2000 Honda Civic EX
1HGEJ8241YL098288
Vehicle history report for the 2000 Honda Civic EX (VIN 1HGEJ8241YL098288). White, coupe, 1.6L 4-cyl 127 hp, gasoline. 173,388 mi reported. Registered in Fl. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2000 Honda Civic.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2000 Honda Civic.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 300 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Honda Civic, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash 🚑 2 reported injuries
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 300
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2000 Honda Civic.
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 1990 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V103001 (SEAT BELTS). The contact stated the driver’s and front passenger’s side seat belts failed to function as intended. The driver’s side lap belt failed to retract, and the receiver buckle failed to function as designed. The vehicle was driven without the…
NHTSA ODI #11729113ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA ODI #11683169ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 fai…
NHTSA ODI #11645974AIR BAGS
I bought this car I believe 1 year ago and I didn’t know it had a recall
NHTSA ODI #11613532AIR BAGS
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 inj…
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11504031AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA ODI #11459787STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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…
NHTSA ODI #11437075AIR BAGS
RECEIVED NOTICE AND MADE APPT TO REPAIR BACK IN AUGUST 2020. HONDA DID NOT HAVE PART TO REPAIR. I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIME SINCE AUGUST AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY WILL CALL ME BACK HERE WE ARE JUST ABOUT MARCH 2021 AND STILL MY HONDA IS NOT REPAIRED CAR IS STILL BEING USED ANY INFO YOU CAN GIVE ME WILL BE APPRECIATED [XXX] THANK YOU INFORMATION Redacted PU…
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Is the VIN 1HGEJ8241YL098288 valid?
1HGEJ8241YL098288 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2000 Honda Civic.
Does the 2000 Honda Civic have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2000 Honda Civic. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2000 Honda Civic?
Comparable 2000 Honda Civic listings run roughly $700–$2,600, typically around $1,587 (from 111 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2000 Honda Civic get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2000 Honda Civic at about 27 mpg combined (24 city / 32 highway).
Data last checked 15 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.