2003 Honda Civic Air Bags Problems
- 110
- 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 110 stored complaint records:
- 30 indicate a crash
- 22 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- seat belt · 14 records
- takata recall · 13 records
- issue failure · 10 records
- passenger side · 9 records
- airbag light · 9 records
- warning light · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 26 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Took car in for airbag failure recall and was told the srs unit in the airbag system had an internal failure. However, this was not covered under any type of warranty or recall. This is an integral part of a safety system that should not fail under normal wear an tear. The part was on back order and required a deposit of $800 to order. We left the dealership not knowing if our airbags would work or not.
ODI 10761671
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle crashed into a curb and the air bags deployed. The air bag warning light illuminated ten to fifteen minutes after the incident. After experiencing the failure, it was discovered that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v37000 (air bags) and 15v320000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that…
Crash reported
ODI 10759904
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. While driving at various speeds, the air bag light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10789930
Air Bags
My daughter was driving our honda civic 2003 and rear-ended a vehicle. The air bag did not deploy. The air bags had been serviced by a honda dealership in 2014 due to the takata recall. This is an issue and i don't know why the air bag did not deploy. I can provide photo evidence, if requested. My daughter did have slight neck injury as a result. Updated 09/15/15*lj updated 12/08\17*cn
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10743371
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 221,200.
ODI 10733720
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10732744
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v370000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10767292
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v349000 (air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10723455
Air Bags
There was a massive recall on airbags and my car is involved in it. I'm filing a complaint because i don't know how to get the airbags replaced since i am not the original owner.
ODI 10722984
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v353000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10705358
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v320000 (air bags), nhtsa campaign number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting), and nhtsa campaign number: 15v370000 (air bags) and felt that they exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts needed were not available. The dealer also stated that they would contact the…
ODI 10733731
Air Bags
Driver was injured when the vehicle's airbag deployed and shot shrapnel through the airbag and into the driver's neck. Driver was airlifted to the er for emergency surgery to remove the piece of metal from his neck. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10704999
Air Bags
2003 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to airbag recall replacement issues and not hearing from dealer as to when to bring the vehicle in for repairs. *smd
ODI 10690374
Air Bags
2003 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to dealerships failure to remedy the airbag defect recall within a reasonable period of time. *smd the consumer was informed the parts were not available.*jb
ODI 10711763
Air Bags
2003 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete airbag recall. *smd
ODI 10712778
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10681784
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10713185
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact stated that the driver side air bag was replaced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v353000 (air bags) back in september. Shortly after, the contact received a notice stating that the passenger side needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician stated that the parts needed were not available and that the passenger side air bag did not…
ODI 10700602
Air Bags
2003 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to airbag recall replacement part problems. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the passenger side air bag replacement parts were on back order and they would contact him when the parts arrived. The consumer stated that was back in january 2015 and as of july 11, 2015 the parts are still not available. *jb
ODI 10747361
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v349000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts were not available for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10705052
Air Bags
2003 honda civic. Consumer states airbag light is on and it needs repairs. Customer service stated the vehicle was not on the recalled list. *ta
ODI 10661688
Air Bags
200 honda civic. Consumer went to dealership to have air bag inflator replaced. However, he was informed the parts were not available. *ta
ODI 10660604
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v349000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10690522
Air Bags
08/31/2015 i purchased this car from ganley westside imports, [redacted]., north olmsted, oh 44070, [redacted] in november 2014 with this recall outstanding. I was told they would order the part. I called the service department in january 2015 and was told my name wasn't even in the system but he would order the part. I called again on may 18, 2015, and was told the part was still back ordered.
ODI 10760407
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, a buck jumped into the road causing a crash. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was made aware that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v700000 (air…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10680998