Problems with 2001 Honda Civic AIR BAGS

While driving 25mph and started to turn a corner, vehicle lost all power, nhtsa campaign id number 01v18300, had no prior warning of problem. consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a telephone pole. neither air bags deployed.*ak engine light illuminated and dealer informed consumer five times that the gas cap was the cause, consumer had accident two days after talking to dealer. *yd

The air bag light illuminated on the dash board, the dealer replaced the part, however the light illuminated again. *jb the occupancy position detector system was replaced, the rear defroster and cruise control was inoperative, there was a loud clunk noise while driving and on turns, the radio was inoperative, the back window was replaced along with the antenna, the fog light switch was loose, the brake light had gone out, there was a rattle in the rear seat, the fuel cap was loose, there was a vibration in the steering wheel, and the trunk lid did not close. scc

Consumer rearended another vehicle while driving 20mph. neither airbag deployed. no injuries, vehicle has not been inspected by dealer. please provide further information.*ak

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact air bags did not deploy, causing minor injuries to driver and passenger. also, sensor was moved in the impact. manufacturer has been notified. please provide additional information.*ak

Vehicle has been cutting off while driving on an intermittent basis. also, srs light on dashboard remained illuminated. dealer has been contacted for repairs three times, but consumer was experiencing same problem. please provide further details. *ak

Srs passenger light on constant. took vehicle to (2) honda dealerships - ourisman honda bethesda, md and fairfax honda fairfax, va. several diagnostic tests were done and was told both times that nothing wrong can be found. was told that "constant" light means system failure in the event of an accident. honda says to "turn on heater for 4-6 hours to dry seat due to excess moisture". srs light stays on even when no one is in passenger seat. srs light goes off intermittently when person is in passenger seat. [email protected]. *ak

Teenage daughter driving car home from college. sustained head injury and back pain as a result of steering wheel airbag not deploying. she hit the center concrete divider head on. we have pictures of the damaged car. she was wearing her seatbelt . *ak

Dt: the caller said air bag light on the dashboard came on. she said she had it checked three times already, and now has to have it checked again. the caller said the srs sensor was replaced in 2002, and had not had problem until now. dealer said they will not look at vehicle for free. manufacturer has not been contacted yet. the caller was concerned about air bag not working when light was on. *ak

9/28/04 - on this day i have taken my 2001 honda civic ex to the dealer for the 5th time to deal with the side air bag warning light coming on. over the first 4 times they have reinitialized the system and replaced the computer component. they informed me they were on the phone with their "tech support" people all morning. the only solution they could come up with is to replace the seat back. i am very concerned about this safety feature as it could lead to myself or a passenger being seriously hurt or killed in a crash. please check into this, as i have notice there are other complaints about this on the website.*ak

Discussion with service dept. at college park honda indicated this part was a common failure. honda does not have replacement parts available. estimated time of delivery 4 weeks or more. honda apparently did not anticipate early failure of this part and does not have an inventory of replacement parts. basically, anyone experiencing this problem is being exposed to a fatal accident or serious injury since airbags are inoperable until the control module is replaced. this is undoubtedly a critical safety part and a four week wait for a replacement is unacceptable. nhtsa should contact honda and force some immediate action. at minimum, this part could be taken from autos being built and redirected toward the replacement market. someone needs to hold honda's feet to the fire and force immediate correction.*ak

Consumer contacted dearlership for airbag illumination on dashboard. dealer has replaced computer, but the problem was not remedied. please provide further details.*ak

While traveling approximately 45 to 50 mph vehicle crashed into another vehicle which was crossing consumer's lane of traffic. both frontal air bags failed to deploy during impact. no determination has been made for failure. *ak

Driver airbag did not deploy when car crashed into ditch. the driver seatbelt locked properly but did not retract to prevent the driver from flailing from the second impact. the driver was the only occupant of the car. *ak

