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2000 Honda Civic Airbags Problems

78 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

78
Complaints
2
Recalls
51
Crashes
Jan 2005Dec 2000
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Airbags Recalls (2)

RECALLCampaign #20V026000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.

RECALLCampaign #20V027000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.

Owner Complaints (78)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2023

Your airbags failed to deploy during a crash when your vehicle struck another vehicle and an embankment while traveling at 45 MPH. You sustained lower back injuries as a result. The manufacturer opened a case to investigate why the airbags didn't activate during this collision. Diagnosis will likely involve a crash data review and inspection of the airbag control module and sensor systems.

NHTSA #: 11504031
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2022

Your car's SRS (airbag) warning light is on, and the dealer identified error codes 1-1 and 1-2, which indicate a problem with your driver-side airbag. There is an active safety recall (Campaign ID 20V026000 from January 2020) for this issue on your 2000 Honda Civic. You should contact Honda directly or visit an authorized dealer to have the airbag system inspected and repaired under the recall at no cost to you.

NHTSA #: 11459787
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2021

Your Honda's airbag system has a known issue that requires repair, and you scheduled an appointment back in August 2020. However, the dealership has been unable to complete the repair because the required part hasn't been available, and despite multiple follow-up calls over several months, you haven't received updates or a timeline for when the repair can be done. Your car is still being driven with this unresolved airbag issue. The repair will require the dealer to obtain and install the necessary airbag component once it becomes available.

NHTSA #: 11397680
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2020

After your 2000 Honda Civic had a recall repair completed for the airbag system, you were involved in a serious crash at 55 mph when your car hit a telephone pole. The airbags failed to deploy during the impact, and you sustained serious injuries including a fractured rib, chest bruising, and a head laceration requiring medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed in the crash. The repair will likely require a complete inspection and replacement of the airbag system components, as well as investigation into why the airbags did not deploy during the collision.

NHTSA #: 11374864
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2020

Your 2000 Honda Civic is subject to a Takata airbag recall (NHTSA campaign 20V027000), but the replacement parts haven't been made available yet despite the manufacturer exceeding a reasonable timeframe. Your Honda dealer confirmed that parts are still unavailable. The manufacturer is aware of the delay, but your airbags remain unreplaced in the meantime. The repair will involve replacing the defective Takata airbag inflators when parts become available.

NHTSA #: 11364674
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2020

Your car was issued a safety recall for the airbag system in March 2020, but American Honda hasn't completed the repair within a reasonable timeframe. You should contact Honda directly to schedule the recall service as soon as possible, as airbag issues are safety-critical.

NHTSA #: 11362641
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2020

Your car has an open safety recall that hasn't been completed yet. You should contact your Honda dealer immediately to schedule an appointment to have the airbag system inspected and repaired as part of this recall.

NHTSA #: 11352042
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2020

Your 2000 Honda Civic is subject to a Takata airbag recall (NHTSA campaign 20V026000), but the replacement parts needed to fix it are currently unavailable. You've been waiting longer than a reasonable timeframe for the repair, and Honda has been notified of the delay. The fix will require your dealer to install replacement airbag components once they become available.

NHTSA #: 11350312
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2020

Honda notified you that your driver's airbag may not deploy properly in a crash, but they don't have replacement parts available yet. You've been waiting since March for parts with no estimated timeline, and Honda hasn't offered any alternatives or safety options while you wait. The repair will require replacing the faulty airbag module and related components.

NHTSA #: 11343960
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2020

Your 2000 Honda Civic is part of a Takata airbag recall, but Honda hasn't provided you with a repair solution yet. Takata airbags can fail to deploy properly or deploy unexpectedly in a crash, creating a serious safety risk. Contact Honda directly to find out when they can replace your airbag system, or check NHTSA's website for recall status and available remedies.

NHTSA #: 11339202
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2020

All of the airbags in your car have been removed. Your vehicle no longer has airbag protection in the event of a crash, which is a serious safety concern.

NHTSA #: 11337450
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2024

You purchased this 2000 Honda Civic about a year ago and later discovered it had an airbag recall that you weren't aware of at the time of purchase. You should check with Honda or NHTSA to confirm what the specific recall involves and get it addressed as soon as possible.

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NHTSA #: 11613532
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2020

Your 2000 Honda Civic is subject to a Takata airbag recall (NHTSA Campaign 20V026000), but the replacement parts needed to fix it aren't available yet. You've been waiting longer than expected for the dealer to perform the repair, and Smith Honda confirmed that parts remain unavailable. Honda is aware of the parts supply delay.

