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.
3.7
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,350 miles
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2000 Honda Accord ex - the power steering rack and pinion broke. While driving my vehicle the maintenance indicator came on and stayed on and I didn't have any power steering. Took to the Honda dealership and they stated that the rack pinion had broke. The vehicle has not been fixed. The dealership did not provide any information on recall or safety defect on this problem. The dealership did not give any indication on why this happened. Updated 12/27/2005 -
Honda says they will not cover the part because they say it cracked and there might be evidence of a hit. But the car has never had an acident and Honda says they will not cover the part. I think this poses a significant saftey thread. And if any body dies due to falure of this part in the future Honda should be charged.
- Miami, FL, USA
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