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2005 Honda Civic Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about seat belt problems in the 2005 Honda Civic, 6% of all 315 complaints for this model year. That is the highest seat belt complaint count among 21 Civic model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 8 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 71,528 miles.

Seat Belts complaints
20
6% of 315
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
71,528 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Honda Civic seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 20, 2005, latest Sep 24, 2026.

2005 Honda Civic seat belts complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2005Aug 2011Nov 2012Apr 2014Mar 2018Apr 2023Sep 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2005 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2011 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2005 Honda Civic

  1. NHTSA 04V550000Nov 18, 2004Seat Belts416 vehicles

    Seat belts:front:anchorage

    On 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.

    Risk: An improperly positioned belt could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers 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.

Seat Belts complaints by Civic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200520 (6%)
  2. 200616 (1%)
  3. 200716 (1%)
  4. 20089 (1%)
  5. 20095 (1%)
  6. 20108 (2%)
  7. 20117 (4%)
  8. 201214 (3%)
  9. 20135 (2%)
  10. 20143 (1%)
  11. 20155 (1%)
  12. 20164 (0%)
  13. 20175 (1%)
  14. 20183 (0%)
  15. 20195 (1%)
  16. 20201 (0%)
  17. 20211 (1%)
  18. 20224 (0%)
  19. 20233 (1%)
  20. 20242 (2%)
  21. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda Civic have seat belt problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the seat belt in the 2005 Honda Civic, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,528 miles.
Which Honda Civic year has the most seat belt complaints?
The 2005 Honda Civic has the most seat belt complaints (20), compared with 20 for the 2005.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2005 Honda Civic?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Honda Civic concerns the seat belt: 04V550000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.