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:
21 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
17 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,921 miles
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The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 01V380000 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly). Upon receiving the vehicle, the horn was no longer functioning. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the front drivers side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,213. Updated 09/01/2011
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that as he started the vehicle, the air bag SRS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of the failure and was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 02V080000 (air bags:frontal). The failure and current mileage was 140,000.
2000 Honda Accord SRS warning light. Honda should repair this defect regardless of age or mileage of this car. My car has 159,000 miles so it is not within the window of their service bulletin.
I went to the Honda dealer, I asked them to replace the air bag module of my Honda Accord 2000. The air bag of this vehicle is turned on all the time. I showed them copy of the ODI NHTSA campaign id number : 02V080000. They claimed that I have to pay $89 to test the car, and then they will check the VIN number. They requested the letter from Honda in order to proceed. Please advise me.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact noticed that the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was exhaust gas recirculation and clogging. The manufacturer issued technical service bulletin number 626561 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)). The failure exceeded the constraints for the voluntary warranty extension campaign; therefore, the manufacturer would not assist with the repairs. She also noticed that the air bag warning indicator would sporadically illuminate on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the passenger side front air bag was inoperative. On one occasion, a vehicle driving approximately 80 mph crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The front passenger side air bag failed to deploy. The occupant sustained moderate injuries. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure mileage was 1,000 and current mileage was 90,000.
- Calabasas, CA, USA
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On September 27, 2008 I was involved in a collision where the front of my vehicle collided with the back of a stopped vehicle at a significant speed. The airbags in my 2000 Honda Accord did not inflate. The extent of the damages totaled the vehicle and I was interested in determining if the vehicle's airbags were defective at the time of the collision.
I have a 2000 Honda Accord LX. The SRS light came on a few weeks ago and it has remained on ever since. I was looking at some blogs and a number of Accord owners (2000 and 2001 model years) have this problem.
I have a 2000 Honda Accord sedan and my SRS light came on one day & ever since then it has not went off. I am very concern about this with 2 kids that rides in this car I brought this car because it is known for its safety and is dependable. But if the airbags don't deploy that is dangerous.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact had an appointment to take his vehicle to the dealer for the fourth time regarding the air bag light illuminating and remaining lit. Various repairs were made to the air bag while the vehicle was still under warranty. The contact was informed that the fourth repair would be his responsibility. The failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 11/17/08 updated 11/18/08.
SRS sensor light has been on for about half a year now continuously without apparent reason. Dealer previously replaced the opds unit (about 2 years ago) and prior to that reset it a few times, but now the car's warranty has expired and SRS light is on again. Dealer now wants to charge a $75 inspection fee plus $400-$700 to replace the unit, a unit that mind you was already supposed to have been replaced. Worried air bags will not properly deploy in the event of a wreck and also that our car will not pass annual state dot inspection. With the exceedingly high number of issues with this same problem, hopefully Honda will have to do a recall to fix these units once and for all.
The SRS light has been on constantly for the past week. The dealer charges $97 just to diagnose the problem. After reading about all the similar complaints on this site and the fact that this is a safety issue, I don't believe there should be any charge to repair the airbag system.
2000 Accord SRS light came on and dealer refused to fix the vehicle. Customer states Honda should fix his vehicle with no charge since he was not aware of the recall on the air bags. The consumer learned the manufacturer had extended the warranty to 10 years or 150,000 which ever came first, however the consumers vehicle has exceeded the 150,000 mark.
I own a 2000 Honda Accord ex-V6. My SRS light has come on twice now. The first time I had it reset by the dealer, and it cost me $100. They also claimed it was my front impact sensor. This vehicle has not been bumped or had an accident since I have owned it, so I fail to see how that could break. Now, the second time, the SRS light has again come on and has been on my dash for several months. I am fairly certain that I will not have a functional driver's side airbag if ever I am hit. This is a huge safety issue. I have read several similar complaints about this SRS light situation on your site and many others. I believe that this problem warrants a recall, as the dealer is set to charge me close to $400 to replace the sensor and still cannot guarantee this will fix the problem in the long-term. Since this is so prevalent, why is this not a priority"?" this should be a recall or some sort of campaign, because frankly, many of us feel very unsafe. Updated 01/02/08. Updated 12/12/07
I have a 2000 Honda Accord ex-V6 coupe and for about about a week now the SRS light will not go out. I contacted Honda and was told there was not a recall and warranty would not cover after 10 years or 150,000 miles (which ever came first) I have 188,000 on my car so I did some searching on the internet and was stunned to find so many people looking for a solution to get the SRS light off. So if I am in a accident will the airbags deploy? I think someone should find out before a death results from this issue this is a safety hazard and should definitely be looked into. Please do a little research and require Honda to do a recall.
Without any reason whatsoever, SRS light came on and dealer would not even diagnose the problem without a substantial payment. I've read on the web that many Honda users experience this problem around 100K miles. Air bags are federally mandated safety equipment like seatbelts. Seatbelts are covered by life-time warranty and so should be the air bags. The customer should not have to pay for failures of life-saving equipment that is not due to wear and tear or accident.
2000 Honda Accord hit the back of a Hyundai sonoma at rate of speed around 50 mph. Air bags on Honda did not deploy for driver or passenger sides. Driver obtained head injuries and neck trauma. Honda is at tow yard.
Car hit a ditch going 40-50 mph. Air bags didn't deploy resulting in broken rib subdural hematoma and severe bruising on head and chest. Car was totaled out by insurance company.
Airbag malfunction indicator light is on. Creating a critical and dangerous problem that needs to be addressed asap. Since this is a safety related defect and is covered by law as stated by NHTSA on there web site under voq and recall booklet. The airbag malfunction creates a situation in which could cause death and critical injuries to the driver and passenger. I contacted american Honda motor co. They refuse 100% to repair the malfunction. They refused to let me speak to a dept. Supervisor. They also stated that the dept. Supervisor never contacts or speaks to any customer. Stating that this was the way they do business. I spoke to Mr. Todd yamatsuka american Honda motor co. At automobile customer service. I told him more than one time that the airbag malfunction was a critical safety related defect and I also informed him that by refusing to repair the malfunction would be a violation under NHTSA law requirements. He even offered me what can be considered as a bribe, stating that he could get me free spark plugs, dist.cap, and wires. I refused to accept this. In order to end this conversation I ask for the last time if he was going to repair the airbag malfunction he stated no. Ps I do not know what oem stands for please let me know when ever possible.
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