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, Jan 21, 2009
CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING FINE SINCE I HAD PURCHASED IT AS A SECONDHAND VEHICLE. AT 130,XXX MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, UPON USING A OBD2 SCANNER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PRIMARY OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER HAS MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN THE HEAT SHIELD TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REMOVED, A HUGE CRACK ABOUT 2 INCHES WAS FOUND IN THE CENTER OF THE MANIFOLD ABOVE THE OXYGEN SENSOR. *TR
Power train, Oct 16, 2008
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CIRCUIT/OPEN. *TR
Seat belts, Sep 13, 2008
SEAT BELT WILL SOMETIMES RELEASE ON ITS OWN DRIVER SIDE. *TR
Air bags, Sep 9, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE TURNING A CORNER BETWEEN 60-70 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK A DIRT BANK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HIS HEAD STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A CONCUSSION AND HAD A CUT/BRUISE ON HIS FOREHEAD FROM STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD. THE FRONT END AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE DAMAGED. THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE CRASH BECAUSE HE BLACKED OUT. A PASSERBY WOKE HIM UP AND CALLED 911. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW HOW LONG HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS. THE VEHICLE WAS RENDERED AS DESTROYED. THE POLICE ARRIVED AND FILED A REPORT. THERE WERE NO OTHER PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
Power train, Aug 27, 2008
I HAVE A 2000 HONDA CIVIC DX. MY TRANSMISSION GAVE ME NO WARNING IT WAS ABOUT TO GO OUT. I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 10 MILES ON IT. IT NOW HAS 116,000 MILES ON IT. I KEPT UP WITH THE MAINTENANCE. WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON TOP OF A BRIDGE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THEN ABOUT 5 MILES DOWN THE ROAD I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN IT TURNED GREEN MY TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING. I COASTED TO THE ENTRANCE OF A GAS STATION. I WAS BLOCKING TRAFFIC. I TURNED THE CAR OFF. I WAITED 2 MINUTES TURNED THE CAR BACK ON. IT WENT FOR ABOUT A MILE THEN IT STARTED SLIPPING AGAIN. I HAD IT TOWED HOME. IT'S BEEN PARKED EVER SINCE. I BEEN HAVING TO FIND A RIDE TO WORK AND TO DO ERRANDS. I BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THAT THE COSTS WOULD BE OVER $2500. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 15, 2008
TL*THE 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 *BF UPDATED 09/17/08. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 27, 2008
I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND HAD THE A/C RUNNING IT WAS WORKING FINE AND BLOWING COLD. WHILE ACCELERATING THE LIGHT I HEARD A LOUD METAL NOISE AND THUMP AND THE AIR CONDITIONER STARTED BLOWING HOT. I TOOK THE CAR TO A DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT PART OF THE AIR CONDITIONER FELL OFF, THE FAN CLUTCH????, I AM NOT A MECHANIC BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER AN I KNOW PARTS OF A CAR SHOULD NOT FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS NEVER BEEN WORKED ON AND THE CAR IS SERVICED REGULAR, THE CAR ONLY HAS 87,000 MILES. I AM BEING TOLD IT WILL BE ABOUT 1,400.00 DOLLARS TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 21, 2008
MY ENGINE NEEDED MORE OIL AND THE OIL LIGHT DID NOT COME ON IN MY CAR AND THE ENGINE ENDED UP GETTING BURNED OUT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO DID NOT COME ON. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 3, 2008
WHILE DRVING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE JUST QUITS. IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES TODAY. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 16, 2008
EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED FOR 2ND TIME; ALSO HAVE 2 OTHER HONDA CIVICS (99 AND 97) WITH SAME PROBLEM - OBVIOUS MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. HONDA WILL NOT COVER REPAIRS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 23, 2008
I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ISSUE WITH MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC SI BECAUSE I HAD THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PERFORMED , OIL CHANGES EVERY 3000-4000 MILES AND ON MAY 17TH, 2000 HONDA CIVIC SI WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES-BLOWN HEAD GASKET...THE CAR IS AT HONDA WEST PENDING-A GOODWILL CONCESSION FROM HONDA. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, May 6, 2008, crash
