Owners have filed 221 complaints
about the 2011 Honda Civic with NHTSA between 2011 and 2026.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 22 of 34 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 19
Against the median year of the Honda Civic. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
28.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 89
52% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
116.7%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
2515.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
3219.6%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
3119.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
2716.6%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
148.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
127.4%
150,000+ miles
116.7%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
Frontal crash test
Side barrier crash test
Side pole crash test
Photographs taken by NHTSA during its own New Car Assessment Program crash
tests of this model year. Public domain.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2011 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD
10.5% risk
2011 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD
—
—
—
10.3% risk
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 2011peak 10Mar 2026
Recalls on the 2011 Honda Civic
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
19V502000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
19V378000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
18V661000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshir
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
18V268000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (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, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
18V042000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ev
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
17V545000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
17V030000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-200
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
16V346000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inf
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2018523263,289 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator.
Recall 20111163,645 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the case which houses the Roll-Over Valve (ROV) within the fuel pump module may have been manufactured incorrectly. As a result the case may break or crack, which could allow the ROV to separate, thereby increasing the risk of fuel leakage in a roll-over crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump module assembly.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 140,019 milesAlbany, OR1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the engine was powered off with the key in the ignition, and the front driver-side air bag and front driver-side air bag curtain had independently deployed. No warning lights illuminated, and there was no impact. In addition, the contact stated that her mother was sitting in the passenger seat, and the failure occurred while rolling up the front passenger-side window. The contact's mother sustained minor injuries to her left ear; however, did not seek medical attention. The local dealer was contacted; however, the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
NHTSA complaint #11721763 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesSan Antonio, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to park in a parking lot, he was blinded by the sun and collided with the circular concrete base of a parking lot light on private property. The contact mentioned that the engine was revving high. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was rendered unconscious by the impact. The contact sustained a cracked sternum, rib, right shoulder, back, and hip injuries, and also aggravated a prior spine injury. The contact stated that he observed coolant leaking from the radiator on the ground under the vehicle. Medical attention was required for these injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed that the radiator was destroyed and the vehicle was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
NHTSA complaint #11705296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anniston, AL1 injured
AIR BAGS
On August 9 while grandson was in route on I20 toward Birmingham, Al. to attend grandparent funeral, driver air bag exploded. He struggled to take a close next exit. He pulled car to side of road and ran away from car. He said it was full of smoke and small pieces. He feared the car was going to catch fire. His phone was dead and there was nothing off the exit so after smoke cleared and he felt safer, he drove car to my home and parked under carport. I called Sunny King Honda on Monday and they said that I had to contact American Honda. I was told they would send someone to inspect, but after many times calling, they said insurance needed to inspect. On October 1, Insurance looked at car and did car fax and found no reason for air bag to explode. They had already given me case number but finally a case manager, named Ilene, answered and said to take to dealership on October 24 for inspection and test. I spoke with guy at dealership and he said because car does not need to be driven, I could leave there and they would lock up. I have called again many times trying to find out when car will be fixed and she is not returning my calls. It has been 3 more weeks since dropping off at dealership. It is going on 4 months without car. This could have been a death complaint instead of needing repair. He was fortunate that his left arm was really red and no other harm. There was not a recall on his vin but common sense is air bag is for safety when hitting something to protect individual. Looking on line, there are other complaints with 2011 Civic. The car has been a great car but I am concerned about safety. I hoped American Honda would just repair car and make safe, but at this point, I am questioning.
NHTSA complaint #11699122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesHuntington Beach, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED SPINE AND CHEST. THE CONTACT DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HER INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000.
NHTSA complaint #11390257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesHuntington Beach, CACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED SPINE AND CHEST. THE CONTACT DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HER INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000.
