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.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 6, 2004
I BOUGHT MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC USED FROM A DEALER IN APRIL OF 2003. AFTER ABOUT 2 MONTHS OF HAVING THE CAR, I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHEN THE GAS TANK IS ABOUT A 1/4 (QUARTER) OF A TANK AND/OR BELOW THE CAR STALLS (HARD TO START) WHEN TRYING TO START THE ENGINE.THIS HAPPENS DURING ALL SEASONS. THIS IS MY FIRST CAR AND I AM NOT SURE OF WHAT TO DO. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE CAR AND I AM HOPING THAT SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I AM A YOUNG WOMAN, AND IT'S OFTEN SCARY AT TIMES WHEN I AM GETTING INTO MY CAR AT NIGHT AND IT DOES THIS.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 6, 2004
WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 1, 2004
IN FEBRUARY 2004, I NOTICED A SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC 3 TIMES. HE SAID HE DIDN'T SMELL IT, AND COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. I RECENTLY BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO A NEW MECHANIC FOR SERVICING, AND HE INFORMED ME THAT THE "EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED." I'VE BEEN SUFFERING SOME UNEXPLAINED HEALTH PROBLEMS, SUCH AS HEADACHES, LIGHT HEADINESS, AND FATIGUE, AND NOW WONDER IF THE SYMPTOMS ARE RELATED TO LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO THE EXHAUST FUMES. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED I CONTACT THE HONDA DEALER TO REQUEST THAT THEY FIX THE PROBLEM AT NO COST. HOWEVER, THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE PART(S) IS ONLY COVERED UP TO 80,000 MI. MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 82,000 MI. ON IT. AS IT IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR, IT HAS NOT YET BEEN FIXED.*AK
Air bags, Sep 30, 2004, crash
WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED AND CRACKED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE SENSITIVE FOR THE MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR. AIR BAGS COULD NOT BE DEPLOYED IF NON SENSITIVE. THIS COULD NOT HAPPEN DUE TO THE COMPUTER SENDING OUT THE SIGNALS FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS . DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. *AK
Tires, Sep 16, 2004, crash
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE ON A CLEAR DAY. ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY CAR STARTED FISH TAILING, AND I WAS UNABLE TO GET BACK IN CONTROL OF THE CAR. MY CAR SPUN AROUND 360 DEGREES TWICE, CRASHING INTO A CONCRETE MEDIAN. MY PASSENDER SIDE FRONT & REAR BUMPERS AS WELL AS MY FRONT & REAR QUARTER PANELS WERE CRUSHED. THE RIMS WERE ALSO BENT ON THE FRONT & REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. THIS WAS ALL THE RESULT OF A 2 BRAND NEW TOYO TIRES, ON THE REAR WHEELS, THAT HAD ONLY BEEN ON THE CAR 3 DAYS. THE NEW, PASSENGER SIDE, REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THESE TIRES WERE: P185/65R14. DUE TO THE HOOD & TRUNK BEING SHIFTED, THE CAR BARELY AVOIDED BEING TOTALLED OUT DUE TO POTENTIAL STRUCTURAL DAMAGE UNDERNEATH. *JB
Air bags, Seat belts, Vehicle speed control, Aug 20, 2004, crash
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 FAILED TO RETRACT, IT WAS LOOSE. THIS RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER IMPACTING THE STEERING WHEEL. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED 3 TIMES. *AK THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AS WELL. *SC *JB
