Air bags did not deploy. A car in the opposite lane turned in front of my 1996 honda civic lx as I entered the intersection with a green light traveling about 40 miles per hour. I promptly slammed on my brakes and I hit the other car essentially head on. The impact left my civic's front bumper and underlying metal support beam lying in the intersection, along with the antifreeze that was rapidly draining everywhere. I hit the other car's front passenger-side from its wheel well to the front bumper. The air bags failed to deploy.
1996 Honda Civic: airbags did not deploy in a crash
23 of the 305 complaints about the 1996 Honda Civic describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Front air bags didn't deploy in crash.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consumer's daughter was hit head-on, and air bags did not deploy, daughter was slightly injured.
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.
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.
Vehicle was involved in a collision, dual airbags did not deploy, resulting in injuries.
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.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 20V026000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Honda Civic no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1996 Honda Civic?
23 of 305 owner complaints about the 1996 Honda Civic (8%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Honda Civic?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Honda Civic
Brake failure 27Airbag light 20ABS 9Headlights 9Sudden acceleration 8Stalling 7Adaptive cruise 5Jerking 5
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