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2000 Honda Civic electrical problems

38 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 130,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
38
of this car's complaints
13%
typical mileage
130,000
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Ignition: switch
    8
  • Ignition
    7
  • Wiring: front underhood
    1
  • Instrument panel: speedometer/odometer
    1
  • Instrument cluster/panel
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda Civic electrical problems in other years

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Related recalls

Electrical system: ignition: switchReported May 16, 2002 · 1,000,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.
Risk
Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began june 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.

Recall number 02V120000 · Recall details

What 2000 Honda Civic owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 26, 2025 · Electrical · 211,529 miles · PA

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 193,786. It was later discovered through a Carfax Report that the Title mileage was 211,529.

Filed Mar 3, 2025 · Electrical · 169,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after multiple attempts. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Aug 4, 2018 · Electrical · 203,000 miles · NC

Car shuts down- egine 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

Filed Aug 4, 2018 · Electrical · 203,000 miles · NC

Car completely shuts down while going down the road- I see there was/is a recall by honda of a defective ignition switch

Filed May 10, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 300,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Mar 1, 2018 · Electrical, Seats · 130,000 miles · CA

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,the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 143,000 miles · NV

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · TX

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · FL

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The failure mileage e was 140,000.

Questions about the 2000 Honda Civic electrical

Does the 2000 Honda Civic have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the electrical of the 2000 Honda Civic, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Honda Civic electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 130,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Honda Civic electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 02V120000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Honda Civic have the most electrical problems?

The Honda Civic model years with the most electrical complaints are 2016 (119 complaints), 1999 (118 complaints) and 2017 (104 complaints).

Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?

Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).

Other 2000 Honda Civic problems

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