2001 Honda Civic Air Bags Problems
- 184
- 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 184 stored complaint records:
- 66 indicate a crash
- 54 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
- 4 indicate a death
What owners report
- Frontal · 3 records
- Side/Window · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 150–400k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The passenger's side air bag was the only air bag to deploy. The contact also stated that the driver's side seat adjusters became fractured during the crash, which caused the seat to fall in reverse. A police report was filed and the driver sustained internal bruising from the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10643846
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). The recall repair was performed, but the air bag sensor illuminated weeks later. The dealer would not repair the vehicle again since the recall repair was already performed. The contact was waiting for an authorized dealer to get approval from the manufacturer to diagnosis and repair…
ODI 10631647
Air Bags
Tl * the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the driver crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the driver sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. The vin was not available.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10620668
Air Bags
Airbag exploded upon impact causing shrapnel to strike the vehicle driver. Complaint is filed on behalf of alleged victim. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10650404
Air Bags
2001 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag inflator part to complete recall problems. *smd the dealer informed the consumer the parts were not available. The consumer stated it has been over a year, since she received the recall letter. *jb
ODI 10610406
Air Bags
Vehicle involved is a 2001 honda civic. The accident involved a two car collision. During the accident the drivers airbag deployed. The airbag deployed with much greater force than designed. Honda has been investigating and recalling airbag defects in its 2001 honda civic for many years. During this low speed, very survivable accident the driver, fully seat belted, was rendered a c2 quadriplegic. **spoke with legal…
Crash reported · 7 injuries
ODI 10637004
Air Bags
The honda the inflator in the airbags had been recalled. My first attempt to take my car in for the recall on 6/2/2014 and was told they did not have the part. This honda is not near to my home and i only went there because they would take care of the car the same day. I then called the 800 number to ensure that i could be seen at the yonkers honda and that the car could be done the same day since this site had told…
ODI 10597764
Air Bags
2001 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to dealership unable to complete recall and consumer wants to be removed from recall mailing list. *smd the consumer stated the first the dealer assured him, his vehicle was not a part of the recall. The second time he went to the dealer, it was due to the inconsistent recall notices, and the dealer informed him, the part was not in stock. *jb
ODI 10575600
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Exterior Lighting
We got into a head on collision with a suv receiving damage to the front of the car. None of the airbags deployed, but both deployed in the other car (suv). There were two recalls for our honda civic airbags in 2010 and 2013. In both recalls our honda civic was serviced and the "driver airbag inflator" was replaced. We were told the repairs were made, but the airbags never deployed. We do not want this to happen to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10564539
Air Bags
My air bag light came on and wont go off, no bad fuses, it happened on a city street, and i do not know if the air bags will work in an accident or not.
ODI 10816163
Air Bags
We are filing a vehicle safety complaint against american honda company/takata for their defective airbags in the 2001 honda civic car. We made contact with american honda company last year about the severe injuries that the deployed airbag caused to my wife and they are not taking any responsibility for their defective product. On 11/14/2013, a negligent driver caused a serious accident that put my wife's life in…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10679344
Air Bags
2001 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to airbag inflator replacement issues. *smd the consumer only the passenger side air bag was replaced. However, the dealer stated the driver side was replaced, too. The consumer had paperwork proving only the passenger side air bag was replaced.
ODI 10690414
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact received notification of \nhtsa campaign id number: 13v132000 (air bags) and stated that the dealer informed her that the part needed to complete the repair was not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. *tr
ODI 10523919
Air Bags
2001 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to air bag recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the nearest honda dealer, was 270 miles away, round trip, and he would like to make arrangements for a non-honda dealer, closer to him, to perform the recall. The consumer stated he is past 80 years old, and can no longer drive long distances, due to physical limitations.
ODI 10531483
Air Bags
2001 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle defective passenger front air bag inflator. *smd the consumer stated his son was the primary driver of the vehicle. On may 10, 2013, his son was involved in an accident and the vehicle was declared a total loss. A month after the accident, the consumer received a recall notice, informing him of a defect in the passenger front air bag inflator, which could…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10536630
Air Bags · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seat Belts
I bought this vehicle and then found out there are $3000 minimum issues with the vehicle. Including replacing the transmission because of the defective torque converter, the airbags aren't working properly, the rear window won't roll down. Also, the evaporation sensor and canister need to be replaced and i cannot find the right part to replace it. The srs light is on because of the seatbelt issue, the check engine…
ODI 10505311
Air Bags
I hydro planed in rain, ran of the road and struck a tree head on. The drivers airbag never deployed. The passenger airbag did deploy. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10532660
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL REIMBURSEMENT
ODI 11051566
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had already been repair under a recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10485257
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that he notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v260000 (air bags: frontal:driver side inflator module). The contact stated that the year of his vehicle however, was omitted from the recall campaign. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was in fact included in the recall. The contact wanted to have the letter amended to reflect…
ODI 10461725
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Was driving on bluegrass parkway in kentucky. My check engine light came on. I hit a small bump in the road and both airbags deployed. I tried getting out of harms way. Then my engine cut off. I had no power steering and brakes it wouldn't stop the car. I went off the road and hit a tree causing severe damage to my car. Honda placed a recall in december 2011 but never contacted me of the recall. I was taken by…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10450393
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 11v260000 (air bags). The contact mentioned that prior to the recall repair there was no failure experienced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front driver air bag sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10652140
Air Bags · Inflator Module
2001 honda civic. Consumer states air bag did not deploy during an accident *tgw the consumer stated she received a recall letter regarding safety problems with the air bag after she was involved in an accident. The consumer suffered a broken leg. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10426048
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact was driving 40 mph and lost control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a pole and both the driver and the passenger air bags deployed. The passenger air bag released metal particles that caused injuries to the contact's neck and right arm. The vehicle was repaired but the air bags were not replaced. The failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10443339
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the air bag system needed to be repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 129,000.
ODI 10469690