NHTSA #: 11364318
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2020

You received a recall notice for your airbags (NHTSA campaign 20V026000), but the dealer told you the replacement parts aren't available yet. You're concerned that Honda has taken too long to provide these parts and make the repair. The dealer said they would contact you once parts arrive, but you haven't heard back.

NHTSA #: 11354489
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2020

Your 2000 Honda Civic was included in a safety recall (NHTSA Campaign 20V027000) for an airbag issue, but the replacement part needed to fix it has been unavailable for longer than you consider reasonable. Your dealer confirmed the part is out of stock, and Honda has been notified of the delay. You haven't experienced an actual airbag failure yet, but the repair remains incomplete due to parts shortage.

NHTSA #: 11351342
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2020

You received a recall notice for your 2000 Honda Civic's airbags, but the dealer couldn't get the parts needed to fix it. Despite contacting the manufacturer, the necessary parts remain unavailable, leaving your car unable to be repaired under the recall.

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NHTSA #: 11348448
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2020

You received a recall notice for your 2000 Honda Civic's airbags (NHTSA campaign 20V027000), but the replacement parts needed to complete the repair aren't currently available from Honda. You haven't experienced an actual airbag failure, but the recall has been pending for longer than you consider reasonable. The fix will require Honda to supply the necessary airbag components and have a dealer install them once parts become available.

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NHTSA #: 11337746
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (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 RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE DEALER WAS NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA #: 11328344
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2020

SEVERAL WEEKS AGO, MY CAR WAS RECALLED. BECAUSE OF THE CAR'S HISTORY, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR IS MORE LIKELY THAN AVERAGE TO KILL ME IF IT ACTIVATES (EXPLODES). THE DEALERSHIPS IN MY AREA (THERE ARE SEVERAL) CANNOT OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS...NEEDED TO FIX THE PROBLEM...FOR 18 TO 24 MONTHS. THIS DELAY IS DUE TO MANUFACTURING ISSUES AND THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. MY CAR IS NOT DESIGNED TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF AN ON/OFF SWITCH FOR THE AIR BAGS. THEREFORE, I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE EXPLODER DISABLED UNTIL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. NONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS IN MY AREA WILL DO THIS, WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE NHTSA. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO FINS A WAY TO ASK THE NHTSA TO SEND ME A WRITTEN DEACTIVATION AUTHORIZATION. ALSO...THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NEED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW THIS (DISABLING THE BOMB IN MY STEERING WHEEL) CAN BE DONE WITHOUT AFFECTING THE NORMAL OPERATION OF THE CAR. I WOULD NEED APPROVED DIRECTIONS FROM THE NHTSA TO GIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP'S MECHANICS. ALTERNATELY, I CAN CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY CAR ON A DAILY BASIS, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN ACTIVE, DEADLY, EXPLOSIVE DEVICE...FOR THE NEXT 18 TO 24 MONTHS. *TR

NHTSA #: 11323934
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2020

I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FROM HONDA FOR NHTSA RECALL 20V-027 ON MARCH 18, 2020 THAT STATES THAT HONDA IS UNABLE TO INSPECT/REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. I EMAILED THEM AND ASKED IF THEY WOULD PROVIDE ME WITH A FREE (SAFE) LOANER VEHICLE UNTIL THEY COULD FIX MY UNSAFE VEHICLE. THEY CALLED ME ON THE PHONE TODAY, MARCH 24, 2020 (1-888-234-2138) AND SAID THAT THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE A LOANER VEHICLE, AND THAT THEY WERE SORRY, BUT THE REPAIR OF MY VEHICLE MIGHT TAKE ANOTHER YEAR FROM TODAY. I DON'T FIND THIS ACCEPTABLE, THAT I HAVE TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT MIGHT INJURE OR KILL ME.....FOR ANOTHER YEAR.

NHTSA #: 11319159
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2020

ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 20V-027, MY VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG THAT, IF DEPLOYED IN AN ACCIDENT, COULD SERIOUSLY INJURE OR KILL ME. HONDA STATES THAT FREE RECALL INSPECTIONS AND FREE REPAIRS WILL NOT BEGIN FOR ONE YEAR, AS ALTERNATIVE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO UNTIL THEN? I TRAVEL AROUND 200 MILES WEEKLY FOR WORK, AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY ANOTHER CAR. I FEEL LIKE I'M RISKING MY LIFE EVERY TIME I STEP IN MY CAR NOW. WOULD I BE BETTER OFF JUST REMOVING THE AIRBAG MYSELF?

