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.
There were no warning signs prior to this problem, other than the fact that there was something leaking out from underneath the car. Upon inspecting, the coolant appeared to be leaking from around the engine block on the left side. A poor heater valve and worn hoses were the culprit.
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There were no warning signs prior to this problem, other than the fact that there was something leaking out from underneath the car. Upon inspecting, the coolant appeared to be leaking from around the engine block on the left side. A poor heater valve and worn hoses were the culprit.
- ricochet, Alta Loma, CA, US