2004 Honda Civic air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 136 complaints for the 2004 Honda Civic, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 136 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 91,000 miles 74 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 34 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 28 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 74 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 91,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 34 crashes, 1 fire, 28 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Takata recall: vehicle was in motion on highway. Accident occurred. Vehicle struck automobile in front of it. Air bags did not deploy. Vehicle flipped over. Driver was killed. ## VIN passed ## honda civic 2004 ##
SRS (airbag) light remains on. Seat belt tensioner requires replacement. The SRS airbag light controls not only airbag functionality, but also seat belt tensioners; the things that hold you in during a crash. Honda will not replace the seat belt tensioner.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Honda Civic
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Transmission 31 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints
- Seat belts 20 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints