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:
5 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
103,145 miles
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Hello, The ignition switch in my vehicle has never worked right. I took the vehicle to a Honda dealership for a airbag recall and was told them about the ignition switch problem and recall. They said they would not do the recall and wanted me to call Honda. I called Honda and was told that I would have to pay for diagnostic fee before they would attempt any repairs for this recall. The Honda case number is 14383356. I refuse to pay a fee for what should be a free recall. If you could please help me with this issue I would certainly appreciate it. The recall information is as follows: NHTSA RECALL NUMBER:05V-025 MFR CAMPAIGN ID:P68 CAMPAIGN DESCRIPTION:99-02 ACCORD IGN INTERLOCK RECALL DATE:01/27/2005 Thank you in advance for all your help.
My 2000 Honda Accord EX V6 has a few issues: 1. Front/rear struts, sway bar bushings, and sway bar links. This has caused my car to fail safety tests for the last 5 years. I have received an itemized estimate for these issues from a mechanic. 2. Electrical. The front instrument panel is not working properly. I can not touch any buttons on the dash or the lights on the panel will go off completely. Both of these are a huge safety issue and it is not safe to drive! No lights or warning of any kind regarding these issues!
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights were dimmed. The vehicle was shifted to park and the instrument panel lights returned to normal operation. The contact stated that the fuses were checked and operated as designed. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall and that the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the key disengaged from the ignition switch while in neutral. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact to place the vehicle in park. The vehicle was taken to jeff wyler Honda of colerain (8950 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh 45251, (513) 741-3700) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. On several occasions, the vehicle would not immediately restart. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 200,000.
- Mcdonald, TN, USA
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The key won't come out ignition. And transmission is failing.. the gear lights blimk. It throws car into an almost standstill while driving. Gears slip. It's very dangerous.
The green key light on the dash starts flashing and my car shuts off when I'm driving down the road. Sometimes my car will not start due to the key light not coming on at all. I have seen this problem with several Honda Accord's. it is very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. While driving 45 mph, the instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the failure occurred once or twice a week for the past year. The failure occurred so many times that the interior lighting also failed to illuminate. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 04V256000 (interior lighting) as the cause of the failure. The dealer (joyce koon Honda, 10640 automotive dr., manassas, va 20109) confirmed that the failures were identical; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 197,025.
The wiring throughout the vehicle affects the interior and exterior lights. The vehicle will not remain on, will crank but cuts off. Have replaced 4 sensors and the alternator twice. All of the electrical components are effected. The car has never been involved in an accident. The vehicle cut off while in traffic traveling on the expressway.
See NHTSA campaign #05V025000 (electrical system: Ignition: Switch) car is experiencing the exact issue listed in the campaign that involves 2000 Accord, but Honda has said that my VIN is not covered.
My security system. Sometimes the alarm will go off for no reason. Sometimes the car locks itself, and often I attempt to start the car, nothing happens. Usally after 3-4 hours I can start the car. This happens when the car is parked and has not bee driven that day. My alarm will go off sometimes when I am driving in the city. These problems have been on going since 2012. When I purchased the Honda the paint job was perfect, within1 month all of the paint on the hood was gone, and now both front fenders are becoming infected
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the ignition key was able to be removed while in the drive position. The dealer diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 149,858.
After going for a short drive my car will not restart. Found out that the PCM is defective. The computer module need to be replaced. Non are available. They are discontinued.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the SRS warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact mentioned that during the most recent failure, the SRS warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact also stated that the lights on the instrument panel failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000. Updated 03/10/16 the consumer was advised the vehicle was not included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. While the transmission was shifted into neutral, the key was able to be removed from the ignition. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05V025000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Headlamps are not bright enough at night... sometimes the car won, T start. I let it sit a while, then it starts. This is usually in the summer. Before I turn off the ignition, I turn off all the blowers. (air) that seems to work. The windows fog up when it is humid and the blowers won't clear them.
My 2000 Honda shut down while driving on the freeway in 2010, restarted right away. When I took it to my mechanic he couldn't find anything wrong. Since then it has done it about 10 times, a few times when cold starting but usually in summer when air temperature is very hot. My mechanic has kept it over a weekend to see if he could get the car to fail starting, but no luck. I am afraid to take it on a long trip even though it has only 129,300 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the key was able to be removed from the ignition switch while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Side air bag: Light comes on and turns off intermittently for no given reason. This has been happening since I bought the car in January 2007. Tried to get assistance from buerkle Honda who did not make any notes about my request. Now tell me I need a new electrical system and that it means the air bags will not work.
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- Annandale, VA, USA