1997 Honda Civic Sensor/Control Module Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- control unit · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Sensor/Control Module
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda civic. The contact stated that the srs sensor illuminated in the vehicle more than once. The dealer remedied the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 96,102.
ODI 10618890
Sensor/Control Module
The srs light came on and the dealer said my car required a 500 dollar repair. The main unit on my srs failed and honda will not help with the repair cost. I can't afford the repair and honda wont help even though i have fairly low miles.*cn
ODI 10213750
Sensor/Control Module
The srs controller failed and needs to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10153863
Sensor/Control Module
The srs (airbag) computer stopped working on my 1997 honda civic ex for no reason and after no incident. I have been told by the service department that this means that the airbags may or may not deploy in case of a crash. The computer part number is 77960-s04-n81. The price for the part alone is $697 and labor is an additional $150. I contacted honda and they offered me a 25% discount because i had maintenance…
ODI 10151146
Sensor/Control Module
Dt: the contact stated the srs light illuminated on the vehicle. The dealership ran a diagnostic test and determined the srs failed. The contact was the second owner, but stated there have been no prior accidents. *ak
ODI 10146762
Sensor/Control Module
The air bag warning light came on while driving, rendering the air bags inoperative in the event of a crash. Dealership indicated that this occurred because the srs unit failed. The srs unit needed to be replaced.*ak *sb
ODI 10114973
Sensor/Control Module
In december 2002, we replaced the air bag sensor/control module in our 1997 after the srs warning system light activated and the computer confirmed the problem. Less than two years later, the same problem recurred (august 2004), and american honda is refusing to replace the part ($400+) because the one-year warranty has expired. It took nearly 95,000 miles for the first unit to fail, and less than 20,000 for the…
ODI 10096475
Sensor/Control Module
1997 civic dx srs readiness indicator illuminated. *ts ***nar*** the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The problem was diagnosed a srs control unit failure. The dealer reset the srs unit. A year later the light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back tot he dealer who indicated that the srs control unit needed to be replaced. *nm
ODI 10156234
Sensor/Control Module
On august 04, 2004, i visited the honda dealership because the indicator light on the supplemental restraint system (srs) readiness indicator lamp of my honda civic 1997 dx had turned red. When they checked my car, they said that they got a dtc code of 08-5 from the srs module. I was told that it meant srs control unit failure. The dealerships reset the srs unit. A year after, the same condition recurred. I was then…
ODI 10154994
Sensor/Control Module
Srs indicator light will not go off. Dealer (honda of new rochelle) has seen car on issue three times. First time simply reset it. Issue recurred within 10 months. Second time dealer replaced the srs control unit and charged me approximately $550. One week later the issue recurred. Dealer now says the battery has a low charge and that is the cause. They want to replace the battery for over $150. *la
ODI 10047601
Sensor/Control Module
My 1997 honda civic srs light has come on 6 times within the past 5 years. Each time i brought it to honda service they said it was internal failure and reset it. They claimed it was caused by low battery charge, but then they declared battery was good. Finally had to replace the srs module unit. The new unit only has 12 month warranty. Isn't the srs unit a safety feature and shouldn't it be covered by lifetime…
ODI 10237309
Sensor/Control Module
Airbag system inoperable. The airbag light came on during routine driving. A check with honda service shows that the airbag module failed. Honda needs to replace the airbag module in order for the airbag system to work at a significant cost to the owner. There are many other people that report a similar problem. *nm
ODI 10171484
Sensor/Control Module
Srs light stayed on. Dealer stated "bad unit", cost unit:$495.00 labor:$119.25 mileage:43,203 this is my third honda, but the first to give any problems. Although i could find no recall issued about srs units in honda's, i did find 47 complaints filed with nhtsa(not counting mine). I didn't include numerous reports of failure to deploy airbags, airbags deploying w/o cause and airbags deploying w/o inflating. I find…
ODI 10005531
Sensor/Control Module
While driving the srs senor light constantly stays on. Consumer had vehicle diagnoise by dealership who informed her that the srs computer senor was bad which may cause air bags not to deploy in an accident. Ts
ODI 8023421
Sensor/Control Module
The air bag light illuminated, a recall 97-v-193 had been issued on similar makes and models, however, consumer was informed the damaged part was not involved in the recall. *jg *jb
ODI 8023623
Sensor/Control Module
I recently purchased a 1997 honda civic from my sister, who did not realize that the srs light being on was a problem. It has been on for the last 4 years (since about 60k miles). I am looking into having it replaced, but according to my research, honda does not know how to fix it. Everything that i have read about this problem indicates that it is a $400+ repair and the repair does not last. They have blamed it on…
ODI 10121012
Anchorage · Frontal · Sensor/Control Module
I own a 97 honda civic lx 4dr and have been in 3 accidents w/o air bag deployment. In 9/98 i was rear-ended at 40 mph which bent the frame of my car and cost several thousand to repair. Honda service said that the airbags would not deploy unless there was a sudden decel and/or frontal impact. A few mos later in 01/99, i was in an accident and the police rpt states that i broadsided a 81 cadillac on the front…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10029323
Sensor/Control Module
Vehicle has a subtle light that will not go off. It's an indication that the air bags will not deploy. *ak *la
ODI 10055434
Sensor/Control Module
The airbag sensor light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Dealer has set the sensor prior to this incident. Manufacturer will be notified.*ak
ODI 864033
Sensor/Control Module
While traveling noticed air bag indicator light on at all times. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. *ak
ODI 857767