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 ($800) is bad.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
124,955 miles
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Subframe on passenger side is rusted through creating a safety hazard. I was unaware of this issue on 1999-2002 Honda Accords but when researching for the cause of a noise coming from the front end found plenty of articles but no corrective action from Honda.
I have a 2000 Honda Accord coupe V6 the window latches and driver's side door have completely locked up again this is the second time I've paid out of my pocket 500$ for a door that should have been recalled years ago considering all the videos I have seen of this exact same problem with this exact same years and models I'm serious about considering a class action suit against Honda for ignoring this issue and now yet again the driver side door has locked up again this needs to be recalled there's thousands of cars same year same problem and you have done nothing to right this wrong also the frame bracket of the seat is unstable
Right side sub-frame, rear beam, K frame is completely rusted through from A/C drain line installed to drain directly onto the subframe. This causes the steering to flex substantially and according to my mechanic could cause the car steering to fail catastrophically or could allow the motor and transmission to fall out of the car. Anti-sway bar is completely broken away from the frame. Found by mechanic checking my car to determine what was wrong with the steering and cornering.
I was driving on city when I heard metal noise from right front passenger side I had it check ed and I was told that the K frame-subframe had rusted and cracked only on passenger side right I checked online and found out that a lot of people had this problem due that the ac was dripping water on top of it it was a manufacture defect
- Newark, NJ, USA
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The passenger side subframe is badly compromised by rust (some holes). Parts of the suspension and steering can be compromised is it fails while driving. The driver side is not badly rusted. Honda has relocated the air conditioning drip tube in later years which might be the cause of the problem
Passenger side rear subframe rusted and broke off I heard a clunking sound when I was going down the street on the way to work I turned the corner and heard a loud clunk sound and got under my car and looked and the passenger side rear subframe is broke off
4th July my wife was in a collision which resulted in her suffering memory loss, speech issues, stutter, a severe concussion and weeks and weeks on continued therapy to include physical therapy, speech therapy and continued care. The air bag didnt deploy. No reason with the damage sustained by the car it shouldn't have deployed. My three children where also in the car to include my 12yr old son in the front passenger. My child sustained minor bumps and bruises but as a result of failed equipment my wife nearly forgot who I was to include last last ten years of our lives amoungst other things, and could possibly have most her life. One of the doctor diagnosis is : concussion with loss of consciousness, subsequent encounter. (speech pathological treatment plan ongoing ) my wife is also unable to work and provide, and take care of my children in my absence. Vehicle was in motion, speed 40-55mph Ohio state route 68 in urbana, Ohio. Night time following July 4th fireworks.
Subframe rust-out of front engine cradle back beam on right (passenger) side, both behind and in front of the lower control arm. Large hole in frame was noted during other repair work and matches numerous complaints and pictures of similar problems that can be found online. Dealer says there is no recall or other corrective action from Honda.
The sub-frame on passenger's side of car has significant rust through, presumably due to a poorly placed air conditioner condensate drain, which drips water on the affected component. This is a serious design flaw. The top part of the components is mostly eaten away by rust. The part has not broken, yet, but it eventually will. The driver's side of the same component is unaffected. The remainder of the car is in good shape for its age.
Paint bubbles on the front roof near the windshield has resulted in windshield seal to disintegrate and leak water when it rains. Can't run the car through carwash! expect the water leak to damage internal electronics in the near future.
After a long trip out West we noticed a noise in the front end, we had the car looked at and they said the sub frame on right side was rusted out. We consider ourselves lucky nothing happened on the trip. From Ohio to South Dakota.
Front sub-frame or engine cradle is rusted and broken. Its very unusual in Honda. My whole car was rust free except that part. There are lot of customers complaining about this issue.
Structural design flaw rapidly corrodes front subframe. Vehicle failed state inspection after significant corrosion of passenger-side front subframe compromised structural integrity. Localized corrosion occurring suddenly during hot summer months almost certainly related to faulty placement of air conditioning drain hose. Mechanic recommended replacement of entire subframe, repair cost quoted at $1,700. Vehicle deemed unsafe to drive pending this necessary structural repair. Current vehicle mileage is 123,000.
My son was driving his 2000 Honda Accord going on to 270 North all of a sudden his hood came popping up smashing his windshield and he was lucky he was in the lane closest to the brim. He could not see and was lucky no one was in front or at the side of him. The police officer that arrived asked us if this was a 2000-2002 Honda and my son said yes. He explained to us this is the 5th Honda vehicle in a month that this same thing occurred. His daughters same car as my son did this a month ago. He recommended to me to email you and let you know. Obviously this is an issue, and if this columbus Ohio police officer has seen 5 I wonder what has been going on in other states. The police officers name is officer [xxx] phone number [xxx] police officer number [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The arm broke into on my car. The welding was bad. Also the clear coat look awful, it was painted cheaply and, it a eye sore. I just want it fixed. I love my car, but should not have to deal with recalls.
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- Zanesville, OH, USA