Srs sensor failure in passenger seat. The vehicle is not even 5 yrs. Old yet. I do not know how long SRS sensors are supposed to last, but according to the warranty company, which did not cover replacement of the ineffective device, this part does not typically go out on a honda. I feel, in the case that the lifetime of this piece of equipment was shorter than expected, that this could pose a potential threat in the event of an accident. As I was informed by the dealer, the SRS sensor detects whether a passenger is in the passenger seat and sends a signal to the airbag to deploy. Obviously when the sensor is failing to detect a passenger the airbag will not deploy. Fortunately, I was able to afford the repair but I have concern for those who do not. In addition, I feel it is irresponsible for any warranty company to exclude such an important component in a safety system on a vehicle. The diagnostic code is 15-3.
2001 Honda Civic airbags complaints
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I am the second owner and have owned my first (honda) civic ex for nearly two years in march of 2006. One day after work I got home, ate then I jumped in to my honda and the SRS came up. As I research more , it came to be the air bags. I have not taken the car to the appropriate dealer but after reading all the blocs with these problems, I hope there is a defect replacement from honda. This item is not even being used as a functioning part other than sensor or so. I am not complaining about a window that I would use all the time. It is a product that is not in function in normal use otherwise I would take my end of the bargain and replace it.
Dt: the contact's son noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was not involved in any previous accidents, and there were no prior warnings indicating a problem with the air bag system. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealer, and they said the module control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired.
Dt: the contact passed out at the wheel and crashed. Injuries where sustained due to the non deployment of the air bag. A police report was taken. *ak updated 1/11/2006 -
Srs light stays on all of the time. When I took it to bradenton honda for other issues, they cehcked it, reset the computer and said if it came on again, to bring it back in. It has come on again and stays on. In reviewing your complaints, seems it is an increasing problem for this year and model of honda.
I rear-ended another vehicle at approximately 60 MPH on interstate I-95 in dade county, florida. My air bag did not inflate to protect me. I suffered serious injuries and was taken by paramedic to parkway regional medical center where I was admitted through the emergency room.
The SRS light continuously stays on even after resetting. After reading many experiences from other honda civic owners with similar vehicles and problems, will anything be done to correct this issue. My local dealer claims that this problem is caused by my cellular phone even though I do not always have my phone in my vehicle. I would like to make a formal complaint and try to get this problem corrected.
The SRS system on my 2001 honda civic ex doesn't work, warning light stays on always.
Our 2001 honda civic was involved in a head -on collision yesterday and the drivers side air bag did not deploy - crash speed was about 25-30 MPH. Passenger side air bag did deploy.
About 1 month ago my SRS light came on. I have been weary to take the vehicle in to the dealer because they seem to have no answer to the problem. Apparently the vehicle's airbags will not deploy when the SRS light is on.
Consumer battery bad, air bags did not deploy after collision at 40- 50 MPH. *ts the motorist that hit the consumer was traveling at 40 -50 MPH.
Dt: the caller said air bag light on the dashboard came on. She said she had it checked three times already, and now has to have it checked again. The caller said the SRS sensor was replaced in 2002, and had not had problem until now. Dealer said they will not look at vehicle for free. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. The caller was concerned about air bag not working when light was on.
Srs light went on for no reason. Airbags will not deploy if in accident honda wants to charge $700 to fix. They say they its a wear and tear issue but it should have lasted at least 100,000 miles not 68,000 miles.
Dear dot,the federal safety agency: recently I have submitted a voq to your office regarding [xxx] along with the police report [xxx], [xxx]. *nm updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Re: 2001 honda civic coupe with side air bags; passenger seat side airbag sensors defective (I.e. Contacts broken). With no one in seat the side airbage caution light remains on. Problem due to seat pad sensor assembly failure (part no. 81122-s5p-a21). Pad assemby replaced by honda dearlership. Repair cost was $418.55. Side air bag seat pad assemby currently not under warrenty or covered by an official safety recall. Please advise if further information is needed.
