CarComplaints.com Notes: Haven't we all owned one of these things at some point? Despite being a popular first car for teenage drivers and, as a result, being beat up like no other, the late 90's Civic is a true endurance car. And it still gets better gas mileage than more modern cars.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 1
Average Mileage:
34,708 miles

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1999 Honda Civic seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1999 Honda Civic Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #26

Mar 262023

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Was in a car accident and the airbags did not deploy. I was diagnosed with a fractured sternum as my chest hit the steering wheel

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #25

Dec 212021

Civic

  • miles
You listed this VIN as having an airbag recall repair pending. I setup an appointment at the dealer. They went through the motions of doing the replacement and gave me paperwork indicating they had serviced the recall, but I believe you had lied to me and they are lying to me about the recall. This VIN does not correspond to an airbag recall according to multiple other sources. I recently inspected the passenger airbag it definitely not new. That is what clued me to begin checking further. I don't believe they replaced the driver airbag either. In the mean time I had to take buses to and from the dealership, after work, at night, in the rain, in the middle of this Omicron Covid spike. You an the dealer endangered my health and I want to know why and who is responsible.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #24

Nov 182020

Civic

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owned a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while traveling West bound at 45 mph, there was another vehicle who had jumped into the left lane without using his turn signal. The contact proceeded to accelerate into the left lane as a result, the contact collided with the other vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained two fractured rib, shoulder and concussion due to his head collided with the steering that required medical attention. The contact stated that the other driver did not sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact also mentioned that there was property damaged. The vehicle contact insurance deemed the vehicle as totaled. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Tustin, CA, USA

problem #23

Jul 062020

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have called the Honda dealer in dublin, ca several times over a span of several times. Each time Honda service dublin has advised the airbag inflator part is not available.

- Pleasanton, CA, USA

problem #22

Aug 252020

Civic

  • miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact received recall notification for NHTSA campaign number :20V026000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer rusty wallace Honda(109 callahan dr, knoxville, tn 37912) was contacted and confirmed the parts were not available for the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tools confirms parts not available.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #21

Jun 102020

Civic 4-cyl

  • miles
1999 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the dealer was not able to repair the vehicle. The consumer requested to have the airbag disconnected.

- Brookfield, WI, USA

problem #20

Jun 012020

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact had not contacted a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that parts would not be available until March of 2021. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #19

Jul 092020

Civic

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #18

May 222020

Civic 4-cyl

  • 141,000 miles
I am looking for a remedy to this recall. Apparently the remedy is unavailable and has been for months. Nothing has happened as far as the airbags are concerned. I am noting the 5/22/20 date as the date I have called to try and find a working remedy and to file a complaint.

- Falmouth, VA, USA

problem #17

Dec 012019

Civic

  • 125,000 miles
I have noticed the air bag recall before, but 1999 models are excluded now. Is ths a legal battle won by the manufacturer" can I be more certain that my car is safe? might the air bag kill me yet"

- Palm Springs, FL, USA

problem #16

Jan 312019

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have a 1999 Honda Civic lax, and my air bag light staying

- Augusta, GA, USA

problem #15

Jun 222016

Civic

  • miles
Takata air bag recalls.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

problem #14

May 272016

Civic

  • miles
Takata recall.

- Covina, CA, USA

problem #13

Nov 012010

Civic

  • miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the supplemental restraint system warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

- Diamond Bar, CA, USA

problem #12

Dec 192012

Civic

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the supplemental restraint system warning light illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #11

Jan 142010

Civic

  • 145,000 miles
The driver of the Honda(my car) was driving straight thru an intersection. The other driver was making a left turn in a yellow light. He didn't see me and hit me on the drivers' side. I was wearing my seat belt which did not lock causing my head to hit the windshield. The airbags did not open either. I was injured on my head and eye as well as other bodily injuries. The vehicle was totaled according to the insurance company.

- Maricopa, AZ, USA

problem #10

Jan 122005

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,420 miles
My girlfriend was involved in an accident where she rear ended a SUV causing total front end damage to my vehicle. The problem I have is the airbags never deployed, and my girlfriend had to go to the hospital for chest pain. The car is a 1999 Honda Civic LX 4dr.

- Vineland, NJ, USA

problem #9

Jun 142004

Civic

  • 80,000 miles
During a 35 mph rear end collision, the front air bags did not deploy. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The consumer suffered minor injuries.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #8

Apr 032004

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Car accident; total collision. The air bag never deployed upon impact.

- Mahopac, NY, USA

problem #7

Sep 292003

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 103,000 miles
Have been in 3 accidents with my 99 Honda Civic. Airbags have never deployed. Last accident car was totaled, front passenger side pushed in, axle bent, transmission pushed back, driver airbag released 1 inch from steering wheel, passenger side sunk in!!! (implode)

- Easton, PA, USA

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