NHTSA complaint #11390257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 199,000 milesSeneca, SCCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
HI I AM [XXX] AND I WAS THE PASSENGER IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON APRIL 3RD, 2020. THE DRIVER WAS [XXX] AND WE WE'RE HEADED HOME DOWN 184/CONERROSS CREEK ROAD AND WE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A FOUR WAY STOP SIGN. [XXX] LOOKED LEFT AND SEEN A VEHICLE APPROACHING THE FOUR WAY AND [XXX] THEN LOOKED RIGHT AN HE LOOKED STRAIGHT AND THEN BEGAN TO LET OFF THE BREAK PEDAL AND THEN WE GOT HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE NEAR THE HEADLIGHT AREA. IT IS TOTALED. WHEN WE GOT HIT THE PASSENGER AIR BAGS WE HAD REPLACED FOR A RECALL ABOUT A YEAR AGO. MY HEAD CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, MY CHEST HIT THE DASH WHICH CAUSED A BROKEN STERNUM AND TWO DISPLACED DISC. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CAME OUT LATE, THE TWO PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS ALSO DIDN'T DEPLOY. I HAVE ALL THE DOCUMENTATION. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11339997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 140,019 milesAlbany, OR1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the engine was powered off with the key in the ignition, and the front driver-side air bag and front driver-side air bag curtain had independently deployed. No warning lights illuminated, and there was no impact. In addition, the contact stated that her mother was sitting in the passenger seat, and the failure occurred while rolling up the front passenger-side window. The contact's mother sustained minor injuries to her left ear; however, did not seek medical attention. The local dealer was contacted; however, the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
NHTSA complaint #11721763 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesSan Antonio, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to park in a parking lot, he was blinded by the sun and collided with the circular concrete base of a parking lot light on private property. The contact mentioned that the engine was revving high. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was rendered unconscious by the impact. The contact sustained a cracked sternum, rib, right shoulder, back, and hip injuries, and also aggravated a prior spine injury. The contact stated that he observed coolant leaking from the radiator on the ground under the vehicle. Medical attention was required for these injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed that the radiator was destroyed and the vehicle was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
NHTSA complaint #11705296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anniston, AL1 injured
AIR BAGS
On August 9 while grandson was in route on I20 toward Birmingham, Al. to attend grandparent funeral, driver air bag exploded. He struggled to take a close next exit. He pulled car to side of road and ran away from car. He said it was full of smoke and small pieces. He feared the car was going to catch fire. His phone was dead and there was nothing off the exit so after smoke cleared and he felt safer, he drove car to my home and parked under carport. I called Sunny King Honda on Monday and they said that I had to contact American Honda. I was told they would send someone to inspect, but after many times calling, they said insurance needed to inspect. On October 1, Insurance looked at car and did car fax and found no reason for air bag to explode. They had already given me case number but finally a case manager, named Ilene, answered and said to take to dealership on October 24 for inspection and test. I spoke with guy at dealership and he said because car does not need to be driven, I could leave there and they would lock up. I have called again many times trying to find out when car will be fixed and she is not returning my calls. It has been 3 more weeks since dropping off at dealership. It is going on 4 months without car. This could have been a death complaint instead of needing repair. He was fortunate that his left arm was really red and no other harm. There was not a recall on his vin but common sense is air bag is for safety when hitting something to protect individual. Looking on line, there are other complaints with 2011 Civic. The car has been a great car but I am concerned about safety. I hoped American Honda would just repair car and make safe, but at this point, I am questioning.
NHTSA complaint #11699122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Andover, MA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
unknown
NHTSA complaint #11697076 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that upon obtaining the vehicle history report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle's mileage was 89,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 161,158. The contact stated that there was a white substance throughout the vehicle, which was determined to be mold.
NHTSA complaint #11662501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alexandria, VA
SEATS
Airbag sensor light for front passenger seat has recently lit up and won’t turn off. Honda dealer said my daughter needs to replace the passenger seat weight sensor which means replacing the whole seat at $3000+ cost. Please check, thank you.
NHTSA complaint #11590702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alexandria, VA
AIR BAGS
Airbag sensor light for front passenger seat has recently lit up and won’t turn off. Honda dealer said my daughter needs to replace the passenger seat weight sensor which means replacing the whole seat at $3000+ cost. Please check, thank you.
NHTSA complaint #11590702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alexandria, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Airbag sensor light for front passenger seat has recently lit up and won’t turn off. Honda dealer said my daughter needs to replace the passenger seat weight sensor which means replacing the whole seat at $3000+ cost. Please check, thank you.
NHTSA complaint #11590702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vivian, LA
SERVICE BRAKES
Each time I applied brakes I would hear a scraping sound in sync with a point or span of tire rotation. Then as I was attempting to stop at a red light the brakes failed. The nearest place was OR automotive and they rebuilt rear braking system yet I could hear the same scraping sound. So I carried the car to Honda dealership. They adjusted brakes $237.00 and replaced $341.00 the two rear drums. The sound remains and is magnified. They are claiming it is because e brake cables stretch. Somehow the stretching can cause entire rear brake on that side to catastrophically fail.