NHTSA #: 11307626
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Apr 2019

I WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR, WEATHER RELATED ACCIDENT. I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MILES PER HOUR IN HEAVY SNOW. I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT WHICH CAME UNLATCHED UPON INITIAL IMPACT WITH A GUARD RAIL ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. MY CAR THEN CROSSED THE ROAD AND WENT INTO A DITCH, STRIKING SOME LARGE BOULDERS. THAT IMPACT WAS ON THE FRONT, DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE CAR WAS SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED AND DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. I WAS INJURED WITH A BROKEN RIGHT ARM, BROKEN RIGHT LEG, NINE BROKEN RIBS AND SIGNIFICANT LACERATIONS TO MY HEAD AND RIGHT EAR FROM IMPACTING THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND FRONT WINDSHIELD. I SPENT 12 DAYS IN A CRITICAL CARE UNIT AND 18 DAYS IN A REHABILITATION CENTER FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY. I HAD TO HAVE PLATES AND SCREWS INSTALLED IN MY LEG AND ARM TO REPAIR THE BROKEN BONES. MY HUSBAND INSPECTED AND TESTED THE DRIVER SEATBELT AND WHILE IT DID APPEAR TO HOLD ON SOME SOLID LATCHES OF THE BELT, WAS ABLE TO OBSERVE IT FAIL AND COME UNLATCHED AFTER HEARING A SOLID CLICK/LATCH SOUND AND THEN PULLING WITH HAND STRENGTH ON THE BELT HAVING IT COME UNLATCHED.

NHTSA #: 11196897
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND HER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A TIMELY MANNER. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S HEAD STRUCK THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. WHEN IT DEPLOYED, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CAUSED SKIN ABRASIONS ON THE LEFT FOREARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,589.

NHTSA #: 11171416
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2017

TAKATA RECALL AIR BAGS

NHTSA #: 11056935
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2017

TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. NOTHING HAS HAPPENED. I WANT THE AIRBAG REPLACED SINCE THERE IS A RECALL.

NHTSA #: 10980293
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2011

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE, RESULTING IN INJURY TO DRIVER. THE CAR THEN LEFT ITS LANE AND STRUCK CURB, DAMAGING LEFT WHEEL, TIRE AND SUSPENSION. INJURIES TO DRIVER WERE ABRASIONS TO CHIN, BLOOD FROM MOUTH, SWOLLEN FACE AND BAD BRUISING TO CHEST AND BREAST(FEMALE DRIVER). *TR

NHTSA #: 10441372
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Filed: Mar 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WAS UNABLE TO RETRACT AND WOULD POP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING THE SRS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. WHEN THE SRS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED IT DEACTIVATED THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE INJURY DURING A CRASH. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT HAVE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACED SINCE THERE WAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE SRS LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE DEACTIVATING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON SEAT BELTS BUT NOT ON THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 155,000.

NHTSA #: 10390299
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2010

I WAS DRIVING DOWN RIVERSIDE IN ROCKFORD. WHEN I ENTERED THE INTERSECTION AT RIVERSIDE AND ROCKTON, A CAR TURNED IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD NO TIME TO REACT AND HIT THE CAR AT 40 MPH. MY TWO DOOR 2000 HONDA CIVIC EX IS TOTALED DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER, MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I NEVER HAD ANY AIRBAG LIGHTS ON IN MY CAR PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT OR ANY WARNINGS INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG DID NOT WORK. *TR

NHTSA #: 10331500
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Sep 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE TURNING A CORNER BETWEEN 60-70 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK A DIRT BANK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HIS HEAD STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A CONCUSSION AND HAD A CUT/BRUISE ON HIS FOREHEAD FROM STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD. THE FRONT END AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE DAMAGED. THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE CRASH BECAUSE HE BLACKED OUT. A PASSERBY WOKE HIM UP AND CALLED 911. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW HOW LONG HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS. THE VEHICLE WAS RENDERED AS DESTROYED. THE POLICE ARRIVED AND FILED A REPORT. THERE WERE NO OTHER PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

NHTSA #: 10241643
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: May 2008

