Especially when you consider that it's predecessor also has a nasty history with transmission complaints.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,784 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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The "SRS" light stayed on which disables the airbags. I was charged $344 to repair this needed safety failure. ( I had to have the driver's seat belt buckle replaced.)
SRS light came on without any reason... dealership assures that no recalls have been issued on my make/model of car... however acknowledged that is common scenario for my make/model year... while SRS light is lit up indicates problem with seatbelts and/or airbags, the issue with seatbelts is that they will not engage/lock when brakes are slammed on and airbags will not deploy while SRS light remains lit up... Honda charges $90 to hookup to diagnostic system to determine if seatbelts or airbags, seatbelts are covered under lifetime guarantee and airbags are not... if it is a known issue as apparently it is while viewing complaints on both NHTSA.gov and Honda forums the diagnostic fee should be waived as well as recall be issued to repair any and all issues with SRS, isn't important to ensure safety and save lives....
The SRS light is always on and the driver's seatbelt fails to engage properly. This is ongoing for at least 6 months. It often takes 6 to 8 tries to engage the seatbelt, then it becomes disengaged sometimes.
My husband and I own a 2002 Honda Civic si. Due to the recent noticed I realized we may have the same airbag and seat belt problem. Our SRS light has been permanently on for at least 6 months and our drivers side seat belt is sticking and not always locking in place. I would like to know if my complaint will be addressed, and if my car will be put on the recall list. I have contacted a Honda dealer and they have told me my car is not on the list.
1. I purchased this car used, and the problem was hidden from me. 2. problem occurs everyday, the transmission slips about 1500 rpms when cold. A. seatbelts are hard to click into mechanism B. interior lights do not come on when drivers door is opened, but does when passenger door is open.. 3. nothing has been done yet, I have taken this car to many shops trying to diagnose the problem, but I cannot figure it out.
- Zeeland, MI, USA
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The SRS (secondary restraint system) light in our 2002 Honda Civic has come on. This is at least the third time this has occurred. The first time before we owned the vehicle at about 30,000 miles. The second some time in between. This last time at about 70,000 miles. The Honda dealership said the computer tells them the light comes on because of the buckle on the passenger side sea belt is defective. They have replaced the buckle at least twice. They refuse to replace it again because they claim that is not the problem, the seat buckle warning light does not come on when a passenger is sitting in the passenger seat, without the seat belt being latched. I believe this means the airbags are not operational. The Honda dealership does not know what the problem is. They claim that the problem is either in the wiring harness or the computer. One fix would cost $400, the other $600. They refuse to do anything further, although they offered to split the cost of replacing the harness or computer. They claim a lifetime warranty on the seat belts but are not honoring it in this case.
I have a 2002 Honda Civic and the SRS light just turned on for no reason. Not sure what is causing the problem but it is a big concern for me that this problem has to do with the my personal safety since this affects the seat belt functioning and the vehicle air bags.
My SRS airbag light is on and according to the Honda dealership it is something with my seat belt. This seems to be a pretty common problem among the 2002 Honda Civics. Honda should recall the cars and repair it for free. The seatbelt repair is free but the test to determine the reason my light is on is $70. This is safety related and should be brought to everyone's attention and Honda needs to fix the situation without charging the consumers the $70 diagnostic fee.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the front driver's side seat belt disengaged without assistance. Immediately, the seat belt was securely engaged into the buckle mechanism. The "SRS" warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The failures occurred spontaneously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the failure was related to the seat belt sensor. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000 and current mileage was 51,000.
Was researching recalls for 2002 Honda Civics and found other car complaint resources website stating over a dozen similar complaints on SRS restraint system failure lights coming on at similar mileages for this car and has not been recalled by the manufacturer to fix this problem which is costly and seems to be a constant problem with said car model and year.
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. Approximately four or five days after the vehicle was purchased, the air bag deactivation light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the failure as a defective seat belt switch and offered to take responsibility for half of the repair costs. The dealer called the manufacturer and they stated that if the contact were to bring the vehicle to an authorized dealer, it would be repaired for free. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by an authorized dealer or repaired. The manufacturer stated that because the seat belt and harness were functioning they were unable to offer any assistance. The switch that failed in the seat belt was not covered. The failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 42,500. Updated 10/16/08. Updated 10/17/08.
I have Honda Civic 2002. SRS light is on I take it to dealer to check & they found my driver side seat belt buckle has sensor in it makes trouble Honda warranty comes with life time warranty on the buckle but dealer say in order to fix they have to change buckle but its not covered by warranty. I call and complaint to Honda care center they made decision to pay only $95 for diagnosis fee & they will repair it for free only one time but I guess seat belt fail is also trouble with inside SRS sensor too but how com they separate this issue like a seat belt is ok but sensor is not ok and you need new sensor which comes with seatbelt buckle than pay to Honda otherwise your SRS light is on and your car airbag not working you could die by not working airbag. Your seat buckle is work but senor not working so it makes more trouble but life time warranty not cover this issue"?"
Seat belts not long enough a few years ago Honda supplied extender's for the short neck cutting belts they had. They will no longer provide any assistance in getting a belt to fit. We are not all as small as they are, all we want is to be safely buckled in too.
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- Baxter, MN, USA