general problems of the 2002 Honda Civic - part 2

95 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2002 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2002 Civic.

36 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2015

I have a 2002 Honda Civic si and I live in wetlands in FL. I have never received a recall for airbags and I called Honda to find out why not and what company made the airbags. They stated that there is no way to access either information and therefore they could not help me. They offered no route to address my concerns.

37 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2015

The contact owns 2002 Honda Civic. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

38 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v320000 (air bags) and 15v370000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

39 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

I believe that american Honda and dick hannah Honda of vancouver wa has failed and is unable to remedy the defect in my car, w/out charge, within a reasonable period of time from the first time I contacted them ( more than 60 days) this is a recalled airbag that the dealer has stated that will take them at least 3 months to get the parts in.

40 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

Letter from senator shaheen on behalf of constituent re complaint with NHTSA (attn: peter clark) 2002 Honda Civic. Consumer would like to have the takata air bags disconnected in her vehicle.

41 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v370000 (air bags) and 15v320000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. 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.

42 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v349000 (air bags) however, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Mf.

43 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2014

I still have not received an airbag recall. The dealer told me my passenger seat airbag is in recall. . . Because I asked. The dealer cannot help; it has no parts. American Honda took my information without resolution. I have a case number from 10/29/14. But that's all. Us odot referred me to you. Thankfully, my auto accident record is flawless. However for the past ten years [ purchase date 2004 ] I have been subjected to the possibility of death and/or severe damage by the very item designed to protect me. And no cares about me, us, the consumer! my next car may not be a Honda. Would you care? no.

44 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. The contact received recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags). The contact stated that when taking the vehicle in for a recall repair the technician informed her the air bag cable was defective. The cable would impede on the deployment of the airbag in the event of a crash. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,800. Sr.

45 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2014

I am getting nowhere with my local dealership here in austin, texas, ( howdy Honda). The service dept. Tells me that on the drivers side part # 09hoz-14-045 is ok, but passenger side part # 09hoz-14-040 needs replacing as a danger to the passenger of exploding! they are comfortable with having me drive my Honda knowing the danger to my wife or anyone in the passengers seat as the replacement part is not available! I have suggested to the service dept. At howdy Honda to disengage the air bag system until they get the part/parts but I was told this is not a good idea! my question is ; "is it a good idea to be driving around with a ticking time bomb"! this dealership has not even offered me a safe auto to drive while the part is received by them! I am not at all pleased with the lack of concern shown me as a Honda owner! please contact me regarding this matter as I am concerned for our safety in driving this vehicle. Thank you, mr. Robert hall.

46 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle hydro planed during inclement weather, the vehicle veered into a different lane independently. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle and the airbags failed to fully deploy. The contact sustained minor lacerations, injuries to the sternum and foot that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (airbags). The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Pam.

47 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

This car has a recalled takata airbag. I first contacted the dealership in October and have been waiting for the passenger side replacement airbag for 4 months and Honda has not released any parts. Is there any way you can help us? this is a first car for my teenage son and we are obviously very concerned that although this accident might be rare, the outcome would be devastating.

48 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2014

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. The contact received a manufacturer recall notification for the driver and passenger side takata air bags. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the recall remedies were declined due to the vehicle originally being purchased in canada. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was legally imported and manufactured in the united states. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The NHTSA campaign number was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.

49 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. While parked, the vehicle was not able to start up after numerous attempts. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the relay part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

50 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2014

Takata recall----civic had unceasing lighted srs lights on dashboard during month of June 2014. Honda mechanics informed me that the condition meant the air bags would not inflate if a need occurred. Repeated visits to Honda during which they kept car for 2 days and than 3 days. They made me pay bills of $292. 56 and $705. 19 for a new srs computer system so air bags would work.

51 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2014

This is regarding an open recall letter that we receivied and we took it to the dealer and they stated that it already had been completed. Which light is still on and the letter of the recall and the light still say that it is not done but all the dealers state that it is. We are not wanting to believe that it is true. So if there is another area that I need to be at please let me know we are just looking for this stuff to be resolved and Honda held responsible for it.

52 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2013

I had a front end collision and the air bags didn't deploy. I took the car to a repair facility and they advised that the air bags had been removed when I purchased the vehicle. I found out that the car had previously been in a front end collision and should have been totaled and not resold by ario auto located at 11216 1/2 burbank blvd. N. Hollywood, CA 91601 818-643-1390.

