2005 Honda Civic air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 130 complaints for the 2005 Honda Civic, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 130 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 79 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 53 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 58 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 | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 79 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 53 crashes, 1 fire, 58 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Cpsc# I1180266a. 2005 honda civic hybrid. Consumer stated that she was in a motor vehicle accident and the airbag did not deploy. The consumer rear ended a vehicle that was stopped.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda civic. While driving approximately 50 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle was struck on the front end of the driver's side and the center of the hood. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained moderate injuries. The police was called to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Honda Civic
- Engine 30 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Seat belts 21 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints