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.
2.8
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,813 miles
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I have a 2000 Honda Accord SE with 85K. My SRS light recently came on and Honda wants a $100 to check it out. My cousin has the same exact vehicle and had the same problem. So I decided to google the problem. It seems everyone is having the same issue. I haven't taking the car in yet to get it fixed because I don't have the money for them to diagnose the problem. But hopefully there will be some sort of recall since there is obviously a defect in the system and when the light is on the safety systems such as the airbags will not work.
SRS light remains on. Side SRS comes on in turns. Dealer has stated that something in the seat needs to be replaced and we have no driver SRS at this time. Vehicle is under used certified warranty but dealer states this is not covered by warranty. We puchased a Honda (have owned many!) because of reliability, durability and safety. Does not federal law require SRS on current model vehicles? how can such a company refuse to fix such a major problem>>>
The air bag light came on. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and had the vehicle serviced. Later, consumer had her son drive and unintentionally air bag deployed on the driver's side. Consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and had the vehicle put on the diagnostic machine. Service manager said that some gravel or water may have caused the problem. However, the vehicle was not hit to cause the air bag to deploy.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
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