CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2001 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 100,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000. Transmission failure problems have been a huge problem for Honda Accords & other models all through the early 2000s model years. Honda eventually extended the transmission warranty to 93 months/109k miles for the 2000-2001 Accords as settlement for a class action lawsuit, but that period is over & owners of Accords with transmission problems are out of luck.

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. Also make sure your 2001 Accord has been checked for the airbag recall: excessive pressure may cause metal fragments during airbag deployment.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,722 miles

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2001 Honda Accord electrical problems

electrical problem

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2001 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #43

Jun 302022

Accord

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

side air bag light comes on and off randomly when driving no more than 25 mph and lights get brighter when i press the gas but doesn't move immediately.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #42

Sep 132019

Accord

  • miles
I am able to turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key without putting the vehicle in park. While this has not resulted in an accident YET, the car did roll down my driveway once. Someone could die as a result of this problem. I believe the issue is with the ignition interlock. Both the dealer and an independent mechanic told me it was an expensive repair and -??not worth doing on this car-??. The thing is, there is a recall for this very issue on other 1999-2002 Honda Accord sedans, but the recall does not include my car-??s VIN. This is a public safety threat that make me afraid to sell or donate my car. The problem has been ongoing for about 3 years. There are no warning lights associated with the problem, but a number of other electrical issues have been developing.

- Oxford, MS, USA

problem #41

Apr 102021

Accord 4-cyl

  • 170,000 miles
I TOOK IT TO OREILYS TO READ THE OBD AND THE GUY TOLD ME MY ECU WAS WIPED. MY IDENTITY HAS ALSO BEEN STOLEN AND THESE GANG OF PEOPLE WHO IMPERSONATE ME HAVE DONE THIS, AT AN EARLIER TIME 8/19 MY KEYS WERE STOLEN FROM MY ROOMMATE AND I REPORTED IT BECAUSE THEY GOT TICKETS IN MY NAME. ANYHOW I HAVE TO PUSH START MY CAR TO OVERRIDE THE FACT THAT THERES NO DATA TO TELL MY CAR WHAT TO DO AND MY KEY IS ALSO INVALID AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX IT. WAS HOPING THERE WAS A WAY YOU COULD GET INFO ON WHO DID THIS AND ACCESSED THE INFO"? OR IF I AM COVERED UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT?" [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #40

Jun 102019

Accord

  • 168,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall-my SRS light is been on for more than 2 weeks and my side airbag lights is also coming on and off...recently my dash lights stopped working

- Holt, MI, USA

problem #39

Jan 022019

Accord

  • 180,000 miles
Takata recall: Air bag passenegr side light turns on multiple times even a passnger is sitting on the front seat with proper restraint precautions. Electric: Brake light fuses keep blowing interlock ignition switch: The key can be disengaged/removed while gear is still in drive mode. Should not happen. Key should only be disengaged in park mode.

- Grand Island, NY, USA

problem #38

Apr 242019

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall...I got a recall letter in the mail...I went to the dealer and had it fixed. It was the SRS red light. However, the SRS redlight still came on after it was fixed. When I mentioned that to the representative he said:" The SRS light serves several purposes. Not only SRS, but also seat restraints.and several others. If we want to determine that, it is an extra charge of $ $150 plus parts". I do not believe that is right. The warning light clearly says "SRS". your comments please.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #37

Oct 302016

Accord

  • 189,456 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Ignition switch should prevent the driver from retrieving the key while shift lever is in any position other than parking. This failure allows the driver to retrieve the key while the shift lever is in any position therefore allowing the car to roll down if parked in a slope and hit people or other cars.

- Coachella, CA, USA

problem #36

Jan 042017

Accord

  • miles
Recall # 04V256000 6/7/04 05V025000 1/28/05 never received notification of recall, having these issues currently on my car Honda states no recall in effect at this time for my VIN.