Exterior lighting, Jul 15, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V086000 CONCERNING LOW BEAM LIGHTING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A SATURDAYBUT THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT PERFORMED ON SATURDAYS. *AK THE CONSUMER FINALLY HAD THE REPAIR MADE ON THAT SATURDAY. *NM
Electrical system, Jul 1, 2004
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CORP. HAS REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 2000 CIVIC, DESPITE THAT THE SYMPTOMS ARE EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THEIR RECALL AND MODEL AND YEAR ARE CONSISTENT . THEY TELL ME MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT IN THE DESIGNATED SEQUENCE. THE CAR STALLS FOR NO REASON WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, ETC. THIS IS DANGEROUS, AS ACKNOWLEDGED BY HONDA IN THEIR RECALL DESCRIPTION. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Equipment, Jun 29, 2004
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 HABITS. CAR HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, SO I USE ENGINE BRAKING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID OVERUSE OF THE BRAKES. AM AT THE POINT NOW WHERE I AM AFRAID TO USE THE BRAKES FOR FEAR OF CONSTANTLY WARPING THE ROTORS. HAVE DONE SOME INFORMAL RESEARCH AND APPEARS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VARIOUS HONDA MODELS, NOT JUST CIVIC. HONESTLY FEEL THAT I AM NOT HARD ON MY BRAKES, AND BELIEVE THIS IS MORE OF A DESIGN FLAW ON HONDA'S PART. HAVE NOT HAD ANY INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROBLEM YET, BUT IT IS ADVERSELY AFFECTING MY SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS, NOT TO MENTION MY FINANCES.*AK
Power train, Jun 23, 2004
WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN AND THEN TOOK OFF THERE WAS SEVERE HESITATION, AND VEHICLE SHUDDERED. AFTER THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. TRANSMISSION WAS FLUSHED THREE TIMES, AND VEHICLE WAS GIVEN BACK TO THE CONSUMER. THIS VEHICLE HAD THREE TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED, AND TWO TRANSMISSIONS OVERHAULED. *AK
Tires, Jun 21, 2004, crash
I WAS PROCEEDING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THROUGH A NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE OF MY CAR BLEW OUT. THE CONSEQUENCE WAS TEMOPRARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF MY CAR WHICH RESULTED IN MY CAR HITTING THE CURB AND DOING DAMAGE TO MY WHEELS. GOODYEAR INVESTIGATED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT CAUSING OVER-DEFLECTION OF THE TIRE AND FRACTURE OF THE STEAL BELT PACKAGE AND OR LINEAR MATERIAL. AS I WAS PRESENT, CLEARLY THE BLOWOUT TOOK PLACE PRIOR TO ANY IMPACT OF THE CAR. GOODYEAR DENIES ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY.
Air bags, May 22, 2004, crash
INVIOLVED IN A CRASH INVOLVING THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE AT APPROX 30-35 MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SLIGHT INJURY TO THE DRIVER*AK
Air bags, May 19, 2004
DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE CRACKED. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK
Electrical system, May 8, 2004
