2005 Honda Civic Hybrid Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 31%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,847miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 31% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,847 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 6 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had hit a pole and the airbag on the passenger seat went off and not my air bag as in the drivers seat I had hit my head on the steering wheel but no serious injuries but still I want to sue Honda due to the fact my air nah didn't go off when you should have.”
NHTSA complaint #10593859, filed 2014-05, 160,000 miles“Takata recall. My airbag lights have been on since I purchased the car about 2 years ago. Was told by used car dealer that they will go off which they haven't.”
NHTSA complaint #11062601, filed 2018-01, 87,000 miles“My air bag light constantly stays on. No codes come up when auto repair shop hooked it up so I can't even get a diagnosis and attempt to repair. The safety hazard aspect worries me immensely but it's my only vehicle so I'm forced to drive it regardless. All available recalls have been performed. My car hesitated to accelerate after I put it in drive or reverse when I'm at a complete stop. The transmission also hesitates to switch gears to accelerate at a normal rate to safely merge onto a road or interstate whether I'm stopped first or turn right in at a low speed and attempt to merge.”
NHTSA complaint #11182689, filed 2019-02, 168,000 miles“Takata recall: my daughter suffered injury as airbag replaced under takata recall blew up on her with intense force causing injury and tearing off her wrist. Seat belt also caused injury as they tighten and cut her check area. It was light collision when passing car scrapped her front bumper. My daughter feel airbag impact caused more damage that light collision.. Airbag cut her wrist and threw her hear back and some dust or power went in her eyes.. With the result she lost control of vehicle and her passenger side ran through the side curb.”
NHTSA complaint #10888864, filed 2016-07, 189,000 miles“We received a recall letter and immediately called and scheduled and appointment to have the recalled part replaced. We went to our local Honda dealer - Honda world in westminster, ca. The parts had to be ordered. As of today, saturday april 11 we have not heard anything from the dealer about receiving these parts and being able to make the repairs. I went online to Honda and found that this is a very serious recall and the part malfunction has caused some deaths. Honda's information online also stated we could get a replacement vehicle if the parts needed to be ordered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10705127, filed 2015-04, 113,694 milesRelated recalls
- 19V499000Jun 27, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005…Covers: Honda Civic Hybrid 2003–2005, Element 2003–2011, Accord 2001–2007 +9 more
- 19V501000Jun 27, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid…Covers: Honda Civic Hybrid 2003–2005, Element 2003–2011, Ridgeline 2006–2014 +9 more
- 19V182000Mar 6, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL…Covers: Honda Civic Hybrid 2003–2005, Acura TL 2002–2006, 2009–2014, RDX 2007–2016 +14 more
- 15V370000Jun 15, 2015Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004…Covers: Honda Civic Hybrid 2003–2005, Civic 2001–2005, Accord 2003–2007 +6 more
- 15V320000May 28, 2015Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid…Covers: Honda Civic Hybrid 2003–2005, Element 2003–2011, Accord 2001–2007 +9 more
- 14V700000Nov 4, 2014American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey…Covers: Honda Civic Hybrid 2003–2005, Civic 2001–2005, CR-V 2002–2005 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 10099403Mar 31, 2016Video - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles…
- 10099402Mar 31, 2016Dealer message - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura…
- 10099362Mar 28, 2016Service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the front passenger airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the…
- 10099822Dec 19, 2015"service bulletin - american honda consolidated some models from the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on information from nhtsa. Do an in vin…
- 10099821Dec 19, 2015"service bulletin - american honda consolidated the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on decisions made by nhtsa. Do an in vin status inquiry…
- 10099282Oct 1, 2015"service bulletin - this bulletin is replaced by s/b 15-067, safety recall: front passengers airbag inflator can be over-pressurized if you did the repair in service bulletin…
- 10099281Oct 1, 2015"service bulletin - american honda consolidated some models from the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on information from nhtsa. Do an in vin…
- 10099285Sep 25, 2015Dealer message - on october 1, 2015, american honda, in compliance with a request from the nhtsa, will consolidate the following three national passenger's airbag inflator safety…
- 10100702Sep 16, 2015"service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the front passenger airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys…
- 10100701Sep 16, 2015"service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the drivers (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 40% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2010 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 5 | 18% |
| 2008 | 11 | 17% |
| 2007 | 6 | 9% |
| 2006 | 6 | 11% |
| 2005 | 15 | 31% |
| 2004 | 9 | 26% |
| 2003 | 9 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid
21 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology