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.
I have a 2000 Honda Accord and had the brake pads replaced for the first time in 2008, and rotor replaced in 2009. Every since then, the brake wears out and needs replacement once every 9-10 months. The mechanic said only genuine Honda parts are used. I guess the replacement parts are defective ever since the 2008 Accords were on the market. Does anyone else have similar problems?
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I have a 2000 Honda Accord and had the brake pads replaced for the first time in 2008, and rotor replaced in 2009. Every since then, the brake wears out and needs replacement once every 9-10 months. The mechanic said only genuine Honda parts are used. I guess the replacement parts are defective ever since the 2008 Accords were on the market. Does anyone else have similar problems?
- Ping J., Atlanta, GA, US