It takes many attempts to get the drivers side seat belt to latch/click. I am concerned after seeing other recalls that mine maybe in fact affected as well.
2004 Honda Civic seat belts problems
20 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 99,000.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 99,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Rear/other1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Honda Civic seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Honda Civic seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, some front seat belt anchors may have been installed with an incorrect washer, which could restrict anchor movement. As a result, the seat belt may be improperly positioned for certain occupants.
- Risk
- An improperly positioned belt could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front seat belt anchors for restricted movement. If an anchor does not rotate freely, the dealer will replace the washer with a countermeasure washer. The recall began on november 24, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 04V550000 · Recall details
What 2004 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Vehicle driver side seat belt does not retract. After airbag light came on seat belt will not retract into the seat belt retainer. I feel very dangerous and honda will not address the issue. Stating it is not under warranty.
I took our honda into the honda dealer for an airbag recall. They changed the airbag on oct 20 2016. After a few days the airbag light came on. They did a scan and now they say the seat belt on the driver side needs to be replaced. About $700.00. I am seeing thru google searches that this seems to be an ongoing problem after the airbag is replaced. As this is a safety issue and seems to be an ongoing honda problem I am thinking they should rectify problem or install original airbag back to fix. As this was a car only driven 5 to 6 months a year and then stored for the rest now that we want to sell we need to get fixed
Driver side sear belt does not retract. It has been replaced before by the dealer. Front mud flaps are to low and are damages and need replacing. Electric plug socket does not work (lighter and cell phone)
My airbag/seat belt light stays on constantly
Good morning, we took our honda civic in for an airbag recall recently. Last weekend the air bag light came on and we return to the dealer. They said they couldn't check it out unless we paid an initial $150.00 service fee and that it was probably the seat belt that broke and not the air bag but that its not covered since we now have gone over the 80,000 mile limit on their liability.
We have had the takata airbags replaced by the honda dealer in bow, nh. However, our airbags are still not functioning as indicated by the airbag light still being on and the diagnositce later run (at our request) by the dealer. The dealer now ways that there is a defect in our seatbelt which is disabling the airbags. We thought the seatbelts were warrantied against defect but the dealer claims it is not. Please assist.
Srs light on for years. Told it was nothing to worry about. Then honda says it is a serious safety issue, I have to pay hundreds of dollars for repair. Transmission went out cost over $2500 so far, car still isn't working. Well known problem but honda is greedy and won't pay to fix their unsafe vehicles. Car overheats when using the heater. Driver seat feels like it is going to move while driving. I will never buy a honda ever again.
Srs light came on dashboard. Brought to dealership and after diagnostic test informed part of recall. No charge. It has been one week waiting for replacement part to arrive and no communication from them yet. Since getting the automobile back, the light has not appeared. More concerned with the inconsistent experience as the light should still be on and its not.
Questions about the 2004 Honda Civic seat belts
Does the 2004 Honda Civic have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the seat belts of the 2004 Honda Civic, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Honda Civic seat belts problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 99,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Honda Civic seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V550000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda Civic have the most seat belts problems?
The Honda Civic model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2002 (51 complaints), 2001 (41 complaints) and 1991 (38 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 2004 Honda Civic problems
Airbags 133Transmission 56Electrical 32Engine 26Acceleration 23Fuel system 18Body 17Suspension 15Lights 12Brakes 11Visibility 9Locks 8Seats 7Steering 6Tires 5Driver assistance 1Wheels 1
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