The 2002 Honda Civic has 6 recalls, the most serious being a Takata passenger airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
A separate airbag concern covers vehicles where the front passenger airbag may have been installed incorrectly during a prior replacement, meaning it could deploy improperly in a crash. On the engine side, a broken plastic piece from the air cleaner box cover can travel into the throttle body and cause the throttle to stick in a partially open position, though the vehicle can still be stopped by applying firm brake pressure. There is also a headlight concern: the low-beam wiring harness terminal can overheat and cause the low beams to fail without warning, reducing visibility at night or in poor conditions.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front airbag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag and replace the module assembly if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger airbag inflator may build up excessive pressure when deploying, causing it to rupture. This rupture can send fragments toward occupants or damage the airbag module, preventing proper deployment in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger airbag inflator and replace it if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-beam terminal on the headlight wire harness can overheat, causing the low beams to stop working suddenly.
What the fix does
Your dealer will inspect the headlight switch and coupler for heat damage and replace damaged parts or replace the switch and one coupler pin if no damage is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During assembly, the air cleaner box cover may be damaged. A broken plastic piece could travel into the engine intake and lodge in the throttle body, causing the throttle to stick partially open.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air cleaner box for damage. If found, they will remove any broken plastic piece and replace the air cleaner box cover.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During assembly, the air cleaner box cover may have been damaged, allowing a broken plastic piece to enter the intake chamber.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air cleaner box for damage, remove any broken plastic pieces, and replace the air cleaner box lid.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
