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
1999 Honda Civic airbags problems
58 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 99,000. 45 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 58
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 99,000
- crashes
- 45
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal33
- Side/window1
At what mileage
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Honda Civic airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Honda Civic airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
What 1999 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Tl* 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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. The contact received recall notification for the federal safety agency 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 federal safety agency hotline. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tools confirms parts not available.
1999 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the dealer was not able to repair the vehicle. The consumer requested to have the airbag disconnected.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 honda civic. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 honda civic. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.
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.
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?
Questions about the 1999 Honda Civic airbags
Does the 1999 Honda Civic have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 58 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Honda Civic, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Honda Civic airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 99,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Honda Civic airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V026000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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 1999 Honda Civic problems
Electrical 118Engine 44Transmission 35Brakes 18Tires 17Body 16Visibility 14Acceleration 13Seat belts 9Suspension 8Fuel system 5Locks 4Wheels 3Driver assistance 2Lights 2Seats 2Steering 2
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