Problems · NHTSA complaints
2000 Honda Civic problems
Owners filed 297 complaints about the 2000 Honda Civic with NHTSA between Nov 1999 and Apr 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (85).
Complaints
297
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
74
Reported by owners
Fires
5
Reported by owners
Injuries
46
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Air bags85
- Engine and engine cooling48
- Electrical system40
- Power train30
- Tires27
- Vehicle speed control17
- Seat belts14
- Service brakes, hydraulic13
- Exterior lighting9
- Structure9
- Suspension7
- Equipment7
- Steering6
- Visibility6
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Air bags
85 reports55 crashes1 fire2 related recalls
“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 road. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back and sought medical attention. The other vehicle was damaged. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the Insurance provider for assistance. A case was opened regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”
Engine and engine cooling
48 reports1 crash1 fire
“WHILE DRIVING I SMELLED THEN SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE GEAR SHIFT AREA. I PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF AND EXITED MY CAR. I OPENED THE HOOD AND WITHIN MINUTES MY CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME PUT IT OUT. *TR”
Electrical system
40 reports1 crash1 fire1 related recall
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 193,786. It was later discovered through a Carfax Report that the Title mileage was 211,529.”
Power train
30 reports2 crashes1 fire
“MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED DUE TO A MINOR FENDER BENDER WITH A CURB. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AS PART OF THESE REPAIRS WITH A TRANSMISSION FROM A SALVAGE YARD. WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND AFTER A DIAGNOSTICS TEST, THE CODE P0240 CONTINUED TO SHOW UP AFTER BEING RESET NUMEROUS TIMES. THIS LIGHT TURNS ON ABOUT THREE MILES OF DRIVING AFTER BEING RESET. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS CODE AND THE HANDFUL OF CAUSES OF IT TO APPEAR, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT EVEN BE RUNNING DUE TO IT. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY AROUND 50-60MPH WITH JUST A DELAYED SHIFT. THE RESEARCH I HAVE DONE SHOWS THIS CODE MAY BE REMOVED BY CHANGING THE TCC SOLENOID, TRANSMISSION AND OIL FILTER, BUT IN MOST CASES; REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. *TR”
Tires
27 reports4 crashes
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE COMFORTRED TIRES, SIZE: P185/65/R14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE EXHIBITED AN INDENTATION IN THE SIDE WALL, AS WELL AS EXCESSIVE WEAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE WAS DEFLATED. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE DEFECTS. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.”
Vehicle speed control
17 reports6 crashes
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED A RECURRING FAILURE IN WHICH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL OR BRAKE PEDAL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME STUCK WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. DURING THE WINTER OR WHENEVER THE FLOOR MATS WERE WET THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR MORE FREQUENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000. UPATED 10/27/10”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 6, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.