2000 Honda Civic Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Honda Civic. Part of Generation 6 — 1996–2000.

19992001
Complaints
351
Crashes
91
Fires
10
Injuries
56
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2000 Honda Civic Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#142 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Avg mileage:61,689 mi
Crash-related:38
#239 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:100,618 mi
Crash-related:16
Fires:1
#323 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:128,346 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Honda Civic.

Air Bags:Frontal
42
complaints
Crashes
38
Fires
Avg Miles
61,689
Airbags
39
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,618
Electrical Faults
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
128,346
Automatic Transmission
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,436
Tire Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
181,167
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
43,032
Seat Belt Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
101,735
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
107,872
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,486
Electrical System:Ignition
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
94,380
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,370
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,256
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,375
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
167,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
58,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
53,324
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2000 Honda Civic

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,315,807 vehicles.

20V027000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~875,966 affected

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.

20V026000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,439,841 affected

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.

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2000 Honda Civic — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2000 Honda Civic reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Honda Civic has 351 NHTSA complaints, 91 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 42 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Honda Civic?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (42 complaints, avg 61,689 mi); Airbags (39 complaints, avg 100,618 mi); Electrical Faults (23 complaints, avg 128,346 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Honda Civic?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,001 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Honda Civic?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Honda Civic include 91 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 56 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,315,807 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2000 Honda Civic?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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