10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
50 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
31 / 1
Average Mileage:
17,123 miles

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1998 Honda Civic seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1998 Honda Civic Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #21

Sep 011998

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Both driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy during two accidents, both accidents had significant front end to warrant deployment of both airbags, injury to consumer during 2nd accident (facial).

- Shippenvile, PA, USA

problem #20

Jan 192000

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer's daugther was driving about 35 mph, when attempting to avoid a pedestrian, rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

- Val Harbour, FL, USA

problem #19

Dec 291999

(reported on)

Civic

  • miles
No deployment of the air bags during accident, minor injuries to consumer head, neck.

- Conroc, TX, USA

problem #18

Jan 202000

(reported on)

Civic

  • miles

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

Consumer was involved in 50 mph frontal collision in which driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy.

- St Mathews, SC, USA

problem #17

Nov 151999

Civic

  • miles
My wife regina was driving the car she hit a car broadside that had run a red light. She was going about 20 miles per hour, and the other car was going about 25 miles per hour. The failure was that the air bags did not deploy. Officer peterson from the meadville city police filed the accident report. The accident happened at the intersection of Park Avenue and North street in the city of meadville, pa 16335.

- Lock Haven, PA, USA

problem #16

Nov 201999

Civic

  • miles
Was traveling approximately 40-45mph when another vehicle cut quickly out of lane to right. Left little space between other vehicle which was rearended. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed.

- Lombard, IL, USA

problem #15

Nov 141998

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

The consumer has been experiencing problems with driver's and passenger's sides air bags. When involved in a front collision, airbags deployed too early, causing unnecessary damage. Dealership has been contacted..et.

- Marksville, LA, USA

problem #14

Sep 211999

(reported on)

Civic

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.

- Palm Springs, FL, USA

problem #13

Nov 261998

Civic

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Driver and passenger side airbag experienced no deployment during collision.

- Upland, CA, USA

problem #12

Jun 101999

Civic

  • miles
Have had three tires go flat within the first year of ownership. Accident was head on into another vehicle who pulled out damaging entire front of car, airbags did not deploy. Floorboard leak was repaired and sealed within 1 week of ownership.( dot number: Db7J C11 tire size: P185/65R14 )

- Milford, OH, USA

problem #11

May 171999

Civic

  • miles

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

While driving 60 mph vehicle changed lane, and for some reason it went out of control and spinned around, hitting a tree at a frontal impact. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants in the crash. Please provide further information and VIN#.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #10

Apr 211999

(reported on)

Civic

  • miles
This vehicle was in a rollover accident which occurred at 55-60 mph, and the air bags did not deploy after hitting a highway rail. Manufacturer has been contacted.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #9

Jan 051999

Civic

  • miles
Vehicle struck rear of another vehicle, brakes were locked at 40 mph, seat belt did not lock, allowing drivers face to hit steering wheel, air bags did not deploy, Honda contacted, and has shown no interest in investigating or checking the car. Stated to take it to the dealer after it was repaired, and if anything was wrong, they would replace parts.

- Mt Carmel, TN, USA

problem #8

Nov 211998

Civic

  • miles
The consumer has experienced problems wiith driver's and passenger's side air bags. Vehicle was involved in a front end collision in which air bags failed to deploy. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.

- Wilder, KY, USA

problem #7

Nov 031998

Civic

  • miles
While driving at 45 mph on wet pavement went to apply the brakes and the vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Driver's air bag failed to deploy.

- Alex, VA, USA

problem #6

Aug 241998

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle was at an exit when a truck rear ended the vehicle, throwing the car 69 feet into another vehicle. Airbag did not deploy, and the front seat broke. Dealer contacted. One person was injured in accident.

- Hackberry, LA, USA

problem #5

Sep 031998

Civic

  • miles
Both airbags deployed without hard braking or a collision. Driver lost control and was injured.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #4

Aug 311998

(reported on)

Civic

  • miles
Vioent deployment of passenger's side air bag prior to recall.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #3

Jul 151998

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving in a parking space, vehicle accelerated and went over concrete in space and hit a wall. Repairs done, both airbags deployed. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jul 291998

Civic

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at about 70 mph. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The passenger, who was restrained was knocked unto the rear behind the driver. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. The dealer has been notified.

- Harbor City, CA, USA

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