2003 Honda Civic: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Apr 3, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · NC · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, a semi-truck unexpectedly crossed into his lane which caused him to crash the truck's land gear. The air bags did not deploy upon impact and the seat belt pretensioners failed to restrain the contact. The contact was taken to the hospital via ambulance and was treated for multiple torn ligaments, a chest injury, and back pain. The other driver did not suffer any injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent tow yard and was later towed back to the contact's residence where it remained in his possession. The dealer and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure. A case was filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 28, 2022 · Seat belts · DC · crash

2003 honda civic. Consumer writes in regard to defective seat belt buckle due to corrosion. The consumer stated the selt belt buckle failed latch after a roll-over crash. The sole occupant (driver) was ejected from the vehicle. The crash was fatal.

Filed Mar 28, 2017 · Seat belts · SC

My SRS light has been on for a couple of years, no one could find the problem. Now, my seat belt, driver side will not latch when I put the strap in.

Filed May 10, 2016 · Seat belts · IL

While driving my 2003 honda civic my airbag senor light came on and stays on ,I was told it was the driver side seat belt buckle and it would need to be repaired at a cost of $500 dollar should this be a problem for honda

Filed Jan 7, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 99,000 miles · IN

Srs light comes on constantly. Code reads seat belt buckle, changed multiple times under seat belt warranty. Now tech line advises replacing wire harness into seat belt...dealer wants over $900. Honda will cover under warranty anything seat belt related but they do not care about air bags...and won't cover it. Please cover this under warranty honda...it's not even guaranteed this will clear the code. Theory is air bags are disabled if SRS light is on...why have the harness anyway...service has used electrical contact cleaner, re-wired the end of the harness, but only satisfies for a few months and code continues to eliminate SRS light which disables airbags. Why cover seatbelts but not airbag/SRS system?

Filed Oct 9, 2012 · Seat belts · 75,000 miles · VA

Honda has a lifetime seatbelt warranty that states "honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use." seatbelt sensor is not working and honda now says it's an electrical not a seat belt component and not covered. My understanding is the sensor on/off state affects air bag deployment.

Filed Jan 30, 2012 · Seat belts · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact stated that the SRS air bags warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the driver side seatbelt buckle assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that if the component was not replaced, not the airbags would not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was repaired for the drivers side seat belt buckle assembly. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

Filed Jan 16, 2012 · Airbags, Seat belts · 141,150 miles · VA

Srs warning light appeared in december 2011, made appointment with pohanka honda in fredericksburg, va. To have diagnostic performed. Dealer stated that seatbelt buckle has bad sensor and needs to be replaced. Seat components have a lifetime warranty as stated in users manual page 48, and in warranties manual page 31 stating: honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. In warranty manual it states, honda will repair or replace, at its option, any honda seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use this includes all parts and labor charges. Pohanka honda failed to warranty part stating the buckle is not part of the seat belt it is part of the electrical system and therefore not warrantied. Honda customer service stated that the buckle is not part of the seat belt and therefore not covered under warranty. Honda needs to warranty and stand behind this warranty. Not able to pass virginia state inspection with this light on and failure.

Filed Sep 25, 2007 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact stated that the passenger side seat belt has locked twice. The release button failed to release the seat belt. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they had to cut the seat belt to free the passenger. The dealer stated that the seat belt was childproof and was not functioning properly. The dealer ordered a new seat belt and will replace the current one. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · VA · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 25 MPH consumer's vehicle hydroplaned and impacted another vehicle head on. Passenger's side seat belt didn't retract, and passenger's air bag didn't deploy upon impact, only the driver's side did.

Filed Jun 12, 2003 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 60 miles · CA

My 2003 honda civic hybrid has a faulty seat belt. The belt locks up as the passenger tries to bring it forward. This condition also occurred in my other 4 honda cars. The seat belts also tend to ratchet up after being connected and cause discomfort to the passenger as they become excessively tight. The dealer claims that (1) the ratcheting of the seat belts is associated with child safety protection and (2) the ratcheting should only occur when the belt is extended far out for attaching to a child safety seat. I have duplicated the problem in the presence of the service mgr. The dealer alleges to have replaced the front passenger seat belt; however the problem continues. I have had other experiences with american honda allegedly replacing a part (reference complaint # 10008215, ignition switch recall) only to find that hondas statements and claims are highly questionable. I now ask myself whether honda might be engaging in deceptive and fraudulent practices to protect its profit line in disregard of the safety of its customers. Honda has failed to respond to my concerns about the advertised fuel economy of the hybrid. After meeting with a customer service representative, eric catherine, from american honda on 3/24/03, the representative made certain commitments to address my concerns and promised to get back with me in a couples of days. one of the commitments was to perform a fuel consumption test on my hybrid. As of 6/12/03, neither the representative nor anyone from american honda has lived up to their commitments. According to the fuel economy guide posted on the vehicle, the hybrid is supposed to get 48 mpg/city and 47 mpg/highway. Even the fine print states that the actual mileage should range between 40 56 in the city and 39-55 on the highway. I have been tracking/documenting my actual mpg. My mpg has never exceeded 35. Since fuel economy is the primary reason for purchasing the hybrid, potential customers should be extremely skeptical of the claims.