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.
5.3
fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,000 miles
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I believe the 2001 Honda Accord LX, 4 cyl has problems with the brake system. I bought car new in November 2000 and have changed the rotors 3 times, and the brake pads 5 times. I just had new rotors and pads put on last summer, and when the Honda dealership was checking my car for another problem, they discovered that the new rotors were warped and the pads wore out. I am wondering if the entire braking system is not working properly, which causes the front pads and rotors to wear down prematurely. The back drums have been replaced one time. It seems that for some reason when I use the brakes the front brakes are doing all the work. Nobody can figure out why.
In November 2002, I discovered a problem with my automatic transmission in my 2001 Honda Accord. Subsequent to this date I had three transmission replacements, all unsuccessful. Two of my transmissions did not last longer than a week before they were diagnosed with transmission failure. Honda is unwilling to deal with this problem and has been difficult to reach. The service staff continually tries to tell me that the problem is "in my head", yet they continue to replace my transmission unit on each visit. If you have a problem with your 2001/2002 model please file a complaint with the BBB auto line, the bureau of automotive repair, or the new motor vehicle board, this is the only way that Honda will become responsive to this problem. Although they extended the warranty on all transmission to 100,000 miles, this only covers 100,000 miles on the odometer not on the life of the new transmission. How can I make Honda accountable for my unsafe vehicle? they are not responsive in any way!
- San Leandro, CA, USA
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