repaired · 2022 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.
2000 Honda CivicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 287 owner complaints about the 2000 Honda Civic, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-026 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Honda Civic has problems
287 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
82Air bags55 crash/fire/injury
47Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
38Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
30Power train3 crash/fire/injury
26Tires4 crash/fire/injury
17Vehicle speed control
14Seat belts
13Service brakes, hydraulic
9Exterior lighting
5212 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 82 | 55 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 47 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 38 | 2 |
| Power train | 30 | 3 |
| Tires | 26 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 14 | 6 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 13 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 2 |
| 12 other systems | 52 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2000 Honda Civic recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.
no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. 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.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
82kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 air bags complaints. 54% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 39% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
4under 30k miles13under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other Civic year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Civic median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2000 Honda Civic safety ratings
2000 Honda Civic 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Civic owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, another vehicle ran a stop sign. The contact turned to the right to avoid a crash but ended up crashing into the rear corner of another vehicle. The vehicle also ended up striking the embankment on the side of the…
Unknown SRS alarm appears, dealer confirmed 1-1, 1-2 error code meaning driver airbag issue. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 20V026000 RECALL DATE: 2020-01-21 Mentioned active airbag recall for 2000 Honda Civic. Tried looking on NHTSA site and Honda site for free repair but nothing showed up. I am concerned…
RECEIVED NOTICE AND MADE APPT TO REPAIR BACK IN AUGUST 2020. HONDA DID NOT HAVE PART TO REPAIR. I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIME SINCE AUGUST AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY WILL CALL ME BACK HERE WE ARE JUST ABOUT MARCH 2021 AND STILL MY HONDA IS NOT REPAIRED CAR IS STILL BEING USED ANY INFO YOU CAN GIVE ME…
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