2000 HONDA CIVIC Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Honda Civic. This model year has 300 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2000 Honda Civic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Honda Civic. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 85 | 55 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 52 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 40 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 30 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 27 | 4 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | 6 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 14 | 6 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 14 | 5 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 13 | 5 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Equipment | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Visibility | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 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 2000 Honda Civic. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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The contact owns a 1990 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V103001 (SEAT BELTS). The contact stated the driver’s and front passenger’s side seat belts failed to function as intended. The driver’s side lap belt failed to retract, and the re…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 193,786. It was later discovered through a Carfax Report that the Title mile…
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after multiple attempts. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. The…
I bought this car I believe 1 year ago and I didn’t know it had a recall
The contact owned a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, another vehicle ran a stop sign. The contact turned to the right to avoid a crash but ended up crashing into the rear corner of another vehicle. The vehicle also ended up striking the embankment o…
Unknown SRS alarm appears, dealer confirmed 1-1, 1-2 error code meaning driver airbag issue. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 20V026000 RECALL DATE: 2020-01-21 Mentioned active airbag recall for 2000 Honda Civic. Tried looking on NHTSA site and Honda site for free repair but nothing showed up…
On October 16, 2021, my wife drove the car on the way home, then there was a sudden sound (like a huge fan) and a rough vibration from the engine. The battery light turned on. Then she had a hard time steering the wheel. It was really stiff. She made very wide turns, occupying mu…
RECEIVED NOTICE AND MADE APPT TO REPAIR BACK IN AUGUST 2020. HONDA DID NOT HAVE PART TO REPAIR. I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIME SINCE AUGUST AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY WILL CALL ME BACK HERE WE ARE JUST ABOUT MARCH 2021 AND STILL MY HONDA IS NOT REPAIRED CAR IS STILL BEING USED ANY IN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR THE REPAIR AT ROBERTSON'S PALMDALE HONDA, 455 AUTO VISTA DR, PALMDALE, CA 93551, WHERE THE RECALL REPA…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF T…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR T…
AMERICAN HONDA HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THE SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME. I RECEIVED FIRST NOTIFICATION IN MARCH 2020.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. PACIFIC HONDA (188 S BERETANIA ST, HONOLULU, HI 96813) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE …
MY CAR HAS A RECALL ON IT THAT HASN'T BEEN FIXED
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAG) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER (MANLY HONDA LOCATED AT 2777 CORBY AVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407) WAS NOTIFIED A…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER E…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR…
HONDA SENT ME A LETTER IN THE MAIL TELLING ME MY CAR'S DRIVER AIRBAG MAY NOT BE WORKING CORRECTLY. THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE PARTS TO REPAIR IT YET AND THAT THEY WOULD REACH OUT WHEN THEY HAD THEM. THAT WAS IN MARCH AND NOW IT'S AUGUST. IT'S ALMOST A HALF YEAR NOW THAT I'VE BEEN…
I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC WAS INCLUDED IN THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL, BUT HONDA HAS OFFERED NO REMEDY. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT O…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2000 Honda Civic.
Recalls for 2000 Honda Civic
18 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2000 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.
2000 Honda Civic — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Honda Civic reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2000 Honda Civic has 300 NHTSA owner complaints, 74 crash-related, and 18 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (85 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Civic?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (85 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (52 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (40 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Honda Civic?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2000 Honda Civic?▾
The 2000 Honda Civic has 74 crash-related complaints and 5 fire reports out of 300 total NHTSA complaints. 46 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2000 Honda Civic have any recalls?▾
Yes — 18 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2000 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 2000 Honda Civic?▾
The 2000 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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