10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
25 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
26 / 1
Average Mileage:
87,393 miles

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problem #71

Jan 012018

Civic

  • miles
I have a red light for the airbag

- Brandon, FL, USA

problem #70

Jul 122017

Civic

  • miles
Allergy started occur on my body, went to the doctor and he said that this allergy is cause by a chemical occur in my car.

- Van Nuys, CA, USA

problem #69

Sep 092017

Civic

  • miles
Takata recall was repaired 2017. Paint peeling more than Honda recall areas. Honda refuses to repaint. 8/2017 9/2017 in motion : driver side sun visor is broken and drops down and blocks my view out of the front window. I can not afford to replace.

- Greensburg, PA, USA

problem #68

Jun 012017

Civic

  • 0 miles
The SRS light intermittently comes on display on the dashboard. Honda dealership ran a diagnostic test twice and determined it was a faulty cable reel. The car has never been in a major accident and has never had an airbag deployed. Honda explained that the cable reel is a "bad part", and quoted repair estimates at 700 dollars for part and service. Honda warned that there is a 50 percent chance that the airbag will not deploy in the event of an automobile accident. Honda company refuses to cover the cost and service of replacing the cable reel due to expired warranty for airbag parts (2-year warranty). After much research, it appears that many Honda automobiles (especially Honda Civics manufactured around 2009) are having the same issue. This is a critical safety issue and liability for the company to sell cars and advertise their products as durable, when in fact safety features become faulty after a few years. It is concerning that Honda is selling and marketing products with compromised safety systems that become defective after a couple years of use. I have filed a complaint through Honda, and I would like to have the issue investigated by NHTSA.

- Valley Village, CA, USA

problem #67

Jul 112016

Civic

  • 160,000 miles
Air bag light stays on all the time

- Manalapan, NJ, USA

problem #66

Sep 012017

Civic

  • 85,000 miles
I was driving my car in wet conditions when my car skidded onto a curb. My explosives went off in my airbags, however, my air bags failed to deploy. Currently my air bag light is on.

- Hull, MA, USA

problem #65

Oct 132017

Civic

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that there was a premature crack in the area of the air bag within the steering wheel. The air bag was protruding outward, which caused the contact to have to tape the steering wheel to prevent the air bag from coming out. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags). The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #64

Oct 152016

Civic

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned. The contact overcorrected and loss control of the steering. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a power line and rolled over. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The contact called maita Honda at (916) 969-6151 (located at 6100 greenback ln, citrus heights, ca 95621) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Galt, CA, USA

problem #63

Aug 072017

Civic

  • 76,300 miles
Side airbag needs to be replaced based on dealer diagnostic

- Fort Lee, NJ, USA

problem #62

Jan 282017

Civic

  • 17,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. After a passenger entered the vehicle and fastened the front passenger seat belt, the contact heard a loud noise and saw smoke emitted from the front passenger seat belt. There was no visible fire or burning odor. The fire department was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to Honda of fayetteville (1384 w showroom dr, fayetteville, ar 72704). A diagnostic test was not performed, but an unknown component was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. After starting the vehicle, the air bag indicator illuminated and another indicator illuminated, indicating that the passenger air bag was off. The vehicle was taken to Honda of fayetteville again where it was diagnosed that the SRS unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.

- Fayetteville, AR, USA

problem #61

May 312017

Civic

  • miles
Takata recall. I received a safety recall notice in March 2017 and have contacted Honda of santa monica, 1414 18th street, santa monica, ca 90404-2804, phone (310) 264-4900, to make an appointment to replace the airbag inflator. The dealer has not responded to my repeated requests for an appointment.

- Santa Monica, CA, USA

problem #60

Apr 132017

Civic

  • miles
Takata recall. I have received notice that the airbag inflator has to be repaired/replaced in my Honda. I will not under any circumstances use any of the Honda dealers/service centers in my area because they all discriminate against the disabled (I am disabled). I have asked Honda to allow me to use my own service station instead. They have refused. This is an important safety issue and Honda's primary concern should be to fix this problem but they seem unwilling to do so in this case. Furthermore, since they have refused to take any action against the dealerships, it is my belief that Honda condones discrimination against the disabled.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

problem #59

May 232016

Civic

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #58

Jan 102017

Civic

  • miles
Takata recall: As of October of 2016 I have been to pensacola Honda to try and get my recall complete. The first appointment they made me aware that I would have to order a part since the housing was broken, so I did. The 2nd appointment they informed me that the part was still in and I was given incorrect information. It is now April and I have not received any follow ups nor have I gotten my recall taken care of. I am unable to drive my Honda due to fear of the defect and I have a newborn baby so no one could ever ride in the passenger seat with me. I have attempted calling them several times and am always unable to get responses or call backs. So any help at all would be grateful. How can I get Honda to take care of my car"?"

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #57

Sep 012016

Civic

  • miles
Takata airbag. Contacted dealer months ago to schedule fix and remedy still not available.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

problem #56

Aug 302016

Civic

  • 103,000 miles
Takata inflators. The airbag light came on. I took my car to the dealer to be checked out and they informed me that the issue appears to be be the front driver's side airbag.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

problem #55

Nov 202015

Civic

  • 111,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. While driving at any speed, the driver side air bag semi inflated intermittently without warning. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

- Longboat Key, FL, USA

problem #54

Jan 102017

Civic

  • 89,000 miles
Takata recall. I was involved in an accident 1/10/17. My car was hit head on with a truck, 2001 GMC. The car was totaled and the report noted that the airbag never deployed.

- Valencia, PA, USA

problem #53

Jul 202016

Civic

  • 70,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

problem #52

May 232016

Civic

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Laurinburg, NC, USA

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