2000 Honda Civic Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,122miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Honda Civic, 2% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,122 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The problems I recently faced with my 2000 Honda Civic vp model:1. Transmission spontaneously skip gears and causes my car to jerk and loose control for a period of time. 2. When the car downshifts/slows down the transmission also skips or do not downshift smoothly, thus causing the car to jerk. Causes minor strains to the passenger's and the driver's neck. 3. Whenever I or my family get out of the vehicle we get static shock. This is extremely dangerous for a family who have a baby or children. 4. …”
NHTSA complaint #10032866, filed 2003-08, 36,498 miles“On October 16, 2021, my wife drove the car on the way home, then there was a sudden sound (like a huge fan) and a rough vibration from the engine. The battery light turned on. Then she had a hard time steering the wheel. It was really stiff. She made very wide turns, occupying multiple spaces and lanes. She can't totally control the car. When we arrived home, we popped the hood and found out that all the 3 belts in the engine were off. We just called our insurance today Oct 17 to have it towed to our mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11437075, filed 2021-10“The rack and pinion developed a leak which caused a loud noise when turning the wheel, the vehicle has been at the dealer for 27 days but has not been repaired because the part is on back order, the consumer is requesting reimbursement. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #561792, filed 2001-06“Vehicle lost control while making a right turn at approximately 5 MPH or less, causing vehicle to hit a parked vehicle and flip over on driver's side. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter .”
NHTSA complaint #888645, filed 2001-05“While traveling at 65 MPH andwithout any indication steering wheel locked up, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle and run into light pole. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #899398, filed 2001-11Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 22% |
| 2025 | 31 | 40% |
| 2024 | 61 | 49% |
| 2023 | 192 | 74% |
| 2022 | 733 | 83% |
| 2021 | 66 | 45% |
| 2020 | 32 | 14% |
| 2019 | 113 | 26% |
| 2018 | 315 | 42% |
| 2017 | 174 | 29% |
| 2016 | 446 | 41% |
| 2015 | 21 | 6% |
| 2014 | 15 | 5% |
| 2013 | 38 | 12% |
| 2012 | 74 | 16% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 19 | 5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 3% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 26 | 2% |
| 2006 | 44 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 3% |
| 2002 | 23 | 3% |
| 2001 | 20 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 15 | 10% |
| 1992 | 5 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Honda Civic
82 complaintsEngine cooling
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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