2005 Honda Civic Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 129about this part
- Share
- 41%of 316 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 129 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Honda Civic, 41% of the 316 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 53 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.
“I was heading home on 4/30/2017 approx 2 mins away when my car was cut off from another SUV cut infront of me. She misjudged the distance and my car immediately crashed into her car. I was going about 45 MPH maybe a little more. After the crash my car had completely stopped and the driver side air bag did not deflate all the way.”
NHTSA complaint #11001417, filed 2017-06, 127,800 miles“Takata recall reports and vehicle safety test reports are un-satisfactory with the 2005 Honda Civic. I have requested fucco Honda to resolve an airbag warning light on my dashboard, and fucco Honda has failed to repair my vehicle after service appointments and safety inspections.”
NHTSA complaint #11256892, filed 2019-09, 104,707 miles“I,was,driving,in,amstwedam,was,turning,into,a,street,ihad,the,arrow,the,other,person,was,leaving.stewarts.we,hit,each,others,cars.the,airbags,on,boths,sides,inflated,the,drivers,side,came,out,hit,me,hard,burnt,my,sweater,into,my,arm,.the.ambulance,brought,me,to,ellis,hosp,in,schenectady.where,I,was,taken,gave.xrays,pills,and,follow,up.the,pain,was,terrible,had,to,have,more,xrays,the,car,was,totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10735300, filed 2015-07, 86,000 miles“The air bag white has been on for so long and I didn't know there was a recall I sideswiped a car it was not my fault the other night and the airbag didn't deploy and I bumped my head”
NHTSA complaint #11398317, filed 2021-03, 161,000 miles“Takata recall - recently my airbag light has appeared lit on my dashboard. I was parked and noticed it as I pulled out of the parking space. I have not received a recall notice yet. I would like to receive a recall so I can have this taken care of.”
NHTSA complaint #11055416, filed 2017-12, 162,300 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 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…
- 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…
- 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…
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 2005 Honda Civic
36 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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