Consumer's vehicle hit a utility pole head-on, demolishing vehicle, and air bags did not deploy. consumer was injured.*ak

The srs failure light is constantly activated or on. our dealer cannot repair it. american honda tech support cannot tell the dealer how to repair it. american honda has taken car, saying that it is unsafe to drive and with other such defects it must redesign & remanufacture a new part to be installed from now on and retrofitted to my car. after 5 times at the dealer starting right after delivery, american honda now estimates 1 - 2 months for a possible repair. the dealer has been very helpful, but it is out of their hands. there have been no guarantees, and american honda refuses to put anything in writing. anyone with a similar problem e-mail [email protected]. *ak

Srs light illuminates and side airbag light illuminates. repeated problems with lights, but dealer said it was due to the way the passenger was sitting in the seat. complaining to dealer over the past two years.*ak

Srs light is staying on. this may cause an unexpected airbag deployment. please provide any further information. *ak

Consumer states the srs light has illuminated for the second time. *slc

The vehicle was struck on the right passenger side. the airbags did not deploy.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the front driver's side air bag failed. while driving 35 mph, a vehicle failed to yield the right of way and crashed into the front end of the contact's vehicle. the front driver's side air bag deployed; however, the air bag failed to inflate. the contact sustained injuries to the collar bone, which required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 30.

Customer has taken vehicle to dealer on 2 occasions for problems with srs unit(srs light stays steadily lit while car is on). customer was informed that the problem resulted from reclining passenger seat while driving. the unit was re-programmed and the light came on again. customer was then told that it was because she stows her wheelchair in the passengers seat. if the chair is unrestrained, the car thinks that a person is sitting in the seat and the computer will automatically shut off the system. consumer began restraining the w/c, and light came on a third time.*ak

Vehicle was taken to dealership 5-6 times. each time mechanic indicated part for srs was on back order. kept getting it repaired, but problem would reappear.*ak consumer states the srs light is on all the time, consumer was informed that parts are not available, vehicle has been fixed, the consumer is waiting to see if the repair has truly fixed the problem.*jb

Airbag light came on. vehicle was taken to dealer, who said it was repaired. after consumer picked vehicle up, airbag light came on again. vehicle taken back to dealer, has been at dealership for almost 2 months, consumer was informed parts were on backorder.*ak

The srs indicator appeared in the dash panel of vehicle, consumer took vehicle to dealer and informed conumer that there was a faulty airbag system, it took two failed control units to determine that the problem was the two sensors in the system and that the problem was resolved.*jb

When turning air conditioning water would drip from under glove compartment and soak mats and rugs. also, airbag light comes on and off while driving. took to dealer, and they said heating core needed replacing.*ak *jb

Air bag light has come on and stayed on randomly during normal operation of vehicle. dealership stated that heating coil was causing this defect. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

Srs indicator lights stays illuminated on the dashboard.*mr the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but the dealer was unable to resolve the problem. *nm

My car was totaled, it had extensive front end damange and side damange. i spent out on the pa turnpike and hit the media divider and the car airbags failed to open.*ak

Vin# [xxx], head on collision non of the air bags activated which could of eliminated the personal injuries. portion of the front chasie twisted and frame damage 8000.00$ cost of repair just to the car and non of the air bag activated. expert at the body shop confirm that the air bags should have activated which would have stop the broken arm injury . honda and the dealer where both contacted , honda kind of believe that air bag should have activated just afraid to say they have faulty air bag system in their new car and take the responsibility to resolve the issue and take responsibility for damage. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Passenger airbag light has come on for 4th time. taken to dealer for repairs. every time dealer said problem was remedied, but light continued to come on.*ak the consumer says clock can not be set because the light keeps flashing as air bag light stays on. *yh

Srs indicates malfunction. owners manual states airbag may not deploy. power door lock driver side inoperable, cannot lock car from inside. pass interior door panel loose. notified dealer, slow to respond.*ak