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:
33,845 miles
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The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The rear stabilizer link on the right hand side was defective and needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 88,000. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for this vehicle, and advised him to call the NHTSA hotline. The contact was aware of bulletin# 05-0201. The dealer stated that the contact was responsible for the repairs. The contact filed a complaint with Honda, and the case # was N012007-03-1601383. The current mileage was 88,175. The consumer stated only one side of the stabilizer was broke, however the dealer stated both sides would need to be replaced because the old links were defective and have been redesigned. Updated 04/09/07.
I purchase a 2000 Honda Accord 4dr.sedan, S/E new in 2000. On April 18,2005 while having the oil/filter changed at Honda West in las vegas, nv I was informed that a sway bar link was broken. It was replaced by that dealership at a cost of $103.58 to me. I saw the broken part and it appeared to have broken at the weld on that part. That was the driver side. On Sept 17, 2006, I was having the oil/filter changed and was told that the "sway bar link" on the passenger side was broken, I saw that also and it appears to have broken at the weld like the one on the drivers side a year before. At this point I have contacted Honda of America and they say that the recall you show on July 12, 2000, campaign id number 00V184000 does not effect my vehicle. Note I did not get the part that was replaced in las vegas, and I have appointment to have the broke part now replaced by battle creek Honda probably on Wednesday or Thursday this week. I will get the broken part this time.
The car is still under warranty but the suspension problems happened at the exact locations at the exact part for the second time. The wishbone suspension system sway bar once failed at the plastic joint, the second time failed at the welded joint. The part is manufactured badly.
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