 8/28/14*cn the consumer stated the manufacturer did not offer any assistance. Updated…
1 injury
ODI 10610440
Air Bags · Seat Belts
I was driving down a residential street in my 1996 honda civic when a 2004 gmc yukon suv came hurling around the corner of an intersecting street ahead of me. The driver of the yukon failed to stay in his lane as he rounded the corner and hit my honda civic head-on. Upon impact my head hit the windshield so hard that it left a bubble protruding out on the driver side of my windshield. In the shape of my head ( i…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10468464
Air Bags
For some unknown reason the srs air bag light came on and stayed on. I had not been in any kind of crash or almost crash. The local honda dealer said there was a problem with it and honda had did a recall but my car was out of the warranty period that honda set up so they would charge me $400.00 to fix. *tr
ODI 10586080
Air Bags
The srs light will not go off. I'm afraid this may be a safety hazard. *jb
ODI 10151261
Air Bags
I own honda civic ex 1996 vin [xxx]. The srs light turned on after replacing the battery. When i took it to dealer for diagnostics, they say the computer is faulty and it need to be replaced to fix this and till then, the airbags won't engage. My car was never exposed to any accidents or abnormal driving conditions. Honda has a faulty computer srs system and this causes serious safety issue where air bags won't…
ODI 10150673
Air Bags
After starting the vehicle the srs warning light would stay illuminated until vehicle was shut off. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10111094
Air Bags
1996 honda civic ex sedan, srs light stays on. Apparently, this is a common problem with many hondas (accords, civics from several years). Dealers charge $90+/- to diagnose and reset, often due to false codes. Or, worse yet, they may recommend very costly replacement of sensors, computers, etc. After which the lights come back on anyway. Many websites blogs, posts, etc. Indicate owners are resetting their own srs…
ODI 10095724
Air Bags
The airbag/suplemental restraint system check light was illuminated. The car was taken to the dealer and the light was reset. A charge of $90.00 had to be paid for the labor cost. They said the problem could have been because i had jus replaced the car battery. They found nothing wrong with the supplemental restraint system and reset the warning light. I was of the understanding that the suplemental restraint system…
ODI 10069814
Air Bags
I think srs should have warranty, was reset but light came back on. *ak
ODI 763917
Air Bags
Srs light flashing, changed the light, now the computer not working.
ODI 9003018
Air Bags
Srs component failure. Air bag light stays on - told sensor unit needs replacing. Air bags will not deploy unless replaced. Cost approximately $500. Vehicle only has 85000 miles.
ODI 10007822
Air Bags
According to user manual, srs system should be free of trouble for at least 10 years, but this car is only five years old,the original product has defects.. *ak
ODI 744261
Air Bags
Airbag light came on and stayed on. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer cleared code, and said no defect was found. Consumer stated this was the second time this problem occurred. *ak
ODI 875220
Air Bags
When airbag deployed the left sleeve of the garment worn by the driver on the inner arm at the wrist ignited. The driver smothered the flame on the passenger seat to extinguish it. No serious burns as a result, but a more flammable garment may have caused serious injury or death.
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 701441
Air Bags
False deployment of air bag causing injury to left eye/burn to face. (qcaw)
1 injury
ODI 538265
Air Bags
Design of vehicle with air bags not conducive for smaller drivers.
ODI 515658
Air Bags · Frontal
Hit a deer and the dual air bags did not deploy. Please describe in detail. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 804224
Air Bags · Frontal
The vehicle hit another vehicle from behind and the air bag didn't deploy. *ak
ODI 803287
Air Bags
The srs light stayed illuminated while driving. The dealership indicated it was caused by the srs unit's complete failure which would render the air bag inoperative if the vehicle was in an accident.*ak consumer stated the air bag component is a safety item and is the responsibility of the manufacturer. *ph *nlm
ODI 10040747
Air Bags
Airbag sensor light illuminated while the vehicle was in motion.*ak
ODI 873519
Air Bags · Horn · Vehicle Speed Control
The airbag light is on, indicating that the airbag is disfunctioning and recently the horn and the cruise control stopped working too. *ak
ODI 716133
Air Bags
My abs- airbag system light appeared on my dashboard around 55,000 miles. My honda has not had any probems what so ever. I have not been in a wreck or slight fender bender. Yet somehow my airbag does not work anymore. I took my veh. To the dlrship and they advise me my airbag motor does not work anymore and i would need a new airbag motor. My mother has the same yr/make as my vehicle as she also has the same problem…
ODI 711323
Air Bags
During low impact accident violent deployment of the airbag caused injury to consumer. *yc
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 544524