10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
40 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
38 / 1
Average Mileage:
61,751 miles

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2005 Honda Civic seat belts / air bags problems

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2005 Honda Civic Owner Comments (Page 1 of 6)

problem #109

Jun 302022

Civic

  • miles

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

The car runs good but will not stay in 2nd gear this is the 2nd manual transmission the factory did the same then tran#2 did the same now had replaced for 3rd time and this one's doing the same thing.

- Kingsport , TN, USA

problem #108

Jul 012019

Civic

  • miles
In 2019 Honda came out to fix the air bag recall. I never had problems with the air bag light coming on until after they fixed the air bag. The air bag light stays on all the time along with a check engine light. Also I-€™ve had to replace the whole transmission in 2019. In 2018 my engine cracked and I had to replace it with another engine. Currently the rack and pion went bad. The vehicle will at times steer on its own and sometimes the steering wheel won-€™t turn. I-€™ve spent thousands of dollars over the past few years. I do not believe Honda put in the air bags correctly. I barely had driven my car anywhere and I should not be having these types of problems. It-€™s a safety hazard.

- Winston Salem , NC, USA

problem #107

Oct 052015

Civic 4-cyl

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V370000 (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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The contact has stated that they were not aware they the vehicle had previously been in a crash or that it was missing an airbag at the time of purchase.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #106

Feb 092022

Civic

  • miles

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

My mother in law was driving on a 5 lane highway and pulled out of a driveway onto the road and was attempting to make a right merge to make a right turn traveling about 10-15 mph as she was engaged in a left hand entry onto road and was about 90% complete in her maneuver and was tboned in driver side fender and door by a 2017 Mercedes-€™ cls at 60 mph. She was unconscious and pulled from vehicle with unknown but assumed head trauma determined later to be left frontal, right frontal, left temporal expanding hematomas in the brain, fractures of c4-c7 vertebrae, rib fractures L#3-6, #10-12, R#3, sacrum, and pelvis. 250ml R hemothorax, 1250ml L hemothorax, 250 ml hemoperitoneum, laceration of left diaphragm leaflet with herniation of left kidney into chest cavity, contusions of chest, abdomen, R arm, L arm, R leg and L leg. She died as a result of the injuries received in accident less than 24 hours later and never regained consciousness since impact. Cause of death was blunt force trauma due to MVA. She was a restrained driver in 2 vehicle MVA and police reports indicate that none of her air bags deployed upon or after impact. Other driver sustained fractured ankle with all air bags deployed. Vehicle collision occurred in state of Georgia susceptible to high humidity and high ambient temperatures. Bystanders pulled my mother in law from the vehicle as she was unconscious because there was reported fire and smoke from underneath the drivers seat that the bystanders deemed it necessary to extricate her from the vehicle prior to EMS, fire or police arrival. I suspect that the airbags SHOULD have deployed at this severe of g-force and trajectory impact. Ironic NONE of the airbags opened. Maybe she would be alive if at least one opened and did it-€™s job. Accident occurred on 2/9/22 and vehicle was totaled and donated to local governmental agency for fire rescue training. No other passengers were involved other than 2 drivers. Impact recorded on cctv by nearby business.

- Mableton, GA, USA

problem #105

Sep 102021

Civic

  • 45,000 miles
The contact's grandson owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact stated her grandson was driving at approximately 70 mph when he dozed off and crashed into another vehicle. The contact and her husband were driving in front of the grandson's vehicle and the contact's husband witnessed the collision from his rearview mirror. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's grandson later went to the hospital for injuries sustained from the seat belt digging into his chest and had a cut on his arm. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, then to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the mechanics. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Invalid VIN.

- Beaumont, CA, USA

problem #104

Aug 232021

Civic

  • miles
Air bag light came on due to cable reel (clockspring) failure. I called Honda and they said I would have to pay for repair and dealer said $450 cost. I bought cable reel at NAPA auto parts for $146 and installed it myself but air bag light stays on. I researched technical service bulletins and find updates to vehicle software to resolve the air bag indicator staying on even when reset. I called Honda again and they said air bags covered until 2022 but I would have to pay a dealer to evaluate the system. I repaired the cable reel at my cost and my labor and I think Honda since air bag related should cover the repair of the cable reel and update the vehicle firmware and if needed replace the air bag under the 20 year safety related federal law. Considering the history of air bag issues I would think Honda would offer to have my vehicle inspected at no cost to me and refund what I have receipts for.

