Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Honda Civic owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owned a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, another vehicle ran a stop sign. The contact turned to the right to avoid a crash but ended up crashing into the rear corner of another vehicle. The vehicle also ended up striking the embankment on the side of the road. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back and sought medical attention. The other vehicle was damaged. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the Insurance provider for assistance. A case was opened regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Unknown SRS alarm appears, dealer confirmed 1-1, 1-2 error code meaning driver airbag issue. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 20V026000 RECALL DATE: 2020-01-21 Mentioned active airbag recall for 2000 Honda Civic. Tried looking on NHTSA site and Honda site for free repair but nothing showed up. I am concerned that the driver airbag is not safe.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that a recall notification was received of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) and the vehicle was taken for the repair at robertson's palmdale Honda, 455 auto vista dr, palmdale, ca 93551, where the recall repair was completed. However, the contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, and was veering off to the right side of the road, and when making a left turn, the contact tried to correct herself, the wheel turned to the left and crashed into a telephone pole and was wrapping around the pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a fracture risk, a bruise chest, a head concoction split open that required medical attention. The contact stated that she was unconscious and was not aware if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was destroyed. …
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 Honda Civic. While driving 40 MPH, the driver rear ended the preceding vehicle. The contact was seated in the front passenger seat and her air bag did not deploy in a timely manner. As a result, the contact's head struck the front windshield. When it deployed, the passenger air bag caused skin abrasions on the left forearm that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The cause of the failure was unknown. The failure mileage was 137,589.
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. Was in 2 minor accidents one front end colision one rear end colission both about 30 MPH and air bags did not deploy. Engine is becoming rusty and coroded. Drivers power window is slow to go up and front seat belts will not retract. Engine light comes on and car loses power and gas mielage. Goes offf when gas tank is filled. …
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. None of the dealerships in my area will do this, without written authorization from the NHTSA. I've been trying to fins a way to ask the NHTSA to send me a written deactivation authorization. Also...the dealership would need instructions on how this (disabling the bomb in my steering wheel) can be done without affecting the normal operation of the car. …
I was involved in a single car, weather related accident. I was traveling approximately 35-40 miles per hour in heavy snow. I was wearing my seatbelt which came unlatched upon initial impact with a guard rail on the rear passenger side. My car then crossed the road and went into a ditch, striking some large boulders. That impact was on the front, driver side of the vehicle. The airbag did not deploy and the car was significantly damaged and declared a total loss. I was injured with a broken right arm, broken right leg, nine broken ribs and significant lacerations to my head and right ear from impacting the rear view mirror and front windshield. I spent 12 days in a critical care unit and 18 days in a rehabilitation center for physical therapy. I had to have plates and screws installed in my leg and arm to repair the broken bones. …
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. The er medical had to do on-site procedures due to the damage to my head, arm, and leg. They were unable to take my seatbelt off, it had to be cut off. I had a problems in the past with my driver's side seatbelt getting stuck. On a normal day, I normally would have ro jerk the sealtbelt off of me. …
Tl contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. While turning a corner between 60-70 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and struck a dirt bank on the side of the road. His head struck the windshield and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered a concussion and had a cut/bruise on his forehead from striking the windshield. The front end and rear of the vehicle were damaged. The contact does not know what happened after the crash because he blacked out. A passerby woke him up and called 911. The contact did not know how long he was unconscious. The vehicle was rendered as destroyed. The police arrived and filed a report. There were no other passengers in the vehicle and the contact was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 108,000.
While pulling into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and lurched into the air, resulting in a collision. The consumer's foot was on the brake pedal when the acceleration occurred. The dealership was not providing any assistance to determine what caused the failure. Also the driver's side seat belt failed to retract, it was loose. This resulted in the consumer impacting the steering wheel. Prior to this incident the seat belt recall repairs were performed 3 times. The air bag did not deploy as well.
Related recalls
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.
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.
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, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999…
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.
Airbag complaints in other Civic years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2000 Honda Civic?
NHTSA has 82 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Honda Civic, 29% of the model year's 287 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (42 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Honda Civic airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 20V-027 (inflator module, Jan 17, 2020); NHTSA recall 20V-026 (inflator module, Jan 17, 2020). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Honda Civic airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 55 crashes, 1 fire and 40 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.