We are filing a vehicle safety complaint against american honda company/takata for their defective airbags in the 2001 honda civic car. We made contact with american honda company last year about the severe injuries that the deployed airbag caused to my wife and they are not taking any responsibility for their defective product. On 11/14/2013, a negligent driver caused a serious accident that put my wife's life in grave danger. My wife was wearing her seat belt and airbags were deployed. My wife immediately felt pain in her entire body and couldn't move. Police and paramedics were called and she was taken to the hospital for treatment. Upon medical examination it was determined that she had a thoracic burst fracture at t12 and a t11 compression fracture, fracture to r lamina and pars of t12 as well. She had a rib fracture and pulmonary contusion. These were life-threatening injuries. She needed to have immediate spinal fusion surgery for the t10-l2 area of her spine. We filed a complaint with american honda company and provided documents through faxes and email and each time they said they did not receive our documents. They consistently said they did not receive our documents, although we have fax confirmation and email showing that documents were sent successfully to american honda. Then on 1/21/2015 marion cooley from american honda company called and said they cannot provide my wife with compensation for her medical injuries. It didn't seem like american honda company did any investigation and they were not willing to accommodate us. My wife has to live with permanent limitations due to the spinal injuries from that accident for the rest of her life. My wife can no longer conduct herself as the same person before the accident occurred. American honda company/takata needs to take responsibility for the injuries that the airbag caused....updated 02-03-15
2001 Honda Civic airbags complaints
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The SRS light has been on in my vehicle for some time. I took in the vehicle to the dealer (metro honda, jersey city, nj) for the airbag inflator recall, but after I left, the light was still on. On my next visit I inquired about this, and the dealer told me I need a new SRS system, at a cost of $730+ and that honda will not cover the cost. And, until I fix the SRS system, the airbags will not deploy. I called honda on november 10, 2014, and they confirmed that I will have to pay for this out of pocket as there has been no recall issued. So, now I am driving around in a vehicle with airbags that will not deploy in the event of a crash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v260000 (air bags). The contact mentioned that prior to the recall repair there was no failure experienced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front driver air bag sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v132000 (air bags) however, was concerned that the remedies would fail to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,463.
My mother was stopped and waiting to make a left-handed turn into her neighborhood when she was rear ended and sent into oncoming traffic. Her airbag deployed and she survived long enough to talk to my dad and tell him she had pain in her chest. She died on the way to the hospital and the cause of death was a ruptured aorta which was from the deployment of the airbag. She was 64 years old and was stopped making a simple turn into her neighborhood. I know it was the airbag that killed her, especially now that I know they have recalled the make and model of her honda civic due to faulty airbags.
I am the original owner. Srs sensor is on. Thousands of 2001 honda civic SRS sensors have been recalled. My VIN is not on the list. It needs to be added.
Airbag exploded upon impact causing shrapnel to strike the vehicle driver. Complaint is filed on behalf of alleged victim.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The passenger's side air bag was the only air bag to deploy. The contact also stated that the driver's side seat adjusters became fractured during the crash, which caused the seat to fall in reverse. A police report was filed and the driver sustained internal bruising from the steering wheel. The driver also sustained a herniated and bulging disc in the neck, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Vehicle involved is a 2001 honda civic. The accident involved a two car collision. During the accident the drivers airbag deployed. The airbag deployed with much greater force than designed. Honda has been investigating and recalling airbag defects in its 2001 honda civic for many years. During this low speed, very survivable accident the driver, fully seat belted, was rendered a c2 quadriplegic. **spoke with legal counsel representing driver (86 year old, 5'-0'' adult female). Her vehicle the struck side of another vehicle and it rolled. The other six injuries from that vehicle. Only one occupant/injury in subject vehicle-driver. Par and pics submitted. 09-19-2014.pco..updated 09-24-14 *bf..09/25/14 *bf updated 02/24/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). The recall repair was performed, but the air bag sensor illuminated weeks later. The dealer would not repair the vehicle again since the recall repair was already performed. The contact was waiting for an authorized dealer to get approval from the manufacturer to diagnosis and repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Tl * the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the driver crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the driver sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. The VIN was not available.
2001 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag inflator part to complete recall problems. *smd the dealer informed the consumer the parts were not available. The consumer stated it has been over a year, since she received the recall letter.
The honda the inflator in the airbags had been recalled. My first attempt to take my car in for the recall on 6/2/2014 and was told they did not have the part. This honda is not near to my home and I only went there because they would take care of the car the same day. I then called the 800 number to ensure that I could be seen at the yonkers honda and that the car could be done the same day since this site had told me that others would be taken care of first regardless weather I got there first or not. I got an appointment from the 800 number this monday june 9, 2014 and after an hour of waiting I was told that they did not have the part. I once again contacted the 800 number angry that I had to wait an entire week the person at the 800 number said sorry miscommunication. At this time the airbag lights are on and the honda in yonkers told me no not something to do with the recall. My car was just inspected and the light came on a few days later. My car has never been in a car accident and has 38,000 miles. I'm its original owner. There are no other problems with my car. I believe honda is taking a short cuts knowing that the air bags may have to be completely replaced. The honda dealer said that they do not take care of the light I'm really distressed that the airbags are really defective altogether and even if the inflator is replaced that the airbags will in some way cause injury to me or someone in my family. I spoke the honda 800 representative and was highly dismissed like just the inflator . Could you please investigate this. I believe honda is deceptive in order to save money and I now a had a really hard time getting an appt. I have to return honda's call because they supposedly may have gotten the part, what about the lights. I shouldn't have to pay extra as a consumer on airbags that have had a recall for some defective part.
