1. Honda Civic
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Frontal

2001 Honda Civic Frontal Problems

59
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 59 stored complaint records:

  • 45 indicate a crash
  • 28 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • frontal collision · 8 records
  • upon impact · 8 records
  • passenger side · 7 records
  • failed deploy · 7 records
  • rear ended · 6 records
  • steering wheel · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi10
60–100k mi10
100–150k mi4
1–30k mi2
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 16, 2004 · 60,000 miles

    Frontal · Retractor

    After being involved in an accident whereby the front end of the vehicle rear ended another at approximately 40 mph. The passenger side air bag deployed, the driver side did not. The seat belt retractor gave way and the consumers body was thrown forward. *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10092470

  • August 3, 2004 · 112,600 miles

    Frontal

    While going about 40mph hit brakes and they locked up which caused me to slide into the car in front of me which was at a complete stop which then also caused me to slam against the stering wheel which broke all of the front dash because of such hard impact from my body my airbag did not deploy which caused neck and back injuries also had some deep gashes from my forhead to my ankles. If i had a airbag deploy i may…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10086181

  • July 30, 2004 · 43,000 miles

    Air Bags · Frontal

    I was driving on the mass pike at approximately 65 mph and when traffic slowed in front of me i was unable to stop quickly enough. I squarely rear-ended the car in front of me and the airbags did not deploy. The srs light was not on prior to the accident. I was wearing my seatbelt, but sustained severe neck and back injuries from the accident. The autobody expert who fixed my vehicle reported that the airbags should…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10090780

  • June 29, 2004

    Frontal

    While driving 10 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon, impact passenger frontal air bag deployed. However, driver's frontal air bag failed to deploy. Driver and passenger sustained major injuries, and were taken to the hospital the next day. *ak

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10082011

  • June 28, 2004 · 51,000 miles

    Frontal

    Srs sensor light stays on. Consumer is concerned that when involved in a collision the air bags will not deploy upon impact. Dealer replaced the whole computer system. However, problem still exists. *ak

    ODI 10080187

  • June 2, 2004 · 47,000 miles

    Front · Frontal

    While driving at 40 mph consumer's vehicle crashed into the back of a sport utility vehicle. Driver's side front clipped the right rear section of the vehicle in front. Consumer was wearing seat belts but the belt did not lock. Also, upon impact,air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained neck and shoulder injuries due to striking the steering wheel. Consumer was cited for failure to control the vehicle. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10075727

  • June 1, 2004 · 44,000 miles

    Frontal

    While driving 45 mph, consumer down shift vehicle. In the process,consumer lost control of vehicle running into two brick wall. Without in indication vehicle frontal air bags did not deploy resulting in a total loss of vehicle. *mr the vehicle hit 2 brick columns in the front and back. *sc

    Crash reported

    ODI 10074343

  • May 12, 2004

    Frontal

    While driving at 65 mph, the consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a guardrail head on. The consumer stated,that both frontal air bags failed to deploy upon impact. The consumer sustained injuries as a result of the crash. Please provide any other details. *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10074285

  • January 4, 2004

    Air Bags · Frontal

    My parents were driving in a 2001 honda civic in cleveland, ohio. They were driving on icy roads on freeway and car next to them lost control, slamming both cars head on into concrete wall median. The air bags never went off. Then the car kept spinning and slid across road and hit guard rail on other side of road and again the air bags never went off. *cb

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10054226

  • December 1, 2003

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal

    While driving 65 mph driver applied brakes and they locked up, causing the driver to skid and rear end another vehicle. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained back and neck injuries, and was transported by ambulance to hospital. Also, vehicle was totaled. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10049833

  • November 15, 2003

    Frontal

    While driving 40 mph on wet pavement, the consumer made a turn and without warning, the vehicle hydro-planed causing the consumer to lose control of vehicle running head on into a pole. The frontal air bags did not deploy. *mr the consumer did not report the incident to the police. *sc *jb

    Crash reported

    ODI 10074342

  • June 20, 2003

    Frontal

    Noticed that the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the srs unit needed to be replaced. *ak

    ODI 10105369

  • May 24, 2003

    Frontal

    The consumer's vehicle rear ended another motorist, and the air bags failed to deploy. *jb

    Crash reported

    ODI 10022464

  • April 5, 2003

    Frontal

    The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while traveling 60 mph. Neither the front driver nor passenger air bag deployed. *nlm *tt

    Crash reported

    ODI 10015570

  • March 8, 2003 · 11,000 miles

    Frontal

    The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy. *jb

    Crash reported

    ODI 10011872

  • September 15, 2002

    Frontal

    While traveling about 60mph on highway another vehicle pulls out in front of consumer's vehicle and hit it. Upon impact, passenger's side airbag deployed, but driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak *nlm

    Crash reported

    ODI 8019131

  • July 20, 2002

    Frontal

    The airbag srs light has needed to be reset four times since purchasing the new vehicle. The dealer is unsure if the airbag would deploy when the srs warning light is on. The dealer had a service bulletin posted in their office concerning this defect. The problem seems to be due to the susceptiblity of the airbag sensors to normally occurring rf from environmental sources that meet fcc standards for rf emissions.…

    ODI 764797

  • July 10, 2002

    Frontal

    Consumer states while at a intersection acar hit head on and air bags did not deploy. Both sensors were hit.

    ODI 8015366

  • July 4, 2002

    Frontal

    Vehicle had been in a frontal collision at 50 mph and neither air bag depolyed. Dealer and manufactuerer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8013580

  • June 29, 2002

    Frontal

    Front crash at 30 mph, neither airbag deployed. Passenger hit her head on windshield. Damage unknown at this time.*ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 8013381

  • June 6, 2002

    Frontal · Side/Window

    Both frontal and side air bag lights would come on intermittently or remain on while driving. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak vehicle taken to dealership, but srs light is on at all times. Side air bag light comes on intermittently. *tt

    ODI 8011324

  • April 30, 2002

    Frontal

    In rear and frontal collisions none of the air bags deployed, causing major injuries to driver and passenger. *ak *yh

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 8009453

  • February 23, 2002

    Frontal · Fuel Pump

    While driving 25mph and started to turn a corner, vehicle lost all power, nhtsa campaign id number 01v18300, had no prior warning of problem. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a telephone pole. Neither air bags deployed.*ak engine light illuminated and dealer informed consumer five times that the gas cap was the cause, consumer had accident two days after talking to dealer. *yd

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 8005499

  • January 11, 2002

    Frontal

    Consumer rearended another vehicle while driving 20mph. Neither airbag deployed. No injuries, vehicle has not been inspected by dealer. Please provide further information.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8002147

  • November 6, 2001

    Frontal

    Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact air bags did not deploy, causing minor injuries to driver and passenger. Also, sensor was moved in the impact. Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional information.*ak

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 8000598