1986 Honda Civic Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 37%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,368miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seat belts of the 1986 Honda Civic, 37% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,368 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1986 Honda Civic. The contact stated that whether the vehicle was parked, stationary, or driven, the seat belt was difficult to retract. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the seat belts became difficult to retract even more frequently over time. The contact tested the seat belts, and the seat belts stopped recoiling. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11649594, filed 2025-03, 135,368 miles“The seatbelt anchor points near the doors have both rusted out and do not restrain properly. The car is now in violation of national seatbelt laws. What can I do? What will Honda do? Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #748378, filed 2001-07“Recall #95v1030.01, ordered parts in november of 96. Received call from dealer on april 25, 1997 stating that parts were available. Waited more than (60) days.”
NHTSA complaint #811799, filed 1997-04Related recalls
- 95V103001May 24, 1995The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the…Covers: Honda Civic 1986–1991, Accord 1986–1991, Prelude 1986–1991 +3 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 16 | 1% |
| 2006 | 16 | 1% |
| 2005 | 21 | 7% |
| 2004 | 20 | 6% |
| 2003 | 20 | 4% |
| 2002 | 51 | 7% |
| 2001 | 41 | 4% |
| 2000 | 14 | 5% |
| 1999 | 9 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 8% |
| 1994 | 9 | 7% |
| 1993 | 11 | 8% |
| 1992 | 9 | 9% |
| 1991 | 38 | 35% |
| 1990 | 34 | 37% |
| 1989 | 18 | 26% |
| 1988 | 10 | 22% |
| 1987 | 21 | 54% |
| 1986 | 13 | 37% |
| 1985 | 5 | 33% |
| 1983 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1986 Honda Civic
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Honda Civic
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