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 15, 2004
I GOT INTO A CAR ONE AFTERNOON AND HEARD A RATTLING SOUND, I TURNED OFF THE A/C TO MAKE SURE IT WASNT THE ENGINE. AS SOON AS I TURNED IT OFF, THE SOUND STOPPED. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND DROVE DOWN THE ROAD AND HEARD SOMETHING FLY OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MY CAR AND SUDDENLY THE AIR WAS BLOWING HOT OUT OF THE A/C. I TOOK IT TO A SHOP TO GET IT LOOKED AT AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE CLUTCH FROM THE A/C THAT HAD BROKEN OFF AND IT NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IN REPLACING THE CLUTCH, I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE COMPRESSOR AND DRIER ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHICH WOULD COST ME A TOTAL OF $950.00. BEFORE I HAD TAKEN IT IN, I WAS TOLD THAT IF IT WAS STILL BLOWING AIR THAN IT WASN'T THE COMPRESSOR, SO WHY WOULD IT NEED TO BE REPLACED? OF COURSE, HONDA WONT STAND BEHIND IT AND PAY FOR THE A/C UNIT BEING FIXED. I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW IN 2000 AND HAVENT EVEN HAD IT 3 YEARS YET.
Air bags, Jan 15, 2004, crash
I WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION GOING ABOUT 30 MPH AND AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF UPON IMPACT. I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT SO I SUSTAINED ONLY MINOR INJURIES.
Suspension, Equipment, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
MAIN PROBLEM IS WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON PERIODICALLY AND SUSPENSION NOISE IN FRONT AND BACK. I HAVE REPEATEDLY TAKEN THE CARE INTO HONDA AND THEY GO THROUGH A MULTIPLE STEP PROCESS OF DENIAL AND ATTEMPTS TO RUN OUT MY WARRANTY.
Seat belts, Jan 15, 2004
FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE DIFFICULT TO FASTEN AND DO NOT FASTEN SECURELY WHEN INSERTED, RESULTING IN THE SEAT BELT POPPING OUT WITH MOVEMENT. THIS HAPPENS WITH EVERY USE. *CB
Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 10, 2003
THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK MANUALLY OR WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE. THE LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED THE DOOR LATCH AND THE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE DONE, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN BACK TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. *AK WHEN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED, THE DOORS COULD NOT BE MANUALLY UNLOCKED. *SCC *JB
Tires, Dec 10, 2003
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). *AK PER THE CONSUMER'S FOLLOW-UP CORRESPONDENCE, PLEASE DISREGARD THIS COMPLAINT. *NM
Air bags, Equipment, Dec 2, 2003, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 29, 2003, crash
RECENTLY I WAS IN A NEAR HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC EX AND I HAVE A CONCERN WITH HOW THE CIVIC REACTED DURING THE COLLISION. I WOULD FIRST LIKE YOU PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE ACCIDENT. I WAS STRUCK BY AN ONCOMING TRUCK AS I BEGAN A LEFT-HAND TURN. I HAD COMPLETELY STOPPED BEFORE I WAS HIT. THE DRIVER STATED HE WAS DOING 45MPH, AND HE WAS DRIVING A 1997 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE DAMAGE TO THE CIVIC WAS COMPLETELY TO THE FRONT ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND BOTH AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY. MY SAFETY CONCERN IS THAT THE LATCHED BACK SEAT SECTION BEHIND THE DRIVER SEAT (THE BACK SEAT FOLDS DOWN, IN 2 SECTIONS, TO CREATE MORE ROOM WITH THE TRUNK) BECAME UNLATCHED WHEN THE CAR WAS HIT AND FELL COMPLETELY FORWARD. ISNT THIS WHERE INFANTS AND CHILDREN ARE TO BE PUT? HOW WOULD THIS HAVE AFFECTED AN INFANT OR CHILD IF THEY HAD BEEN IN THE CAR?*AK
Electrical system, Nov 29, 2003
I TOOK MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP A YEAR AGO TO SEE WHY MY CAR WOULD STALL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. HAPPENED MAYBE ONCE EVERY THREE MONTHS AND I'M CONCERNED OF A CRASH. DEALERSHIP RAN SEVERAL TESTS AND COULD NOT FIND A THING WRONG. SINCE THEN MY VEHICLE STILLS STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON MAYBE ONCE EVERY FEW MONTHS. USUALLY I DON'T THINK ABOUT IT UNTIL IT HAPPENS. I RESEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR RECALLS AND FOUND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 02V120000. I CALLED HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 AND WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE NUMBER WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I TRULY BELIEVE