general problems of the 1998 Honda Civic

19 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1998 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1998 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 1998 Civic.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2023

1998 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regard to 20v-026.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2020

Tl 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.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2020

No fix available for recall on drivers air bag and srs light on due to drivers airbag.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2020

I received this recall notice in March attached, on my Honda Civic that is in everyday use and has 160000 miles on it. VIN jhmej6671ws001762, NHTSA recall 20v-02600 I created a case #11418068 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 gopi.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2020

Tl- takata recall the contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic coupe . The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags). The contact called arrowhead Honda located at 8380 w bell rd, peoria, az 85382 623 974-9700 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.  the part was not available for the repair.  the contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ab.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2020

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

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2020

Tl 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.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2020

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.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2020

Tl 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.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2020

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.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2020

Tl 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.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2018

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.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the dashboard on the front passengers side of the vehicle as well as the steering wheel is cracked and visibly exposing the airbags. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000. Mc.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2014

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.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2010

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash in which none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed and the driver was reported injured. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 180,000.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2004

I own a 1998 Honda Civic lx, and the srs light on. It cost me 64. 00 to tell me there was nothing wrong. The Honda dealership said if goes on again they will replace the computer chip and will cost $500. 00 to $700. 00 to do that. They don't know what's causing it. I went on the internet and found lots of other people with Honda's with the same problem. It appears Honda is not taking the blame for it. How safe is it for me to drive my car with knowing the airbags won't go off? I feel this is a very unsafe situation driving my car, knowing the light can be set off at any time, and the dealership has no idea what's causing this? I'm a little skeptical about the Honda dealership. After reading all the complaints, many people seem to be having the same problem.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2002

While driving vehicle was smashed into from the side which then threw the vehicle into a telephone pole head on. Neither dual air bags deployed upon either impact. Please describe details. Nlm.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2002

Airbag didn't deploye at time of accident. Dt.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2002

No summary listed for above vehicle.



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