NHTSA complaint #11588386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesLouisburg, KS
STEERING
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing intermittent loss of power steering assist. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while attempting to make a left turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure could be associated with the rack and pinion or the power steering unit. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000
NHTSA complaint #11513227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wrentham, MA
AIR BAGS
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V661000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11512987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesPiedmont, CA
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side seat belt failed to buckle when the passenger was attempting to insert the seat belt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
NHTSA complaint #11511982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Thomasville, NC
SEATS
-Two back seat belts have malfunctioned. The back driver side seat buckle has unattached from the car. The middle back seat belt came unattached from the car. It is available for inspection but have an appointment to get fixed tomorrow. -Mine and my family's safety was put at an INCREASED risk for danger. Two seat belts have malfunctioned in the back seat just from normal wear. My infant daughter rides in the back seat and I trust that the seat belts would function correctly for normal use! -I am not sure. I have an appointment with Honda dealership tomorrow. -It has not currently been inspected. -No symptoms prior and no reasonable explanation for this to happen.
NHTSA complaint #11505686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Thomasville, NC
SEAT BELTS
-Two back seat belts have malfunctioned. The back driver side seat buckle has unattached from the car. The middle back seat belt came unattached from the car. It is available for inspection but have an appointment to get fixed tomorrow. -Mine and my family's safety was put at an INCREASED risk for danger. Two seat belts have malfunctioned in the back seat just from normal wear. My infant daughter rides in the back seat and I trust that the seat belts would function correctly for normal use! -I am not sure. I have an appointment with Honda dealership tomorrow. -It has not currently been inspected. -No symptoms prior and no reasonable explanation for this to happen.
NHTSA complaint #11505686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesPort Charflotte, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE TRUNK LID HASN'T BEEN RIGHT ALL ALONG. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS COME DOWN AND HIT ME ON THE HEAD. NOW, THE BAR THAT KEEPS THE LID OPEN HAS SNAPPED AND THE TRUNK WILL NOT STAY OPEN BY ITSELF. IT CLOSES WITH SUCH FORCE, IT COULD REALLY INJURE A PERSON,. IT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE WHEN IT HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #11400133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesHuntington Beach, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED SPINE AND CHEST. THE CONTACT DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HER INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000.
NHTSA complaint #11390257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesHuntington Beach, CACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED SPINE AND CHEST. THE CONTACT DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HER INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000.
NHTSA complaint #11390257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesDurham, NC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR HAS SPLIT AND JUST HANGS DOWN IN THE LINE OF VISION....I PURCHASED A NEW GENUINE HONDA VISOR AND THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO IT. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR IS ALSO BEGINNING TO SPLIT. HONDA WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR DEFECTIVE VISORS. IT IS NOT OVERUSED OR ABUSED IN ANY WAY. MY VEHICLE IS ALWAYS WELL MAINTANINED.
NHTSA complaint #11375704 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesDurham, NC
VISIBILITY/WIPER
THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR HAS SPLIT AND JUST HANGS DOWN IN THE LINE OF VISION....I PURCHASED A NEW GENUINE HONDA VISOR AND THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO IT. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR IS ALSO BEGINNING TO SPLIT. HONDA WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR DEFECTIVE VISORS. IT IS NOT OVERUSED OR ABUSED IN ANY WAY. MY VEHICLE IS ALWAYS WELL MAINTANINED.
NHTSA complaint #11375704 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,340 milesBettendorf, IA
SEAT BELTS
FRONT WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS GOT LOCKED AND GOT STUCK BESIDE THE SEAT DUE TO DESIGN FLAWS WITH SEAT. IT'S NOW NO MORE IN USE UNTIL THE ISSUE HAS BEEN ADDRESS. WE HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT LOCAL HONDA DEALERS BUT THEY ARE ENTERTAIN OUR COMPLAINTS. THIS ISSUE IS BOTHERING US TO TRAVEL TOGETHER WITH FAMILY DUE TO SAFETY MEASURE FAILURE. WE ARE HELPLESS AND DIDN'T HAVE ANY CLUE HOW TO TAKE IT UP THIS REQUEST WITH HONDA DIRECTLY.