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #103

Jun 282021

Civic

  • 130,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- La Marada, CA, USA

problem #102

Apr 062021

Civic

  • 0 miles
The manufacturer failed or wasn't able to remedy the safety recall on my vehicle in a timely manner

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #101

Mar 172021

Civic

  • 245,000 miles
I was involved in an accident where I hydroplaned and went head on with a tree yet my airbag did not deploy

- Milledgeville, TN, USA

problem #100

Feb 112021

Civic

  • 161,000 miles
The air bag white has been on for so long and I didn't know there was a recall I sideswiped a car it was not my fault the other night and the airbag didn't deploy and I bumped my head

- Valley Village, CA, USA

problem #99

Aug 302020

Civic

  • 233,000 miles

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

Was recently tboned at a red light, driver door, passenger door and frame dented in. I was spun around three times before coming to a stop. Front driver airbag and passenger airbag failed to deploy. Window won't roll fully down, driver and passenger stick and hard to open, lock makes a buzzing sound, seatbelt now stuck and seatbelt indicator dings even when fastened.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #98

Feb 292020

Civic

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic sedan. The contact stated while driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled with the airbag warning light illuminated. The contact pulled off of the roadway and attempted to activate the hazzard light. The hazzard light was inoperable. The contact opened the hood and the hood latch fractured. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,500.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #97

May 242019

Civic

  • 104,707 miles
"takata recall" reports and vehicle safety test reports are un-satisfactory with the 2005 Honda Civic. I have requested fucco Honda to resolve an airbag warning light on my dashboard, and fucco Honda has failed to repair my vehicle after service appointments and safety inspections.

- Grand Junction, CO, USA

problem #96

Apr 012019

Civic

  • 171,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the vehicle in front of him spun out of control. While trying to avoid the spun out vehicle, the contact struck another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact. The contact sustained a concussion and neck injuries. The contact was treated on the scene by ems and was transferred to the hospital where he was treated for his injuries and released. The other driver involved in the collision did not sustain injuries. There were no other passengers in either vehicle. A police was filed at the scene. The vehicle was severely damaged and towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was then towed to an auto body shop where the vehicle was repaired for cosmetic damages. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notice NHTSA campaign number: 19V501000 (air bags) and the VIN tool confirmed that the vehicle was included in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Muskego, WI, USA

problem #95

Aug 202019

Civic

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bags were replaced three times due to NHTSA campaign number: 19V501000 (air bags). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #94

Nov 242014

Civic

  • 80,862 miles
The air bag light on my dashboard keeps warning me. I have asked the american Honda service tech about the air bag light, but the service tech will not turn the air bag light off.

- Grand Junction, CO, USA

problem #93

Nov 132018

Civic 4-cyl

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. While making a left turn, the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the mouth, ribs, and neck that required medical attention. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to largo Honda (located at 554 ne 1st ave, Florida city, fl 33034, (844) 329-6036) and repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V325000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #92

Jan 132015

Civic

  • 80 miles
The car was totaled on 1/13/2015 the driver side air bag did not blow but passenger side did. Both of the car sensors had been smashed in since this was a full front hit to back end of the car in front. Even the state trooper asked why the driver side did not blow. No passenger was in this car only a driver. I have been trying to get this addressed since this accident (1/13/15) thank you for your help!

- Pace, FL, USA

problem #91

Oct 052018

Civic 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 250,000 miles
The contact owned a 2005 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact fell asleep. When she awoke, the contact noticed that she had crossed the other side of the road and crashed into a set of horse fencing posts. The contact woke up and immediately steered the vehicle to the right to avoid further life threatening conditions. The contact stated that the front windshield was destroyed by a board that fractured a hole in the front windshield and exited out the rear windshield, nearly striking the contact. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard. The vehicle was destroyed. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle may have experienced an air bag sensor failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000. Consumer stated airbag did not deploy.

- Boston, VA, USA

problem #90

Sep 122018

Civic

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact took the vehicle to Honda auto center of bellevue (13291 SE 36th St, bellevue, wa 98006, (425) 641-3055). The dealer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle; therefore, there would be a charge for the repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 135,000.

- Renton, WA, USA

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