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:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,014 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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: the contact stated the instrument panel lights failed to work in the vehicle. The only lights that are working on the instrument panel are the turn signals. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. Upon inspecting the vehicle it was determined the dimmer control for the instrument panel was faulty. There is an NHTSA recall, # 04V256000, regarding the interior lighting. The VIN and motor size was not included in the recall according to the manufacturer.
At 84,366 miles my car's check engine light came on. Took Accord to mechanic and was told the egr valve error code appeared. The mechanic said to take to Honda due to recall for this part. Picked car up from mechanic and car also had SRS light on. Researched online since I already have recall for dash light. Found many other Honda owners with same SRS light. Found out my air bags will not function if sensor illuminated. Also, called Honda and they said I was beyond the mileage (80K) for the extended warranty on the defective egr valve replacement. Asked what Honda was doing about the front airbags and was told no decision has been made. I have also discovered my car has the extended warranty for defective/faulty transmission. So when I'm driving down the highway my tranmsmission may give out at high rate of speed and if collsion occurs, my air bags will not deploy. My seat weld joint broke at 54K too! I used a 99 Toyota 4runner as replacement vehicle and discovered the seatbelt warning light came on when my 40lb. Dog sat in passenger front seat. My Accord never has detected my dog in the front seat ever! this car is riddled with safety defects and poor manufacturing. Honda should be held responsible for protecting the owners from injury including monetary repairs/ replacement costs for all of these safety defects and engine defects.
The instrument panel lights would intermittently go out and come back on while driving at night. Consumer is unable to see any of the instrument gauges when the lights go out., vehicle is at the dealer and the cause of the problem is still undetermined.
Dashboard lighting is nonfunctioning for no known reason. Dealer service recommends removal of entire instrument cluster for repair and /or replacement of bulbs and recalibration of odometer at a cost of over $500. Vehicle has 20,000 miles and is beyond original warranty period.
Consumer had just gotten out of vehicle and into house when vehicle caught on fire. Fire started under dashboard. Fire department insisted fire coming from wiring harness. Manufacturer sent a fire marshal for Honda who ruled it to be arson.
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