I WAS INVOLVED IN A HORRIBLE CAR CRASH ON MARCH 15, 2008. AN 18-WHEELER SWERVED INTO MY LANE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN THE 18-WHEELER SWERVED, THE BACK OF HIS LOAD HIT (THE 1ST) TIME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I WAS THEN SUCKED UNDERNEATH THE 18-WHEELER, FLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE BEING DRUG FOR 100 YARDS STILL UNDERNEATH THE 18-WHEELER THE ENTIRE TIME. ONCE THE VEHICLE STOPPED, I WAS UPSIDE DOWN HANGING FROM THE 18-WHEELER. THE AIRBAGS IN MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC NEVER DEPLOYED FROM ANY SIDE. I WAS HIT WITH A MAJOR IMPACT AT EVERY ANGLE UPSIDE DOWN AND ALL AROUND. THE ER MEDICAL HAD TO DO ON-SITE PROCEDURES DUE TO THE DAMAGE TO MY HEAD, ARM, AND LEG. THEY WERE UNABLE TO TAKE MY SEATBELT OFF, IT HAD TO BE CUT OFF. I HAD A PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH MY DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT GETTING STUCK. ON A NORMAL DAY, I NORMALLY WOULD HAVE RO JERK THE SEALTBELT OFF OF ME. PLEASE ADVISE ME ON THIS SITUATION. I AM JUST NOW BEING ABLE TO REPORT THE AIRBAG SITUATION BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL DUE TO THE TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. *TR

NHTSA #: 10226836
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2007

ROLL OVER AND HEAD ON COLLISION OF VEHICLE BUT NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. NUMEROUS COMMENTS ON INTERNET ABOUT AIRBAGS LACK OF DEPLOYMENT ON THIS VEHICLE. I CONTACTED HONDA AND THEY ARE NON RESPONSIVE TO INSPECT THE AIRBAGS AND TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE FAULTY. I HAVE THE VEHICLE IN MY POSSESSION AND WOULD LIKE IT PROPERLY INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *TR

NHTSA #: 10211429
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2006

SRS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS

NHTSA #: 10170306
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Mar 2006

MY 17 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN A ONE CAR ACCIDENT MONDAY MORNING. HE WAS DRIVING A 2000 HONDA CIVIC LX. HE WAS TRAVELING EAST BOUND ON I-30. TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS AROUND 7 AM. THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL AT 70 MPH. HE APPARENTLY DOZED OFF AND WOKE UP IN THE MEDIAN. SCARED TO DEATH. HE CAME BACK UP ON THE INTERSTATE. HE THOUGHT HE WAS PUTTING THE BRAKES ON BUT SAID HE WAS PROBABLY REALLY GIVING IT GAS. HE SPUN AROUND A COUPLE OF TIMES ON THE INTERSTATE AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO A GUARD RAIL. FORTUNATELY HE IS OK. HE SAID HE HAD TO BE GOING 40-50 MPH WHEN HE HIT THE GUARD RAIL. MY QUESTION IS. WHEN SCOTT HIT THE GUARD RAIL HE WENT FORWARD. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT TIGHTEN UP. HE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND CAME BACK WHEN THE SEAT BELT FINALLY TIGHTENED UP. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG SINCE IT WAS A FRONT IMPACT CRASH AT OVER 40 MPH, SHOULD THE AIRBAGS HAVE WENT OFF. THE PLACE WHERE THE CAR IS THINKS THAT IT IS TOTALED. GEICO LOOKED AT IT, WHO IS MY INSURANCE AGENT AND SAID IT WOULD COST AROUND $4300 TO FIX IT. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *JB

NHTSA #: 10151725
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2005

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE SRS AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHE WAS CONCERNED IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER STATED THE SRS AND BOTH AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

NHTSA #: 10141316
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2005

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE SRS LIGHT WAS COMING ON AND STAYING ON. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA AND THEY SAID THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 02V080000. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEALER ON 9-30-05, AND THEY DIAGNOSED CODE 15.3 (ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE) WHICH WAS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE CODE WAS CLEARED. THE CONTACT WAS CHARGED $110.00. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA AGAIN AND EXPLAINED THE SITUATION. HONDA SAID THAT THEY WOULD OPEN UP A CASE FOR HER TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THECONTACT'S V EHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THEREFORE, AND SHE WILL NOT RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *AK

NHTSA #: 10138267
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2005

SYSTEM FAILURE WITH AIRBAGS. VEHICLE HAS A SELF-MONITORING SYSTEM (SRS) WHICH IDENTIFED A SYSTEM FAILURE OF THE AIRBAGS. WE WERE NOT INVLOVED IN A CRASH BUT WERE INFORMED THAT IF WE WERE THAT THE BAGS WOULD FAIL TO WORK. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO WARRANT AND I PERSONALLY HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE THE AIRBAGS FOR MY OWN SAFETY CONCERNS.