THIS IS WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY CAR SO MY COMPLAINT IS HONDA'S VEHICLE NUMBER SCOPE NEEDS TO INCLUDE MY VEHICLE SO I CAN SAFELY DRIVE WITHOUT FEAR THAT MY CAR WILL STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS MAKE : HONDAMODEL : CIVICYEAR : 2000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 02V120000 RECALL DATE : MAY 13, 2002 COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED : 1000000 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. CONSEQUENCE: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: 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. NOTES: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 27, 2003
HAVE HEAD GASKET LEAK, MY MECHANIC SAYS THAT THIS HAS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT BECAUSE HE CAN SEE NOTHING ELSE THAT WOULD CAUSE THIS. *LA
Electrical system, Air bags, Nov 17, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. AS A RESULT, AIR BAGS WERE INOPERATIVE AND WOULDN'T DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED, PER DEALERSHIP. ALSO, DEALERSHIP RESET FIVE TIMES THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
Electrical system, Nov 10, 2003
WHEN I START MY CAR, SOMETIMES IT WILL START HARD. THERE HAVE BEEN A COUPLE OF TIMES WHERE IT WOULDN'T TURN OVER UNITL THE 3 OR 4TH TIMES I TRIED TO START IT. ALSO, AFTER I DRIVE A LITTLE WHILE MY CLUTCH WILL MAKE A CLICKING NOISE AND IN FIRST GEAR WHEN I TAKE OFF MY CAR MAKES A CLUNCKING NOISE. BOTH NOISES ARE UN USUALLY LOUD. YOU CAN DEFINATELY HEAR THEM OUTSIDE MY CAR TOO.*AK
Visibility, Oct 28, 2003
AFTER AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR TO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW (REPLACED BOTH CHANNEL/RUNNER AND REGULATOR/MOTOR), I NOW REALIZE THAT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM WITH NEWER HONDAS. I HAVE CHECKED THE NHTSA WEBSITE AND HAVE LOCATED SEVERAL SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. IN ADDITION, I KNOW OF SEVERAL OTHER HONDA OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AND WERE FORCED TO PAY FOR THE EXACT SAME REPAIRS. I THINK THAT HONDA SHOULD REDUCE THE COST OF THEIR PARTS FOR THIS REPAIR AND INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM WITH THEIR FRONT DRIVER-SIDE POWER WINDOWS.
Engine and engine cooling, Structure, Seats, Equipment, Electrical system, Sep 15, 2003
I DROPPED MY CAR OF 7/21/03 FOR ENGINE REPAIR AND BODY WORK. THE BODY SHOP SAID IT WOULD TAKE 10 DAYS. 7/28/03 MY CAR WAS BROKEN INTO WHILE IN THEIR SHOP AND I WAS NOT ALARMED UNTIL 21/2 WEEKS AFTER THE "BREAK IN" INCIDENT BY THE DETECTIVE ON THE CASE. IN BETWEEN THE TIME BEFORE I KNEW ABOUT THE BREAK IN, I'VE SPOKEN TO THE OWNER INQUIRING ABOUT THE TIME FRAME MY CAR WOULD BE FINISHED, THE OWNER NEVER MENTIONED OF THE INCIDENT. WHEN I DID FIND OUT OF THE INCIDENT AND CONFRONTED STORE OWNER HE STATED THAT HE THOUGHT I KNEW. I EXPRESSED MY ANGER AND MENTIONED THE FACT THAT MY CAR WAS BROKEN INTO AND IF HE HAD ADVISED ME OF THE SITUATION, I WOULD HAVE TAKING THAT IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TIME FRAME OF PROLONGED SERVICE AND UNDERSTOOD MORE OF THE DELAY. THE OWNER SAID THE FACT THAT MY CAR BEING BROKEN INTO HAD NO REASON OF THE DELAY. I HAD NUMEROUS UNPLEASANT CONVERSATIONS WITH HIM, FROM WHERE HE'S CALLED ME A "!@#$%," THAT I DON'T GIVE HIM ENOUGH BUSINESS TO "HARASS HIM" ABOUT INFORMATION ON MY CAR AS MUCH AS I DO. I'VE ALREADY GAVE HIM $1,500.00. WHEN I FINALLY HAD THE TIME AND TRANSPORTATION TO GO SEE MY CAR, THERE WERE SOME PARTS OF MY CAR THAT WAS TAKING THAT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED, FOR EXAMPLE MY FRONT BUMPER WAS TOTALLY RIPPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED- THAT WAS STOLEN, MY PASSENGER REAR VIEW MIRROR WAS TAKING, THAT ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MY STRUT BAR WAS TAKING BUT THE PERSON OR PERSONS WHO TOOK IT HAD THE TIME TO PUT THE SCREWS BACK ON, WHOEVER BROKE IN MY CAR ALSO TOOK MY BACK SPOILER, GAUGE CLUSTER, SPEEDOMETER, HEADREST, BOTH OF MY DOOR PANELS AND DOOR SPEAKERS, MY CONSOLE, AND SOME OTHER STUFF. MY CAR IS THREE TIMES WORSE THEN WHEN I DROPPED IT OFF. THE OWNER STATED THAT HE DOES NOT HAVE TO REPLACE THESE ITEMS IF HE DOESN'T WANT TO. I STILL PAY CAR NOTES MY CAR, IT I'VE MENTIONED THIS TO THE OWNER HOW IMPORTANT IT IS FOR ME TO HAVE WORK DONE AND RIGHT ASAP MANY TIMES BUT HE SEEMS TO NOT UNDERSTAND OR CARE. MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN WORKED ON. *TR
Tires, Sep 12, 2003
DEFECTIVE DUNLOP TIRES ON 2000 HONDA.*MR *TS
