In a forward collision, strong enough for my head to punch a 2 inch hemispherical indentation into the windshield, the airbag did not deploy. I was wearing my seat belt. The impact of my head against the windshield resulted in a moderate concussion.
1992 Honda Civic airbags problems
17 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). 15 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- crashes
- 15
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal15
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Honda Civic airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Honda Civic airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1992 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Air bag & 3 point restraint failed and injuries and loss of teeth resulted. When is an auto manufacturer responsible for defective equipment???
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled. Manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision of 35-45 mhp on normal road conditions, and driver's air bag failed to deploy. Driver received head injury/minor cuts and bruises. Dealer was notified.
I was involved in a high speed roll-over, the car rolled several times down a 20 ft. Bank, the airbag did not deploy even though the front end was damaged very severly, my sister was the driver and was ejected from the car, I am confused on why my airbag did not deploy, should it have? And how can I persue this problem?
After being hit in the rear and pushed into the car in front, driver's side air bag did not deploy.
When making a right turn, hit a crub and hit the left front tire, when moving away form crub, the driver's side airbag deployed.
While driving the passenger's side air bag inadvertedly deployed and caused the driver to hit the auto in front of her.
Driver's side airbag did not deploy during frontal collision, broadsided another vehicle at standstill.
Questions about the 1992 Honda Civic airbags
Does the 1992 Honda Civic have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the airbags of the 1992 Honda Civic, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Honda Civic airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Honda Civic airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Civic have bad airbags?
The Honda Civic model years with the most airbags complaints are 2001 (310 complaints), 2002 (242 complaints) and 2006 (181 complaints).
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?
Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).
Other 1992 Honda Civic problems
Electrical 28Seat belts 9Brakes 7Tires 7Engine 6Steering 5Transmission 5Visibility 5Body 4Locks 4Seats 3Acceleration 2Fuel system 1Wheels 1
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