1996 Honda Civic air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 75 complaints for the 1996 Honda Civic, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 75 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 92,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 41 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 32 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 92,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 41 crashes, 1 fire, 32 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
While driving about 20 MPH in rainy weather consumer put on brakes and the vehicle swerved and turned on the other side of the road, spinned around and hit the back of a another vehicle, consumer stated that the air bags did not deploy. Has contacted the dealer. Also passengers seat collasped.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 honda civic. While driving over a bump at an unknown speed, the air bags deployed erroneously and shattered the front passenger side window. The passenger sustained injuries to the face. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 147,000. Updated 8/28/14 the consumer stated the manufacturer did not offer any assistance. Updated 11/12/2014
Other problems reported for the 1996 Honda Civic
- Brakes 65 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 35 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints