2000 Honda Civic Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,280miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Honda Civic, 2% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,280 miles. 1 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.
“Main problem is with the engine light coming on periodically and suspension noise in front and back. I have repeatedly taken the care into Honda and they go through a multiple step process of denial and attempts to run out my warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10069898, filed 2004-01, 23,812 miles“Manual transmission jumps while driving also does not want to go into second gear. Makes wierd grinding sound while driving slow. Car shutters and shakes violently while in 5th gear in excess of 70 MPH. Car shuts off by its self( was told VIN not in sequence for ignition recall). Right front springs sticks and some times makes a ( boing ) sound. Car keeps pulling to right even after alignment. When heater or defroster are on they make a loud chirping sound. On cold or rainy days steam will pour out of engine compartment smelling like radiator fluid. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062685, filed 2004-03, 27,280 miles“I have had a total of 5 cd players in stalled, still no working radio! I have also been shocked several times and my car was pulling to the right 2 days after purchase when taken back to the dealer they said it was just a light weight car!”
NHTSA complaint #721929, filed 2000-04“Right pull & wandering experienced at freeway speeds since purchase of vehicle oct. 1999. Returned for alignment shortly after purchase. Alignment done, still slight right pull and definite wandering still present. Returned today for recheck. Mechanic test drove with me in car. He acknowledges wandering/washboarding, but claims he doesn't feel it is abnormal. Another mechanic took me out for a drive to determine source of problem, me or the car. Mechanic determined unusual washboarding. States will contact Honda tech. For assistance with problem. After I left, svc. …”
NHTSA complaint #714676, filed 1999-11“What does it take to put NHTSA into action. Mfg. Unable to repair veh. Mfg. Dealership damaged car attempting to pry eng and suspension to align steering. Mfg. Design flaw affecting all Civic models. Poor alignment ruined 3rd set tires before 20k miles on vehicle. Veh avail for test drive to NHTSA officials. Pls respond, urgent/serious problem.”
NHTSA complaint #727669, filed 2000-08Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 25 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 14 | 4% |
| 2009 | 31 | 8% |
| 2008 | 99 | 11% |
| 2007 | 246 | 20% |
| 2006 | 203 | 14% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 35 | 5% |
| 2001 | 52 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
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 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