53 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. The contact stated that after having his vehicle repaired under a air bag recall, the srs light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. St.

54 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2013

Srs code 7-2 internal failure of srs unit.

55 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2013

I was driving today and suddenly the srs light came on. The radio shut off for a few seconds while the light came on. When the srs light shut off, the radio went back to working properly. A few minutes later, the srs light came on again when I was at a red light and the vehicle stalled. I brought the vehicle to my mechanic who ran a diagnostic test. He stated that the problem I had experienced did not register; thus, he couldn't find an underlying cause. After researching this topic further on google. Com, I discovered that many other people have had similar problems with the same make and model.

56 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2012

The contact owned a 2002 Honda Civic. While driving various speeds, the contact was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle. The air bags deployed. As a result of the air bag deployment, the contact sustained injuries to the knee and foot that required medical attention. The contact also suffered breathing issues due to the air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and later deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

57 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2012

I bought this car from a used car dealer. The horn works intermittently about 10% of the time. I was nearly run off the road on several occasions since then because I could not honk at people drifting into my lane. I have spent over $300 investigating this issue and replacing parts that I was told were the culprit. I do not know where else to turn. This is a serious safety issue, and it should be a recall with all Hondas/acuras since they all use the same assembly.

58 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2011

I have a 2002 Honda Civic - lx 2-dr coupe. Approx. 166606 miles. For the last 2 weeks a srs stays lit in red. Periodically, the light would come on if I had a heavy pocketbook in the passenger seat. I contacted the dealership via their online inquiry and voicemail. No one responds or returns my calls to the service manager. My question to joyce Honda svc. Mgr. Was do I need to make an appointment as I understand from the manual this is a lifetime warranty of the same owner vehicle.

59 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2011

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the srs unit for the air bags failed which could cause the air bag to deploy independently, with or without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed her that the srs unit would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 183,000. Updated 03/15/11 the consumer stated the srs will not send a message for the air bag to deploy, should there be an accident. Updated 04/28/11.

60 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the srs lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the control unit was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 91,836.

61 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2010

Srs unit internal failure - will likely prevent airbag deployment in an accident. Srs light constantly on. Dealer diagnostics report srs unit internal failure.

62 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2010

Srs light is on. Dealer said to run scan will charge $140 dollars. Took car in for scan and shows 07-2 internal failure of srs unit. Advise air bags won't deploy if I get in a car accident. Search internet and noticed number of people have the same issue, with same model and year.

63 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2009

I rearended someone and the passenger airbag deployed but not the driver side. My car is totaled and I went to the hospital because I couldn't breath.

64 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2009

The srs (secondary restraint system) light came on. It originally happened while the was under warranty with the previous owner. Under 36,000 miles. The Honda dealer where the car was serviced reset the light, replaced the seatbelt buckle but were unable to determine the cause of the srs light coming back on. Multiple times. I believe this means the airbags are not working. Honda accepts no responsibility for this defect. And claim that since it occurred under warranty under the former owners of the car they are not responsible for fixing it.

65 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2009

The srs light is always on. The light used to only come on when the car was started, but now the light does not shut off. The seat belts work fine, so I know that the light is not coming on because of a seat belt malfunction. I worry that it is an airbag problem.

66 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2009

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. While driving 40 mph she immediately had to apply the brakes which caused her to crash head first into the side of another vehicle. Both air bags deployed during the crash; however, the contact suffered a chest injury due to the pressure of the air bag. The vehicle has not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings, the current and failure mileages were 90,000.

67 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2009

Whenever the contact drives the vehicle he noticed that the srs light had appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileage was at 30000. Bml.

68 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2009

The srs light is always on and the driver's seatbelt fails to engage properly. This is ongoing for at least 6 months. It often takes 6 to 8 tries to engage the seatbelt, then it becomes disengaged sometimes.

69 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2009

My husband and I own a 2002 Honda Civic si. Due to the recent noticed I realized we may have the same airbag and seat belt problem. Our srs light has been permanently on for at least 6 months and our drivers side seat belt is sticking and not always locking in place. I would like to know if my complaint will be addressed, and if my car will be put on the recall list. I have contacted a Honda dealer and they have told me my car is not on the list.

70 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2009

I have a 2002 Honda Civic and the srs light just turned on for no reason. Not sure what is causing the problem but it is a big concern for me that this problem has to do with the my personal safety since this affects the seat belt functioning and the vehicle air bags.



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