10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
36 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
31 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,988 miles

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problem #23

Aug 192014

Civic 4-cyl

  • 160,000 miles
SRS light stays on. Local Honda dealer service dept. Analyzed (9/16/14) fault vehicle codes 32-10, 71-10, 85-61. Service man: "tests indicate bad crimp when installed at factory, not due to wear & tear." Called America Honda (800-999-1009), case number N012014-09-2900377, but would not cover estimated $1122 to repair. It is understood that in this condition, the air bags are deactivated and will not deploy. Since it is indicated that this is a factory issue, it is felt this should be covered by the manufacturer. Thank you for you review of this...updated 12/02/14

- Lincoln, AL, USA

problem #22

Aug 282014

Civic 4-cyl

  • 46,463 miles
(driver only in car; no passengers.) secured driver's side seat belt, started car and placed car in reverse. No lights displayed on dash. While checking my mirrors to reverse, the side airbag off indicator light illuminates on dash for a few seconds and then goes out. I looked around the vehicle and checked the seat belt, all ok. After 5 miles and upon entering the interstate at about 30 mph the side airbag off indicator light illuminates on the dash for a few seconds and then goes out (just as noted above). The car was taken straight to the dealer to have the codes pulled but nothing appeared on the bus or in memory. The dealer cannot address the problem because it is intermittent but warned me that my airbag safety system may not work correctly. This exact problem has been report online by hundreds of Honda drivers but Honda states they cannot address the issue because it is intermittent and/or no recall has been issued for my specific vehicle. This known problem has to be addressed in light of all the airbag issues with various Honda makes and model years.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

problem #21

May 192014

Civic 4-cyl

  • 56,000 miles
Collided with truck and damaged front and right quarter panel (approx. $6400 damage) collision threw me from driver's seat to passenger door. I was wearing seat belt as prescribed. The seat belt was completely stretched across both seats but did not restrain me from crossing to opposite side of car. Nor did any air bags deploy (nether side or front). SRS system showed activation.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #20

Mar 232014

Civic

  • 110,000 miles
The steering wheel began to pull my car to the left side. The steering wheel did not respond to the direction right and felt as if it had gone "limp". the front of the car hit the left center median guardrail. I suffered herniated discs and lumbar back injury. The drivers airbag never deployed resulting in my head hitting the steering wheel. I suffered a concussion and cervical neck injury. There were no other cars involved and no weather conditions. Also I was going below the speed limit. I called Honda and they said they could not explain nor help me with the airbag not deploying and the concussion I suffered. They also could not help me regarding the steering wheel pulling left then "going limp". I am still seeing a neurologist and physical therapist for my lumbar and cervical injuries, and neurological signs and symptoms.

- Goshen, NY, USA

problem #19

May 082014

Civic 4-cyl

  • 62,000 miles
The SRS light turned on intermittently for a few months but last Monday the SRS airbag indicator stayed on. Took the car to the dealer and they found out that the SRS floor wire harness needs to be replaced. The dealer is telling me that this issue is not covered under warranty and that I have to pay over $1000 to fix it. A wire harness related to SRS airbag, the biggest safety concern for any car manufacturer has a wire harness defect and it is not covered. This grave issue is clearly a defect in many of Honda's models and they refuse to cover the cost of repairing it?

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #18

Dec 282013

Civic

  • 117,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph the contact made a left turn and the front and rear air bags deployed. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road; however, the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic could not diagnose failure and determine why the air bags deployed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

- Bloomington , CA, USA

problem #17

Jan 242014

Civic 4-cyl

  • 62,905 miles
While entering an on ramp at speed less than 30 mph to a parkway the drivers side, side curtain airbag deployed by itself. The seatbelt also engaged and was we were not able to use the seatbelt after the incident. Injuries included a very bruised arm and shoulder and a ringing in the ear that lasted more than 12 hours.

