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.
1.1
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
154,912 miles
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SRS indicator on dashboard. Car needs this repaired before valid MA inspection sticker can be applied. Honda dealer repaired first "SRS incident" driver's side seat buckle. Honda dealer declared problem fixed. Drove car home. 2 days later, SRS indicator re-appears on dashboard. Took car back to Honda dealer. Honda dealer now says that car required new opds sensor. Approximate repair cost: Just under $500. No mention of previous recall regarding this issue for all Honda Accord 2000-2001. Recall was extended to 10 years and 157,000 miles. Current mileage under 154,000 miles. Called Honda corporate offices. Both Honda dealer and Honda corporate unwilling to help. Can NHTSA help with getting Honda to abide by old recall? I never received a notice. I believe the SRS repair from last week resulted in the current SRS opds failure. I can see many angry Honda Accord owners on internet web sites. Add me to the list.
- Arlington, MA, USA
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- Arlington, MA, USA