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1996 Honda Civic Airbags Problems

71 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

71
Complaints
1
Recalls
36
Crashes
1
Fires
Jan 1997Dec 1996
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Airbags Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #20V026000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.

Owner Complaints (71)

criticalAIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CrashFiled: Jun 2020

Your car's gas pedal didn't return to its normal idle position after you released it, which contributed to a car accident. This is a serious throttle control issue that prevented you from slowing down properly.

NHTSA #: 11326823
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 2019

Your car was in a serious accident with both front and side impacts while driving, but neither the driver's nor passenger's airbags deployed even though both impacts were major. There were no warning lights about the airbag system before the accident occurred. The airbag system may need complete inspection and diagnosis to determine why it failed to deploy.

NHTSA #: 11203305
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2014

Your airbags deployed unexpectedly when driving over a bump, causing the front passenger window to shatter and injuring the passenger's face. The vehicle was never diagnosed or repaired, and Honda did not offer any assistance when contacted. A faulty airbag sensor or wiring may have triggered the deployment, requiring diagnostic testing and replacement of the airbag system components.

NHTSA #: 10610440
criticalAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Jul 2012

You were in a head-on collision and your head struck the windshield before the airbag deployed, causing a brain concussion. You believe both your seat belt with shoulder restraint and driver-side airbag failed to protect you from impact as they were designed to do. The fix would likely involve a detailed inspection and replacement of the airbag system and seat belt assembly.

NHTSA #: 10468464
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2010

Your car was involved in a head-on collision at about 40 mph when another vehicle turned in front of you in an intersection. Despite the severity of the impact — which caused significant front-end damage and coolant leakage — the airbags did not deploy when they should have. The airbag system may need to be inspected or replaced to ensure it functions properly in future accidents.

NHTSA #: 10343045
highAIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2020

Your car has two open recalls related to airbags and floor mats that are preventing you from shipping it overseas for military purposes. While you haven't experienced any driving or handling problems from these issues, the recalls must be resolved before the vehicle can be shipped. Completing the recalls will likely involve an airbag system inspection and possible floor mat replacement or securing mechanism.

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NHTSA #: 11308881
highAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2014

Your SRS airbag warning light came on and won't turn off, even though you haven't been in any accident. Your Honda dealer says there's a known problem that Honda recalled, but since your car is outside the warranty period, they want to charge you $400 to fix it. The repair likely involves diagnosing and replacing faulty airbag system components or sensors.

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NHTSA #: 10586080
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2009

FRONT AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY IN CRASH. *TR

NHTSA #: 10281966
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2006

OUR SRS LIGHT CAME ON ONE SATURDAY WITH NO ACCIDENT OR REASON. WE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD US THE CODE SHOWED THAT THE SRS COMPUTER MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $750. AFTER READING ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS, I WAS SHOCKED THAT THEY DIDN'T TELL US THAT THIS WAS A COMMON COMPLAINT AND THEY ARE SO QUICK TO CHARGE US THE MOST EXPENSIVE AMOUNT WHEN IT IS PROBABLY A WEAK BATTERY THAT SET IT OFF IN THE FIRST PLACE!! THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE WE DRIVE AROUND WITHOUT AIRBAGS FOR REASONS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE OWNERS!! JUST BECAUSE A BATTERY GOES WEAK, OR YOU SET AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE ON THE SEAT, OUR AIRBAGS SHOULDN'T STOP WORKING!!!! *JB

NHTSA #: 10158734
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2006

AIR BAGS: FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE SRS LIGHT SUDDENLY CAME ON FOR NO REASON, TOOK IT TO A REPUTABLE HONDA DEALER. WAS TOLD I HAD TO REPLACE THE MODULE. COST IS AROUND $800 - $ 900. THE CAR SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT. ON A LIMITED INCOME, I DON'T THINK I CAN FIX THIS SOON, DO NOT LIKE DRIVING THE CAR WITH THE SRS LIGHT ON, WORRIED BAGS MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY WHEN I NEED THEM TO. WORRY AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY FOR NO REASON. *JB

