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:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,500 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
2000 Honda. Catastrophic failure of front left ball joint. (see prior recall of Honda 1998-1999 for this, also.) left urn into a driveway, from virtual standstill. Left front ball-joint/knuckle failed, suspension collapse, tearing away of undercarriage, wheel collapse.
While driving at approximately 68 mph on interstate with cruise control on, vehicle jerked to the right first, then a massive jerk to left. Vehicle performed a 360 degree turn, and went airborn. Vehicle ended up in median, and a police report was taken. Driver lost control for an unknown reason. Dealership didn't inform consumer of any reason that could have caused the defect. Consumer has been informed that vehicle was not included in any suspension related recall. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Same symptoms as in complaint #865280 in your database. Car wanders, excessive reaction to road crown, no central point for steering straight. Dealer says nothing is wrong.
When driving at any rate of speed vehicle severely pulls to the right without warning. Dealer aligned T vehicle which did not correct the problem, dealer has not diagnosed the problem.
- Salem, NH, USA
Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...
When shifting to reverse, loud thump comes from under car. Upon initial startup, engine makes loud thump, motor seems to shift or move, creak or tapping noise coming from front supsension or frame of car when moving forward from complete stop, dealer could not find problem.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
- Randolph, NJ, USA