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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
130–25K
1925–50K
2550–75K
1475–100K
25100–150K
18150K+
114 reports with mileage · 173 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 82 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 47 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
73 crash reports5 fire reports39 injury reports
What owners actually said
287 reports
155,000 miles · Mar 15, 2011
Air BagsSeat Belts
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WAS UNABLE TO RETRACT AND WOULD POP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING THE SRS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. WHEN THE SRS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED IT DEACTIVATED THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE INJURY DURING A CRASH. THE DEALER ADVISED T…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WAS UNABLE TO RETRACT AND WOULD POP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING THE SRS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. WHEN THE SRS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED IT DEACTIVATED THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE INJURY DURING A CRASH. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT HAVE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACED SINCE THERE WAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE SRS LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE DEACTIVATING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON SEAT BELTS BUT NOT ON THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 155,000.
NHTSA ODI #10390299
70,000 miles · Dec 13, 2010
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF RECALL 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: SWITCH). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED BUT DUE TO AN AF…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF RECALL 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: SWITCH). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED BUT DUE TO AN AFTERMARKET SWITCH AND ALARM INSTALLATION, THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
NHTSA ODI #10370374
98,250 miles · Nov 23, 2010
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND OTHER VARIOUS SPEEDS AND AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE OIL AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL NHTSA#02V1…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND OTHER VARIOUS SPEEDS AND AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE OIL AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL NHTSA#02V120000; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: SWITCH. HE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,250.
NHTSA ODI #10367318
4,000 miles · Sep 9, 2010
Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 HONDA CIVIC EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL TIRES SIZE P205/55/R16 (N/A). WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRY ROT. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 HONDA CIVIC EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL TIRES SIZE P205/55/R16 (N/A). WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRY ROT. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 4000.
NHTSA ODI #10354674
135,000 miles · Aug 27, 2010
Tires
2 VALVE STEMS FAILED ON VEHICLE. FIRST ONE CAUSED THE TIRE TO BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. THE SECOND ONE WAS NOTICED BEFORE DAMAGE WAS DONE. HAD THE DAMAGED TIRE REPLACED AND ALL VALVE STEMS REPLACED. I HAVE 2 OF THE VALVE STEMS THAT WERE REPLACED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10352244
11,000 miles · Aug 26, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
BRAKE FAILURE ON A HONDA CIVIC 2000 WITH UNDER 11, 000 MILES CAUSING CAR TO HIT SEVERAL OTHER CARS IN A PARKING LOT. CAUSE OF THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS DETERMNED TO BE FAILURE OF THE SEAL SURROUNDING PISTON ON THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10352008
3,000 miles · Aug 11, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
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 T…
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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
NHTSA ODI #10348639
150,064 miles · May 21, 2010
Air BagsCrash
I WAS DRIVING DOWN RIVERSIDE IN ROCKFORD. WHEN I ENTERED THE INTERSECTION AT RIVERSIDE AND ROCKTON, A CAR TURNED IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD NO TIME TO REACT AND HIT THE CAR AT 40 MPH. MY TWO DOOR 2000 HONDA CIVIC EX IS TOTALED DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER, MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I …
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN RIVERSIDE IN ROCKFORD. WHEN I ENTERED THE INTERSECTION AT RIVERSIDE AND ROCKTON, A CAR TURNED IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD NO TIME TO REACT AND HIT THE CAR AT 40 MPH. MY TWO DOOR 2000 HONDA CIVIC EX IS TOTALED DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER, MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I NEVER HAD ANY AIRBAG LIGHTS ON IN MY CAR PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT OR ANY WARNINGS INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG DID NOT WORK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10331500
83,000 miles · Mar 5, 2010
Seat Belts
I HAVE A 2000 HONDA CIVIC EX AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SOMETIMES RELEASES ON ITS OWN. THIS HAPPENS UNPREDICTABLY AND I HAVE NOTICED IT MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE LAST FEW YEARS. ONCE IT RELEASES I PUSH IT BACK IN HARDER AND IT SEEMS TO WORK. I NOTICED A SIMILAR COMPLAINT AND SO I BROUGHT IT TO YOUR ATTENTION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10317072
64,000 miles · Jan 5, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AFTER SHIFTING INTO 2ND OR 3RD GEAR. DEPRESSED CLUTCH TO DISENGAGE ENGINE. SWITCHED ENGINE OFF. HIT EMERGENCY BLINKERS. COASTED TO A STOP. RE-STARTED ENGINE. STILL REVVED UP. SWITCHED IT OFF. WAITED ABOUT ONE MINUTE. RE-STARTED AGAIN. ENGINE BACK TO NORMAL AS IF NOTHING HAD HAPPENED. NOT MUCH…
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CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AFTER SHIFTING INTO 2ND OR 3RD GEAR. DEPRESSED CLUTCH TO DISENGAGE ENGINE. SWITCHED ENGINE OFF. HIT EMERGENCY BLINKERS. COASTED TO A STOP. RE-STARTED ENGINE. STILL REVVED UP. SWITCHED IT OFF. WAITED ABOUT ONE MINUTE. RE-STARTED AGAIN. ENGINE BACK TO NORMAL AS IF NOTHING HAD HAPPENED. NOT MUCH TRAFFIC AROUND. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT WITH THIS CAR IN TWO YEARS. *TR
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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