Ten problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 1997 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Air bag warning indicator came on while driving in the city, just prior to entering onto the highway (approx 25 mph). I'm the only owner and have not had an accident with this car. Took it to a Honda dealer who said that it was the driver's side curtain air bag, but the service advisor noted "we have no way to tell you what the actual issue is with the side curtain airbag without taking your car apart which will take several hours. . Even after we take it apart, this work may require special order parts so we couldn't fix it immediately. " they said while this light is on, the airbags don't work-how, at 60k miles, could an airbag be faulty? the dealer asked me 3 times if the car had ever been in an accident to which I repeatedly told them no, and that I am the only owner and bought it brand new. I'm concerned that Honda has more airbag issues with later models like my 2007 Civic ex as there are many complaints online. This same car has the engine block coverage extended due to a Honda recall; the sun visor split (33k mi) and wouldn't go all the way up, I hit my head on this when it broke and it impacted visibility-someone brought a civil suit to get Honda to address this. Further, this car's windshield wiper motor malfunctions (my VIN is covered with a tech service bulletin) and the wipers stop midway on the windshield impacting visibility--according to the TSB, Honda decides whether they will absorb the repair cost for that safety issue (Honda never proactively informed me that my VIN was affected when the car was still under warranty). At only 5 years old, the ac compressor broke due to poor design ($400 absorbed by me). Given what I perceive as a safety issue the airbags and the growing complaints online, it would be great if the NHTSA would do something further regarding later model Honda Civic airbags and make Honda accountable to consumers for safety issues.
Air bag light indicator flashed, then it stayed on the dashboard. Dealer indicated it will cost $75. 00 to diagnose what was the cause of the problem.
The srs indicator light flickered on & off for several days, and now remains on all the time. The dealer says it is a malfunctioning unit that will cost $500+ to replace. The car has only 38000 miles on it, and does not fall under the airbag recall from November '97. Has Honda looked into this problem for all of its models?.
Airbag light came on dashboard. While consumer was traveling on highway another motorist hit him, and airbags didn't go off. Dealership was aware of problem.
While driving, airbag light illuminated, took vehicle to dealer who stated that control unit was bad and needed replaced. .
Airbag light is on and won't go off. This means that airbag won't deploy. Took to vehicle dealer, and they said there would be a charge. Consuemr feels this is a safety issue and should not have to pay.
Air bag light sensor was remaining on. Vehicle hit a dog at 50 mph, and both air bags deployed without inflating. Dealer notified.
The passenger side air bag light came on and will not go out, the dealer says it is not a recall item . The gas pedal is very rough and hard to push down feels like it is catching on something the dealer said that there is nothing wrong with it.
1997 Honda Civic air bag light on. Determined air bag module is bad. Searched the web and it seems thousands of accord, Civic and prelude owners are having the same problem. Nhtsa does have recall campaign id number: 97v193000 for passenger side airbag not put in right, how about one for a junk module??.
Airbag light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Dealer has inspected vehicle.