Air bagsPart report

2004 Honda Civic Air bags Problems

Complaints: 133about this part
Share: 38%of 350 total for the year
Median mileage: 92,000miles
Trend: FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 133 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Honda Civic, 38% of the 350 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 31 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 8 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.

“When I stoped at a stop sign, my airbag deployed, knocking me unconscious. I proceeded to hit a tree going at an accelerated speed. I was airlifted by helicopter to a trama hospital. I had 3 fractured ribs, a broken sternum, and 4 broken bones in my lower back. I freceived a call back on the passenger side airbag. This accident was because of fraud from takata, and Honda. My car should've been recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #11361760, filed 2020-09, 177,000 miles

“Takata recall. My airbag light came on and then I saw the recall. My model should be recalled as well. Also exterior lighting is very dull both of these have been previously recalled. I was in park, started my car and the airbag light came on. Scanner says it's the inflator”

NHTSA complaint #11217331, filed 2019-06, 250,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10916033, filed 2016-10, 90,000 miles

“I noticed my airbag or seatbelt light came on so I took it to a Honda facility to have it fixed. They did repair work but a week later the light came back on and will not go off. I've also had my driver side window electric replaced but am still having issues with the window rolling up when it rains. That is the only time I have issues with the driver side window.”

NHTSA complaint #10659273, filed 2014-11, 98,500 miles

“My 04 Civic wiring almost set my car completely on fire. The whole electrical harnesses where melted the car without warning started blowing smoke out of the air vents, I pulled over and the car was thick with smoke. The wires under the hood and inside the car all the way to the trunk were all melted. I towed the car to the dealer and they had to replace all the eletrical and sensors in the whole car. It cost over $3100. …”

NHTSA complaint #11052040, filed 2017-12, 85,000 miles

Related 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 2001–2005, 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 2001–2005, 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 2001–2005, Acura TL 2002–2006, 2009–2014, RDX 2007–2016 +14 more
18V268000Apr 26, 2018Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004…Covers: Honda Civic 2001–2011, CR-V 2002–2011, Pilot 2003–2012 +7 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 2001–2005, Accord 2003–2007, Civic GX 2001–2004 +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 2001–2005, 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 2001–2005, CR-V 2002–2005, Odyssey 2002–2004 +7 more
14V353000Jun 20, 2014American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura…Covers: Honda Civic 2003–2005, Pilot 2003–2005, Accord 2003–2005 +6 more

Related service bulletins

10172566Mar 10, 2020Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
10172561Mar 10, 2020Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
10139569May 25, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
10139567May 24, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
10126910Dec 19, 2017Dealer message - On December 19, 2017 following a joint inspection, American Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that a Takata driver?s…
10086306Sep 7, 2016Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment…
10086291Sep 7, 2016Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
10086288Aug 29, 2016Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their…
10086302Aug 21, 2016Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
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…

Air bags: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2026	2	6%
2025	3	4%
2024	2	2%
2023	8	3%
2022	9	1%
2021	9	6%
2020	29	12%
2019	12	3%
2018	23	3%
2017	24	4%
2016	28	3%
2015	58	15%
2014	57	19%
2013	114	36%
2012	149	33%
2011	51	30%
2010	96	24%
2009	95	24%
2008	177	19%
2007	156	13%
2006	181	13%
2005	129	41%
2004	133	38%
2003	140	28%
2002	241	34%
2001	310	29%
2000	82	29%
1999	58	17%
1998	96	22%
1997	140	38%
1996	70	23%
1995	76	38%
1994	56	41%
1993	27	18%
1992	17	17%
1991	1	1%
1990	1	1%

Other parts of the 2004 Honda Civic

Transmission and drivetrain
56 complaints Electrical system
32 complaints Vehicle speed control
23 complaints Seat belts
20 complaints Fuel system
18 complaints Other or unknown
18 complaints Body and structure
17 complaints Engine cooling
16 complaints Suspension
15 complaints Exterior lighting
12 complaints Brakes
11 complaints Engine
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda Civic

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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