HondaCivic2001
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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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi24
100–150k mi24
150–400k mi22
30–60k mi16
1–30k mi13

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 1, 2003

    Air Bags

    My son was about an hour out of sun valley idaho when he hit an elk! 5000 damage to his 2001 honda civic and lacerated face....airbag did not deploy. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10025665

  • May 29, 2003

    Air Bags

    Air bag problem. Dealer has inspected the vehicle several times and problem still occurs. *ak

    ODI 10021874

  • March 15, 2003 · 80,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I was rear ended by a tacoma traveling 45 mph while i was at a complete stop. As a result, i hit a mercedes that was stopped in front of me. My air bags did not deploy. Luckily, i sit far enough away from my steering wheel and was not injured. I spoke with beaudry honda in tucson, arizona and was ignored. *nm

    Crash reported

    ODI 10165206

  • December 14, 2002 · 24,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I bought a used 2001 honda civic from premiere motorcars of santa fe in nov. Of 2002. The car had the srs light on and needed new clips for the sun roof. They were fixed before i brought the car home. Approximately one month after i bought the car i was parked at raleys supermarket when an individual drivig a truck hit the passenger side of my bumper. When i took the car to be fixed, the repair shop told me that…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10054628

  • November 30, 2002 · 24,000 miles

    Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    When consumer shifted the gears, the engine surged and vehicle suddenly accelerated, resulting in a collision, consumer applied brakes hard, but car would not stop. Related recall 01v329000, consumer's v.i.n. Not included. Ts upon impact the air bags did not deploy. It is also noted that the technican experienced the same condition when entering the vehicle to be serviced. It was determined that the transmission was…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 8023527

  • November 4, 2002

    Air Bags

    I ran into the back of a full size truck going 35-40 mph the passenger side airbag deployed but the driver side airbag did not deploy i sustained head and chest trauma in which i hit the steering wheel. Dt

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 769437

  • September 20, 2002 · 20,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Intermittently while driving srs sensor light comes on, which disables the air bags. Dealership is unable to identify the cause of the failure, but they have reset the device three times. But, failure still exists. *ak

    ODI 10079464

  • September 1, 2002

    Air Bags

    While driving 43 mph, vehicle encountered another vehicle that made a -u- turn. The vehicle was struck head on with only the passenger side air bag deploying. The driver side air bag failed to deploy which allowed the drivers upper body to make contact with the steering wheel. The most extensive damage was on the drivers side with the entire front pushed in along with tire blowing. Please describe details. *mr

    Crash reported

    ODI 8020199

  • July 18, 2002

    Air Bags

    Consumers son was involved in a car accident and the airbags failed to deploy.*yh

    ODI 567174

  • April 6, 2002

    Air Bags

    Traveling at 20 to 25mph. Guy in front of me slammed brakes on. I hit my brakes. Brakes locked up and lost complete control of vehicle. Slid about 10 feet into a 1997 gmc full size truck. My vehicle went up underneath truck bumper. Neither of my airbags deployed. Damage was $5148.33. Reported to honda and was told that i was not traveling fast enough for airbags to go off. Had me and passenger not had seat belts on…

    Crash reported

    ODI 760681

  • January 15, 2002

    Air Bags · Cruise Control · Equipment · Exterior Lighting · Filler Pipe And Cap · Rear Window · Seats · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · Trunk Lid · Unknown Or Other

    The air bag light illuminated on the dash board, the dealer replaced the part, however the light illuminated again. *jb the occupancy position detector system was replaced, the rear defroster and cruise control was inoperative, there was a loud clunk noise while driving and on turns, the radio was inoperative, the back window was replaced along with the antenna, the fog light switch was loose, the brake light had…

    ODI 10014597

  • November 1, 2001

    Air Bags · Gasoline

    Vehicle has been cutting off while driving on an intermittent basis. Also, srs light on dashboard remained illuminated. Dealer has been contacted for repairs three times, but consumer was experiencing same problem. Please provide further details. *ak

