10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
16 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,014 miles

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problem #18

Mar 072019

Civic

  • miles
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.

- Marysville, WA, USA

problem #17

Jun 012018

Civic

  • 137,589 miles
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.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #16

Mar 212014

Civic

  • 120,000 miles
Takata recall air bags

- Avenal, CA, USA

problem #15

Apr 242017

Civic

  • miles
Takata airbag recall. Nothing has happened. I want the airbag replaced since there is a recall.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #14

Nov 102014

Civic 4-cyl

  • miles
This is regarding my Honda Civic 2000, please let us know the air bags and the headlights replaceable. Let me know whom to contact. Your earlier reply in this regards will be highly appreciated. VIN# [xxx]. I call Honda and local dealer no response. Please help me in this regards. Thanks on Honda website **********************content start**************************************************************************************** a message to our customers about takata airbags 10/28/2014 revised: 11/06/2014 Honda is committed to addressing the needs and concerns of our customers and making clear that we stand behind the safety and quality of our products. We want to reassure our customers that Honda has an ongoing customer service procedure that addresses each customer's needs and concerns. For customers concerned about the issue of takata airbags in certain Honda and Acura vehicles, our customer service will make arrangements for, as appropriate, the replacement of airbag inflators and the provision of or reimbursement for temporary alternative transportation. For anyone who owns one of our vehicles and is concerned, we encourage them to visit recalls.Honda.com or call 1-800-999-1009, option 4, and recalls.Acura.com or call 1-800-382-2238, option 4. we encourage customers with an affected vehicle to take immediate action to have their vehicle serviced at their authorized dealership. ***************************************content end************************************************************************ information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Ramon, CA, USA

problem #13

Nov 062014

Civic 4-cyl

  • 129,000 miles
This is regarding my Honda Civic 2000, please let us know the air bags and the headlights replaceable. Let me know whom to contact. Your earlier reply in this regards will be highly appreciated. VIN#[xxx] thanks information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Ramon, CA, USA

problem #12

Sep 202013

Civic 4-cyl

  • miles
The cars safety belts have had trouble retracting for about 5 years. I was unaware of being able to report safety issues, or would have much sooner. Most recently the low beams went out. The SRS light is also on. The cars horn is wired into the SRS system. So you loose two major safety features at once. Very bad design. The drivers seat had been loose for years. The skid plate/floorboard cracked and allowed the bolts or hardware to corrode. I ran the VIN and was surprised no recalls are available, as the problems my family is experiencing have been recalled on similar Honda's.

- Newark, OH, USA

problem #11

Dec 222011

Civic 4-cyl

  • 71,000 miles
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).

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #10

Mar 012011

Civic

  • 155,000 miles
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.

- Carmichael, CA, USA

problem #9

Mar 152008

Civic 4-cyl

  • 118,000 miles
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.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #8

Dec 032004

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,128 miles
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.

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

problem #7

Sep 302004

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Easton, PA, USA

problem #6

Jun 112003

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,126 miles
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. The air bag did not deploy as well.

- Medway, MA, USA

problem #5

May 152003

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • 77,300 miles
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.

- Dover, NH, USA

problem #4

Mar 202004

Civic 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 27,280 miles
Manual transmission jumps while driving also does not want to go into second gear. Makes wierd grinding sound while driving slow. Car shutters and shakes violently while in 5th gear in excess of 70 mph. Car shuts off by its self( was told VIN not in sequence for ignition recall). Right front springs sticks and some times makes a ( " boing" ) sound. Car keeps pulling to right even after alignment. When heater or defroster are on they make a loud chirping sound. On cold or rainy days steam will pour out of engine compartment smelling like radiator fluid. Was in 2 minor accidents one front end colision one rear end colission both about 30 mph and air bags did not deploy. Engine is becoming rusty and coroded. Drivers power window is slow to go up and front seat belts will not retract. Engine light comes on and car loses power and gas mielage. Goes offf when gas tank is filled. Car has been to dealer numerous times for Honda scheduled service and also while it was under warranty. All the problems adressed above were told to dealer who said they could not find a problem..but they sure did when my warranty expired. Now they will not fix anyhting unless I pay for it.

- South Meriden, CT, USA

problem #3

May 032003

Civic 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Air-bags didn't deploy on impact.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 042002

Civic

  • miles
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

- Mankato, MN, USA

problem #1

Dec 182000

Civic

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Tecumseh, KS, USA