I HAVE HAD QUITE A FEW PROBLEMS WITH THIS POORLY MADE VEHICLE. ONE, THE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. I HAVE CALLED FOR HELP WITH NO SUCCESS. THANK YOU BY THE WAY HONDA! THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND NEEDS TO BE STARTED A COUPLE OF TIMES TO GET IT OUT.*AK NEXT PROBLEM, THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION IS TERRIBLE. VERY JUMPY ON HIGHWAY, ENGINE IS QUITE CLUMSY ON REGULAR ROAD DRIVING. NOW THE MAIN PROBLEM WHY I HAVE COME HERE BECAUSE I FEEL I WAS WRONGED CONSIDERING I BOUGHT PRACTICALLY A NEW VEHICLE. (I WAS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD WHEN I HAD FIRST PURCHASED IT). THIS BEING MY FIRST NEWER VEHICLE, I GUESS I CAN SAY I OWNED OLDER CARS THAT HELD TOGETHER MUCH BETTER. THE CAR FOR THE PAST MONTH HAS BEEN VERY JUMPY ON THE HIGHWAY. IT FEELS LIKE IT WANTS TO STALL WHEN DRIVING, WHICH MAKES ME FEEL VERY ENDANGERED WHEN DRIVING. I RECENTLY FOUND OUT BY MY OWN EXPLORATION THAT THERE IS AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. ACCORDING TO THE HONDA.COM WEBSITE THAT I REGISTERED WITH, THERE IS NO SAFETY RECALLS, (WHERE THEY FAIL TO MENTION ALL OTHER RECALLS). NOTHING IS POSTED ON THIS. I HAVE BEEN TO NUMEROUS MECHANICS AND FINALLY MAY HAVE FOUND THAT THE IGNITOR IS BAD. FUNNY ENOUGH I KNOW 2 OTHER PEOPLE WITH HONDAS WHO HAVE REPLACED THEIR'S AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE. NOW, I CONTACTED THE LOCAL HONDA WITH NO HELP! THEY TO CALL AMERICAN HONDA (WHICH I DID) AND APPARENTLY HONDA DECIDED TO RECALL "SOME" OF THE CARS WITH THESE IGNITOR'S IN THEM. I WILL BE MAKING PLENTY OF CALLS TO GET HEARD. I THOUGHT THAT HONDA WAS A STABLE NAME. APPARENTLY NOT SINCE THERE IS PLENTY OF COMPLAINTS IN THE AIR (WHICH WOULD BE EXPECTED, BECAUSE THINGS DO GO WRONG). ANYWAY, I AM GLAD I GOT TO COMPLAIN HERE. HOPEFULLY I WILL BE HEARD. LET IT ALSO BE SAID, I AM A STRUGGLING COLLEGE STUDENT WHO WAS LOOKING TO ONLY BUY A STABLE CAR, AND INSTEAD GOT A WORLD OF HEADACHES!
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 27, 2004
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER SMELLED GAS FUMES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Electrical system, Apr 18, 2004
PURCHASED HONDA CIVIC SEDAN LX IN 8/2000. TO DATE, THE CAR HAS CONTINUOUSLY STALLED OR NOT STARTED. BROUGHT TO DEALERS ATTENTION TWICE WITHOUT ANY ACTION BY DEALER. NOTICED THE RECALL NOTICE, BUT WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY DEALER OR HONDA. ON 4/18/2004, BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AGAIN FOR RECOURSE. *JB
Electrical system, Apr 11, 2004
AFTER I REPLACED A FAILED BATTERY IN OUR 2000 HONDA CIVIC, THE CAR RAN ROUGH AFTER GETTING WARM AND STALLED TWICE IN TRAFFIC. WHILE NO ONE SUFFERED MORE THAN RATTLED NERVES IN THIS CASE, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOMEONE COULD BE INJURED OR KILLED IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. I SUBSEQUENTLY FOUND FROM THE DEALER AT A COST OF $162 THAT THE CAR LOSES TRACK OF ITS IDLE SETTING WHEN THE BATTERY IS REPLACED AND IT HAS TO BE RE-ENTERED. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. THIS IS BOTH A STUPID AND UNSAFE DESIGN, LET ALONE EXPENSIVE. CHANGING A BATTERY IS A COMMON AND ORDINARILY SIMPLE PROCEDURE PRACTICED BY MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. I THINK HONDA SHOULD HAVE TO SEND WARNING CAR OWNERS OF THIS "FEATURE" OF THEIR CAR AND HOW TO RESET THE CODE THEM SELVES OR WITH INSTRUCTION TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER WHO WILL RESET IT AT NO COST. ALTERNATIVELY, HONDA SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO RETROFIT THE CARS WITH NON VOLATILE MEMORY SO THE CAR DOES NOT REQUIRE SUCH SERVICE. I DON'T KNOW WHEN THIS FEATURE WAS ADDED TO HONDA DESIGNS, BUT IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ON OUR EARLIER MODEL. OUR EXPERIENCE MAY BE JUST THE TIP OF A COMING ICEBERG. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 29, 2004
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.*AK
Tires, Mar 26, 2004