NHTSA #: 10151481
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2006

THE SRS LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. I'M AFRAID THIS MAY BE A SAFETY HAZARD. *JB

NHTSA #: 10151261
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2006

I OWN HONDA CIVIC EX 1996 VIN [XXX]. THE SRS LIGHT TURNED ON AFTER REPLACING THE BATTERY. WHEN I TOOK IT TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS, THEY SAY THE COMPUTER IS FAULTY AND IT NEED TO BE REPLACED TO FIX THIS AND TILL THEN, THE AIRBAGS WON'T ENGAGE. MY CAR WAS NEVER EXPOSED TO ANY ACCIDENTS OR ABNORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. HONDA HAS A FAULTY COMPUTER SRS SYSTEM AND THIS CAUSES SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHERE AIR BAGS WON'T ACTIVATE. *JB UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA #: 10150673
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2005

SRS LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON WITH NO TROUBLE CODES. *AK

NHTSA #: 10118520
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2005

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WOULD STAY ILLUMINATED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA #: 10111094
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2005

THE SRS LIGHT ON THE DASH OF MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC HAD COME ON 5 TIMES THE PAST 18 MONTHS. I HAD TAKEN IT TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP IN SAN BRUNO, CA ON ALL THESE INCIDENTS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT TO THEIR SHOP, THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS THE CAUSED BY A WEAK BATTERY. THEN ON THE SECOND AND THIRD INCIDENTS, ALL THEY DID WAS RESET THE ALARM CODE. ON NOVEMBER 24, 2004 I TOOK THE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND COMPLAINED, AGAIN, ABOUT THE SRS LIGHT COMING ON. THIS TIME, I HAD BEEN TOLD THAT THEY PULLED OUT AN ERROR CODE OF DTC 8-5 AND HAD RESET THE ALARM CODE. I HAD BEEN TOLD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THEM IF THE SRS LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE SAME DELAERSHIP TODAY BECAUSE THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN ON JANUARY 27, 2005 (5TH TIME). THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY PULLED UP THE CODE DTC 8-5 AND CLEARED THE CODE. HOWEVER, THEY WANT ME TO SPEND $600 (PARTS AND LABOR) TO REPLACE THE SRS UNIT THIS TIME. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS DEFINITELY A FACTORY DEFECT WITH THE SRS SYSTEM OF MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC.*AK

NHTSA #: 10108296
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2004

1996 HONDA CIVIC EX SEDAN, SRS LIGHT STAYS ON. APPARENTLY, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY HONDAS (ACCORDS, CIVICS FROM SEVERAL YEARS). DEALERS CHARGE $90+/- TO DIAGNOSE AND RESET, OFTEN DUE TO FALSE CODES. OR, WORSE YET, THEY MAY RECOMMEND VERY COSTLY REPLACEMENT OF SENSORS, COMPUTERS, ETC. AFTER WHICH THE LIGHTS COME BACK ON ANYWAY. MANY WEBSITES BLOGS, POSTS, ETC. INDICATE OWNERS ARE RESETTING THEIR OWN SRS LIGHTS, OR SIMPLY IGNORING THEM. SOUNDS LIKE A MAJORITY OF 90'S HONDAS & ACURAS ARE DRIVING AROUND WITH POTENTIALLY DISABLED AIR BAGS. HONDA AMERICA HAS AVOIDED RESPONSIBILITY TO THIS POINT. WE DRIVE WITH THE LIGHT ON, ALWAYS USING OUR SEATBELTS, AND HOPING THE AIR BAGS DON'T DEPLOY BY MISTAKE. SAD, FOR SUCH AN OTHERWISE EXCELLENT COMPANY.*AK

NHTSA #: 10095724
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2004

1996 HONDA CIVIC SRS LIGHT ON. RESOLVED ONLY AT DEALER COST OF $1100 TO REPLACE CONTROL MODULE. RESEARCH ON INTERNET INDICATES THIS IS A POPULAR RECURRENT PROBLEM YET THERE ARE NO RECALLS OR TSBS. PLEASE HELP. NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO GO FOR POSSIBLE REIMBURSEMENT OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THX.*AK

