10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
15 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,412 miles

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1998 Honda Civic seat belts / air bags problems

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1998 Honda Civic Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #32

Jan 232023

Civic 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

1998 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regard to 20V-026. The consumer stated he is still awaiting parts for the recall.

- Brighton, MI, USA

problem #31

Feb 102001

Civic

  • miles
For recall on a 1998 Honda Civic dx replace air bag, fuel tankers, ignition switch, floor mat.

- National City, CA, USA

problem #30

Dec 152020

Civic

  • 0 miles
The contact owned a 1998 Honda Civic coupe. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, when she crashed into a truck. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a fractured collarbone, left knee and right shoulder was bruised. The contact did seek medical attention for her collarbone. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact stated the towing company deemed the vehicle was loss. A dealer was not contacted. The VIN was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) and received a recall notice back in October. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #29

Oct 072020

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (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. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mountain View, CA, USA

problem #28

May 182018

Civic

  • 150,000 miles
We were on a city street, approached an unknown dip in the road. The airbags deployed, the headliner is shredded. There is no structural damage to the bumper, fenders or hood. The SRS system light is on. The door locks won't work from the fob. The seatbelts do appear to be functioning correctly. I have waited for the recall to include 98's knowing that they would have to be included because of what happened to mine. I don't have pictures at this time but will provide.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #27

Mar 202020

Civic 4-cyl

  • miles
I received this recall notice in March attached, on my Honda Civic that is in everyday use and has 160000 miles on it. VIN [xxx], NHTSA recall 20V-02600 I created a case #[xxx] with Honda and attempted to have updated info on recall repair. It has been more than 6 months since recall announced. With multiple calls to Honda regarding the case, I feel that Honda is not paying attention to 1998 vehicle repair even though it is very much in use. I have not gotten any specific time frame for replacement airbag. I am concerned about the safety while driving it. I am writing to you as I was advised to bring it up to NHTSA for speedy resolution. Thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #26

Aug 042020

Civic 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (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. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #25

Jul 062020

Civic 4-cyl

  • 140,000 miles
No fix available for recall on drivers air bag and SRS light on due to drivers airbag

- Hot Springs, AR, USA

problem #24

Jan 172020

Civic

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, 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. Honda city (501 grumman rd w, bethpage, NY 11714 (516) 717-4766) was contacted and it was confirmed that the remedy part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Farming Dale, NY, USA

problem #23

Mar 012020

Civic

  • miles
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (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. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Orange, CT, USA

problem #22

Sep 112018

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bags warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Powder Springs, GA, USA

problem #21

Jan 172020

Civic

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (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 contact called Honda of milford located in milford, ct, 203-877-2888 and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Orange, CT, USA

problem #20

Feb 012020

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact was alerted through emissions that her vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to autonation Honda tucson auto mall (810 w wetmore rd, tucson, AZ 85705) where they confirmed that the part was not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Oro Valley, AZ, USA

problem #19

Jan 012020

Civic

  • miles
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (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. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Orange, CT, USA

problem #18

Mar 182020

Civic

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (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 contact called arrowhead Honda located at (8380 w bell rd, peoria, AZ 85382, 623 974-9700) and stated that the dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #17

Mar 162020

Civic

  • miles
I received a letter from my auto mobile division, about an auto mobile recall.

- St. Rose, LA, USA

problem #16

Nov 042016

Civic

  • 211,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 211,000.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #15

Jul 182016

Civic

  • 232,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. While driving 30 mph, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning. The impact damaged the windshield and smoke escaped from the air bags into the cabin of the vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 232,000.

- Highland, MI, USA

problem #14

Oct 162014

Civic

  • 164,000 miles
The impact was at about 37 mph, the impact was in the front of the car, the failure of the air bags to open at the time of the impact.

- Blue Island, IL, USA

problem #13

Jul 312014

Civic

  • miles
The contact owned a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the driver crashed the vehicle into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The driver was taken to a hospital and sustained a broken nose, dissected aorta, and was in cardiac intensive care. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.

- Escalon, CA, USA

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