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 UNDERNEATH THE 18-WHEELER THE ENTIRE TIME. ONCE THE VEHICLE STOPPED, I WAS UPSIDE DOWN HANGING FROM THE 18-WHEELER. THE AIRBAGS IN MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC NEVER DEPLOYED FROM ANY SIDE. I WAS HIT WITH A MAJOR IMPACT AT EVERY ANGLE UPSIDE DOWN AND ALL AROUND. THE ER MEDICAL HAD TO DO ON-SITE PROCEDURES DUE TO THE DAMAGE TO MY HEAD, ARM, AND LEG. THEY WERE UNABLE TO TAKE MY SEATBELT OFF, IT HAD TO BE CUT OFF. I HAD A PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH MY DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT GETTING STUCK. ON A NORMAL DAY, I NORMALLY WOULD HAVE RO JERK THE SEALTBELT OFF OF ME. PLEASE ADVISE ME ON THIS SITUATION. I AM JUST NOW BEING ABLE TO REPORT THE AIRBAG SITUATION BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL DUE TO THE TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. *TR
Tires, Feb 14, 2008, crash
2000 HONDA CIVIC TIRE BLOW OUT. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING HER TO DRIVE INTO A DITCH . *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0012-90. *JB
Air bags, Dec 11, 2007, crash
ROLL OVER AND HEAD ON COLLISION OF VEHICLE BUT NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. NUMEROUS COMMENTS ON INTERNET ABOUT AIRBAGS LACK OF DEPLOYMENT ON THIS VEHICLE. I CONTACTED HONDA AND THEY ARE NON RESPONSIVE TO INSPECT THE AIRBAGS AND TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE FAULTY. I HAVE THE VEHICLE IN MY POSSESSION AND WOULD LIKE IT PROPERLY INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 9, 2007
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED LEAKING. *TR
Visibility, Sep 13, 2007
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MAKES A TERRIBLE CRUNCHING NOISE WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN AND HAS PUT A HUGE SCRATCH ON THE WINDOW. DIX HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS CHECKED IT 3X, BUT CAN'T "RECREATE THE PROBLEM". *TR
Power train, Jul 31, 2007
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 - DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION ON HONDA CAR AT 58,000 MILES. WHY? *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 30, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE TIRES GRIP THE PAVEMENT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL APPEARS TO BE ELEVATED, CREATING DIFFICULTY WHEN THEY ARE DEPRESSED. THE RPMS RUN HIGH WHEN IDLING AND THE VEHICLE BEGINS DECELERATE WHILE IN MOTION. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SOON AFTER. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THE FAILURE MAY BE CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM OR THE ACCELERATOR MAY BE STUCK. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 80,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 17, 2007
HONDA CIVIC EXHAUST MANIFOLD; AFTER OWNING A 2000 HONDA CIVIC FOR TWO YEARS, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE EXHAUST, OXYGEN SENSORS AND NOW THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. I BECAME UPSET AFTER THIS SERIES OF BURDENS ON ME, SO, I DECIDED TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON-LINE. THUS, I FOUND NUMEROUS REPORTS AND SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM FELLOW HONDA CIVIC OWNERS. IT APPEARS CIVCIS CREATED BETWEEN 1992-2000 HAVE HAD DEFFECTIVE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS CAUSING MANY CONSUMERS TO HAVE TO FIGHT TO GET A RESOLUTION THROUGH HONDA, THE MANUFACTURER. HONDA IS REVIEWING EACH VEHICLE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, RATHER THAN ADMITTING THAT THEIR PRODUCT, WIDESPREAD, IS DEFFECTIVE.
Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 5, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS FOR THE 2000 HONDA CIVIC COULD BE OPENED BY USING ANY KEY. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONTACT THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE WERE NO LONGER BEING USED, AND THE NEW LOCK SYSTEM THAT WAS BEING USED COULD NOT BE INSTALLED ON THIS VEHICLE. THE POLICE DEPT INFORMED THE CONTACT THE LOCKS ON THE DOORS COULD BE OPENED BY USING ANY KEY. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAD 55000 MILES. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 13, 2006
DT*: 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.
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 11, 2006
SMOG CHECK. *NM
Power train, Dec 10, 2006
I HAVE A 2000 CIVIC VALUE PACKAGE WITH AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. RECENTLY THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME VERY HARD TO USE. IT WAS VERY HARD TO GET THE VEHICLE INTO AND OUT OF PARK. THE REST OF GEAR RANGES WORKED NORMALLY. ONE TIME I HAD TO USE TWO HANDS TO GET THE CAR OUT OF PARK. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE SHIFT CABLE WAS WORN OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CABLE WAS REPLACED AND IT NOW WORKS NORMALLY. TOTAL COST ABOUT $250 LABOR AND $50 FOR PARTS. *JB
Air bags, Oct 9, 2006
SRS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS
Other or unspecified, Jul 13, 2006
2000 HONDA CIVIC EX LUG NUTS AND KEY GET VERY HOT AFTER DRIVING 10 MILES OR LESS. *KB THE CONSUMER WASN'T EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS UNTIL AFTER SHE HAD SOME BRAKE WORK DONE. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER IT WAS NORMAL. *JB