    ODI 899264

  • October 25, 2001

    Air Bags

    Srs passenger light on constant. Took vehicle to (2) honda dealerships - ourisman honda bethesda, md and fairfax honda fairfax, va. Several diagnostic tests were done and was told both times that nothing wrong can be found. Was told that "constant" light means system failure in the event of an accident. Honda says to "turn on heater for 4-6 hours to dry seat due to excess moisture". Srs light stays on even when no…

    ODI 763688

  • September 10, 2001

    Air Bags

    Discussion with service dept. At college park honda indicated this part was a common failure. Honda does not have replacement parts available. Estimated time of delivery 4 weeks or more. Honda apparently did not anticipate early failure of this part and does not have an inventory of replacement parts. Basically, anyone experiencing this problem is being exposed to a fatal accident or serious injury since airbags are…

    ODI 752105

  • August 20, 2001

    Air Bags · Module

    Consumer contacted dearlership for airbag illumination on dashboard. Dealer has replaced computer, but the problem was not remedied. Please provide further details.*ak

    ODI 895603

  • July 26, 2001

    Air Bags

    The srs failure light is constantly activated or on. Our dealer cannot repair it. American honda tech support cannot tell the dealer how to repair it. American honda has taken car, saying that it is unsafe to drive and with other such defects it must redesign & remanufacture a new part to be installed from now on and retrofitted to my car. After 5 times at the dealer starting right after delivery, american honda now…

    ODI 755630

  • July 25, 2001 · 20,000 miles

    Air Bags · Side/Window

    Srs light illuminates and side airbag light illuminates. Repeated problems with lights, but dealer said it was due to the way the passenger was sitting in the seat. Complaining to dealer over the past two years.*ak

    ODI 10029182

  • July 24, 2001

    Air Bags

    Srs light is staying on. This may cause an unexpected airbag deployment. Please provide any further information. *ak

    ODI 8018994

  • July 20, 2001

    Air Bags

    Consumer states the srs light has illuminated for the second time. *slc

    ODI 785951

  • July 16, 2001

    Air Bags

    The vehicle was struck on the right passenger side. The airbags did not deploy.

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 9003571

  • July 1, 2001 · 30 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag failed. While driving 35 mph, a vehicle failed to yield the right of way and crashed into the front end of the contact's vehicle. The front driver's side air bag deployed; however, the air bag failed to inflate. The contact sustained injuries to the collar bone, which required medical attention. The vehicle was…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10916735

  • June 10, 2001

    Air Bags

    Customer has taken vehicle to dealer on 2 occasions for problems with srs unit(srs light stays steadily lit while car is on). Customer was informed that the problem resulted from reclining passenger seat while driving. The unit was re-programmed and the light came on again. Customer was then told that it was because she stows her wheelchair in the passengers seat. If the chair is unrestrained, the car thinks that a…

    ODI 747445

  • June 1, 2001

    Air Bags

    Vehicle was taken to dealership 5-6 times. Each time mechanic indicated part for srs was on back order. Kept getting it repaired, but problem would reappear.*ak consumer states the srs light is on all the time, consumer was informed that parts are not available, vehicle has been fixed, the consumer is waiting to see if the repair has truly fixed the problem.*jb

    ODI 896384

  • May 15, 2001

    Air Bags

    Airbag light came on. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who said it was repaired. After consumer picked vehicle up, airbag light came on again. Vehicle taken back to dealer, has been at dealership for almost 2 months, consumer was informed parts were on backorder.*ak

    ODI 892085

  • April 9, 2001

    Air Bags · Air Conditioner · Heater Core

    When turning air conditioning water would drip from under glove compartment and soak mats and rugs. Also, airbag light comes on and off while driving. Took to dealer, and they said heating core needed replacing.*ak *jb

    ODI 886787