2000 Honda Civic Reliability
The 2000 Honda Civic has 297 owner complaints and 18 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and engine & cooling. Compared with nearby Civic model years (1998–2002), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Civic's typical year, while the 2001 drew 1,089 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
297
NHTSA owner complaints
18
Recall campaigns
74
Complaints citing a crash
5
Complaints citing a fire
2000 Honda Civic complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 model year, filed between 1999 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 85 | 29% |
| Engine & cooling | 48 | 16% |
| Electrical system | 40 | 13% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 30 | 10% |
| Tires | 27 | 9% |
| Speed control / throttle | 17 | 6% |
| Seat belts | 14 | 5% |
| Service brakes | 14 | 5% |
2000 Honda Civic recalls
18 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2000 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01V380000 | Dec 13, 2001 | Seat belts — front / buckle assembly | 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. |
| 02V051000 | Feb 8, 2002 | Seat belts — front / buckle assembly | 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. |
| 02V120000 | May 16, 2002 | Electrical system — ignition / switch | 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. |
| 06E023000 | Mar 13, 2006 | Exterior lighting — headlights | Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps,… |
| 06E025000 | Mar 21, 2006 | Exterior lighting — headlights | Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728d, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708p, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (p&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain… |
| 06E026000 | Mar 23, 2006 | Exterior lighting | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle… |
| 06E032000 | Apr 18, 2006 | Exterior lighting | Certain eagle eyes and sonar headlights and corner lights sold as aftermarket for use on 1988-2005 Honda Civic, 1990-2005 Honda accord, and 1990-2001 acura integra passenger vehicles listed above. Headlights and corner lights that are not equipped with amber… |
| 06E040000 | May 15, 2006 | Exterior lighting | Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.… |
| 06E044000 | May 22, 2006 | Exterior lighting | Certain j & a auto accessories combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.… |
| 06E049000 | May 24, 2006 | Exterior lighting | Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to… |
| 06E060000 | Jun 29, 2006 | Exterior lighting | Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108,… |
| 06E064000 | Jul 17, 2006 | Exterior lighting | Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108,… |
| 07V512000 | Nov 1, 2007 | Fuel system — storage / tank assembly | 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. |
| 08E050000 | Aug 11, 2008 | Exterior lighting — headlights | K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard… |
| 09E012000 | Apr 7, 2009 | Exterior lighting | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety… |
| 09E025000 | May 11, 2009 | Exterior lighting — headlights | Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety… |
| 20V026000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | 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,… |
| 20V027000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | 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… |
How the 2000 compares with nearby Civic years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Civic analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 450 | 18 | Air bags | Caution |
| 1999 | 348 | 15 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2000 (this page) | 297 | 18 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2001 | 1,089 | 27 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2002 | 717 | 24 | Air bags | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2000 Honda Civic
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Engine & cooling: look for coolant leaks or low coolant, watch the temperature gauge on a long test drive, and check for overheating history.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 18 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2000 Honda Civic reliability FAQ
Is the 2000 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2000 Honda Civic has 297 owner complaints and 18 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and engine & cooling. Compared with nearby Civic model years (1998–2002), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Civic's typical year, while the 2001 drew 1,089 complaints.
What are the most common 2000 Honda Civic problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Honda Civic are air bags (85), engine & cooling (48), electrical system (40), powertrain / transmission (30). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2000 Honda Civic have recalls?
NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the 2000 Honda Civic, including 01V380000 (seat belts — front / buckle assembly) and 02V051000 (seat belts — front / buckle assembly). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2000 Honda Civic compare with the 1999 and 2001 models?
By NHTSA records, the 1999 has 348 complaints and 15 recalls (solid); the 2001 has 1,089 complaints and 27 recalls (avoid). The 2000 has 297 complaints and 18 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2000 Honda Civic?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2000 Civic, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.