TAKATA RECALL ON SEPTEMBER 1 2015 I HAD A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT DOWN A EMBANKMENT. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I FLIPPED OFF A CLIFF & ROLLED, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT WORK!!
2005 Honda Civic airbags problems
critical 119 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
119
Recalls
0
Crashes
51
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. AT APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH THE VEHICLE EXITED THE ROAD AND HIT NUMEROUS TREES, LANDING IN A DITCH. EVERYTHING ON THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED EXCEPT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE OF THE ANGLE AT WHICH THE …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V351000 (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.
TAKATA RECALL - RECENTLY MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS APPEARED LIT ON MY DASHBOARD. I WAS PARKED AND NOTICED IT AS I PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE YET. I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE A RECALL SO I CAN HAVE THIS TAKEN CARE OF.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
MY MOTHER'S 2005 HONDA CIVIC AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON,SHE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC SHE TRUST AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY THE SEATBELT TENSIONER BUT TO BE SURE HE HOOKED THE CAR TO THE COMPUTER AND SURE ENOUGH IT WAS. HE SAID THAT HE SEES A LOT OF HONDAS WITH PROBLEMS WITH THE SEATBELT THAT CAUSE THE WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON AND WAS WONDER WHY THERE WASN'T A RECALL ON THIS PROBL…
TAKATA RECALL - I AM HAVING DIFFICULTY GETTING THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK FROM HONDA AMERICA TO HAVE THE AIRBAGS REPLACED IN MY HONDA CIVIC AND HONDA CRV. I AM STATIONED WITH THE MILITARY IN GERMANY. THE HONDA DEALER IN STUTTGART, GERMANY WILL NOT ORDER PARTS OR REPLACE THE AIRBAGS UNTIL THEY HAVE PAPERWORK FROM HONDA AMERICA. TO COMPLICATE MATTERS I WILL MOVE BACK TO AMERICA IN 3 MONTHS, AND PLAN TO…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 Honda Civic?
It's a serious issue. 119 complaints have been filed, including 51 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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