2006 Honda Civic Air Bags Problems
- 144
- 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 144 stored complaint records:
- 31 indicate a crash
- 27 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 56 records
- failure parts · 22 records
- part recall · 19 records
- issue failure · 19 records
- recall issue · 15 records
- passenger side · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
The 2006 honda civic was a total loss at a minor accident. It has been disposed in the summer 2019. Thank you, [xxx] my information is [xxx] if you need to verify or contact me. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Crash reported
ODI 11287045
Air Bags · Cruise Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the cruise control deactivated automatically twice. The contact reactivated the cruise control each time. Also, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and, soon after, the air bags deployed. There were no injuries. The contact lost control of the vehicle, but then regained control and pulled off the highway. The…
ODI 11255140
Air Bags
I was told my car needs an inflator but that it is not covered under recall. Why does this car have an airbag issue that is not covered? 802 honda, in montpelier vt has replaced the drivers seat belt buckle twice and each time the airbag light goes out but now they say it needs a right side airbag inflator in the seat which is not covered by the recall and they gave me a repair estimate (range) of $1,000 to $1,500.…
ODI 11235004
Air Bags
Takata recall: we have not heard back from honda regarding repair of our son's honda takata airbags. Our case # is 08936577.
ODI 11123929
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving approximately 15 mph, another vehicle accelerated through a red light and "t-boned" the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were minor injuries, which did not require medical attention. The dealer (martin honda ([redacted], newark, delaware 19711, [redacted]) was made aware of the failure. The contact mentioned…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11115172
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Takata recall: i have had an airbag light on several times. I was told by the dealership it is an inflator code and i will have to pay for a $1,200 repair. On two occasions the seatbelt was replaced. Somedays my light is on, others it is not. There is a recall and there is a technical bulletin but my car is "not impacted" that is untrue. It absolutely is. The vehicle is presenting the same codes as those in these…
ODI 11120120
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owned a 2006 honda civic. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed and metal fragments were ejected. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was deemed destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). The contact suffered…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11124374
Air Bags · Air Conditioner
2006 honda civic lx. Consumer writes in regard to honda airbag inflator safety recall notice. *as the consumer stated the dealer and manufacturer refused to honor the air bag recall repair also, the air conditioner would blow hot air. *js
ODI 11277892
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. During the winter months, the srs warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The contact stated that the failure was more evident during the winter months. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was an open circuit in the passenger frontal air bag module. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was…
ODI 11282614
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v030000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lundgren honda of greenfield, [redacted], greenfield, ma 01301) where the passenger side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on september 15, 2016. The contact noticed that the air bag indicator illuminated on september 20, 2017. The…
ODI 11030793
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v030000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to honda of staten island (service manager, jeffery pasenkoff, [redacted], staten island, ny 10305, [redacted]) where the air bag recall repair was performed. Three months later, the air bag indicator illuminated and went off. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken…
ODI 11032929
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. When the contact sat down in the vehicle and closing the driver side door, the driver side air bag suddenly deployed without warning. During the incident, the vehicle was parked and the key was not inserted in the ignition switch. The contact suffered an injured neck, which required medical attention. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local…
1 injury
ODI 11003690
Air Bags
As i was driving straight down rt 102 west bound in rhode island, in the left lane of a two land road in roughly the 30 - 40 mph range with my 7 month old toddler in the car seat in the back seat, the side air bags on the driver's side of the car deployed while the car was in motion for no apparent reason. My car was not in an accident and did not hit a pot hole or a bump in the road. It was a smooth drive up until…
1 injury
ODI 10971239
Air Bags
Takata recall this recall has been active since may 23, 2016 and here we are nearing 12 months later and "remedy not available" language still being displayed.
ODI 10968801
Air Bags
The recall for the defective airbag was in may of 2016 but there is no remedy yet. What recourse do i have? I would rather have no airbag than one that might kill me.
ODI 10946676
Air Bags
Takata recall any update on if a solution will become available and rolled out to dealerships soon?
ODI 10946258
Air Bags
Takata recall american honda motor co., inc. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 honda civic vehicles. According to the equipment defect notifications (16e-042 and 16e-043) filed by takata, the propellant wafers in some of the subject inflators may degrade over time, which could lead to over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated. Overly aggressive combustion creates excessive…
ODI 10944016
Air Bags
Takata recall - first received notice of this recall in may of 2016. It is now coming up on january of 2017 (seven months latter) and i have not had any further communication about getting this defect corrected. When can i expect this to happen?
ODI 10938748
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 02/16/17*lj
ODI 10933875
Air Bags
Takata recall: i was notified by honda in may/june of this year that there will be a remedy in the summer/fall of 2016, and i have not received any notification since then. This remedy is taken longer than expected, and it has become difficult as i am not allowed to have a passenger in the front seat with me.
ODI 10928077
Air Bags
Takata recall- i received a letter from honda july 2016 about the passenger side airbag having a defect/being recalled and needing to be replaced (recall was issued may 23, 2016(https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/vinlookup)-so the notification about the recall took a few months alone). The solution given was to avoid having a passenger in the car. The letter stated that parts would be available late summer/fall of…
ODI 10919784
Air Bags
Takata recall. The recall notification was originally sent in may 2016. The manufacturer still has no remedy available. The online information says the initial letter will be followed up with a second and that the remedy was expected in late summer/fall. No remedy is currently available, and i am driving around with a potentially dangerous airbag. *tr
ODI 10919034
Air Bags
The notice i received from honda in july 2016 about the passenger frontal airbag, said the remedy parts would become available in late summer/fall 2016. I called the local dealership (ike honda) on october 19, 2016 and was told they would contact me when the part came in..."about a couple of weeks". I have heard nothing. My notice from honda directed me to contact you if i hadn't heard anything from american honda…
ODI 10943755
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10910161
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10908703