I HAD ORIGINALLY PURCHASED GOODYEAR AQUATRED3 TIRES FOR MY HONDA CIVIC, ON JANURARY 24,2004. IN THE TIME THAT THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED UNTIL THE FIRST TIRE ISSUE, I HAD ONLY PUT ABOUT 1000 MILES ON THE TIRES. ON MARCH 13, 2004 I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE FREEWAYIN THE FAST LANE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO SIDEWALL FAILURE OF THE TIRE. THIS CAUSED THE HUB CAP TO DISINIGRATE AS WELL AS BENDING THE RIM. UPON GETTING THE TIRE PLACED WITH ANOTHER GOODYEAR AQUATRED3, I MOVED THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE TO THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT, AND REPLACED THE BENT RIM WITH A NEW RIM AND HAD THAT TIRE AND RIM INSTALLED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR. ON MARCH 26, 2004 THE TIRE THAT WAS MOVED TO THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT, HAD DEVELOPED A TENNIS BALL SIDE BALLON ON THE SIDE WALL, LUCKILY I HAD FELT THE CAR START TO SHAKE AND PULLED OVER BEFORE I HAD ANOTHER BLOW OUT. I AM NOW HAVING ALL THE TIRES REPLACED. *AK
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, Visibility, Air bags, Mar 20, 2004, crash
MANUAL TRANSMISSION JUMPS WHILE DRIVING ALSO DOES NOT WANT TO GO INTO SECOND GEAR. MAKES WIERD GRINDING SOUND WHILE DRIVING SLOW. CAR SHUTTERS AND SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHILE IN 5TH GEAR IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH. CAR SHUTS OFF BY ITS SELF( WAS TOLD VIN NOT IN SEQUENCE FOR IGNITION RECALL). RIGHT FRONT SPRINGS STICKS AND SOME TIMES MAKES A ( " BOING" ) SOUND. CAR KEEPS PULLING TO RIGHT EVEN AFTER ALIGNMENT. WHEN HEATER OR DEFROSTER ARE ON THEY MAKE A LOUD CHIRPING SOUND. ON COLD OR RAINY DAYS STEAM WILL POUR OUT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT SMELLING LIKE RADIATOR FLUID. WAS IN 2 MINOR ACCIDENTS ONE FRONT END COLISION ONE REAR END COLISSION BOTH ABOUT 30 MPH AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ENGINE IS BECOMING RUSTY AND CORODED. DRIVERS POWER WINDOW IS SLOW TO GO UP AND FRONT SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR LOSES POWER AND GAS MIELAGE. GOES OFFF WHEN GAS TANK IS FILLED. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR HONDA SCHEDULED SERVICE AND ALSO WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. ALL THE PROBLEMS ADRESSED ABOVE WERE TOLD TO DEALER WHO SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM..BUT THEY SURE DID WHEN MY WARRANTY EXPIRED. NOW THEY WILL NOT FIX ANYHTING UNLESS I PAY FOR IT. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 24, 2004
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS INOPERATIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM *JB
Tires, Feb 23, 2004
2000 HONDA CIVIC LX HAS DEFECTIVE TIRES. *MR *SCC *JB *CB
Tires, Feb 3, 2004
REAR DRIVER'S SIDE FIRESTONE TIRE MODEL UNKNOWN, SIZE P185/65R14 85 125, BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, AND THE OTHER 3 TIRES FORMED BUBBLES IN THE SIDEWALL. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 16, 2004
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEFECTIVE PART REPLACEMENT ON 2000 HONDA CIVIC.*MR (NAR) *CB
Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. I REPLACE IT AND THE MECHANCIC TOLD ME THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON THIS CAUSE A LOT OF WIPERS WERE FAILING. IF IT HAD HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS RAINING, I COULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THE MOTOR ALWAYS MADE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE NEW ONE MAKES THE SAME SOUND. I'VE BEEN TOLD THESE PARTICULAR MOTORS ALL MAKE THIS SOUND BUT I DON'T KNOW IF THAT'S RELATED TO THE MOTOR FAILURE.