NHTSA #: 10091224
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2004

THE SRS LIGHT ON MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC REMAINS ON. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER TWICE DURING THE LAST TWO WEEKS. THE FIRST VISIT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHARGED ME $89.00 TO RUN A "DIAGNOSTIC". I WAS TOLD THE SRS WAS "RETOOLED" AND THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE OKAY. TWO DAYS LATER THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. SERVICE PERSONNEL TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BRING THE CAR IN AGAIN SOON. THERE WAS NO CHARGE, BUT I WAS TOLD IF THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, THE MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE COST IS USUALLY $460.00, I WAS TOLD. ALSO I'D NEED TO CALL AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT IN ADVANCE SINCE THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT STOCK THE MODULE- IT WOULD HAVE TO BE ORDERED. WHEN I ASKED IF THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, SERVICE PERSONNEL ANSWERED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. TWO DAYS LATER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THAT WAS LAST WEEKEND. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. AN INTERNET SEARCH I PERFORMED HAS TURNED UP QUITE A FEW CONSUMERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS WELL AS SIMILAR RUN-AROUNDS FROM DEALERS: HTTP://WWW.AUTOFAN.COM/FORUM_THREAD.ASP?MESSAGE=7364 WILL THE AIRBAGS WORK ON IMPACT? IF I HAVE THE MODULE REPLACED, WILL THE SYSTEM WORK? THESE ARE MY CONCERNS. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY HONDA IS NOT BEING REQUIRED TO ADDRESS AND REMEDY THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *AK

NHTSA #: 10079041
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2004

THE AIRBAG/SUPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM CHECK LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE LIGHT WAS RESET. A CHARGE OF $90.00 HAD TO BE PAID FOR THE LABOR COST. THEY SAID THE PROBLEM COULD HAVE BEEN BECAUSE I HAD JUS REPLACED THE CAR BATTERY. THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND RESET THE WARNING LIGHT. I WAS OF THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE SUPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAS A 10 YEAR WARRANTY, THEREFORE I DON'T BELIEVE I SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHARGED. THE DEALER IS ADAMANT THAT THEY PROPERLY CHARGED ME.

NHTSA #: 10069814
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Nov 2003

THE SRS LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED IT WAS CAUSED BY THE SRS UNIT'S COMPLETE FAILURE WHICH WOULD RENDER THE AIR BAG INOPERATIVE IF THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG COMPONENT IS A SAFETY ITEM AND IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER. *PH *NLM

NHTSA #: 10040747
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2003

SRS COMPONENT FAILURE. AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON - TOLD SENSOR UNIT NEEDS REPLACING. AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY UNLESS REPLACED. COST APPROXIMATELY $500. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 85000 MILES.

NHTSA #: 10007822
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2002

I THINK SRS SHOULD HAVE WARRANTY, WAS RESET BUT LIGHT CAME BACK ON. *AK

NHTSA #: 763917
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2002

CONSUMER STATES THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH RESULTED IN THE CESSATION OF THE FLASHING WARNING LIGHT, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED AND THE CONSUMER WOULD BE RESPONSIBILE FOR ADDITIONAL REPAIRS.*JB JG

NHTSA #: 566050
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 2002

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE DID NOT YIELD AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA #: 8006747
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2002

WHILE DRIVING, STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH DRIVER SIDE CORNER. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES TO CONSUMER. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY AIR BAGS NOT TO DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA #: 8005282
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2001

THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE SRS CONTROL UNIT, THE 1995 MODEL VEHICLE WAS RECALLED (96V-217)AND CONSUMER DOES NOT UNDERSTAND WHY HIS VEHICLE YEAR WAS NOT RECALLED. NLM

NHTSA #: 562980
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2001

SRS LIGHT FLASHING, CHANGED THE LIGHT, NOW THE COMPUTER NOT WORKING.

