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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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To whom it may concern, I drive a 2008 Honda Civic ex, on 2/16/2010 I was in a car accident on the way to work. I tried to avoid a tractor trailer that was coming too close to me and by doing so I lost control of my vechicle and hit the guardrail to the left then spun me into the right lane hitting the guardrail to the right which in turn spun me again to the left and hitting the guardrail to the left face forward. None of the air bags deployed during the accident. As a result I sustained injuries to the left side of my head and upper, middle and lower back pain. I am currently in physical therapy and I am missing two weeks of work. The car was sent to the Honda dealership in hartford, Connecticut. The dealership told us that the car was totaled and when we asked them about the air bags not being deployed, they told us in turn that from the looks of it I did not hit the guard rail face forward, when I actually did. I did not have any side impacts, most of the damage is in the front and some on the back end. I am hestitant to buy another Honda Civic due to the air bags not deploying and I am afraid that this may occur to another Honda owner. Honda is known to have safe vechicles however I am afraid the new Honda Civics may have a air bag problem, especially after my incident and my car being totaled.
I recently purchased a 2008 Honda Civic. I had a wreck and it was totaled. A Chevrolet Tahoe hit the front end of my Civic going at least 65 mph and smashed the whole front end. The impact was very strong causing the Tahoe to flip. My air bags did not deploy, when my car was looked at to see if it was totaled or if it could be fixed, the adjustor said my airbags should have deployed. Where the sensor is, is completely smashed. I bought my Honda Civic because I heard they were very safe cars, and although no one was severely injured in the accident, I don't know if I should buy another Honda Civic if the air bags aren't going to deploy when they should.
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- Houston, TX, USA