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.
1.5
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
114,625 miles
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The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, it was found that the front passenger side subframe was severely corroded. The air conditioning condensation line dripped fluid on top of the key suspension component, which caused the failure. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. While driving at 55 mph over a pothole, a loud noise emitted from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger side subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle failed to steer properly. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front passenger's side sub-structure had become rusted and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph over a road bump, the front frame became fractured. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who inspected the problem and stated that the water from the air conditioning hose leaked onto the frame and as a result, the frame had become severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 250,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer for routine service when he was advised that the rear and front of the sub-frame was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. The current mileage was approximately 115,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Pittsburg, PA, USA
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The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated while having regular maintenance performed on his vehicle, the independent mechanic notified him that the subframe was corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileage was 97,000.
Recently took a 2000 Accord SE to Honda dealer for trade in. The dealership put the car on the hoist for inspection before determining a trade in price. One of the first places that the mechanic looked was at the frame and front suspension on the passenger's side. Almost immediately it was found that over half the width of the front cross beam was wasted away, and was in danger of breaking off at any time. Both the mechanic and salesman agreed, this was a problem they had seen many times on several different years of this model. The rotting of the beam was apparently caused by condensate dripping from the air conditioner drain, which was located directly above the beam. I was told that because it had been such a problem, the drains had been moved to a different location on the next generation. The estimate to have it repaired was $1300. Other than that, the car was deemed to be in excellent re-sale condition.
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- Edinboro, PA, USA