10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
34 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
41 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,158 miles

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problem #155

Dec 022023

Civic

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owned a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the husband was idling behind a bus, a second vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into the rear end of the vehicle. The impact of the rear-end crash pushed the vehicle into the rear of the bus causing severe damage to the vehicle's front end. During the crash, the air bags did not deploy and the seatbelts on both the driver's and front passenger's side had malfunctioned and did not properly secure the occupants. The driver sustained bruising of the chest and torso. The front passenger sustained a head injury. No medical treatment was immediately required. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed to a local service center. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #154

Oct 032023

Civic

  • miles
I would like to make an appointment for the airbag recall.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #153

Jan 012019

Civic

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The air bag warning light was previously activating and deactivating. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Kent, WA, USA

problem #152

Aug 122022

Civic

  • miles
On Friday 8/12/22 at about 12PM, the drivers side airbag on my Honda Civic inadvertently deployed while driving west on Hwy 28 in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (coords 46.310194, -85.627542). I was driving the speed limit (65 mph). The car did not collide with any object. I noticed the airbag light had come on before the incident, however, there were no service centers or Honda dealers within at least a hundred miles. My safety was put at risk by the sudden and unexpected deployment of the airbag. My left wrist and elbow were injured by the deployment along with laceration on my wrist. I have an appointment at the local Honda Dealer (Thelen Honda - Bay City, MI) on 9/2/22 at 9:30am to have the vehicle/airbag system inspected. Unfortunately, there are no earlier openings for service. A claim has been filed with my car insurance. They have not inspected the damage at this time and probably won't because they informed me my policy won't cover the damage.

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #151

Jan 012022

Civic

  • miles
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V346000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Panama City, FL, USA

problem #150

Oct 042021

Civic

  • miles
I got a 2006 honda civic lx the airbag light is on last week. Keep blinking and i dont know why now my car wont start the mechanic said i have a problem on the fuel pump and starter. That happend when i drop off my 6yrs old daugther to her school all day i keep thinking what happend. My car stuck there for 1week i got a street cleaning ticket and i dont have a choice to get a towing service S

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #149

May 292021

Civic

  • miles
This was a drive from NY to Boston. In Boston, I was driving about 45MPH, 1 mile before the last exit from HWY. Suddenly, the car is out of control, probably the brake system, making the car turning around until it hits the divider on the rear right side of the car. Both right-side passenger airbags were activated, but none inflated as expected. Luckily, we didn't hit any other cars. Three people in the car were safe, except I have muscle pain near the neck and shoulder.

- Jackson Heights, NY, USA

problem #148

Feb 192021

Civic

  • 207,312 miles
When I'm driving the car I notice that my air bag light says that my air bag is off. This will be the 11th recall and it hasn't got fixed yet.

- Dunnsville, VA, USA

problem #147

Sep 092019

Civic

  • miles
SE encendi la luz en el tablero indicando un alerta

- Kisseemmee, FL, USA

problem #146

May 182020

Civic 4-cyl

  • 306,765 miles
I was driving on the freeway going 70 miles an hour and my car cut off and the airbag light came on, I called and scheduled and appointment and towed my car to the Honda dealership. Maura Honda citrus heights, they fixed the passenger air bag, and now my car has all kind of electrical problems.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #145

Dec 042019

Civic

  • 180,000 miles
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).

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #144

Dec 312017

Civic

  • 70,000 miles
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 repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17V030000 (air bags). The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 10048139. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Lynbrook, NY, USA

problem #143

Jul 102018

Civic 4-cyl

  • miles
2006 Honda Civic LX. Consumer writes in regard to Honda airbag inflator safety recall notice. The consumer stated the dealer and manufacturer refused to honor the air bag recall repair also, the air conditioner would blow hot air.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #142

Sep 052019

Civic

  • 278,000 miles
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 contact inspected the vehicle and found no visible damage other than a cracked windshield. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 278,000.

- Sebastian, FL, USA

problem #141

Feb 012016

Civic

  • 0 miles
The contact owned a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact stated while she was stopped at a red light, when the front driver and front passenger side air bags deployed independently without impact. As a result, the contact crashed into the sidewalk. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained bruises and trauma injuries which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to her residence where an appraiser deemed the vehicle a total loss and towed the vehicle to a salvage lot. The contact called local dealer kelly Honda located at 540 lynnway, lynn, MA 01905, (781) 595-5252, where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

- Everett, MA, USA

problem #140

Jul 022018

Civic

  • 188,000 miles
Complaint: SRS light illuminated - cause 32-1-X (X=0-9/A-F) open or increased resistance in the right side airbag inflator. Repair is not covered by Honda because "right side airbag inflator (in the seat, not the dash) not covered under the warranty extension" - repair estimate quoted at "around $1,200" at this point, the only issue is the light is on. This is true anytime the ignition is in the on position regardless of vehicle disposition. I opened a case with Honda usa (case number 09737616, and they denied coverage.

- Barre, VT, USA

problem #139

Jul 032019

Civic

  • 205,000 miles
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. This is a safety issue and should therefore be covered by recall. Additionally, there was a recall on the visors which fall into the line of sight when driving as a result of splitting apart which should also be covered but there was an expiration on that recall. The safety issue is the same regardless of whether the car is six years old or 16 and regardless of the mileage so this too should be covered by the manufacturer.

- Barre, VT, USA

problem #138

Jun 052016

Civic

  • miles
I have had my passages airbag recalled twice and ever since the last time - the airbags light goes on all the time and Honda 1) charges me - 2 times to even look at it since it wasn't a recall and 2) want me to pay to fix it. It a very common problem and they cause it by recalling it twice and wreaking the connection and says it's my problem - please read Honda strive bulletin 10-001 put out on 12/12/10. The SRS inductor comes on and dtc 32-10 is stored - Honda needs to fix this!,,

- Olympia, WA, USA

problem #137

Jul 152018

Civic 4-cyl

  • 190,000 miles
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 brain damage due to the metal being embedded in the front teeth and skin. The contact also sustained a broken orbital, reconstructive surgery, neurological damage, two broken ribs, and a collapsed lung. Medical attention was received. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000. Updated 11/27/18

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #136

Aug 242018

Civic

  • miles
Takata recall: We have not heard back from Honda regarding repair of our son's Honda takata airbags. Our case # is 08936577.

- Eden, NY, USA

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