I have a 2001 honda civic ex. I have a problem with the SRS light. I have talked to howard nathan at turn to 2 ( wdtn ) about this. The problem stims from an electronic interference ( cell phone , lap top etc ) but it was my phone. I bought the car ( 6/2/05 ) and the light was on and then I took it back to the dealership where I purchased it. They fixed it and 2 weeks later it came back on. They fixed it well in the same week the light came on and I told them and I set up an appt for wednesday ( 7/7 ) and they took it to hidy honda. After charging the dealship where I bought it 80 bucks all they basically did was delete the code out of the system and nopthing else. I emailed howard nathan and we have been discussing this problem and it needs to be fixed before a death occurs.
My SRS light keep coming on in my 2001 honda civic ex. The light was replaced at ~24,000 miles in 2003 and it has come on again. The dealership says it is the ops sensor (ops something) and will be charging me again to repair it.
Srs light keeps coming on for no reason. Has happened 4 times and honda won't "fix" it. Airbags don't work when light is on and car will not pass va state inspection with light on. Honda charges over $85.00 to run diagnosis but each time finds nothing wrong and just resets the light. Why won't honda fix this problem.
Airbag SRS light always on when car is running. Cruise won't set. A non honda garage told me what was wrong and they fixed it. They had to replace the SRS air bag clockspring . Part number 77900-s5a. It's just a ribbon cable inside an enclosure on the steering coloum. I see that problem a lot on your site and no definate answers to the problem. My complaint is that I don't think a safety item like this should wear out before 60,000 miles. The whole repair was $269.
My SRS indicator light comes on and stayed on ever since we purchased the car. (honda civic 2001, 2 dr ex 4spa) I've been to the dealership for what is now the sixth time. The first time they reset it and said it was because I used the cigarette lighter to charge my cell phone. The second time they replaced the unit and for the sixth they were going to replace it again. In the meantime I have to drive honda civic vehicle with airbags that don?t work. Mechanic blamed lastly that wife places purse and tote bag or package on passenger seat, that has caused the trip. It seems to me that the car does not meet its design specs. And is a lemon. And whoever heard of not being able to take a cell phone in a car or not being able to put a purse on the passenger seat. Wife was in a rear end accident recently, no air bags went off and mechanic who repaired the rear end damage did nothing to the airbags. Honda tried to blame them for the SRS problem, even though I had the problem at least 4 times before the accident. After replacing the part several days ago, I was driving the car and the light came back on. Nothing was in the passenger seat.
Dt: impact came from the underside of the vehicle which caused the passenger side air bag to deploy .
Srs light comes on and does not go off. If there was an accident, the air bags would not function. We were told to keep wallets off the seat and cell phones out of the car. Is there any resourse to fix this problem and why has it not been recalled. The dealer has reset and charged us three times and has not yet fixed the problem.
Side airbag light would come on and off with passenger in car, taken to dealer by original owner, no resolution due to inability to duplicate problem. Paperwork regarding service inquiry given to me, I am the second owner. Problem appeared again,SRS light also came on.. Took vehicle to dealer and now that it is out of warranty they diagnosed the problem as faulty occupant positioning sensor and not covered....the date entered as incident is not the initial date of complaint, it is the second dealer visit. This is as important in my eyes as seatbelts are.
The SRS light appeared on the dashboard while driving and remained on. Driver took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that a sensor needed to be replaced.
The consumer was involved in an accident while driving his 2001 honda civic. *nm the battery died and lasted for 3 months, the airbag did not deploy and the pollen filter was unadaptable to human breathing.
I was in a frontal collision in my 2001 honda civic ex. I was traveling about 35 miles per hour when a car merged into the intersection in front of me- I hit the drivers side door. The air bag in the drivers car deployed. Mine did not. That does not seem right. My car was totaled in the crash, and my insurance adjustor was also surprised my air bag did not deploy.
While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, the driver's air bag failed to deploy. However, the passenger air bag deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details.
I was driving a honda civic 2001 and was in an accident with front crash. The driver side airbag did not open. However, the passenger side airbag opened. This caused some injuries to my neck, chest and also bruised my knees. Car is deemed to be total for repair.
Noticed that the SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the SRS unit needed to be replaced.
Side airbag light came on and stayed on with no one sitting in the passengers seat. Tried to re-set according to manual and disconnected battery for 3 minutes. No good. The car only has 50k on it and talking to other honda owners it is a chronic problem. I have an expensive car and I don't know if the airbags will work properly without taking it to the dealer so he can take my money.
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