14 of the
54 complaints about the 1986 Honda Civic are about the
seat belts — 26% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
135,368 miles.
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. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,368.
NHTSA complaint #11649594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,368 milesRohnert Park, CA
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
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. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,368.
NHTSA complaint #11649594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Louisville, KY
SEAT BELTS
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kensington, CA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED BY DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #518457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lenoir, TN
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK CORRECTED. PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE LISTED RECALL 95V103001, SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
NHTSA complaint #814283 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Williamsburg, VA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Catlettsburg, KYCrash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE, CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM BELT BUCKLE. RECALL#96V103001.
NHTSA complaint #803722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sebastopol, CA
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
REAR SEAT BELTS STUCK/WON'T PULL OUT FROM SEAT.
NHTSA complaint #483280 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverside, RICrash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
SEAT BELT SYSTEM FAILED DURING AN ACCIDENT. TT
NHTSA complaint #970917 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pasadena, CA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
FRONT/REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAIL, LEAVING DRIVER/PASSENGER'S UNRESTRAINED. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #482144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pasadena, CA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
FRONT/REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, ALSO CONNECTING SHOULDER/LAP BELTS DO NOT HOLD SECURELY. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #482159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Covina, CA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT FAILURE. TT
NHTSA complaint #963994 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomfield H, MI
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER HARNESS SEATBELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETAIN OCCUPANTS DURING SUDDEN STOPS. TT
NHTSA complaint #963503 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodstock, 00
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
BROKEN PIECES OR CHIPS FROM RELEASE BUTTON PREVENTS FASTENING OR UNFASTENING WHEN USING DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT
NHTSA complaint #960538 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.