- San Gabriel, CA, USA

problem #35

Dec 102017

Accord

  • miles
Takata recalls

- Chester, SC, USA

problem #34

Mar 082017

Accord

  • 175,435 miles
Well I had purchased the car from a seller on craigslist. I had noticed a red illuminated light reading SRS on my dashboard I had no knowledge of what it was after further research of what the warning sign was. Reliable source given stated that reading indicated a possible malfunction of airbags present in the car

- Hamden, CT, USA

problem #33

Oct 182016

Accord

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On my vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park. My sedans rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured makin it impossible for me to attach a carseatand lock it safe

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #32

Sep 012014

Accord

  • miles
Instrument panel lights completely out. Very obviously the same issue referenced in NHTSA recall #04V256000 for the LX version of the Accord. You can feel the heat coming off the panel (before it was permanently broken.) paid hundreds of dollars to fix it at a Honda dealership, only to find that new bulbs and instrument panel didn't work. Reading over the NHTSA is like deja vu, this is exactly the problem I'm facing but for some reason the ex version of the Honda Accord is not included in the recall. Well ask the dealer if I can pay to have the same work as the 'should be free' recall is for the nearly identical version of the car. Extremely frustrating, makes the car very dangerous to drive at night.

- Alameda, CA, USA

problem #31

Aug 102015

Accord

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05V025000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

- San Juan, PR, USA

problem #30

Jun 202014

Accord

  • 139,000 miles
My ignition-park interlock is faulty but isn't under the current recall. It may be common sense to put the E-brake on when parking but not everyone is perfect, my vehicle has nearly rolled away multiple times now. Luckily I caught it in time to stop it from crashing. Also if I do leave the vehicle in D4 with the E-brake on, ignition key out of course, and I leave the vehicle parked, someone could break in and push it away. Regardless what I showed the dealership, they told me to contact Honda of America to file a complaint. I just did that and got told the same thing.

- Goodyear, AZ, USA

problem #29

Jun 022015

Accord

  • 168,020 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and had difficult steering. The contact restarted the vehicle and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,020.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #28

May 012015

Accord

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. While the gear lever was in the drive position, the contact was able to turn the key to the off position. As a result, the vehicle rolled away. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 05V025000 (electrical system) but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 95,000.

- Ann Harbor, MI, USA

problem #27

Mar 102015

Accord 4-cyl

  • 133,214 miles
Ignition switch locked up, and my SRS light is on!

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #26

Jun 142007

Accord 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
Back in 2007 I noticed I was able to remove the key from the ignition when not in park. I talked to the Honda dealer to which I took my car at the time and was advised it was likely an ignition switch issue, would be expensive to repair and was not covered under any warranty. Since the issue was infrequent and could be solved by ensuring the car was in park before removing the key, I was told it did not have to be fixed. The issue has happened more frequently over the years. I can now easily slide the key out while the car is in gear and running. I brought my car to the dealer, was advised Honda had a recall for this issue for my make, model and year but my specific VIN was not included. The NHTSA database identifies this issue as NHTSA campaign id number: 05V025000. I called and spoke to Honda corporate customer service and was advise the issue was my responsibility since my VIN number is not associated with the recall. I am upset and extremely disappointed Honda will not take any responsibility for this issue despite the fact that I have been experiencing the exact issue described in the recall for years and my make, model and year vehicle is included in the recall. I do not understand and find it very suspect that my specific VIN number is not included. Internet research shows a large number of Honda owners are experiencing the same issue and their vins are also suspiciously also not included in the recall. This is a safety issue and I believe Honda should be forced to add any vehicle experiencing this issue to the recall and replace the defective parts at no cost to the vehicle owners.

- Huntersville, NC, USA

problem #25

Nov 212010

Accord

  • 85,000 miles
TL-the contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the ignition key was in the run position, it released. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the interlock lever and the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Djr

- Ellicott, MD, USA

problem #24

Nov 012011

Accord 6-cyl

  • 170,000 miles
The interior dashboard panel lights fail to light up.

- Portland, OR, USA

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