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.
3.1
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,000 miles
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The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact was experiencing issues with the SRS air bag warning indicator constantly illuminating on the instrument panel. Her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 08V593000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module), although the failures were identical. The dealer stated that they were unaware of any recalls and the failure she was experiencing may not have been associated with the recall. In addition, the driver's side seat belt would often fail to operate. The failure and current mileages were less than 88,000. Updated 04/24/09. The consumer also stated the seat belt do not lock even when the brakes were applied. Updated 04/28/09.
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