2000 Honda Civic
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 297 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 19th highest complaint count among 26 Civic model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 74 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 46 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 17, 2020
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 20V027000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 17, 2020
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 20V026000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Campaign 08E050000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, other, storage, tank assemblyNov 1, 2007
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.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
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.
Campaign 07V512000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Campaign 06E060000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Campaign 06E049000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 22, 2006
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
Campaign 06E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 15, 2006
CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
Campaign 06E040000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 18, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
Campaign 06E032000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 21, 2006
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
Campaign 06E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignition, switchMay 16, 2002
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.
WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 02V120000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyFeb 8, 2002
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.
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.
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 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.
Campaign 02V051000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyDec 13, 2001
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 01V380000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
297 reports, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 14, 2001
WHEN GETTING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE OR WHEN ROCKING VEHICLE COULD HEAR A SQUEAKY NOISE. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH EXHAUST DONUT WHICH HAD BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 7, 2001
ABS LIGHT CAME ON. TAKEN TO DEALER. CURRENTLY, ABS LIGHT ON AGAIN, AND A RUBBER LIKE SMELL IN VEHICLE. PLEASE ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Power train, Mar 5, 2001
HESITATING BEFORE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO GEAR WHILE STOPPING AND GOING. ALSO, TRANSMISSION LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING AT IGHHAWY SPEED AND CATCHES ITSELF INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS. INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Air bags, Mar 5, 2001, crash
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 60MPH AND SLAMMED INTO TIRE OF A TOW TRUCK.*AK
Power train, Mar 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING COULD TRY TO SHIFT FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR AND TRANSMISSION WON'T SHIFT. CONSUMER WILL STEP ON CLUTCH A COUPLE TIMESS OR PUMP CLUTCH. *AK
Air bags, Feb 28, 2001, crash
CONSUMER INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 28, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF, HE HEARS A TICKING NOISE, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE NOISE IS NOT A PROBLEM AND SHOULD HAPPEN MORE ON COLDER DAYS. *SLC
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 16, 2001
FROM THE FIRST DAY I DROVE THE CIVIC HOME THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SEVERE VIBRATION COMING FROM THE ABS EVERYTIME I HIT A BUMP OR POTHOLE-I USUALLY FEEL THESE VIBRATION AT LOW SPEEDS AS WHEN I AM DRIVING OUT OF MY BUMPING DRIVEWAY, THE VIBRATION IS REALLY SEVERE WHEN I AM APPLY THE BRAKES TO NOT HIT A BUMP OR POTHOLE TOO HARD. I REALLY DIDNT GIVE IT MUCH THOUGHT (FIGURED I WAS JUST NEEDING TO GET USED TO NEW TECHNOLOGY) UNTIL WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED (25 OR LESS) ON AN ICY CITY OF TULSA , OK, EVERTIME I APPLIED THE BRAKES GENTLY TO COME TO A STOP AT A STOP LIGHT THE FRONT BRAKES VIBRATED VIOLENTLY & LOCKED UP PREVENTING ME FROM COMING TO A SAFE STOP. ONCE THE BRAKES LOCKED THE CIVIC IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO A SLIDE & ONLY STOPPED WHEN IT'S MOMENTUM SLOWED DOWN. THE BRAKES WERE ABSOLUTELY USELESS IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE BY GENTLY SLOWING IT DOWN AS HAS BEEN NORMAL WITH EVERY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. I WAS SO AFRAID OF THE BRAKES THAT I TESTED THEM ON THE BUMPING GRAVEL ROAD JUST BEFORE I GOT HOME THAT AFTERNOON AND SURE ENOUGH THEY LOCKED UP AGAIN UNDER MORE PRESSURE THAN NEEDED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. I DISCUSSED THIS PROBLEM WITH DON CARLTON HONDA'S SERVICE SUPERVISOR TODAY (02/16/01) WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR IT'S OIL CHANGE. