KnownCarProblems2000 Honda Civic Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 287 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Honda Civic, most often about the air bags (29% of complaints, typically around 79,500 miles). It is 20th of 27 Civic model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2000 Honda Civic problems
Air bags
82 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
I was involved in a head on collision at about 25-35 MPH with another car. The other car's air bag deployed but mine did not. The whole front end of my car is damaged.
Several weeks ago, my car was recalled. Because of the car's history, the air bag inflator is more likely than average to kill me if it activates (explodes). The dealerships in my area (there are several) cannot obtain replacement parts...needed to fix the problem...for 18 to 24 months. This delay is due to…
Engine
51 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
Exhaust manifold cracked for a 2nd time! Had replaced at 74,000 miles, now at 129,000. Dealer said the second was only covered under a 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact smelled fumes whenever the vehicle was driven. Speed was not a factor. Approximately three months later, the oxygen sensor failed and the contact discovered a crack in the exhaust manifold. The current mileage was 114,000 and failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 09/10/08…
Electrical
38 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 123,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, instrument cluster/panel, instrument panel.
Intake manifold cracked and fumes came into the vehicle. Contacted Honda. It stated there were no problems with the vehicle. ....alsi replaced spark plugs, and replaced a cracked exhaust manifold.
During the day the inside of my car had a burning plastic smell. Later that night, my headlight low beams would not work. I had to drive home with the passing beams wedged on. Today I took the headlight/turn signal switch off of the steering column. The assembly had started to melt and the harness connector that was…
Transmission
30 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
The problems I recently faced with my 2000 Honda Civic vp model:1. Transmission spontaneously skip gears and causes my car to jerk and loose control for a period of time. 2. When the car downshifts/slows down the transmission also skips or do not downshift smoothly, thus causing the car to jerk. Causes minor strains…
Honda Civic 2000 with 58,000 miles with transmission failure. Honda refuses to fix because my daughter bought the car used - not original owner. Daughter bought the car on sunday night - rush job. Daughter told salesman during test drive something wrong. Salemans said they would take care of it - wrong. Anyway -…
Wheels and tires
26 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 29,000 miles. Parts named most often: sidewall, tread/belt, temporary/emergency spare tire, valve.
While driving 70 MPH the front driver's side tire sidewall separated. The consumer managed to pull over to change the tire. The dealership was notified (tire size p185r1485). Per the consumer's follow-up correspondence, please disregard this complaint.
All 4 original equipment dunlop sp20 tires failed for the same reason within a 2 month period. Vehicle is 3.5 years old. Mileage is under 28,000 inner and outer layers of rubber separated. If I did not notice the first and keep a careful watch on the other 3, this might had caused a crash. First two were replaced…
Speed control
17 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, accelerator pedal, cruise control.
When trying to use cruise control the car will accelerate on its own and decelerate on its own, but not in accordance with road conditions. Rarely will the car maintain set cruise speed forcing the driver to cancel cruise control. At this time cruise control is inoperable.
While pulling into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and lurched into the air, resulting in a collision. The consumer's foot was on the brake pedal when the acceleration occurred. The dealership was not providing any assistance to determine what caused the failure. Also the driver's side seat belt…
Brakes
14 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
Front brake rotors are continually warping. Car has approximately 48,000 miles on the odometer and am now on my third set of rotors. First and second set of rotors were each re-machined prior to replacement. Spoke with Honda customer service and was told nothing they could do since they cannot verify my driving…
: the contact stated brake fluid leaked causing the brakes to fail, and nearly causing an accident. The non service dealer determined the brake cylinder needed to be replaced to resolve the issue.
Seat belts
14 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 100,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
I was involved in a horrible car crash on march 15, 2008. An 18-wheeler swerved into my lane while driving on the highway. When the 18-wheeler swerved, the back of his load hit (the 1st) time on the passenger side. I was then sucked underneath the 18-wheeler, flipped several times while being drug for 100 yards still…
I have a 2000 Honda Civic ex and the driver's side seat belt sometimes releases on its own. This happens unpredictably and I have noticed it multiple times in the last few years. Once it releases I push it back in harder and it seems to work. I noticed a similar complaint and so I brought it to your attention.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Honda Civic recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 1, 2020. Owners may contact american honda's customer support & campaign center at 1-888-234-2138.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 acura 3.2cl, 2000-2003 acura 3.5rl, 2000-2001 acura 3.2tl, honda cr-v and honda odyssey, 2001-2002 acura mdx and 2000 accord coupe, accord sedan, civic coupe, and civic sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement nadi inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began october 1, 2020. Owners may contact american honda's customer support & campaign center at 1-888-234-2138 or isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 1998 acura 2.2cl, 1998-1999 acura 2.3cl, 1998-1999 acura 3.0cl, 2001 acura 3.2cl and acura mdx, 1998-2000 honda accord coupe, accord sedan, civic sedan, odyssey and acura 3.5rl, 1999-2000 acura 3.2tl, 1996-2000 civic coupe, 1997-2000 cr-v, 1997-1998 EV plus, and 1998-1999 isuzu oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. An interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning november 26, 2007. When parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Full defect summary
On certain compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the cng tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.
Electrical: switch
Risk: Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began june 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Full defect summary
On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: The rear seat belts will work properly and provide protection in a crash, but the owner may experience difficulty unfastening the belt after the crash.
Fix: In a previous recall (01v-380), only right and left buckles were inspected. The rear center buckle should also be inspected and corrected if necessary. This recall is being conducted only for the center buckle. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat belt assemblies that were imrpoperly manufactured. Only buckles that are marked (on the back side of the buckle) with an assembly number beginning with 00185, 00186, or 00187, will be replaced. Owners should contact their dealer for this replacement. Owner notification began march 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an author
Full defect summary
Certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: The rear seat belts will work properly and provide protection in a crash, but the owner may experience difficulty unfastening the belt after the crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat belt assemblies that were improperly manufactured. Only buckles that are marked (on the back side of the buckle) with an assembly number beginning with 00185, 00186, or 00187, will be replaced. Owners should contact their dealer for this replacement. Owner notification began january 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Honda Civic
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Civic?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (82 complaints, typically around 79,500 miles); engine (51 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles); electrical (38 complaints, typically around 123,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Honda Civic have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 17, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Honda Civic?
- It is 20th of 27 Civic model years by number of complaints, with 287 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.