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:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
126,606 miles
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I had some suspension work(outer tierod ends) and an alignment performed today and was shocked when the technician called me out to the shop so he could show me the condition of the right front subframe member; it is totally corroded yet the left front identical part is fine. This constitutes a serious safety issue given the number and functionality of the associated parts that rely on the integrity of ther subframe to function properly. The fairly obvious causal factor is the routing of the ac drain hose explaining why the left side is fine at this time. In salt states the left side components often suffer corrosion failure before the right side due to road splash from oncoming traffic. In my professional opinion (37 years as a service manager) this is both a design flaw and a serious safety issue; I believt that a recall should be issued.
I took this Honda Accord dx (MY2000) to the dealer for 120,000 maintenance in September 2011. They told me the front passenger side subframe rusted very badly. But the driver side subframe was normal with no rust. I thought underbody rust is normal for my car's age and did not pay much attention. But after one month, the front wheels began to make strange noise. I took it to an independent auto repair and they told me the subframe rusted through completely and began to crack. It is a safety hazard to continue to drive. They said it always happened on the passenger side on Honda Accord because the A/C condensation water drips down on this point. I am taking it to a dealer today to replace it. It will cost me $2000.
Recently took a 2000 Accord SE to Honda dealer for trade in. The dealership put the car on the hoist for inspection before determining a trade in price. One of the first places that the mechanic looked was at the frame and front suspension on the passenger's side. Almost immediately it was found that over half the width of the front cross beam was wasted away, and was in danger of breaking off at any time. Both the mechanic and salesman agreed, this was a problem they had seen many times on several different years of this model. The rotting of the beam was apparently caused by condensate dripping from the air conditioner drain, which was located directly above the beam. I was told that because it had been such a problem, the drains had been moved to a different location on the next generation. The estimate to have it repaired was $1300. Other than that, the car was deemed to be in excellent re-sale condition.
When on the road vehicle wanders. It has no neutral point. When trying to correct it, vehicle wanders to the other side. Dealer has been contacted. Also, when brakes are applied, brake pedal continues down its full travel to a mechanical "clunk". master cylinder has been replaced, but still occurs.
When the vehicle is strolling in reverse you can hear a loud clunking noise/bang and may even feel the vehicle being lifted an inch or so and drop. Nlm
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