NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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287 reports146,022 miles · Jun 30, 2016
Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT AND THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE VIN NOT BEING ABLE TO BE RECOGNIZED. …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT AND THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE VIN NOT BEING ABLE TO BE RECOGNIZED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING MANUFACTURED IN CANADA, THEY WERE NOT OBLIGATED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CANADIAN MANUFACTURER STATED THAT DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING REGISTERED IN THE U.S., THEY WERE NOT OBLIGATED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,022.
NHTSA ODI #10881717
106,000 miles · Jun 12, 2015
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000. MA 08/05/15 UPDATED 10/19/2017*CN
NHTSA ODI #10724934
170,000 miles · Jun 12, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE KEY NUMEROUS TIMES IN ORDER TO REMOVE IT FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. ALSO, THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT A BRIEF MOMENT IN ORDER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE KEY NUMEROUS TIMES IN ORDER TO REMOVE IT FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. ALSO, THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT A BRIEF MOMENT IN ORDER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MORE THAN TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. MA 08/05/15 UPDATED 10/19/2017*CN
NHTSA ODI #10724928
140,000 miles · Dec 4, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE E WAS 140,000.
NHTSA ODI #10662137
Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 2014
Air BagsExterior LightingCrashFire
THIS IS REGARDING MY HONDA CIVIC 2000, PLEASE LET US KNOW THE AIR BAGS AND THE HEADLIGHTS REPLACEABLE. LET ME KNOW WHOM TO CONTACT. YOUR EARLIER REPLY IN THIS REGARDS WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED. VIN# [XXX]. I CALL HONDA AND LOCAL DEALER NO RESPONSE. PLEASE HELP ME IN THIS REGARDS. THANKS ON HONDA WEBSITE ********************…
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THIS IS REGARDING MY HONDA CIVIC 2000, PLEASE LET US KNOW THE AIR BAGS AND THE HEADLIGHTS REPLACEABLE. LET ME KNOW WHOM TO CONTACT. YOUR EARLIER REPLY IN THIS REGARDS WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED. VIN# [XXX]. I CALL HONDA AND LOCAL DEALER NO RESPONSE. PLEASE HELP ME IN THIS REGARDS. THANKS ON HONDA WEBSITE **********************CONTENT START**************************************************************************************** A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS ABOUT TAKATA AIRBAGS 10/28/2014 REVISED: 11/06/2014 HONDA IS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF OUR CUSTOMERS AND MAKING CLEAR THAT WE STAND BEHIND THE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF OUR PRODUCTS. WE WANT TO REASSURE OUR CUSTOMERS THAT HONDA HAS AN ONGOING CUSTOMER SERVICE PROCEDURE THAT ADDRESSES EACH CUSTOMER'S NEEDS AND CONCERNS. FOR CUSTOMERS CONCERNED ABOUT THE ISSUE OF TAKATA AIRBAGS IN CERTAIN HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES, OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR, AS APPROPRIATE, THE REPLACEMENT OF AIRBAG INFLATORS AND THE PROVISION OF OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR TEMPORARY ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION. FOR ANYONE WHO OWNS ONE OF OUR VEHICLES AND IS CONCERNED, WE ENCOURAGE THEM TO VISIT RECALLS.HONDA.COM OR CALL 1-800-999-1009, OPTION 4, AND RECALLS.ACURA.COM OR CALL 1-800-382-2238, OPTION 4. WE ENCOURAGE CUSTOMERS WITH AN AFFECTED VEHICLE TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE SERVICED AT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP. ***************************************CONTENT END************************************************************************ INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10658633
129,000 miles · Nov 6, 2014
Air BagsExterior Lighting
THIS IS REGARDING MY HONDA CIVIC 2000, PLEASE LET US KNOW THE AIR BAGS AND THE HEADLIGHTS REPLACEABLE. LET ME KNOW WHOM TO CONTACT. YOUR EARLIER REPLY IN THIS REGARDS WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED. VIN#[XXX] THANKS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10653209
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 2014
Electrical System
HAVE TROUBLE STARTING CAR SOMETIMES,WHILE I'M DRIVING CAR JUST GOES DEAD,HAVE TO KEEP MOVING THE KEY TO GET IT STARTED. ON GOING PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10650511
108,898 miles · Sep 15, 2014
Electrical SystemVisibility
PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. MECHANIC (AAA-LISTED) DIAGNOSED MASTER WINDOW SWITCH, INSTALLED NEW OEM MASTER WINDOW SWITCH. THIS WEEK, SEPT. 2014, LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER THE REPAIR, THE SAME WINDOW IS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION. I AM REPORTING B/C 5 HOURS RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ONLINE INDICATES THE…
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PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. MECHANIC (AAA-LISTED) DIAGNOSED MASTER WINDOW SWITCH, INSTALLED NEW OEM MASTER WINDOW SWITCH. THIS WEEK, SEPT. 2014, LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER THE REPAIR, THE SAME WINDOW IS STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION. I AM REPORTING B/C 5 HOURS RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ONLINE INDICATES THE PROBLEM TO BE PERVASIVE, ONGOING AND DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE. REPAIRS CAN BE VERY EXPENSIVE, CAUSING SOME OWNERS TO JUST LEAVE THE WINDOW CLOSED. I CAN FIND NO RECALLS FROM HONDA. OBVIOUSLY, AN OPEN WINDOW IS DANGEROUS B/C ANYONE CAN ACCESS THE CAR OR THE DRIVER. A CLOSED WINDOW IS DANGEROUS IF ESCAPE IS NECESSARY. I FEEL HONDA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10633388
95,000 miles · Apr 8, 2014
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 365 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,00…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 365 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
NHTSA ODI #10578187
Mileage unknown · Mar 25, 2014
Tires
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 INDEP…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #10574695
Official recalls
6Jan 17, 2020
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 & remedy
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.
Jan 17, 2020
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 & remedy
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.
Nov 1, 2007
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 & remedy
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.
May 16, 2002
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 & remedy
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.
Feb 8, 2002
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 & remedy
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.
Dec 13, 2001
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