- Ponte Vedra, FL, USA

problem #16

Dec 182013

Civic 4-cyl

  • 121,301 miles
The air bag light (SRS light) has been coming on and off for about a month. The Honda dealer said it was a code 32-10, an open in the front passenger' side airbag inflator. Need to replace the floor wiring harness per sb 10-001, the SRS portion of the floor harness has a poor crimp in it. That is on the dealer work order. The Honda dealer said the car is out of warranty, and the repair is about $1300. This is not a wear item, wiring harness should not fail and cause a safety issue, inoperative air bag. Thank you for reviewing. I believe Honda has a ongoing problem that needs addressing. Also, I've requested the faulty wiring harness. If you would like to see it, please contact me.

- Smryna, GA, USA

problem #15

Oct 262012

Civic 4-cyl

  • 54,900 miles
Car was on I95 North, volusia county, Florida. It was raining. 2008 Honda Civic hydroplaned and flipped three times. None of the airbags deployed.

- Jupiter, FL, USA

problem #14

Sep 282012

Civic 4-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
Head-on collision with seat belts on, but no air bag deployment. Two days after accident, sash bruises on chest indicate level of impact. High level of pain in breast bone area. Both front passengers with same experience.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #13

Sep 042012

Civic 4-cyl

  • 39,000 miles
Defective inflation mechanism in driver side curtain airbag.

- Liverpool, NY, USA

problem #12

Jul 172012

Civic 4-cyl

  • 33,260 miles
I noticed that 2 days ago it was raining inside my car I bought the car brand new off of the lot in 2008. The areas that are leaking/collecting water are where the side front airbag is located, along with the windshield, and side of the door. Called the dealer they are telling me that my warranty has expired therefore I will need to replace the windshield and other components (roof, airbags, etc.) the car has never been in an accident or anything and now I am almost scared to drive it since they are telling me that it is the windshield I am petrified that it will implode soon. This seems extremely dangerous now I am unsure that if I get in an accident because of the water what if my airbag won't work upon impact? what happens if the windshield implodes while I am driving this issue is an accident waiting to happen.

- Monroe, NC, USA

problem #11

Jun 192012

Civic

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owned a 2008 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact's head struck the steering wheel and caused severe injury to the head. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was declared as destroyed and was towed savage facility. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

- San Bruno, CA, USA

problem #10

Jan 172012

Civic

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic ex. The contact was driving 65 mph and traveled over black ice, causing the vehicle to slide and the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle slid into a parking lot and the contact was able to avoid a crash. The air bags then partially deployed, without there being any air in the air bags. The contact sustained injuries to the head and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company and was destroyed. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 42,000.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #9

Jan 122012

Civic

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact was driving 45 mph when the contact drove ice and lost control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact was not injured. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and taken to a private tow yard. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 98,000.

- Primm Springs, TN, USA

problem #8

Jan 242012

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,200 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. While parked, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 7,200.

- East Meadow, NY, USA

problem #7

Nov 082011

Civic

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact was driving 45 mph and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered minor cuts and two other passengers suffered head injuries. None of the passengers were transported to the hospital. The contact called the manufacturer to file a complaint but was unable to do so. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was awaiting a decision on whether the vehicle would be deemed as destroyed. The failure mileage was 51,000. The VIN was not available.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 292011

Civic

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact was driving 55 mph when icy road conditions caused the vehicle to slide off the road and crash into a tree. The front air bags failed to deploy during the crash. The contact and the passenger had multiple injuries including head injuries, broken bones, and damaged nerves. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 36,000.

- Mullica Hill, NJ, USA

problem #5

Nov 172010

Civic

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle rear ended a truck. No air bags deploy. The contact was injured (other injuries were not reported). A police report was filed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Whitehall, AR, USA

problem #4

Dec 192009

Civic

  • miles
Bolsas de aire no SE abrieron en choque. El auto ES un Honda Civic ex 2008. Actualmente SE enciende luz de aviso por dao. Lo reporte a la agencia de Honda en costa rica Y no SE responsabiliza por reposicion.

- San Jose, FL, USA

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