CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2000 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, & problems with the airbag system (SRS). We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague.
The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 90,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000.
Subframe rust near the front passenger side wheel has become a problem recently, due to the poorly positioned A/C drain hose directly above that area. Repair cost to the subframe is over $2,000.
The SRS warning light likes to come on due to a defective seat belt sensor -- typically the driver's side. This sensor is covered under Honda's lifetime seat belt warranty, but some dealers charge a $100+ "diagnostic fee" or tell customers the entire SRS unit ($800) is bad.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,412 miles
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The contact owns 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the door handle, which was made of metal and plastic, fractured and caused two vehicle occupants to sustain cuts on their fingers. The contact stated that the door handle should have been manufacturer with plastic instead of metal. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for further inspection. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 170,000. Updated 05/19/10.
: the contact stated the keyless entry works only on the driver side front door. The dealership determined the locks in the other doors need to be replaced.
I have a 2000 Honda Accord V6. It has been a great car until recently. My door on the drivers side has locked and will not open. I have been to the dealership and they informed me that it would cost approx. $800 to fix. This is clearly a manufacturer problem. I am working with Honda to try and get them to fix it. I just hope that the other side does not do that. This is my only means of transportation and I would hate to have my 4 yr. Old niece with me and something happen and we could not get out of the car. If there's anything that could be reported publicly about this, I would appreciate it. Before someone gets hurt due to the malfunction of the latches on the doors.
While using the remote control and manual to opened the door driver's side door latch failed. Consumer was unable to enter or exist on the driver's side. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that warranty expired. Consumer had to pay for repairs.
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