IllustrationI HAVE A 1999 HONDA CIVIC LAX, AND MY AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON
1999 Honda Civic
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1999 Honda Civic do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 183.5.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
80–25K
1025–50K
1850–75K
2175–100K
44100–150K
44150K+
145 reports with mileage · 193 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 118 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 35 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
61 crash reports5 fire reports44 injury reports
Air Bags complaints
58 reportsTAKATA AIR BAG RECALLS.
TAKATA RECALL.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAI…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
THE DRIVER OF THE HONDA(MY CAR) WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT THRU AN INTERSECTION. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN IN A YELLOW LIGHT. HE DIDN'T SEE ME AND HIT ME ON THE DRIVERS' SIDE. I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT WHICH DID NOT LOCK CAUSING MY HEAD TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN EITHER. I WAS INJURED ON MY HEA…
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THE DRIVER OF THE HONDA(MY CAR) WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT THRU AN INTERSECTION. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN IN A YELLOW LIGHT. HE DIDN'T SEE ME AND HIT ME ON THE DRIVERS' SIDE. I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT WHICH DID NOT LOCK CAUSING MY HEAD TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN EITHER. I WAS INJURED ON MY HEAD AND EYE AS WELL AS OTHER BODILY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED ACCORDING TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR
I HAD AN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY ON 31ST,JAN,2010 .IT WAS A SUNDAY .. MY GOT HIT BY A TRUCK AND THE CRASH WAS SO BAD THAT MY CAR IS TOTAL LOSS FROM THE FRONT AND WE ALL GOT SUDDEN SHOCK RIGHT AWAY.. FIRST THE DRIVER BANGED HIS CAR AT FRONT THEN HE MADE A LEFT TURN TO ESCAPE. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T OPEN.THE TRUCK COUL…
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I HAD AN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY ON 31ST,JAN,2010 .IT WAS A SUNDAY .. MY GOT HIT BY A TRUCK AND THE CRASH WAS SO BAD THAT MY CAR IS TOTAL LOSS FROM THE FRONT AND WE ALL GOT SUDDEN SHOCK RIGHT AWAY.. FIRST THE DRIVER BANGED HIS CAR AT FRONT THEN HE MADE A LEFT TURN TO ESCAPE. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T OPEN.THE TRUCK COULD HAVE BANGED US ALL AND IT WAS ALMOST VERY CLOSE TO ME AND MY HUSBAND SITTING AT THE VERY FRONT .I WAS IN THERE WITH MY TWO KIDS AND HUSBAND. WE ALL COULD HAVE BEEN DIED BY NOW. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A CLAIM AGAINST HONDA. I HAVE HONDA CIVIC 1999 SILVER. I CHOSE HONDA AND IT DIDN'T HELP ME WHEN I NEEDED . *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES FAILED TO DEPLOY. TWO PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. THE VIN WAS UNK…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES FAILED TO DEPLOY. TWO PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
99 HONDA PRELUDE WAS IN VOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT GOING HEAD ON INTO A TREE AT APPROXIMATELY 20 TO25 MPH. DRIVER WAS NOT WEARING SEAT BELT. DRIVER WAS THROWN INTO WINDSHIELD . AIR BAG FAILED TO ACTIVATE.
MY GIRLFRIEND WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE SHE REAR ENDED A SUV CAUSING TOTAL FRONT END DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED ,AND MY GIRLFRIEND HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL FOR CHEST PAIN. THE CAR IS A 1999 HONDA CIVIC LX 4DR. *AK
Official recalls
320V026000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Jan 17, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
07V512000 · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
Nov 1, 2007
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
02V120000 · Electrical System:ignition:switch
May 16, 2002
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.