NHTSA #: 9003018
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2001

ACCORDING TO USER MANUAL, SRS SYSTEM SHOULD BE FREE OF TROUBLE FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS, BUT THIS CAR IS ONLY FIVE YEARS OLD,THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT HAS DEFECTS.. *AK

NHTSA #: 744261
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Nov 2000

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER CLEARED CODE, AND SAID NO DEFECT WAS FOUND. CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. *AK

NHTSA #: 875220
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2000

AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.*AK

NHTSA #: 873519
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2000

WHEN VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 30 -40 MPH AND REAR ENDED A 1986, CHEVROLET S10, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. OWNER NOT SURE IF THE VEHICLE WILL BE TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA #: 867287
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2000

REARENDED A STOPPED VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING APPROX 20-25 MPH. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON 10-14-99. ABOUT 6-7 MONTHS LATER, BEGAN HAVING INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH SRS LIGHT STAYING ON WHILE DRIVING. AROUND 7/15/2000, SRS LIGHT BEGAN TO CONSISTENTLY STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE SRS CONTROL UNIT AT A COST TO ME OF $450.

NHTSA #: 725813
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2000

WHEN VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND PUSHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG. OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55 MPH. DRIVER'S VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK *ML

NHTSA #: 862869
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2000

WHILE DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP AT 5MPH AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

NHTSA #: 858100
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 2000

DAUGHTER COMING HOME FROM WORK WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. WOKE UP, AND HIT THE GUARDRAIL. VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND SPUN, WINDING UP NOSE DOWN IN A DITCH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

NHTSA #: 857039
mediumAIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 1999

THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG IS DISFUNCTIONING AND RECENTLY THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING TOO. *AK

NHTSA #: 716133
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Sep 1999

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON A WET ROAD APPLIED THE BRAKES, VEHICLE COULDN'T STOP ON TIME, AND REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER OF AIR BAG DEPLOYED.*AK

NHTSA #: 845493
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 1999

MY ABS- AIRBAG SYSTEM LIGHT APPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD AROUND 55,000 MILES. MY HONDA HAS NOT HAD ANY PROBEMS WHAT SO EVER. I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A WRECK OR SLIGHT FENDER BENDER. YET SOMEHOW MY AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. I TOOK MY VEH. TO THE DLRSHIP AND THEY ADVISE ME MY AIRBAG MOTOR DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE AND I WOULD NEED A NEW AIRBAG MOTOR. MY MOTHER HAS THE SAME YR/MAKE AS MY VEHICLE AS SHE ALSO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM W/ HER ABS LIGHT BEING ON. THE REASON I AM REPORTING THIS IS IT SEEMS ODD SINCE THE ONLY TIME THE HOOD IS EVER OPENED IS FOR AN OIL CHANGE OR GENERAL WORK TO BE COMPLETED AND NOW SOMEHOW MY AIRBAG MOTOR DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER.

NHTSA #: 711323
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 1999

MY ABS- AIRBAG SYSTEM LIGHT APPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD AROUND 55,000 MILES. MY HONDA HAS NOT HAD ANY PROBEMS WHAT SO EVER. I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A WRECK OR SLIGHT FENDER BENDER. YET SOMEHOW MY AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. I TOOK MY VEH. TO THE DLRSHIP AND THEY ADVISE ME MY AIRBAG MOTOR DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE AND I WOULD NEED A NEW AIRBAG MOTOR. MY MOTHER HAS THE SAME YR/MAKE AS MY VEHICLE AS SHE ALSO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM W/ HER ABS LIGHT BEING ON. THE REASON I AM REPORTING THIS IS IT SEEMS ODD SINCE THE ONLY TIME THE HOOD IS EVER OPENED IS FOR AN OIL CHANGE OR GENERAL WORK TO BE COMPLETED AND NOW SOMEHOW MY AIRBAG MOTOR DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER.