2001 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to dealership unable to complete recall and consumer wants to be removed from recall mailing list. *smd the consumer stated the first the dealer assured him, his vehicle was not a part of the recall. The second time he went to the dealer, it was due to the inconsistent recall notices, and the dealer informed him, the part was not in stock.
We got into a head on collision with a SUV receiving damage to the front of the car. None of the airbags deployed, but both deployed in the other car (SUV). There were two recalls for our honda civic airbags in 2010 and 2013. In both recalls our honda civic was serviced and the "driver airbag inflator" was replaced. We were told the repairs were made, but the airbags never deployed. We do not want this to happen to anyone else.
2001 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle defective passenger front air bag inflator. *smd the consumer stated his son was the primary driver of the vehicle. On may 10, 2013, his son was involved in an accident and the vehicle was declared a total loss. A month after the accident, the consumer received a recall notice, informing him of a defect in the passenger front air bag inflator, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. The day of the accident, both air bags failed; the driver's side didn't open although it had been previously fixed by the dealer, and the passenger side opened with so much pressure that it broke the windshield and caused a fire inside the vehicle.
I hydro planed in rain, ran of the road and struck a tree head on. The drivers airbag never deployed. The passenger airbag did deploy.
2001 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to air bag recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the nearest honda dealer, was 270 miles away, round trip, and he would like to make arrangements for a non-honda dealer, closer to him, to perform the recall. The consumer stated he is past 80 years old, and can no longer drive long distances, due to physical limitations.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact received notification of \the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v132000 (air bags) and stated that the dealer informed her that the part needed to complete the repair was not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I bought this vehicle and then found out there are $3000 minimum issues with the vehicle. Including replacing the transmission because of the defective torque converter, the airbags aren't working properly, the rear window won't roll down. Also, the evaporation sensor and canister need to be replaced and I cannot find the right part to replace it. The SRS light is on because of the seatbelt issue, the check engine light is on because of the transmission problem from the torque converter and the cruise control doesn't work even though the lights say that it is engaging.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had already been repair under a recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the air bag system needed to be repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that he notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v260000 (air bags: frontal:driver side inflator module). The contact stated that the year of his vehicle however, was omitted from the recall campaign. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was in fact included in the recall. The contact wanted to have the letter amended to reflect that his vehicle year was included in the recall. The VIN was unavailable. The failure contact had not experienced a failure.
2001 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to issue with airbag inflator *tgw the consumer stated he was not satisfied with the recall. The consumer stated the air bag light illuminated after the dealer claimed the problem was fixed.
Was driving on bluegrass parkway in kentucky. My check engine light came on. I hit a small bump in the road and both airbags deployed. I tried getting out of harms way. Then my engine cut off. I had no power steering and brakes it wouldn't stop the car. I went off the road and hit a tree causing severe damage to my car. Honda placed a recall in december 2011 but never contacted me of the recall. I was taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital. Suffered wrist and ankle damage so who is responsible????
2001 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to airbag campaign recalls *tgw the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. The consumer contacting contacted the dealer, and was informed no appointment was necessary. When the consumer arrived at the dealer, she was subsequently turned away. The advisor, without looking at the vehicle or checking the computer system indicated that a salvaged title was not covered under the recall campaign and there would be a $100 to have the vehicle inspected. The consumer was then informed an appointment was required. The consumer returned to the dealer for an inspection. After the vehicle was inspected, it was determined there was an air bag recall. The consumer declined the $100 inspection fee once again, stating it was a service for a recall. The consumer stated she noticed the invoice stated "customer declined service or repair; SRS light on declined diagnostic".
2001 honda civic. Consumer states laceration due to bag inflation *tgw the consumer received a recall notice regarding the air bag inflator after the accident occurred. The vehicle was totaled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact was driving 40 MPH and lost control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a pole and both the driver and the passenger air bags deployed. The passenger air bag released metal particles that caused injuries to the contact's neck and right arm. The vehicle was repaired but the air bags were not replaced. The failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 130,000.
2001 honda civic. Consumer states air bag did not deploy during an accident *tgw the consumer stated she received a recall letter regarding safety problems with the air bag after she was involved in an accident. The consumer suffered a broken leg.
Srs light on my 2001 honda civic is on and the problem, according to the dealer is a code 15-3 for opds unit failure. With this light on the air bags in my car will not function in a crash. Honda had extended the coverage for this repair for 10 years or 150,000 miles. The problem is that I missed the cut off for a covered repair by 11 months. The car currently has less than 85,000 miles on it. The dealership, valley honda of monroville pa, wants to charge 325 dollars for the repair that I feel should be covered by the car company because I believe the problem is in their equipment.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the SRS warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v593000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflater module). The technician stated that an additional repair had to be performed for the air bag to function properly, at the owners expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem and was unable to provide assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated08/01/11*lj updated 09/12/11
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