2001 Honda Civic Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,079 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,346miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Honda Civic, 4% of the 1,079 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,346 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 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.
“Noticed that the srs light was on when I started up my car. I took it to the garage to be diagnosed and was told that it was the seat belt on th drivers side and the part was ordered and fixed. Cost was $540.00 . The car only has 52,000 kg and one driver and has been serviced as recommended.”
NHTSA complaint #10259204, filed 2009-02, 52,000 miles“Takata recall vehicle: Honda Civic lx 2001. I had previously responded to 2 recall notices and had airbags inspected by the oakland, ca Honda dealership. On one occasion unknown part had been replaced. In a collision, as I was proceeding straight ahead at 30 MPH on an oakland city street, an oncoming SUV, proceeding through red light, traveling est. 30 MPH, struck the right front wheel of my vehicle. The airbag did not deploy and the seat belt did not lock. My chest consequently hit the steering wheel resulting in a sternal fracture, requiring 48-hour hospitalization and est. …”
NHTSA complaint #10980351, filed 2017-04, 124,724 miles“I have a 2001 Honda Civic ex with 80k. The srs light remains on. Diagnosed twice by independent dealerships as srs faulty. This should be a lifetime guaranty from defects. About $600 to replace. I have not as yet replaced the unit.”
NHTSA complaint #10333826, filed 2010-05, 60,000 miles“Our 2001 Honda Civic ex was involved in an accident. A pickup truck turned in front of our vehicle and our front-end hit his side. The air bag(s) did not deploy nor did the seat belt work properly. The driver's head in the Honda hit the windshield and the driver's neck hit the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10169895, filed 2006-10, 70,000 miles“The srs light on my dashboard of Honda Civic 2001 stays on. Upon working with an authorized dealer, the diagnosis of this error is left front seatbelt buckle switch failure (code 09-3). I was verbally told that this means in event of a crash the airbags would not deploy. I cursory search of internet forums suggests my case is not an isolated incident. When I requested the dealership and subsequently Honda motor co to resolve this issue, which has to be considered safety related, I was told it is not covered under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10295033, filed 2009-12, 64,693 milesRelated recalls
- 02V051000Feb 8, 2002Certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain rear seat…Covers: Honda Civic 2000–2001, Accord 2000–2001
- 01V380000Dec 13, 2001Vehicle description: certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."…Covers: Honda Civic 2000–2001, Accord 2000–2001
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 2001 Honda Civic
403 complaintsAir bags
310 complaintsEngine cooling
64 complaintsExterior lighting
62 complaintsElectrical system
59 complaintsSuspension
52 complaintsFuel system
51 complaintsBrakes
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaintsTires
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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