1997 Honda Civic Frontal Problems
- 53
- 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 53 stored complaint records:
- 37 indicate a crash
- 25 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- upon impact · 9 records
- airbags deployed · 8 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- light came · 4 records
- airbags deploy · 4 records
- neither deployed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frontal
SRS LIGHT ON. *TR
ODI 10343135
Frontal
The srs light came on my 1997 honda civic (about 78,000 miles) while driving and stays lit. The dealership (mathews honda 8-19-09) says the srs unit has an internal failure. $762 plus tax to repair. After review it appears there are many experiencing this same failure so i felt it necessary to report the issue to you. Thank you for your time! *tr
ODI 10280985
Air Bags · Frontal
1997 honda civic - srs light remaining on a lot of what could cause this light to come on is not covered under the safety warranty. Just resetting it can cost $100 and there is not a guarantee it will stay off to allow the airbag to function. Reading others problems with this there seem to be wide spread issues with the srs system. Some of these repairs have cost in excess of $1000. After reading so many questions…
ODI 10208858
Frontal
Srs light stays on; airbags not working. Has been reset twice (yearly to pass inspection) ; comes on within ten minutes of reset. Dealer says there is no solution. Exactly what is an owner supposed to do? *tr
ODI 10231036
Frontal
Dt: the contact stated that both frontal airbags deployed without cause on october 2, 2005. The driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries. There were no accidents. The airbag warning light came on after both airbags deployed. The vehicle had previously been in an accident before he purchased it. And the airbags did not deploy when the accident occurred. When the contact took the vehicle to dealer for inspection…
1 injury
ODI 10139065
Frontal
Dt: contact owns a 1997 honda civic. While driving approximately 20 mph applied the brakes and the driver and passenger airbags deployed prior to an impact. The deployment of the airbags caused an accident because the driver could not see the vehicle in front of her. This vehicle had not been in any previous accidents. She purchased the vehicle from an individual owner, so she did not contact a local service dealer.…
Crash reported
ODI 10139261
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal
The left and right air bags went off inadvertently while driving. Driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into a sewer drainage hole. Driver sustained minor injuries, and went to the hospital on her own. The vehicle was towed. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10115367
Equipment · Frontal
(1) normal driving of my 1997 honda civic 4 door dx (2) the srs light is now illuminated and has stayed illuminated for the last year - this means my airbags don't work. - dealer checked it out ($90 charge) and said that my srs unit is completely dead and can't tell me why - car has never been wrecked - no problems with it other than this defect (pretty huge defect). (3) i've lodged a couple of complaints and never…
ODI 10140440
Frontal
While driving at 50 mph, the consumer hit a guard rail. Upon impact, the air bags did not deployed. The driver sustained bruises to his chest. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10082082
Frontal
While driving hit a deer, ran off a six foot embankment, and hit two brick walls. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy until the end of the crash. Driver sustained bruises to the chest and knee, and was transported to the emergency room. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10061488
Frontal
The check engine light illuminated and would not go off. *ph the vehicle was taken tot he dealer who determined that the driver's side air bag had apparently deployed prior to the consumer owning the vehicle. The technician told the consumer to contact nhtsa to obtain permission to have the air bags turned off. *nm
ODI 10061797
Frontal
Consumer states that while driving at 50 mph the consumer was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle and none of the front air bags deployed. Contacted dealer. Mr
Crash reported
ODI 8020757
Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a rear end collision, it forced vehicle into a 360 degree turn, and head on collision into a concrete barricade. Vehicle swung around again, and neither air bag deployed. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 8015211
Frontal
While traveling on the highway another car made a sudden stop, and consumer ran into the back of another motorist and the airbags did not go off.*jb
Crash reported
ODI 8013294
Frontal
Dt: the srs light came on and took to dealer, they performed diagnostic test pulled code 22 high resistance in passenger airbag. Tech suggested to replace passenger air bag at cost $837.00. The consumer went nhtsa wed site and there was a recall on 1997 honda civic. Spoke to manufacturer, they said recall did not apply to the vin. *nm
ODI 10120763
Frontal
While traveling on a residential street, both airbags went off without prior warning, one person was injured.*ak
1 injury
ODI 8008808
Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 55 mph, neither air bag deployed, one person was injured. Dealer was not notified at this time. *ak *jg
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8005108
Frontal · Hydraulic Power Assist System
Consumer was in an accident and airbags didnot deploy. Another vehicle cut in front, and consumer lost control. Vehicle hit sand barrels and side rails.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8001586
Frontal
Airbag light came on dashboard. While consumer was traveling on highway another motorist hit him, and airbags didn't go off. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 8002618
Frontal
While traveling at 45 mph another vehicle turned in front of consumer, consumer's vehicle hit the other vehicle on passenger's side. Upon impact, none of front airbags deployed.*ak consumer states the entire front end of vehicle needed to ve replaced.*jb
Crash reported
ODI 893026
Frontal
While stopping at stop sign both front air bags deployed without warning or reason. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated anti-freeze dripped on sensor, and made airbag deploy. Please add vin. *ak
2 injuries
ODI 892729
Frontal
While traveling at approximately 25 mph, another vehicle pulled out in front of consumers vehicle resulting in a front end crash. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. *note: 2 injuries were related to this incident, muscles pulled.*ak *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 888167
Frontal
My son swerved to miss a deer, ran off the road and hit a telephone pole head on, at approximately 40 miles per hour. The airbags did not deploy. After the car was inspected by the insurance company, we were told that the car had been previously wrecked and the airbags had deployed, however, the airbags were not properly reinstalled after the accident. We purchased the car used from harrisonburg honda and the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 748115
Frontal
Srs light stays on indicating a defect within airbag system even though it is never been used or deployed, possibly caused by computer which could result in inoperative airbags. *ak *slc
ODI 879609
Frontal
While traveling 45mph consumer broadsided another vehicle, and neither airbag deployed. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 879667