NHTSA complaint #11365271 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesLynchburg, VA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I BOUGHT A 2011 HONDA CIVIC COUPE. I BOUGHT IT NEW AND HAVE BEEN THE ONLY OWNER. 2 YEARS AGO THE PAINT BEGAN PEELING ON THE TRUNK. THE PEELING HAS NOW EXTENDED FROM TRUNK TO THE ROOF. THE PAINT ON THE ROOF IS ALMOST ENTIRELY PEELING. THE TRUNK HAS HUGE SPOTS WHERE IT IS PEELING. THE HOOD HAS WHITE LINES ON IT ALSO FROM PAINT FAILURE. THIS CAR NOW LOOKS RIDICULOUS AND IS EMBARRASSING TO DRIVE.HONDA ISSUED A RECALL BUT NEVER ACTUALLY ALERTED PEOPLE THAT MAY HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY LIABLE FOR THIS PAINT FAILURE FOR USING CHEAP PRODUCTS.
NHTSA complaint #11343941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesLynchburg, VA
STRUCTURE:BODY
I BOUGHT A 2011 HONDA CIVIC COUPE. I BOUGHT IT NEW AND HAVE BEEN THE ONLY OWNER. 2 YEARS AGO THE PAINT BEGAN PEELING ON THE TRUNK. THE PEELING HAS NOW EXTENDED FROM TRUNK TO THE ROOF. THE PAINT ON THE ROOF IS ALMOST ENTIRELY PEELING. THE TRUNK HAS HUGE SPOTS WHERE IT IS PEELING. THE HOOD HAS WHITE LINES ON IT ALSO FROM PAINT FAILURE. THIS CAR NOW LOOKS RIDICULOUS AND IS EMBARRASSING TO DRIVE.HONDA ISSUED A RECALL BUT NEVER ACTUALLY ALERTED PEOPLE THAT MAY HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY LIABLE FOR THIS PAINT FAILURE FOR USING CHEAP PRODUCTS.
NHTSA complaint #11343941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesPalm Desert, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE SUN VISORS ARE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE. THIS IS LONG AFTER I FOUND OUT THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS TOO ON THIS AND RECALLS.
NHTSA complaint #11341341 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 199,000 milesSeneca, SCCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
HI I AM [XXX] AND I WAS THE PASSENGER IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON APRIL 3RD, 2020. THE DRIVER WAS [XXX] AND WE WE'RE HEADED HOME DOWN 184/CONERROSS CREEK ROAD AND WE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A FOUR WAY STOP SIGN. [XXX] LOOKED LEFT AND SEEN A VEHICLE APPROACHING THE FOUR WAY AND [XXX] THEN LOOKED RIGHT AN HE LOOKED STRAIGHT AND THEN BEGAN TO LET OFF THE BREAK PEDAL AND THEN WE GOT HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE NEAR THE HEADLIGHT AREA. IT IS TOTALED. WHEN WE GOT HIT THE PASSENGER AIR BAGS WE HAD REPLACED FOR A RECALL ABOUT A YEAR AGO. MY HEAD CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, MY CHEST HIT THE DASH WHICH CAUSED A BROKEN STERNUM AND TWO DISPLACED DISC. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CAME OUT LATE, THE TWO PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS ALSO DIDN'T DEPLOY. I HAVE ALL THE DOCUMENTATION. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11339997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bartlett, TN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HONDA CIVIC 2011-CAR PROCEEDED INTO INTERSECTION EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED,LOW VISABILITY HEADLIGHTS,PASSENGER BACK DOOR RIGHT SIDE RATTLES LIKE IT IS NOT SHUT,ODOMETER DIGITAL NUMBERS GOING OUT,CAR IS NOT CHANGING GEARS EVEN THOUGH IT IS A AUTOMATIC UNTIL ALMOST 4000 RPM,DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS DOORS SWING BACK AND HIT YOU IN YOUR LEGS OR BODY.PAINT CHIPPING ON TRUNK.RECALLS ON VEHICLE PERTAINING TO AIRBAGS,ALSO FUEL POSSIBLE ROLLOVER CAN CAUSE CAR TO EXPLODE.
NHTSA complaint #11328805 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
