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:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,966 miles
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: the contact stated the inner lock on the ignition switch was not working which allowed the key to be removed from the ignition without putting the car in park. There was a NHTSA recall, # 05V025000, regarding the electrical system:ignition:switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 10/04/06.
I drive a 2000 Accord coupe LX 4 cyc. And some time my car would just lose power and die. Once my car loose power I can no longer have control of the car. Several times during a turn and with traffic behind me. Lucky I was able to pull over to the side before any accident occurred. I took the car to the dealership many times, but each time they said nothing was wrong and there are no recalls on 2000 but only 98-99 Accord. They said that they will be more then happy to look into the issue but at my expensive. I was outraged that nothing is being done to fix this issue. I think this is a serious problem that Honda needs to fix before I myself and/or others get seriously injured. I have expressed my concerns to many dealerships but none of them are willing to find a fix.
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to have ignition interlock repairs done. Upon picking up the vehicle consumer was still able to remove the key from the ignition with the vehicle running.
While driving the key could be removed from this vehicle while it was in gear. Consumer was told by the dealership that this vehicle was not included in recent Honda ignition recall due to VIN.
I can remove the key from my 2000 Accord while the gear shift is still in drive. I did this once thinking I had placed the car in park, and after exiting the car it began to roll backward. Despite the fact there was a recall on 98 and 99 Accord for this same problem, the folks at Honda customer service told me I need to take my car to a Honda dealer and pay to have it inspected. However, they didn't promise me they could do anything for me after the inspection.
- Wichita, KS, USA
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Since the vehicle's VIN wasn't on the recall list, the dealership refused to repair the vehicle which experienced the defect of the recall. The vehicle experienced an ignition switch problem. The dealer refused to fix the ignition problem. The vehicle would be started then die out immediately. The consumer would have to turn the ignition on and off for about 10 ten times before it would start again then would have to step on the gas right away otherwise the vehicle would die again. The consumer requested assistance for the repair. Service bulletin#00059617925
Consumer experienced the same defect as stated in recall, but the dealership refused to repair the vehicle. The vehicle's VIN was not included in the recall for the ignition switch.
I have a 2000 Honda Accord, that has a known ignition switches problem. My car dies whenever the car get started. The prolbem been going on since my car have 20000 miles.
The consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle was not in park. The dealer stated sorry, there was no recall on this vehicle. The defroster was inoperative.
There was a recent recall of Honda autos for malfunctioning ignition switch that allows removal of key while not in park. I have a 2000 Accord SE with that problem, but the 2000's were not included in the recall. It should be. Thanks.
The vehicle was able to shut off while in drive, which caused the vehicle to roll back. The consumer was able to remove the key with the engine off and in the drive position. Honda did recall the ignition switch after the consumer paid to have his replaced, but his vehicle year wasn't included.
Vehicle experiencing problem with jumping upon starting and turning engine off intermittently. Also, problem with engine turning over after ignition switch been turned on three or more tims. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and informed consumer that nothing could be found. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
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- Owings Mills, MD, USA