NHTSA #: 10116025
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2005

THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION. *NM THERE WAS A VIOLENT FRONT IMPACT COLLISION WITH ROADSIDE FENCING THAT TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *SC *JB

NHTSA #: 10111125
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2004

CAR WAS IMPACTED ON LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT, CAR WAS SPUN AT LEAST ONE REVELOUTION AND NEITHER ONE OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. POLICE ON SITE OF ACCIDENT SAID TO FILE COMPLAINT DUE TO IMPACT WAS HARD ENOUGH TO AND SHOULD OF DEPLOYED AIR BAGS. DRIVER SUFFERED NECK AND HEAD INJURY DUE TO HITTING DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. CAR IS AT BODY SHOP AWAITING ADJUSTERS TO DEEM FIXABLE OR TOTAL LOSS. *AK

NHTSA #: 10102302
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2004

2000 HONDA CIVIC EX, FRONTEND COLLISION INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, TOTALED CAR. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

NHTSA #: 10100849
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Sep 2004

WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED AND CRACKED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE SENSITIVE FOR THE MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR. AIR BAGS COULD NOT BE DEPLOYED IF NON SENSITIVE. THIS COULD NOT HAPPEN DUE TO THE COMPUTER SENDING OUT THE SIGNALS FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS . DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA #: 10094760
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Aug 2004

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND LURCHED INTO THE AIR, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE ACCELERATION OCCURRED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT PROVIDING ANY ASSISTANCE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. ALSO THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT, IT WAS LOOSE. THIS RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER IMPACTING THE STEERING WHEEL. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED 3 TIMES. *AK THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AS WELL. *SC *JB

NHTSA #: 10080123
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2004

INVIOLVED IN A CRASH INVOLVING THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AT APPROX 30-35 MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SLIGHT INJURY TO THE DRIVER*AK

NHTSA #: 10072993
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2004

DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE CRACKED. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

NHTSA #: 10073879
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2004

I WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION GOING ABOUT 30 MPH AND AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF UPON IMPACT. I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT SO I SUSTAINED ONLY MINOR INJURIES.

NHTSA #: 10070283
mediumAIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
CrashFiled: Dec 2003

I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA #: 10049066
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2003

AIR-BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *TT

NHTSA #: 10020796
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2003

I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT ABOUT 25-35 MPH WITH ANOTHER CAR. THE OTHER CAR'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT MINE DID NOT. THE WHOLE FRONT END OF MY CAR IS DAMAGED. *NLM

NHTSA #: 10018519
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2003

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK *MR

NHTSA #: 10018119
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Apr 2003

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER. *JB

NHTSA #: 10017207
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2003

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40MPH AT TIME OF IMPACT. NEITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*JB

NHTSA #: 10003639
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 50MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

NHTSA #: 8023170
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2002

WHILE IN MOTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP FOR A STOP SIGN AND JUMPED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. *JG

NHTSA #: 566648
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2002

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 35-40 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE BOTH INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

NHTSA #: 8011586
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 2002

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF. VEHICLE WENT OVER A RETAINING WALL AND HIT A BUILDING. WHOLE FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED BEYOND RADIATOR, AND NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA #: 8008188
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2002

DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NON-ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN PHOTOS OF THE VEHICLE SHOWING POINT OF IMPACT ON THE FRONT BUMPER DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. INJURIES WERE MINOR IN THIS INCIDENT, HOWEVER, IT IS APPARENT THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE.*AK

NHTSA #: 759314
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2002

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 25 MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA #: 8005236
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 2002

DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING A FOURTY MILE PER HOUR FRONT END COLLISION, DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA #: 8003589
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 2002

WHILE DRIVING 45 TO 50 MPH VEHICLE HIT A TREE WITH FRONTAL IMPACT AND AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER WAS INJURED. HAVE NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

NHTSA #: 8003455
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2002

WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB

NHTSA #: 8002962
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2001

I WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. MY HANDBOOK SAYS THAT THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE WENT OFF. THEY DIDN'T. *AK

