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2000 Honda Civic
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2000 Honda Civic, covering air bags, fuel system, other and electrical system, and 260 consumer complaints received since 1999.
The component named most often is air bags: 201.9 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 54 per 1,000 across all 2000 model-year vehicles and against 181.8 per 1,000 for the Honda Civic line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 206.4 complaints per model year across the 52 Honda Civic model years on this register; 71 complaints reported a crash and 5 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2001 (48); the most recent in the file is dated 17 Apr 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign U6R, H6S).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign D8J, Z8G).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) (manufacturer campaign Q63).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO..
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO..
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO..
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2000 Honda Civic (black) against all 2000 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2000 | Civic line | All 2000 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 201.9 | 181.8 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 149.1 | 56.8 | 116 |
| Electrical System | 118 | 80.9 | 99.3 |
| Power Train | 93.2 | 105.2 | 83.9 |
| Tires | 80.7 | 33.8 | 47.5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 59 | 40.2 | 42.9 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 65 | 201.9 | 181.8 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 48 | 149.1 | 56.8 | 116 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 118 | 80.9 | 99.3 |
| Power Train | 30 | 93.2 | 105.2 | 83.9 |
| Tires | 26 | 80.7 | 33.8 | 47.5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 59 | 40.2 | 42.9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 40.4 | 33.7 | 108.3 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 40.4 | 33.3 | 17.4 |
| Structure | 10 | 31.1 | 47.6 | 65.9 |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 28 | 40 | 18.9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 28 | 22.9 | 32.8 |
| Suspension | 6 | 18.6 | 60.6 | 80.5 |
| Equipment | 6 | 18.6 | 14.2 | 17.5 |
| Visibility | 6 | 18.6 | 60 | 37.6 |
| Steering | 5 | 15.5 | 28.5 | 45.7 |
| Seats | 4 | 12.4 | 14.5 | 15.1 |
| Engine | 4 | 12.4 | 46.8 | 10.7 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 | 9.3 | 6.6 | 16.3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 9.3 | 8.7 | 4.3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6.2 | 13.2 | 34.5 |
| Child Seat | 2 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3.1 | 22.9 | 11.2 |
260 unique complaints, 322 component mentions; 44 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Honda Civic model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | 951,861 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | 1,002,883 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | 1,069,347 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | 1,069,347 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 | 1,102,899 |
| 1978 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 936,774 |
| 1979 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 936,774 |
| 1981 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1982 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1983 NHTSA | 0 | 9 | — |
| 1984 | 3 | 5 | 293,067 |
| 1985 | 2 | 15 | 640,019 |
| 1986 | 3 | 34 | 4,077,536 |
| 1987 | 3 | 39 | 4,159,286 |
| 1988 | 3 | 46 | 3,803,602 |
| 1989 | 1 | 69 | 3,700,000 |
| 1990 | 3 | 90 | 3,700,083 |
| 1991 | 1 | 109 | 3,700,000 |
| 1992 | 1 | 98 | 191,289 |
| 1993 | 1 | 145 | 191,289 |
| 1994 | 2 | 135 | 191,320 |
| 1995 | 0 | 198 | — |
| 1996 | 2 | 303 | 1,600,530 |
| 1997 | 2 | 366 | 1,449,399 |
| 1998 | 4 | 418 | 2,455,944 |
| 1999 | 3 | 320 | 2,446,386 |
| 2000 | 6 | 260 | 3,355,270 |
| 2001 | 14 | 1,045 | 13,200,768 |
| 2002 | 11 | 669 | 14,366,149 |
| 2003 | 11 | 466 | 14,610,559 |
| 2004 | 10 | 329 | 12,684,260 |
| 2005 | 10 | 284 | 12,684,260 |
| 2006 | 13 | 1,314 | 5,355,752 |
| 2007 | 9 | 1,114 | 4,126,924 |
| 2008 | 7 | 813 | 3,730,507 |
| 2009 | 8 | 347 | 4,422,233 |
| 2010 | 8 | 343 | 5,777,511 |
| 2011 | 9 | 140 | 5,795,567 |
| 2012 | 3 | 312 | 51,503 |
| 2013 | 0 | 199 | — |
| 2014 | 2 | 149 | 153,492 |
| 2015 | 1 | 113 | 143,676 |
| 2016 | 5 | 275 | 2,993,410 |
| 2017 | 6 | 106 | 2,601,895 |
| 2018 | 6 | 43 | 2,732,430 |
| 2019 | 4 | 8 | 3,349,899 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 4,088,095 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 3,463,543 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 2,806,772 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 1,958,273 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,957,887 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,414,009 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Honda Civic model years · Honda: 67 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2000 Honda Civic have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 20V027000, was reported to NHTSA on 17 Jan 2020 and concerns air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Across all model years the Honda Civic line has 79 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2000 Honda Civic?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2000 Honda Civic complain about most?
Air Bags: 65 of 322 component mentions (201.9 per 1,000). Next is engine and engine cooling with 48. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.