2000 Honda Civic Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2000 Honda Civic has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 287 complaints with NHTSA, including 73 crashes, 5 fires, 46 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (86 reports).

6Recalls
287Owner complaints
73Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2000 Honda Civic recalls

Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash

Recall 20V026Jan 17, 20201,439,841 vehicles affected

The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain Honda and Acura vehicles from the late 1990s and 2000 can absorb moisture because of a manufacturing issue.

Driver airbag may rupture or underinflate in a crash

Recall 20V027Jan 17, 2020875,966 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag inflator on some vehicles may have been replaced during an earlier repair with a part that can absorb moisture.

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 07V512Nov 1, 20076,545 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Recall 02V120May 16, 20021,000,000 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Recall 02V051Feb 8, 200216,459 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Recall 01V380Dec 13, 200116,459 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Honda Civic problems

Problem areas named in the 287 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags86
Engine And Engine Cooling48
Electrical System41
Power Train30
Tires26
Vehicle Speed Control19
Seat Belts14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic13
Structure10
Unknown Or Other10

What owners report

2026-04-03, Seat Belts
The contact owns a 1990 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V103001 (SEAT BELTS). The contact stated the driver’s and front passenger’s side seat belts failed to function as intended. The driver’s side lap belt failed to retract, and the receiver buckle failed to function as designed. The vehicle was driven without the seat belt. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat belt also failed to operate as needed. The seat belt failed to retract, and the receiver buckle failed to properly operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the parts for the recall repair were discontinued. The vehicle was not re
2025-08-26, Electrical System
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.
2025-03-03, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after multiple attempts. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000.
2024-09-09, Air Bags
I bought this car I believe 1 year ago and I didn’t know it had a recall
2023-01-27, Air Bags
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 mi

2000 Honda Civic questions

Does the 2000 Honda Civic have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2000 Honda Civic: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Driver airbag may rupture or underinflate in a crash; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Civic?

Based on 287 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (86), Engine And Engine Cooling (48), Electrical System (41).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Honda Civic has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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