2001 Honda Civic seat belts problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2001 Honda Civic — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer recall 19/076 (NHTSA Campaign Number was unknown) regarding the Takata Air Bag, and the remedy was completed on March 28, 2025. When the vehicle was being repaired, the contact stated that they used their personal…”
filed Jan 8, 2026
“Seat belts are very difficult to fasten. It takes several quick jabs with the belt into the receiver to get belt to lock in place so belt is engaged. Otherwise belt cannot be worn vehicle was stationary, this all started as soon as I received ownership of vehicle in about 2007.”
filed Feb 6, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE…Campaign 02V051000 · Feb 8, 2002
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF…Campaign 01V380000 · Dec 13, 2001
Seat Belts problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 Civic | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Civic | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Civic | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 Civic | 4 | 0% |
| 2021 Civic | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Civic | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Civic | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Civic | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Civic | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Civic | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 Civic | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.