NHTSA #: 711323
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 1999

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH, AND WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE COLLISION WITH A 93- FORD TRUCK, EXPLORER. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER HIT DASH, PASSENGER'S HEAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

NHTSA #: 838249
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 1999

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT END ACCIDENT AT 50 MPH. ENTIRE FRONT END WAS TOTALED.UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA #: 836778
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 1999

DURING LOW IMPACT ACCIDENT VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG CAUSED INJURY TO CONSUMER. *YC

NHTSA #: 544524
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 1999

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS HIT HEAD-ON, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DAUGHTER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED. *AK

NHTSA #: 835509
mediumAIR BAGS
Crash / FireFiled: Dec 1998

WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOYED THE LEFT SLEEVE OF THE GARMENT WORN BY THE DRIVER ON THE INNER ARM AT THE WRIST IGNITED. THE DRIVER SMOTHERED THE FLAME ON THE PASSENGER SEAT TO EXTINGUISH IT. NO SERIOUS BURNS AS A RESULT, BUT A MORE FLAMMABLE GARMENT MAY HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

NHTSA #: 701441
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 1998

DRIVING AT 20 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE AIR BAGS ON BOTH SIDES DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, CAUSING INJURES TO THE CHEST/ARM AN FACE, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT NO ONE RETURNED THE CALL. *AK *JB

NHTSA #: 828341
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 1998

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45 MPH WHEN ATTEMPTING TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE, RESULTING IN OVER 3000 DOLLARS OF DAMAGE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA #: 826646
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 1998

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSING INJURY TO LEFT EYE/BURN TO FACE. (QCAW)

NHTSA #: 538265
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 1998

WAS TRAVELING 30MPH, STARTED TO MAKE LEFT TURN WHEN SUDDENLY ANOTHER VEHICLE MERGED INTO LANE. THIS CAUSED HONDA TO REAREND MINIVAN. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SLIGHTLY INJURED. HAVE POLICE REPORT. *AK

NHTSA #: 824277
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 1998

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN WHICH THE OTHER VEHICLE'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HOWEVER, CONSUMER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO PRIOR PROBELMS WITH AIRBAGS. *AK

NHTSA #: 823572
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 1998

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA #: 986261
mediumAIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Oct 1997

ACCELERATOR CABLE STUCK, VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND RAN INTO 2 PARKED VEHICLES AND A TREE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA #: 513709
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 1997

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND OFF. DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO DEFECT IN THE AIR BAG BECAUSE THE LIGHT KEPT ON GOING ON AND OFF. *AK

NHTSA #: 814601
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 1997

WHILE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

NHTSA #: 812510
mediumAIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Apr 1997

WHEN PARKING VEHICLE IN GARAGE, PRESSED GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A BRICK WALL. AT THAT TIME BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, HOWEVER, PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO FACE AND EYES. *AK

NHTSA #: 810022
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 1997

DESIGN OF VEHICLE WITH AIR BAGS NOT CONDUCIVE FOR SMALLER DRIVERS.

NHTSA #: 515658
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 1997

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP SINCE DEC. 4TH, 1996. *AK

NHTSA #: 808325
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 1997

REARENDED A VEHICLE AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, BUBBLES APPEARED INSTEAD OF THE AIR BAGS . PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA #: 807017
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 1996

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA #: 806660
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 1996

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 30MPH, PASSENGER'S AIRBAG EXPLODED. *AK

NHTSA #: 806149
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 1996

DRIVING ALONG ABOUT 10 MPH, ABOUT TO CROSS AN INTERSECTION, HIT SOMEON ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SUBSEQUENTLY ON OCTOBER 16, 1996, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED SPONTANEOUSLY. *AK

NHTSA #: 803664
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 1996

HIT A DEER AND THE DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL. *AK

NHTSA #: 804224
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 1996

DRIVING 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNING INTO SHOPPING CENTER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IN TIME, BROADSIDED OTHER VEHICLE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA #: 803945
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 1996

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAREND ACCIDENT AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. *AK

NHTSA #: 803703
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 1996

THE VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND AND THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA #: 803287
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Sep 1996

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

NHTSA #: 802698
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 1996

PASSSENGER'S AIR BAG LOCATED AT TOP OF DASHBOARD, OCCUPANT MIGHT PLACE MAPS OR BOXES ON TOP OF DASHBOARD WHICH WOULD INTERFERE WITH AIRBAG. *AK

NHTSA #: 508803
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 1996

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES.

NHTSA #: 507136
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 1996

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES.

NHTSA #: 507136
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 1996

IN A FRONT-END ACCIDENT PASENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA #: 984223
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 1996

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

NHTSA #: 979589
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 1996

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

NHTSA #: 979589

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