2004 HONDA CIVIC Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Honda Civic. This model year has 350 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2004 Honda Civic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Honda Civic. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 133 | 31 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 56 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 32 | — | 4 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 26 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 23 | 12 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 17 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 17 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 11 | 4 | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Honda Civic. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 350 most recent complaints
2004 HONDA Civic Cracked Block TSB [XXXX] Honda settled in a class-action lawsuit that covers 2008 - 2009 Civic engine block failures with unlimited miles for an extended 10-year warranty period. Covered Civics will receive an engine repair or replacement at no cost. The covere…
It takes many attempts to get the drivers side seat belt to latch/click. I am concerned after seeing other recalls that mine maybe in fact affected as well.
I got into an accident today and airbag inflator that was replaced due to a recall never deployed upon impact causing me to slam into my steering wheel with my head. Officer looked in car and realized airbag never deployed. I drove car home. Now waiting for hopefully someone to g…
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The air bag failed to deploy during the vehicular collision on Jan.27, 2022 at the intersection in a city in Virginia. The HONDA Civic LX 2004 was hit by another vehicle on the driver side; the air bag on the passenger side deployed BUT NOT THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE. The dri…
It is not safe to drive because of the slippage is really hard and it still kicks when braking and can cause the car to keep driving while harshly pressing the brake to stop.
On Thursday the 2nd of December 2021 at 8:50 AM, I was driving by myself on the freeway heading to work and the hood popped up and smashed my entire windshield. I was unable to see and luckily managed to pull over to the left hand side of the road without hitting anything or anyo…
The contact owns a 2004 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall was serviced; h…
DEALERSHIP SHOWED NO RECALL FOR THIS VIN , WHEN I ENTERED IT IN THEIR WEBSITE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATE. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE WAS SKIPPING GEARS. THE VEHICLE…
I HAVE RECEIVED MANY RECALL NOTICES FROM HONDA STATING THE AIR BAG RECALL REPAIR IS FREE AND A FREE RENTAL CAR WILL PROVIDED FOR THE DAY OF THE REPAIR, HOWEVER THIS IS ABSOLUTELY FALSE! I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA MULTIPLE TIMES AND AM CONSISTENTLY TOLD RENTAL CARS A…
WHEN I STOPED AT A STOP SIGN, MY AIRBAG DEPLOYED, KNOCKING ME UNCONSCIOUS. I PROCEEDED TO HIT A TREE GOING AT AN ACCELERATED SPEED. I WAS AIRLIFTED BY HELICOPTER TO A TRAMA HOSPITAL. I HAD 3 FRACTURED RIBS, A BROKEN STERNUM, AND 4 BROKEN BONES IN MY LOWER BACK. I FRECEIVED A CALL…
STEVENS CREEK HONDA (SAN JOSE, CA) SAID THEY FIXED THE SRS LIGHT PROBLEM(09 DEC 2019) BUT IT REAPPEARED A FEW DAYS LATER. UNCLEAR WHETHER THEY REALLY FIXED PROBLEM; CONTINUING TO WORK WITH AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO(CASE #10-214133 AND STEVENS CREEEK HONDA(DEALER) TO REMEDY AIRBAG …
I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL ALERT ON MY HONDA CIVIC AIR BAGS YEARS AGO. I TOOK IT IN TO MY HONDA DEALER AND THEY TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM. I RECEIVED A NEW SAFETY RECALL ALERT TODAY. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN HANDLED (SEE ATTACHED).
THIS MODEL CAR HAS A DOCUMENTED ISSUE WITH THE START CLUTCH PERFORMANCE. THIS ISSUE CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION IT CAUSES. DESPITE RE-SURFACING PROCEDURES, THE ISSUE WILL RETURN. THIS IS NOT SIMPLY A WEAR ISSUE, THE PART(S) AND/OR DESIGN ARE…
VEHICLE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. AFTER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT INTO THE SEAT BELT RETAINER. I FEEL VERY DANGEROUS AND HONDA WILL NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE. STATING IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY.
MY HONDA CIVIC HAD AN AIR BAG RECALL, WHICH I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR. ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER THE FIX, MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AT ANOTHER SHOP AND THEY RESET MY LIGHT. IT COME BACK ON APPROXIMATELY EVERY MONTH. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT IT IS SUSPICIOUS THAT I NE…
I HAVE A 2004 HONDA CIVIC EX. DRIVING TO GLENDALE (1 HOUR FROM WHERE I LIVE) IN THE CITY I STARTED NOTICING THE TRANSMISSION WAS JERKING. SHORTLY AFTER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. GOING UP A HILL MY TRANSMISSION WASN'T WORKING ANYMORE AND WAS REVVING WITHOUT GOING INTO GEAR. I WAS …
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WENT OFF ON ITS OWN REALLY SCARED ME VERY DANGEROUS I WAS DRIVING I WAS ON THE STREET DRIVING ABOUT 15 20 MILES AN HOUR
TAKATA RECALL. MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN I SAW THE RECALL. MY MODEL SHOULD BE RECALLED AS WELL. ALSO EXTERIOR LIGHTING IS VERY DULL BOTH OF THESE HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY RECALLED. I WAS IN PARK, STARTED MY CAR AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. SCANNER SAYS IT'S THE INFLATOR
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2004 Honda Civic.
Recalls for 2004 Honda Civic
15 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2004 Honda Civic. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2004 Honda Civic — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Honda Civic reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2004 Honda Civic has 350 NHTSA owner complaints, 47 crash-related, and 15 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (133 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda Civic?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (133 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (56 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (32 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Honda Civic?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2004 Honda Civic?▾
The 2004 Honda Civic has 47 crash-related complaints and 6 fire reports out of 350 total NHTSA complaints. 37 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2004 Honda Civic have any recalls?▾
Yes — 15 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2004 Honda Civic. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2004 Honda Civic?▾
The 2004 Honda Civic has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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