HondaCivic1998
  1. Honda Civic
  2. Problems
  3. 1998
  4. Frontal

1998 Honda Civic Frontal Problems

60
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 60 stored complaint records:

  • 49 indicate a crash
  • 25 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

What owners report

  • upon impact · 9 records
  • airbags deployed · 8 records
  • provide further · 8 records
  • further information · 7 records
  • rear ended · 6 records
  • failed deploy · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi4
150–400k mi3
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 16, 2001

    Frontal

    Driver's airbag didn't deploy after hitting head-on another vehicle on driver's side door. Consumer is contacting dealer to have an investigator look at reason.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 878661

  • January 3, 2001

    Frontal

    This car struck a tree and the air bags did not deploy. Damage to the front of the car is substantial.*ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 738782

  • December 31, 2000

    Frontal

    While driving 30 mph consumer had a front impact accident, neither airbag deployed. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 887612

  • December 31, 2000

    Frontal

    FRONT IMPACT CRASH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 887604

  • July 27, 2000

    Frontal

    Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway, and there was a stalled car in front of her. There were no lights or anyything showing. Consumer's vehicle hit other vehicle from behind. Upon impact, driver's airbag didn't deploy, and driver sustained injuries. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 866509

  • July 12, 2000

    Frontal

    Consumer was traveling 30mph & another vehicle was on the wrong side of the road and hit head-on. Airbags didn't deploy. Manufacturer said that they don't know why it happened. Also, manufacturer doesn't seem to be assisting with the problem. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 866418

  • June 1, 2000

    Frontal

    Drivers side airbag light was staying on when car was in and out of warranty. While car was in warranty the airbag light was reset. I couple months later when the car was out of warranty the light came back on, resulting in replacement of entire air bag unit, at my expense. *la

    ODI 10080932

  • March 29, 2000

    Frontal

    Stopped at red light and was rearended by another vehicle. Pushed into pickup in front, and neither airbag deployed. The impact was so severe that it left an imprint of the license plate from the another vehicle. Didn't contact dealer.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 859624

  • March 26, 2000

    Frontal

    Air bags did not deploy at a 40mph crash. Could not find any information on a recall on this problem. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 720658

  • January 19, 2000

    Frontal

    Consumer's daugther was driving about 35 mph, when attempting to avoid a pedestrian, rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak *ml

    Crash reported

    ODI 856660

  • November 20, 1999

    Frontal

    Was traveling approximately 40-45mph when another vehicle cut quickly out of lane to right. Left little space between other vehicle which was rearended. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. *ak

    ODI 853985

  • November 15, 1999

    Frontal

    My wife regina was driving the car she hit a car broadside that had run a red light. She was going about 20 miles per hour, and the other car was going about 25 miles per hour. The failure was that the air bags did not deploy. Officer peterson from the meadville city police filed the accident report. The accident happened at the intersection of park avenue and north street in the city of meadville, pa 16335. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 716944

  • September 15, 1999

    Frontal

    1) srs light has been on since purchasing vehicle in 1998. 2) vehicle has been in no accidents,no way to tell if air bags will deploy. 3) dealer was unable to check equipment on saturdays,until recently,which means equipment is out of warranty.*ak

    ODI 10118380

  • June 10, 1999

    Frontal · Suspension

    Have had three tires go flat within the first year of ownership. Accident was head on into another vehicle who pulled out damaging entire front of car, airbags did not deploy. Floorboard leak was repaired and sealed within 1 week of ownership.( dot number: db7j c11 tire size: p185/65r14 )

    Crash reported

    ODI 708899

  • May 17, 1999

    Frontal

    While driving 60 mph vehicle changed lane, and for some reason it went out of control and spinned around, hitting a tree at a frontal impact. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants in the crash. Please provide further information and vin#. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 838149

  • January 5, 1999

    Buckle Assembly · Foundation Components · Frontal

    Vehicle struck rear of another vehicle, brakes were locked at 40 mph, seat belt did not lock,allowing drivers face to hit steering wheel, air bags did not deploy, honda contacted, and has shown no interest in investigating or checking the car. Stated to take it to the dealer after it was repaired, and if anything was wrong, they would replace parts.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 702502

  • November 26, 1998

    Frontal

    Driver and passenger side airbag experienced no deployment during collision. *yc

    ODI 607153

  • November 21, 1998

    Frontal

    The consumer has experienced problems wiith driver's and passenger's side air bags. Vehicle was involved in a front end collision in which air bags failed to deploy. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 831376

  • November 14, 1998

    Frontal

    The consumer has been experiencing problems with driver's and passenger's sides air bags. When involved in a front collision, airbags deployed too early, causing unnecessary damage. Dealership has been contacted. *ak.et.

    Crash reported

    ODI 832022

  • November 3, 1998

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal

    While driving at 45 mph on wet pavement went to apply the brakes and the vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Driver's air bag failed to deploy. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 830722

  • September 3, 1998

    Frontal

    Both airbags deployed without hard braking or a collision. Driver lost control and was injured.

    1 injury

    ODI 540594

  • September 1, 1998

    Frontal

    Both driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy during two accidents, both accidents had significant front end to warrant deployment of both airbags, injury to consumer during 2nd accident (facial). Yh

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 551012

  • August 24, 1998

    Frontal · Seats

    The vehicle was at an exit when a truck rear ended the vehicle, throwing the car 69 feet into another vehicle. Airbag did not deploy, and the front seat broke. Dealer contacted. *ak one person was injured in accident. *slc

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 827958

  • July 29, 1998

    Frontal

    Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at about 70 mph . Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The passenger, who was restrained was knocked unto the rear behind the driver. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. The dealer has been notified. *ak

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 826126

  • July 15, 1998

    Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving in a parking space, vehicle accelerated and went over concrete in space and hit a wall. Repairs done, both airbags deployed. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 826695