Honda Civic Si

Model Civic Si made by Honda got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning seat belts .

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
04V550000HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)from 04/06/2004 to 04/06/2004V (Vehicle)41611/24/2004MFRHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)11/18/200411/19/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles, some front seat belt anchors may have been installed with an incorrect washer, which could restrict anchor movement. as a result, the seat belt may be improperly positioned for certain occupants.
Consequence SummaryAn improperly positioned belt could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the front seat belt anchors for restricted movement. if an anchor does not rotate freely, the dealer will replace the washer with a countermeasure washer. the recall began on november 24, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
NotesHonda recall no. p55. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
SB-06-08505/09/200810032953Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models06/16/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
70407/16/200410014099Growling water pump and/or drive belt noise. 2002-2003 honda civic si *sc04/28/2005
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
08-04005/31/200810025523Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe08/15/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
11/19/2004007/31/2004
 I was in an accident on nov 19th, 2004. driver side airbag was not deployed at the time of accident. there was no passenger in my car, but passenger side airbag deployed. i called honda several times. they do not like to discuss this issue with me. honda is asking for a statement from geico, insurance company. geico is saying this is an issue of car manufacturer. geico provided me photo showing passenger side airbag deployed. honda does not want me to take the vehicle to the dealership where i leased it. i don't feel safe to drive this vehicle. today, jan 24th 2005, i spoke with mr. armen yerzatian @ 800-999-1009 x118141. he is a supervisor @ customer service. he told me there is nothing he or honda can do if they don't receive a statement from insurance company, geico. *nm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
12/06/20043300109/03/2004
 2004 honda civic si - car caught on fire. fire started in engine compartment while driving. car engulfed in flames. car declared a total loss by insurance company.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
12/06/20043300109/03/2004
 Info copy to nhtsa owner of 2004 honda civic engine compartment caught fire vehicle destroyed. *bf the consumer noticed a smell coming through the air vents of the vehicle. seconds later smoke started coming through the vents as well as rising from under the hood. flames came from under the hood and the entire front end was engulfed in flames. the vehicle was only 3 months old at the time of the incident. *tc *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
05/10/2009450001
 While driving on the highway, gas pedal linkage suddenly disengages causing rapid deceleration. this has happened for the third time. after two previous repairs, the honda dealer assured me this would not happen again. this is dangerous as i was in the fast lane when the car stops moving. i had to quickly engage the cruise control and maneuver off the highway using the accelerate and decelerate buttons. *tr
SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT
09/06/20043
 There is a recurring popping noise coming from the front of the vehicle, which is causing the steering to feel loose. took vehicle to dealer for check up and repair of the struts for the third time.*ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
02/11/20061
 Wiper failure. *jb

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
NYWOODSIDE11377PARAGON HONDA718-507-5000
TXARLINGTON76096VANDERGRIFF HONDA888-255-1350