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 12, 2003
"BLACK DEATH SYNDROME"--WHERE THE COMPRESSOR STARTS SEIZING UP AND SHREDDING THE A/C CLUTH INTO METAL SHAVING INTO THE A/C SYSTEM. A VERY KNOWN ISSUE TO HONDA TECHNICIANS AND CAN EVEN GET IT FIXED OUT OF WARRANTY OUT OF GOODWILL. THE A/C WILL JUST GIVE OUT ONE DAY THERE AND THEY WILL ACTUALLY HAVE TO OPEN UP THE COMPRESSOR TO SEE IF THIS IS THE CAUSE. ANY YEAR AND MODEL! *PH
Visibility, Sep 2, 2003
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW OF 2000 HONDA CIVIC VP WINDOWS REGULATOR BROKEN. WINDOW HAS BEEN VERY DIFFICULT TO WIND UP AND DOWN FOR 2 YEARS. WHILE SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON THIS I'VE DISCOVERED THAT IT HAS BEEN REPORTED BY SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE AND ALSO IT'S LISTED IN THE SERVICE BULLETINS. SINCE I'M NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, I FELT OBLIGATED TO AT LEAST LOG A COMPLAINT SO OTHERS MAY SEE THAT THERE'S AN ISSUE HERE.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 27, 2003
HONDA CIVIC 2000 MODEL. CAR ONLY HAD 15600 MILES WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTED.UNE 25, 2003 - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON. HONDA ADJUSTED THE VALVES.JUNE 28, 2003 - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON. HONDA REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR.*AK JULY 3, 2003 - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON. HONDA CHANGED PRESSURE REGULATOR. JULY 21, 2003 - CAR STALLED AND ENGINE DIED. HONDA REPLACED FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP SET, IGNITION COIL, IGNITION CONTROL MODULE. AUG 25, 2003 - CAR STALLED, ENGINE RUNNING BUT NO ACCELERATION (DOES NOT MOVE), CAR MAKES CLACKING NOISE. HONDA SAID THEY WILL CHANGE THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP. CAR IS STILL AT HONDA. MY CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERS FOR THE 5TH TIME IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS. THE DOWN TIME IS MORE THAN NORMAL.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Aug 15, 2003
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 TO THE PASSENGER'S AND THE DRIVER'S NECK. 3. WHENEVER I OR MY FAMILY GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE WE GET STATIC SHOCK. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR A FAMILY WHO HAVE A BABY OR CHILDREN. 4. CAR DIES WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND I LOOSE POWER STEERING AND OTHER PRIMARY CAR FUNCTIONS. THIS UNCERTAIN EVENT CAN CAUSE POTENTIAL FATALITY OR SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENTS.*AK
Electrical system, Jul 16, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE WOULD BE HARD TO START. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Tires, Jul 16, 2003
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 UNDER WARRANTY WITH A 60% CREDIT ALLOWANCE. THE OTHER TWO I AM REPLACEING WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 3, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, CAR WILL JERK VIOLENTLY, FEELS LIKE SEVERAL CYLINDERS ARE NOT FIRING, THEN START BACK UP AGAIN. AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF THIS KIND OF SPUTTERING, THE ENGINE WILL THROTTLE DOWN AND THEN DIE. WHILE IT IS HAVING THE PROBLEM THERE IS A DRASTIC LOSS OF ACCELERATION. IF THE GAS PEDAL IS PUSHED NOTHING HAPPENS AND IT BOGS DOWN MORE. AFTER THE CAR HAS DIED IT CANNOT BE RESTARTED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THIS CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 11 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT, OWNING IT A TOTAL OF 16 MONTHS. TWICE IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND ONCE THEY WERE ABLE TO START IT IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS DELIVERED. IT HAS BEEN IN SERVICE FOR A TOTAL OF 29 DAYS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN, I HAD DRIVEN 4,000 MILES AND ONLY OWNED THE CAR LESS THAN 3 MONTHS. PROBLEM IS SPORADIC, MANY TIMES WHEN I HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR SERVICE THEY HAVE NOT FOUND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT, THEN IT WILL DIE ON ME ON THE WAY HOME. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, SPARK PLUGS TWICE, AND OXYGEN SENSOR ONCE, AND IT STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM I TOOK IT IN FOR THE FIRST TIME. *NLM
Air bags, May 31, 2003, crash
AIR-BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *TT
Child seat, May 28, 2003
CHILD SAFETY SEAT PH
Air bags, May 11, 2003, crash
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. *NLM