1998 Honda Civic Frontal Problems

February 17, 2011 · 180,000 miles

Frontal

98 honda civic driving down freeway doing anywhere between 60-65mph when passenger air bag deployed. There were no sudden stops or pot holes to have caused this; the vehicle was not in a accident. The air bag cracked the windshield. *tr

ODI 10386088

August 26, 2008 · 114,000 miles

Frontal

I was involved in an accident broadside another car with my front end. The front of my car ended up being totaled and my 1998 honda civic ex airbag did not deploy. I contacted both honda corporate and they referred me to there 2 field specialists. There reply was my seat belt sensor told my airbag sensor it did not need to deploy. Honda said i had no case with them. I think all i got is the run around. I honestly…

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Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10247490

February 10, 2008 · 186,000 miles

Frontal

On feb. 10, 2008, i was driving my honda civic lx on highway 400, junction 89, my car lost control, and because there were snow on the ground, i cannot stop the car, i keep on pumping the brake, as if i used the abs, i would have slide down to the valley. However, i was not able to have control of the car at all and it hit head on the guard rail, the whole front and engine was completely crushed. With such kind of…

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Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10219782

August 29, 2007 · 198,559 miles

Frontal

I am looking for help. My 98 honda civics airbags deployed for no reason at all. I parked my vehicle, turned the ignition off & both air bags exploded in my face! Don carlton honda in tulsa did look at the car & stated it is not their problem. My insurance company says the damage is not covered because it is a manufacturer malfunction. As i am conducting my research, i found that the inferior algorithms is a known…

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ODI 10202168

October 7, 2004 · 65,000 miles

Frontal · Recliner

After being rear ended at approximately 50 mph , the consumer struck the vehicle in front of his vehicle and the driver seat back broke. The air bag did not deploy. *jb

Crash reported

ODI 10097149

October 1, 2004

Frontal

While driving 35 mph, the vehicle collided with a horse. Upon impact, the air bags did deploy. The driver and passenger sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak *jb

Crash reported · 2 injuries

ODI 10075505

April 14, 2004 · 54,000 miles

Frontal

While driving between 40-45 mph vehicle went over a dip in the road. This resulted in both frontal air bags deploying. Driver sustained hand bruises and burns from the contents in the air bags and when it deployed. Also, air bags cracked the front windshield. Vehicle found currently at a body shop. *ak

1 injury

ODI 10067202

January 22, 2004 · 59,985 miles

Frontal

In a severe head-on crash that totaled my 1998 honda civic ex both the driver's and passenger airbags failed to deploy. According to the police, body shop and other witnesses along with the supplemental restraint guide provided with the vehicle, the crash fit the exact description and criteria of one where the airbags should deploy. In investigating this problem on the nhtsa website, i came across a recall for this…

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Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10060510

April 5, 2003 · 56,935 miles

Frontal

While turning left at 15 mph, red light runner moving at 40+ mph hit the left driver side of car, turning it completely around causing substancial front end damage ($5000+). Driver and passenger sustained slight injuries while no airbag(s) deployed.*ak

Crash reported · 2 injuries

ODI 10049706

January 26, 2003

Frontal

Accident occurred and air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been notified. Ph

Crash reported

ODI 10004863

January 8, 2003 · 72,000 miles

Frontal

I was involved in a head-on collision at 35mph and the airbag did not deploy. *jb

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10008150

December 24, 2002 · 58,000 miles

Accelerator Pedal · Frontal

I was traveling on a wet road at 40mph. When applied brakes, the body of the vehicle jerked forward abruptly and the brakes locked up on me, causing the vehicle to skid off road. The vehicle hit concrete blocks and totaled the front end. The air bags failed to deploy. Ts

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10000354

November 13, 2002

Frontal

Consumer collided in the rear of another car travelling approximately 30-35mph. Both the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Ts

ODI 8023228

September 10, 2002

Frontal

Vehicle was involved in a t-bone collision of 40-45 mph impact and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. Feel free top provide any further information.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 8018830

July 26, 2002

Frontal

Consumer was involved in a rear end collision while sitting at light. Also, consumer's vehicle was rear ended. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Please provide any further information.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 8014907

July 26, 2002

Frontal

I was involved in a rear end collision that pushed me into the car in front of me. I was stopped at an intersection along with the car in front of me. We were both stopped turning left. Upon inpact none of the airbags deployed. I had serve brusing from the seatbelt. My front selt (driver side) was broken becouse the impact was so harsh.*ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 765188

July 20, 2002

Frontal

In a frontal collision none of the air bags deployed on impact.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 8014613

July 1, 2002

Frontal

Vehicle was going 35mph when frontal air bags didn't deploy. Vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Honda was notified. Please provide more information.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 8016916

June 20, 2002

Frontal

Consume rinvolved in a head-on collision at 50 mph, and air bags did not deploy.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 8017133

January 2, 2002

Frontal

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM

Crash reported · 1 death

ODI 10016659

December 5, 2001

Frontal

While stopping at red light vehicle was rearended and pushed into a vehicle in front. Driver's airbag did not deploy, consumer hit head on rearview mirror. Vehicle was totalled.*ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 8000633

October 27, 2001

Frontal

Within three to four minutes my airbags deployed for no apparent reason, causing me to pull to the side of the freeway, not realizing what had happened the car was full of smoke from the release of the airbags. Resulted in burning of the face.

2 injuries

ODI 9005743

October 24, 2001

Frontal

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of approximately 40-60 mph, and both air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 898497

September 13, 2001

Frontal

Consumer was in a head-on collision with another vehicle, and airbags did not deploy. Had not contacted dealer yet.*ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 896437

July 5, 2001

Frontal

Oncoming vehicle made u-turn right in front of me, causing me to crash into them @ 30mph. No airbags deployed despite heavy damage to front of car.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 748234