2001 Honda Civic air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 323 complaints for the 2001 Honda Civic, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 323 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 166 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 122 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 120 and 5
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 18 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 25 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 23 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 24 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 19 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 15 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 10 |
What the data shows
Of the 166 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 122 crashes, 3 fires, 120 injuries, 5 deaths.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda civic. Another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle on the highway. The air bags deployed and metal fragments discharged. A police report was filed. The driver was fatally injured by the metal fragments. The vehicle was towed to the police department. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable. Added VIN. *pco*
On june 2, 2018, I was pulling into my space at my apartment with my friend in the passenger seat. The car suddenly and uxpectantly acceralted and jumped the curb and hit a tree which stopped the car. The airbags did not employ.both of us were sore for the next few days but no major injuries.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Honda Civic
- Transmission 317 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 92 complaints
- Engine 83 complaints
- Fuel system 70 complaints
- Lighting 68 complaints
- Electrical system 61 complaints
- Suspension 56 complaints
- Brakes 52 complaints