Model year
2000 Honda Civic
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 287 complaints for the 2000 Honda Civic (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (42), AIR BAGS (39), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (23). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 25–33 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,700–$3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 287 complaints
- 2001 1,079 complaints
- 2002 702 complaints
- 2003 499 complaints
- 2004 350 complaints
- 2005 316 complaints
- 2006 1,403 complaints
- 2007 1,204 complaints
- 2008 916 complaints
- 2009 396 complaints
- 2010 397 complaints
- 2011 169 complaints
- 2012 456 complaints
- 2013 319 complaints
- 2014 293 complaints
- 2015 381 complaints
- 2016 1,082 complaints
- 2017 601 complaints
- 2018 745 complaints
- 2019 439 complaints
- 2020 231 complaints
- 2021 147 complaints
- 2022 885 complaints
- 2023 258 complaints
- 2024 124 complaints
- 2025 76 complaints
- 2026 32 complaints
Recalls
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 vehicles may have…
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, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe,…
07V512000 · Nov 1, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: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.
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.
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.
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.
Complaints
287 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 73, fire flag on 5, injury field 46, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic · 1.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Civic · 1.6L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 33 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Civic · 1.6L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Civic · 1.6L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| Civic HX · 1.6L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 35 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Civic HX · 1.6L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 39 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Civic CNG · 1.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Natural Gas · CNG | 24 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $1,700 |
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