1992 Honda Civic air bags problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1992 Honda Civic — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In a forward collision, strong enough for my head to punch a 2 inch hemispherical indentation into the windshield, the airbag did not deploy. I was wearing my seat belt. The impact of my head against the windshield resulted in a moderate concussion. *la”
filed Nov 23, 2003
“Air bag & 3 point restraint failed and injuries and loss of teeth resulted. When is an auto manufacturer responsible for defective equipment???*ak”
filed Sep 17, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 Civic | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Civic | 8 | 3% |
| 2022 Civic | 9 | 1% |
| 2021 Civic | 8 | 6% |
| 2020 Civic | 29 | 13% |
| 2019 Civic | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 Civic | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 Civic | 22 | 4% |
| 2016 Civic | 28 | 3% |
| 2015 Civic | 57 | 15% |
| 2014 Civic | 57 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.