NHTSA #: 756163
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2001

WHILE TRAVELING AT 15-20 MPH VEHICLE GOT OFF THE ROAD AND RAN INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALR, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

NHTSA #: 899717
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 2001

FRONT END COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER CAR THEN HEAD FIRST INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO CRUSH FRONT END AND MAKE THE CAR MOVE UP THE BARRIER. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA #: 752853
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2001

ON JUNE 30,2001 MY DAUGHTER JENNIFER WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. JENNY WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHILE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE OUR HONDA CIVIC 2000, WAS REAR ENDED. THE CIVIC WAS PUSHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT.THE CIVIC HAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND REAR ENDS OF THE CAR. THE 2000 HONDA WAS TOTALED,THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.I WOULD LIKE TO KNOWN WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF. *AK

NHTSA #: 748176
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA #: 747151
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2001

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE , AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA #: 889641
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2001

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN 35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA #: 888096
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 2001

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH CONSUMER BLACKED OUT AND REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER IS CURRENTLY DISABLED, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $5000. *AK

NHTSA #: 886187
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 2001

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE SLID ON ICE AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, DAMAGE $7000. *AK

NHTSA #: 886212
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 2001

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, BROADSIDED A VEHICLE HEAD-ON . CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE TIME TO APPLY BRAKES, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING FACE/NECK INJURIES AND WHIPLASH, EVEN WITH SEATBELTS WORN.*AK

NHTSA #: 885677
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2001

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 65 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA #: 883330
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2001

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 60MPH AND SLAMMED INTO TIRE OF A TOW TRUCK.*AK

NHTSA #: 882071
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 2001

CONSUMER INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR ATTACHMENTS.*AK

NHTSA #: 881779
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 2001

CONSUMER WA SAS TRAVELING 75MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE, ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO HIM, AND HE SKID INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. THERE WERE SLIGHT INJURIES.*AK

NHTSA #: 879962
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2000

MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WENT THROUGH A RED LIGHT ON DEC. 12, 2000. SHE SIDESWIPED A 1993 VOLVO. SHE HIT SO HARD THAT OUR 2000 HONDA CIVIC DID A 180 DEGREE SPIN THEN RE-HITTING THE VOLVOS REAR WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE 2000 CIVIC. THIS THEN PUSHED THE VOLVO INTO A STOPPED JEEP AT THE RED LIGHT. OUR HONDA CIVIC INITIALLY HIT THE VOLVO STRAIGHT ON AT ABOUT 40+ MILES PER HOUR. THE HONDA'S FRONT END WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE PROBLEM IS THAT NEITHER AIRBAG IN THE HONDA DEPLOYED. THIS WAS NOT AN OFFSET CRASH. THE FRONT END DIRECTLY HIT THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VOLVO. NO BRAKING WAS INVOLVED AND THE VOLVOS FRONT AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. MY DAUGHTERS LEGS WERE VERY BRUISED AS WELL AS HER SIDE AND NECK. SHE WAS WEARING HER SEATBELT AS THIS IS THE ONLY THING THAT SAVED HER LIFE. THE 200 HONDA CIVIC HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS TOTALED BY AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE. I BOUGHT THIS NEWER MODEL CAR FOR THE AIRBAG SAFETY FEATURES ESPECIALLY FOR SUCH A YOUNG DRIVER. WHY AT AN IMPACT OF 40+ MILES PER HOUR WITH A DIRECT FRONTAL HIT WOULD THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOY IN A 2000 MODEL HONDA CIVIC??? YET A 93 VOLVO WHEN HIT FROM THE SIDE RECOGNIZED ENOUGH IMPACT TO DEPLOY ITS FRONT AIR BAGS. *AK

NHTSA #: 738550
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2000

WHILE PULLING OFF FROM A STOP SIGN ANOTHER DRIVER HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-ON AT A HIGH SPEED, AND NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

NHTSA #: 875937
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2000

FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A TREE AT 25 MPH IMPACT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

NHTSA #: 875822
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2000

VEHICLE WAS IN AN HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 35 MPH, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HONDA WAS CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA #: 867381
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 2000

WHILE DRIVING ON RURAL ROAD VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO SLIPPERY ROADS, HITTING A FENCE HEAD-ON, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER.*AK *YH

NHTSA #: 859868

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