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:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,508 miles
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The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving 30 mph, the contact crashed into the driver side door of another vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to her left leg and side. A police report was filed. The seat belt did not restrain her from moving forward and the air bag failed to deploy. The dealer replaced the seat belt buckle in June of 2007 and diagnosed the vehicle due to the SRS light illuminating. In August of 2002, the SRS was replaced due to recall number 02V051000 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly). Honda also sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle and concluded that they were not responsible for the failure. The current mileage was 51,250 and failure mileage was 51,184. The consumer stated was severely injured with hernia on right side and fractured pelvis on left major surgery to be performed. The consumer further stated seatbelt did not restrain nor did airbags deploy. Updated 09/10/07
-the contact stated that while driving at a speed of 40 mph in the 2000 Honda Accord the seat belt latch came loose from the buckle. This happened while driving in snowy weather. The contact stated that this happened again on 2-27-07, and thought NHTSA should be aware of this. The failure mileage was 32950, and the current mileage was 33000.
Vehicle air bag light remained illuminatedwhile driving. Vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions, and they could not duplicate the problem. Vehilce was taken back to the dealer for the third time, and they were informed that the problem was due to the seat belt buckle need to be replaced.
While driving, the SRS light illuminated on three occasions. The part that was needed had not arrived at this time. The consumers vehicle was not included in recall# 02V080000. There was a faulty switch in the left seat belt buckle.
- Hummelstown, PA, USA
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My 2000 Honda Accord gives me a problem with: 1st my passenger seat belt. It's extremly hard to fasten. 2nd my Accord stalles every time I atempt to take off from a complete stop. Also, there is a roaring bumping sound comming from around my exaust system.
Seat belts on both sides of front have opened by themselves after seeming to be latched; first time was driver's side, I took it to local dealer who "cleaned" it even though I saw no dirt, seems to be working; but now the passenger side is doing the same thing, opening by itself during driving; again took it to local dealer, they offered to "clean" it again but I said no, I did not see any dirt and they told me that if someone had spilled a drink on it the seat belt would not work any more; I advised North american Honda (tina at 1-800-999-1009, ext. 118088, case number N-012001-10-18-00512), they offered to replace seat belt with new one but of same design and I said no. To sum up, belts appear to be latched but are not, and I did not see any dirt or other barriers, and furthermore even if someone did actually spill a drink I cannot imagine that would cause a seatbelt (twice now) to fail to stay closed. I am convinced this design is not safe.
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- Sarasota , FL, USA