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS THE WAY HONDA'S ABS OPERATES AND THE BRAKES ARE DESIGNED FOR DRY WEATHER & SMOOTH ROAD CONDITIONS AND IF THE BRAKES EVER SENSE SLIPPING OR ROUGH CONDITIONS THEY WILL "ALWAYS" LOCK UP BECAUSE OF THEIR DESIGN AND THAT THERE IS NOTHING TO BE FIXED OR THAT CAN BE DONE BY HONDA TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I FIND THIS EXPLANATION "ABSURD" AND "RIDICULOUS" -HOW COULD BRAKES THIS DANGEROUS BE CONSIDERED NORMAL. THE ONLY REASON I DIDN'T PLOW INTO SOMEONE THAT ICY DAY IS BECAUSE LUCKILY FOR ANYONE ELSE & ME THERE WAS NO CAR OR PERSON IN FRONT OF ME WHEN I TRIED TO STOP ON THE ICY CITY STREET. PLEASE HELP ME IF YOU CAN-I AM NOW SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Feb 8, 2001, crash
IMMEDIATELY ON STARTUP CAR SURGED FORWARD WITH ENGINE AT FULL THROTTLE WITHOUT TOUCHING GAS PEDAL AND PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED, CRASHING INTO BRICK BUILDING 3 FEET IN FRONT OF CAR . *AK
Air bags, Feb 6, 2001, crash
CONSUMER WA SAS TRAVELING 75MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE, ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO HIM, AND HE SKID INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. THERE WERE SLIGHT INJURIES.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Other or unspecified, Jan 30, 2001
THE VEHICLES MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING A PROBLEM AFTER RUNNING 2,255 MILES WITHIN SEVEN MONTHS. THE ENGINE RAN VERY ROUGHLY AND HESITATED ON ACCELERATION, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE SERVICE DEPATMENT STATED THEY TRIED TO DIAGNOSIS AND FIX THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG. LATER THEY SAID THE VALVES WERE TO TIGHT AND CONSEQUENTLY ADJUST THEM. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED, THE NEXT DAY IT WOULD NOT START. EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE STARTED VERY ROUGHLY AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY; THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CAME BACK ON. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOUND THE FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING AND REPLACED ALL FOUR-FUEL INJECTORS. AFTER THESE MALFUNCTIONS AND REPAIRS, I NOTICED A CHANGE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLES ACCELERATION POWER, AND THE IDLING WAS NOISIER. THE GAS MILEAGE SEEMED LESS AND THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON A FEW OCCASIONS. THIS COMPLAINT TO THE NHTSA CONCERNS A DEFECTIVE AND NONCONFORMING VEHICLE THAT WAS LIKELY TO CAUSED SEVERE BODILY INJURY OR DEATH IF DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH DEFECTS THAT NOT ONLY JEOPARDIZED THE SAFETY OF THE CONSUMER BUT THE PUBLIC WAS ALSO AT RISK.. THAT RISK OF FUEL LEAKING FROM INJECTORS AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION (VALVES) COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE, POLLUTION, AND COLLISION HAZARD. SUCH DEFECTS AND NONCONFORMITIES BREACH THE IMPLIED AND EXPRESSED WARRANTEES AND VIOLATE VARIOUS FEDERAL LAWS INTENDED TO PROTECT THE CONSUMER AND THE PUBLIC. THE EXPECTATION OF A NEW VEHICLE TO PERFORM IN A SAFE AND RELIABLE MANNER SHOULD NOT BE COMPROMISED BY DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURING, AND INADEQUATE SERVICE. I AM REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS PROBLEM. IT WOULD BE A LIFE SAVING SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC WHO IS UNSUSPECTING THAT A NEW, WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE WOULD RUN FOR LESS THAN 2,300 MILES AND HAVE DANGEROUS DEFECTS APPEAR. THE PATTERN OF NEGLECT THAT BEGUN WITH THE MANUFACTURE, PERSISTED WITH THE SALE AND THE SERVICE OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALER. THIS LACK OF DUE CARE COULD GET SOMEBODY KILLED. *AK
Tires, Jan 23, 2001
FIRESTONE, FR680, P185/65R14 85 S, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2000, HONDA, CIVIC, DOT #W27JMN8289. 2 RIGHT SIDE TIRES HAVE SHAVINGS OF RUBBER COMING OFF TREAD, FIRESTONE DEALER SAID TIRES WERE OKAY. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Jan 22, 2001, crash
PULLED INTO PARKING SPACE, PUT FOOT ON BRAKE, AND AT THAT TIME ENGINE REVVED AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. CONSUMER HIT BUILDING, $ 3800.00 DAMAGE.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 22, 2001
ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IT STALLED, TOWING COMPANY CALLED, VEHICLE STARTED RIGHT AWAY, AFTER GAS PEDAL WAS HELD TO FLOOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, MECHANIC STATED THAT HONDAS TEND TO FLOOD THEMSELVES IN COLD WEATHER. *CJ
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Jan 18, 2001, crash
