general problems of the 2003 Honda Civic - part 1

55 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2003 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2003 Civic.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2024

The contact owned a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 mph and attempting to proceed at a green light, the front passenger side of the vehicle crashed into the front driver-side of another vehicle. The air bags were not deployed. The contact noticed that there were bruises on both of her knees and endured neck and back pain from the impact. Medical attention was sought. No one else was injured that was not in the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped in the middle of the intersection. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a dealer; the vehicle received a diagnosis stating that the vehicle was totaled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,311.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2023

Air bag light came on for no reason. 1hges16573l026107.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2023

The contact owned a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, a semi-truck unexpectedly crossed into his lane which caused him to hit the truck's land gear. The air bags did not deploy upon impact and the seat belt pretensioners failed to restrain the contact. The contact was taken to the hospital via ambulance and was treated for multiple torn ligaments, a chest injury and back pain. The other driver did not suffer any injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent tow yard and was later towed back to the contact's residence where it remained in his possession. The dealer and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure. A case was filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was unknown.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2023

Both the side airbag and front airbag lights on the dashboard are on, and the mechanic I go to has no clue why the warning lights are on. I am concerned about my safety in the event of a crash, as I don’t know if they will deploy, or fail.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2022

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v501000(air bags) and NHTSA campaign number 19v182000 (air bags) would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2021

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v499000 (air bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the front driver's air bag replacement; however upon picking up the vehicle, she noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the warning light was illuminated prior to the recall repair. The vehicle then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a disconnected electrical wire for the air bag may have caused the impact sensor to fail. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not available.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2021

My air bag light indicator light has come on and does not go off. My car is a 2003 Honda Civic lx module. I am the third owner of this vehicle. I bought it at kelly Nissan on 248 e in easton, PA with 117,880 miles. It has 123,000 miles on it now. There were no other indicator lights on prior to this safety issue, air bag light indicator light coming on and it is still on at the present time, I need it fixed, because it has to be inspected by July 31, 2022, and I do not think it will pass PA inspection. My Honda is available upon request. Please contact me by my email or by my mailing address I provided, my phone at the present time is out of service till I purchase a new one, please! a. S. P.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2020

I accident on 7/23/2020 only right passenger air bag deployed. The car was hit on the drivers side and car was totaled. The air bags were replaced by Honda mechanic for recall for airbags on 8/31/19. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2020

Nothing has happened yet, but I am worried something will. The problems with the airbags on my car are beyond ridiculous at this point and something needs to be done. I am worried about my safety when driving my only car. The vehicle has already been recalled twice now and it seems that the airbag problems have still not been resolved. Honda is unable to fix the current issue until they have the parts, which could be a long time. I am either forced to get a new car or drive in a car that might have airbags that won't deploy in an accident. Is something going to be done about all the cars on the road with these problems.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2019

Takata recall. Honda came to my house to replace air bags and now the srs light is on and Honda wants to charge me 982. 00 because they said it is a computer problem.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2019

2003 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regard to Honda airbag recall 19v-182. The consumer inquired about the airbag being inspected under recall, but not being replaced.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2019

Air bag light is on and won't go off.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2019

Takata recall.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2019

Unit was replaced but light came back on a few weeks later.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2018

I am driving Honda Civic 2003 model past 14+ years. I am single owner. I had an accident on 10/24/2018. I applied the brake when I saw traffic stopped but the seat belt not tighten. Because of this reason, my chest hit the steering. Also air bag didn't open. Good news is no fracture but my chest hitted steering really bad. Few years ago I went to the Honda service station they changed the seat belt but not remember the which seat belt they changed. Please do the inspection and do the needful help who ever still driving Honda Civic. Please feel free to call me at 706-536-5623 if you have further questions.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2018

Takata recall previous complaint in Feb. 2018, and no action taken, complaint # 11079970, air bag recall, resulting in no action taken from Honda, head-on accident occurred, and air-bags should've deployed, but didn't. Injuries incurred. Honda has refused any partaking on matter. I was at a complete stop, in the turning lane, car appeared out of nowhere, and I hit her head-on to the drivers side front bumper, light, tire. This was a no-fault accident on the police report.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2017

Takata recall? I was in an accident with a major impact to my car and none of the airbags inflated. I was stopped on a freeway off-ramp and another vehicle rear-ended me with full speed pushing me to collide with another vehicle in front of me.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

The airbag does not work at all. . And ive always had a problem with the headlights fogging all the time. . . .

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2015

Srs light comes on constantly. Code reads seat belt buckle, changed multiple times under seat belt warranty. Now tech line advises replacing wire harness into seat belt. . . Dealer wants over $900. Honda will cover under warranty anything seat belt related but they do not care about air bags. . . And won't cover it. Please cover this under warranty Honda. . . It's not even guaranteed this will clear the code. Theory is air bags are disabled if srs light is on. . . Why have the harness anyway. . . Service has used electrical contact cleaner, re-wired the end of the harness, but only satisfies for a few months and code continues to eliminate srs light which disables airbags. Why cover seatbelts but not airbag/srs system?.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2015

Called the dealership for an appointment and was given one over 60 days beyond the days date. The recall is for airbags and is a clear safety risk to drivers. They will sell vehicles but will not repair their mistakes in a reasonable amount of time.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

Took car in for airbag failure recall and was told the srs unit in the airbag system had an internal failure. However, this was not covered under any type of warranty or recall. This is an integral part of a safety system that should not fail under normal wear an tear. The part was on back order and required a deposit of $800 to order. We left the dealership not knowing if our airbags would work or not.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v370000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v349000 (air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags) however, the parts was unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded at reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Mf.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2015

There was a massive recall on airbags and my car is involved in it. I'm filing a complaint because I don't know how to get the airbags replaced since I am not the original owner.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v353000 (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.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v320000 (air bags), NHTSA campaign number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting), and NHTSA campaign number: 15v370000 (air bags) and felt that they exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts needed were not available. The dealer also stated that they would contact the contact back to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2015

Driver was injured when the vehicle's airbag deployed and shot shrapnel through the airbag and into the driver's neck. Driver was airlifted to the er for emergency surgery to remove the piece of metal from his neck.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

2003 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to airbag recall replacement issues and not hearing from dealer as to when to bring the vehicle in for repairs.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2015

2003 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to dealerships failure to remedy the airbag defect recall within a reasonable period of time. The consumer was informed the parts were not available.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2015

2003 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete airbag recall.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v700000 (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 VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v349000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts were not available for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2014

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v349000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.



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