2002 Honda Civic Frontal Problems
- 41
- 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 41 stored complaint records:
- 28 indicate a crash
- 23 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- seat belt · 9 records
- passenger side · 8 records
- light came · 6 records
- side deploy · 4 records
- upon impact · 4 records
- airbag deployed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frontal
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact was attempting a left turn at 10 mph when he was struck in the front at an angle by a vehicle coming from the other direction. The passenger side air bag deployed but the driver side air bag did not. The contact was reported as injured. A police report was available. The passenger seat was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The vehicle was towed to a repair…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10372056
Air Bags · Frontal · Seat Belts · Side/Window
Srs light came on without any reason... Dealership assures that no recalls have been issued on my make/model of car... However acknowledged that is common scenario for my make/model year... While srs light is lit up indicates problem with seatbelts and/or airbags, the issue with seatbelts is that they will not engage/lock when brakes are slammed on and airbags will not deploy while srs light remains lit up... Honda…
ODI 10346954
Frontal
2002 honda civic, 60,800 miles. The srs light stays on and can result in death in case of accident if the air bag is not working. Honda should take responsibility and fix this for free (recall) since this seems to be a common problem. *tr
ODI 10345085
Frontal
On february 17, 2010, i had a front end collision. The driver side air bag didn't go off. Even though there was no one on the passanger side , only the passanger side air bag went off and i didn't get any protection on my chest from the steering wheel impact.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10322476
Frontal · Inflator Module
Srs warning light illuminated on my single-owner 2002 civic lx coupe at approximately 53,100 miles and has remained lit at current mileage of 53,249 for no apparent reason. After reading numerous complaints regarding faulty airbags, seatbelts, and general srs system failures, i will attempt to have vehicle serviced at honda dealership using csc-10024565, as it states "the inspection is free of charge, even if there…
ODI 10311164
Frontal
2002 honda civic. Consumer states air bag on driver's side did not deploy upon impact during a collision *tgw the consumer stated her father was the driver of the vehicle and subsequently died from his injuries. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10392030
Electrical System · Frontal
The srs light came on recently and did not go off. The diagnosis by honda costs $90 if the problem is not cover by the extended warranty, which deters people to take the risk to check the problem. Honda should cover the whole diagnosis cost because it is related to safety issue. *tr
ODI 10266352
Frontal · Seat Belts
I have honda civic 2002. Srs light is on i take it to dealer to check & they found my driver side seat belt buckle has sensor in it makes trouble honda warranty comes with life time warranty on the buckle but dealer say in order to fix they have to change buckle but its not covered by warranty. I call and complaint to honda care center they made decision to pay only $95 for diagnosis fee & they will repair it for…
ODI 10236441
Air Bags · Frontal
Srs light came on today for no reason. Car has never been in an accident. In doing research noticed that this seems to be a common problem. It appears that honda is ignoring the problem and stating that air bags are not a safety issue (why are they mandated by law then?). Responses from other owners reveal that this costly repair may not fix the problem (estimates from $300-$1,000 or more). I can pay to have this…
ODI 10230805
Frontal
Srs light came on for no reason but was told the seat and safety belt were the problem but the sensor would need to be replaced. The air bags will not work till fixed and then he was not sure as i found out several people have had this same problem. We have had the car in the family since new. No wreck or accident happened. *tr
ODI 10232898
Frontal
2002 honda civic--srs light came on. I brought the car to the dealership where they replaced the seat belt. After about a month, the light came on again, it remains that way because i do not believe the mechanics are all that good and would automatically replace the air bag and charge me for it. *tr
ODI 10336061
Frontal
1)2002 honda civic sustained drivers side head-on collision with another vehicle at approximately 35 mph. 2)drivers side air bag did not deploy. Passenger side airbag did deploy with no passengers. Driver was wearing seat belt. Drivers face collided with steering wheel, resulting in broken tooth due to air bag not deploying. 3)nothing has been done to the vehicle as of yet. Vehicle has been released to insurance…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10179089
Frontal