WHILE DRIVING 65MPH APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, RELEASED BRAKES, AND APPLIED BRAKES AGAIN. BUT, HAD NO BRAKES, AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES. *AK
Tires, Jan 10, 2001
TIRE SIZE 185/65/14, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2000, HONDA, CIVIC WITH 7000 MILES,. FRONT LEFT TIRE DEVELOPED A BUMP ON SIDEWALL. NEITHER DUNLOP NOR HONDA WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. THE TIRE WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 5, 2001
THE CAR IS EITHER DIFFICULT TO START OR STARTS AND DIES WHEN THE LEVEL IN THE FUEL TANK IS NEAR OR BELOW THE 1/4 TANK MARK. THIS PROBLEM IS PREVALENT IN THE 1999 AND 2000 CIVICS, AND HONDA IS AWARE OF IT. THEY CLAIM TO HAVE A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE PROBLEM, BUT I COULD NOT FIND IT ON YOUR WEBSITE. HONDA REFUSES TO FIX IT.THIS IS A SECURITY ISSUE FOR ME. I PURCHASED THIS CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER, SO THAT SHE WOULD HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. SHE IS IN LAW SCHOOL, AND HAS TO SPEND A GREAT DEAL OF TIME IN THE LIBRARY, LATE AT NIGHT. SHE PARKS IN THE PARKING DECKS AND BY THE TIME SHE LEAVES, HERS IS ONE OF THE FEW CARS LEFT. IT CONCERNS ME THAT SHE MIGHT BE PURSUED BY SOMEONE, REACH HER CAR AHEAD OF HIM, AND THEN THE CAR FAILS. WITH THE POPULATION OF CIVICS OUT THERE WITH YOUNG PEOPLE DRIVING, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS HAS ALREADY HAPPENED TO SOMEONE. WE HAVE A RIGHT TO EXPECT THAT OUR KIDS ARE SAFE WHEN WE GO TO THE EXPENSE OF BUYING THEM A NEW CAR. I BELIEVE THAT MANY PARENTS PAY THE EXTRA MONEY REQUIRED TO BUY A HONDA, BECAUSE OF THE SUPPOSED QUALITY OF THE VEHICLES. WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WORRY THAT THEIR CARS WON'T START WHEN THEY ARE IN DANGER.*AK
Air bags, Dec 31, 2000, crash
MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WENT THROUGH A RED LIGHT ON DEC. 12, 2000. SHE SIDESWIPED A 1993 VOLVO. SHE HIT SO HARD THAT OUR 2000 HONDA CIVIC DID A 180 DEGREE SPIN THEN RE-HITTING THE VOLVOS REAR WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE 2000 CIVIC. THIS THEN PUSHED THE VOLVO INTO A STOPPED JEEP AT THE RED LIGHT. OUR HONDA CIVIC INITIALLY HIT THE VOLVO STRAIGHT ON AT ABOUT 40+ MILES PER HOUR. THE HONDA'S FRONT END WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE PROBLEM IS THAT NEITHER AIRBAG IN THE HONDA DEPLOYED. THIS WAS NOT AN OFFSET CRASH. THE FRONT END DIRECTLY HIT THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VOLVO. NO BRAKING WAS INVOLVED AND THE VOLVOS FRONT AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. MY DAUGHTERS LEGS WERE VERY BRUISED AS WELL AS HER SIDE AND NECK. SHE WAS WEARING HER SEATBELT AS THIS IS THE ONLY THING THAT SAVED HER LIFE. THE 200 HONDA CIVIC HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS TOTALED BY AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE. I BOUGHT THIS NEWER MODEL CAR FOR THE AIRBAG SAFETY FEATURES ESPECIALLY FOR SUCH A YOUNG DRIVER. WHY AT AN IMPACT OF 40+ MILES PER HOUR WITH A DIRECT FRONTAL HIT WOULD THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOY IN A 2000 MODEL HONDA CIVIC??? YET A 93 VOLVO WHEN HIT FROM THE SIDE RECOGNIZED ENOUGH IMPACT TO DEPLOY ITS FRONT AIR BAGS. *AK
Power train, Dec 30, 2000
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND AT INCORRECT TIMES. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 21, 2000
THE CAR COULD NOT START FOUR TIMES SINCE DECEMBER 2000. THE QUALITY OF THE CAR IS REALLY BAD, AND IT SHOULD BE RECALLED.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Dec 15, 2000, crash
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH AND APPLYING BRAKES TO REDUCE SPEED, REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. BUT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
Air bags, Dec 4, 2000, crash
WHILE PULLING OFF FROM A STOP SIGN ANOTHER DRIVER HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-ON AT A HIGH SPEED, AND NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
Seats, Dec 4, 2000
IS THERE A LAW/REGULATION ON THE ACCEPTABLE SEAT HEIGHT OF A MOTORCYCLE? MY BIKE SEAT IS APPROX 38" OFF OF THE GROUND. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE HEIGHT WAS ADJUSTABLE AND IN FACT IT IS NOT. I REALLY FEEL AS THOUGH THE EXTREME SEAT HEIGHT IS A HAZARD WHEN RIDING THE BIKE ON THE STREET. I CAN ONLY TOUCH THE GROUND WITH MY TIP TOES. HOW IS IT THAT THEY CAN SELL ME A BIKE THAT IS WAY TO TALL FOR ME TO RIDE SAFELY? *AK
Air bags, Dec 1, 2000, crash
FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A TREE AT 25 MPH IMPACT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Power train, Electrical system, Visibility, Other or unspecified, Nov 22, 2000
THERE ARE MANY MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THIS IS MY FIRST CAR I HAVE EVER BOUGHT NEW AND I AM SO UPSET THAT HONDA IS DOING VERY LITTLE TO HELP ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK