2000 Honda Civic Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 82about this part
- Share
- 29%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,715miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 82 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Honda Civic, 29% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,715 miles. 55 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Several weeks ago, my car was recalled. Because of the car's history, the air bag inflator is more likely than average to kill me if it activates (explodes). The dealerships in my area (there are several) cannot obtain replacement parts...needed to fix the problem...for 18 to 24 months. This delay is due to manufacturing issues and the coronavirus pandemic. My car is not designed to allow the installation of an on/off switch for the air bags. Therefore, I would like to have the exploder disabled until replacement parts are available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11323934, filed 2020-05, 82,090 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10331500, filed 2010-05, 150,064 miles“I was involved in a horrible car crash on march 15, 2008. An 18-wheeler swerved into my lane while driving on the highway. When the 18-wheeler swerved, the back of his load hit (the 1st) time on the passenger side. I was then sucked underneath the 18-wheeler, flipped several times while being drug for 100 yards still underneath the 18-wheeler the entire time. Once the vehicle stopped, I was upside down hanging from the 18-wheeler. The airbags in my 2000 Honda Civic never deployed from any side. I was hit with a major impact at every angle upside down and all around. …”
NHTSA complaint #10226836, filed 2008-05, 118,000 miles“I was in a head on collision going about 30 MPH and and my air bag did not go off upon impact. I was wearing my seatbelt so I sustained only minor injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10070283, filed 2004-01, 77,300 miles“I was involved in a head on collision at about 25-35 MPH with another car. The other car's air bag deployed but mine did not. The whole front end of my car is damaged.”
NHTSA complaint #10018519, filed 2003-05, 77,340 milesRelated recalls
- 20V026000Jan 17, 2020Honda (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…Covers: Honda Civic 1996–2000, CR-V 1997–2000, Accord 1998–2000 +6 more
- 20V027000Jan 17, 2020Honda (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…Covers: Honda Civic 2000, Acura RL 2000–2003, Honda Odyssey 2000–2001 +5 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 1% |
| 2021 | 9 | 6% |
| 2020 | 29 | 12% |
| 2019 | 12 | 3% |
| 2018 | 23 | 3% |
| 2017 | 24 | 4% |
| 2016 | 28 | 3% |
| 2015 | 58 | 15% |
| 2014 | 57 | 19% |
| 2013 | 114 | 36% |
| 2012 | 149 | 33% |
| 2011 | 51 | 30% |
| 2010 | 96 | 24% |
| 2009 | 95 | 24% |
| 2008 | 177 | 19% |
| 2007 | 156 | 13% |
| 2006 | 181 | 13% |
| 2005 | 129 | 41% |
| 2004 | 133 | 38% |
| 2003 | 140 | 28% |
| 2002 | 241 | 34% |
| 2001 | 310 | 29% |
| 2000 | 82 | 29% |
| 1999 | 58 | 17% |
| 1998 | 96 | 22% |
| 1997 | 140 | 38% |
| 1996 | 70 | 23% |
| 1995 | 76 | 38% |
| 1994 | 56 | 41% |
| 1993 | 27 | 18% |
| 1992 | 17 | 17% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Honda Civic
47 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsTires
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology