CarComplaints.com Notes: The last model year of the 6th generation Civic (1996-2000) and, subsequently, the last model year before the popular car was overrun with transmission problems.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
114,831 miles

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2000 Honda Civic electrical problems

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2000 Honda Civic Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #22

Jul 102019

Civic

  • 200,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at both city and highway conditions car will lose all power and shut down and coast to a stop.. will start up again after 5 TO10 efforts to start. This is interrmittent problem. You cannot predict when it will happen or how often it will occur.

- North Olmsted, OH, USA

problem #21

Aug 022018

Civic

  • 203,000 miles
Car shuts down- engine dies and all electrical. This happens while car is going down the road. I see there was/is a recall from Honda on this issue. Trying to determine if still in effect. Bought car from original owner

- Catawba, NC, USA

problem #20

Aug 022018

Civic

  • 203,000 miles
Car completely shuts down while going down the road- I see there was/is a recall by Honda of a defective ignition switch

- Catawba, NC, USA

problem #19

Apr 042018

Civic

  • 300,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car is sluggish up hills and is now stalling around turns with power steering going off. Car is a 5speed and when put on gas it restarts. Mechanic replaced spark plugs and crank sensor but problem got worse. Wondering if ignition switch could be issue as I see it was an issue on other Civic models. Mechanic both at Honda and our personal could not figure out what's wrong and problem keeps coming up despite supposed fixing. We've spent over $1,000 already trying to fix it.

- Jonesville, VA, USA

problem #18

Feb 252018

Civic

  • 130,000 miles
Car stalls out after higher speed driving, usually coming to a hard stop, requiring me to restart. Once it happened while I was driving on the freeway, so it was a bit scary, a safety concern. Usually while coming to a stop is when it occurs exiting freeways. I would like Honda to fix, but they tell me my VIN is not affected but my make model and year are, NHTSA campaign number 02V120000, and my car has the symptoms of an ignition problem. Also the ignition switch is rough and sometimes the key jams. Note that it could be that its past 15 years since the recall notice went out, but I never received the notice. I feel they are liable for this repair, I never got. I should not have to foot the bill and hope for a reimbursement as was suggested by their customer service rep. Anything you can do to compel them to fix it, I would greatly appreciate. The most recent occurrence was on 02/25/18 exiting the freeway and coming to a stop.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #17

Oct 122017

Civic

  • 143,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The contact stated had to attempt to restart the vehicle in order to regain power; however, the failure was becoming more prominent. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 02V1200000 (electrical system), which they believed may be related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called bill pearce Honda (780 kietzke lane, reno, Nevada 89502; 775-789-7999) who informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

- Reino, NV, USA

problem #16

Jun 202014

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 170,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition. The contact had to maneuver the key numerous times in order to remove it from the ignition switch. Also, the vehicle stalled several times and the contact had to wait a brief moment in order to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to more than two independent mechanics and they were not able to diagnose the failure. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 02V120000 (electrical system). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. MA 08/05/15 updated 10/19/2017

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #15

Dec 032014

Civic

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (electrical system). The failure mileage E was 140,000.

- Englewood, FL, USA

problem #14

Sep 072012

Civic 4-cyl

  • miles
Have trouble starting car sometimes, while I'm driving car just goes dead, have to keep moving the key to get it started. On going problem.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #13

Nov 182013

Civic

  • 108,898 miles
Passenger side window was stuck in the open position. Mechanic (aaa-listed) diagnosed master window switch, installed new oem master window switch. This week, Sept. 2014, less than a year after the repair, the same window is stuck in the closed position. I am reporting B/C 5 hours researching this issue online indicates the problem to be pervasive, ongoing and difficult to diagnose. Repairs can be very expensive, causing some owners to just leave the window closed. I can find no recalls from Honda. Obviously, an open window is dangerous B/C anyone can access the car or the driver. A closed window is dangerous if escape is necessary. I feel Honda should issue a recall and repair the problem. Thank you.

- Pacific Palisades, CA, USA

problem #12

Oct 312012

Civic 4-cyl

  • 116,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

During the day the inside of my car had a burning plastic smell. Later that night, my headlight low beams would not work. I had to drive home with the passing beams wedged on. Today I took the headlight/turn signal switch off of the steering column. The assembly had started to melt and the harness connector that was attached to it is singed! apparently I am not the first to have this problem in a Honda vehicle. Please let me know what can be done.

- Marlton, NJ, USA

problem #11

Sep 092011

Civic 4-cyl

  • 134,000 miles
While stopping at a red light the car automatically stalls (automatic transmission) then leading to it stalling while driving the car. This could be the causes of an ignition switch failure as there is been many recalls by Honda in Canada.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #10

Apr 142011

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 202,400 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the ignition switch was failing and would need replacing. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (electrical system: Ignition: Switch). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 202,400 and the current mileage was 202,527. Updated 06/01/11 updated 1/19/2012

- Paramus, NJ, USA

problem #9

Dec 012010

Civic

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed of recall 02V120000 (electrical system: Ignition: Switch). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was included but due to an aftermarket switch and alarm installation, they could not repair the problem. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Miami Gardens , FL, USA

problem #8

Oct 012010

Civic

  • 98,250 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. While driving 30 mph and other various speeds and at a traffic light, the engine stalled. The failure occurred intermittently. The oil and battery warning lights were illuminated when the vehicle stalled. The dealer was called and stated that his VIN was not covered under recall NHTSA#02V120000; electrical system: Ignition: Switch. He will be responsible for the repairs. The manufacturer was called and stated that his VIN was not covered under the recall and offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 98,250.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #7

Dec 152004

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,500 miles
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle would shut down until it coasted to a stop. The dealer found no defects nor did they duplicate the problem. The manufacturer told the consumer to reproduce the problem. The ignition died and the vehicle was stuck in gear, but the vehicle continued on gaining momentum.

- Merced, CA, USA

problem #6

Dec 012004

Civic 4-cyl

  • 129,850 miles
Intake manifold cracked and fumes came into the vehicle. Contacted Honda. It stated there were no problems with the vehicle.....alsi replaced spark plugs, and replaced a cracked exhaust manifold.

- Lewisville, TX, USA

problem #5

Apr 092004

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,600 miles
After I replaced a failed battery in our 2000 Honda Civic, the car ran rough after getting warm and stalled twice in traffic. While no one suffered more than rattled nerves in this case, it is possible that someone could be injured or killed in such circumstances. I subsequently found from the dealer at a cost of $162 that the car loses track of its idle setting when the battery is replaced and it has to be re-entered. This information is not in the owners manual. This is both a stupid and unsafe design, let alone expensive. Changing a battery is a common and ordinarily simple procedure practiced by millions of people. I think Honda should have to send warning car owners of this "feature" of their car and how to reset the code them selves or with instruction to take it to a dealer who will reset it at no cost. Alternatively, Honda should be required to retrofit the cars with non volatile memory so the car does not require such service. I don't know when this feature was added to Honda designs, but it does not happen on our earlier model. Our experience may be just the tip of a coming iceberg.

- Livemore, CA, USA

problem #4

Mar 202004

Civic 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 27,280 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. 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. Car has been to dealer numerous times for Honda scheduled service and also while it was under warranty. All the problems adressed above were told to dealer who said they could not find a problem..but they sure did when my warranty expired. Now they will not fix anyhting unless I pay for it.

- South Meriden, CT, USA

problem #3

Nov 172003

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
While driving air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. As a result, air bags were inoperative and wouldn't deploy when needed, per dealership. Also, dealership reset five times the electrical system, but the problem still exists.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

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