My 2002 honda civic lx was totaled in a low speed 2 car accident. The driver and passenger front airbags deployed. My passenger suffered minor bruising from her seat belt. My injuries included second degree burns to my throat and the top of my hands. The emt's, medical personnel in the er, and doctors at the burn unit said the burns were caused by chemicals emitted from the airbags. In addition to severe pain and…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10167559
Frontal · Seats
I was a passenger in a 2002 honda civic (2-door) involved in a head on collision with a hyundai elantra. My airbag (passenger side) did not deploy, but the driver side air bag did deploy. Additionally, my seat (passenger side) broke loose from the floor mounts and did not restrain me from smashing forward into the dash with my legs and forarms taking the impact. As a result of the seat becoming un-fastened i…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10133837
Frontal
My daughter rear ended a chevrolet tahoe at 35 mph, her 2002 honda civic's passenger airbag deployed but not the driver side airbag. Her car was totaled. My daughter was not seriously injured thanks to god looking after her and the fact she was wearing her seat belt. She did however hit her head on the steering wheel. The adjuster from state farm insurance company could not understand why the airbag did not deploy.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10132147
Frontal
I own a 2002 honda civic lx 4dr vehicle, i was in a rear and front in collision in this car. The front bumber fell off, and the raiditior got bent in and the brake fluid container broke off. The passenger air bag went off, but the diver air bag did not. Is there any other cases of this , that happened to thid year and make model, also i can email you pictures of the vehicle
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10123711
Frontal
Consumer's vehicle struck another vehicle head on and the air bags did not deploy. Consumer and passenger sustained injuries. *ak
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10111783
Frontal
I was in a car accident and my driver airbag did not deploy and only the passenger airbag deployed. At the time of the accident i was not able to breath and i was in pain. My chest and my right ribs still hurt. I believe the airbag is defective and manufacturer of the car should be accountable for part of my injuries. I think my car is totaled and i hope that you investigate. I had my seat belt on and i was the only…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10091129
Buckle Assembly · Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a crash when a pick up truck cut in front of consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, neither frontal or side air bags deployed, and both driver and the passenger seat belts failed to hold. Driver and passenger sustained injuries, and were transported by ambulance to a local hospital . Dealer was not notified.*ak *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10101098
Front · Frontal
While driving a collision occurred at 25 mph. The consumer's vehicle rear ended the other vehicle, which totally destroyed the front end. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Also, the seat belts did not lock. The consumer sustained serious injuries, a broken foot and ribs. *ak *sc
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10093967
Frontal
I bought a brand new 2002honda civic. The car came with frotnal air bags. I had an auto accident on 12/14/03, lost control of my car on blackice and i was going 25 mph on i-495 eastbound (lincoln tunnel/kennedy blvd exit). My car crashed frontally into the guard rails of the highway. I had my seat belt on, but surprisingly the air bags did not go off. I was surprise that the air bags did not work, and make me think…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10054569
Frontal
While driving between 45 to 55-mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and driver's air bag did not deploy. No air bag warning light appeared prior to the crash. Driver was wearing the seat belt. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10050408
Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. And only the passenger's side air bag deployed. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10050396
Front · Frontal
While driving, the consumer made a left turn and was hit head on by another vehicle. Upon impact, the left front air bag failed to deploy. The driver sustained a broken neck and was hospitalized. *ak *nlm *tt *jb driver was wearing her seatbelt. The front passengers seat was unoccupied. Making a turn at 15 mph the vehicle was hit on the driver's side front. The driver is 5ft tall and sustained a broken sternum and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10044437
Frontal · Seat Belts
I bought a new 02 honda civic ex. On aug 31 03 it had been raining and i looked down for a moment and when i looked up i was on the edge of the road jerking my car back onto the road my car slid impacting a mailbox on my passenger front side then preceded to flip several times. Neither airbag deployed (i was told due to the first impact was not to the front). While flipping my seatbelt released me throwing me out of…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10376692