2002 Honda Civic Air Bags Problems
- 167
- 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 167 stored complaint records:
- 45 indicate a crash
- 33 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- Frontal · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 150–400k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Was driving about 30 mph and hit head on with another car. I was injured due to the fact that the air bags did not deploy. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10063823
Air Bags
After starting vehicle air bag light illuminated and stayed lit the remainder of the time that vehicle was operated. Consumer took vehicle to dealer five times, but problem was not resolved. Dealer told consumer if problem happened again they would unplug the air bags. *ak
ODI 10050358
Air Bags · Seat Belts
For everyone wondering if the srs sensor is something that needs to be recalled.. I will tell you yes!! I bought my 2002 civic new and in august 2003 i totaled out my car. Neither air bag deployed and my seat belt (which i use to believe in) released while my car flipped several times and i was ejected. Since my seatbelt released in the middle of flipping somehow wrapped around and cut and burned my arm. My arm was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10706662
Air Bags
When using the lighter plug vehicle's srs sensor light stays on. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10031277
Air Bags
The vehicle was involved in an accident and the none of the air bags deployed. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10015104
Air Bags
I was hit head on by a dodge durango, who ran a red light. I hit my head on the steering wheel the shoulder seat belt saved me because the airbag didn't inflate on impact even though sensor is visibly showing in the damage, that may be considered a total loss. Thank you very much, glenn schweickert. *nlm
Crash reported
ODI 10013735
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 honda civic. Shortly after the contact purchased the vehicle, the air bag indicator flashed and then remained illuminated. The failure began in 2003; however, the vehicle was only recently included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v182000 (air bags) on march 6, 2019. Paul miller honda of west caldwell ([redacted], west caldwell, nj 07006, [redacted]) was notified of the failure…
ODI 11204837
Air Bags
Srs indicator light came on and remained on. Took it to dealership to fix problem, problem remained fixed for about 7 days then recurred. Took it back to dealership repair lasted for about 1 month then recurred. Again took it to dealership and repair lasted only a few hours. Called honda company and was told that there were no recalls but to take it back to dealership and if it recurred to again call company to file…
ODI 10031087
Air Bags
Srs light stays on for no indentifiable reason. Took it to local honda dealer, and he charged for diagnostics, and said they could not determine why it was on. He thought that it was probably the srs computer unit itself that was the cause. The safety implication is that the air bags will not work when the light is on. The srs unit will be replaced, costing around $600 for parts and labor.*ak
ODI 10104421
Air Bags
Consumer states: while driving at the speed of 55mph was involved in a frontal collision neither air bag deployed. Dealer has been notified. If you have any additional information feel free to add. Ph
Crash reported
ODI 8024010
Air Bags
While driving at 72.6 mph, the consumer lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle had turned in a 90 degree angle, hit the gaurd rail head on, struck by two other vehicle's, an 18 wheeler, and none of the airbags deployed. The dealer has been notified. Ts scc
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10001092
Air Bags
With no vehicle accident of any sort, the srs light came on my 2002 honda civic lx, which at that time was out of warranty. We have been driving since that time with possibly no srs capability in this vehicle. American honda is aware of flaws in their srs system, and the civic is not the only vehicle with these issues (i.e.: accord, pilot, odyssey). Apparently honda would be pleased as punch for an owner to pay $90+…
ODI 10146935
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Recliner · Retractor
Air bag light appears on the dashboard panel. Also, the passenger's side seat had broken while traveling on the highway. Dealership is aware of the problem. *ak the consumer states that the passenger side seat slips, the seat belt on the drivers side will not retract and when its not in use it catches in the door, the speed controls main switch lamp had gone out. *scc
ODI 8015850
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the supplemental restraint system (srs) warning light illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a diagnostic testing was performed for $95.00. The technician stated that the srs unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was…
ODI 10342276
Air Bags · Frontal · Sensor/Control Module
The srs light is activated and requires a visit to the dealer to re-activate the srs system if a cell phone is left on the front passenger seat. Per the dealer, the cell phone interferes with the srs sensors that measure seat vs seatback pressure and tells the system to shut off. Additionally, if a small package is placed on the front seat, the srs deactivates - which is fine, but it may remain deactivated after the…
ODI 10051399
Air Bags
Consumer is looking for a recall on 2002 honda civic related to srs system. The consumer stated the air bag light illuminated and wants to know what might be the cause. *jb
ODI 10299208
Air Bags · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Traveling about 35-40 mph on highway ramp, hit brakes to enter curve, felt traction slipping, car loss control & slid all over road. Hit side concrete barrier at about 20-25 mph, air bags did not deploy, my husband smashed the windshield with his head and got a concussion. Road was wet but had no standing water, outside temp mid to upper 40's. This appears unexplainable based on conditions- we feel there must have…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10007156