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:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,727 miles
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While applying the brake pedal vehicle jerked and vibrated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
While driving 60 mph driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and hit the vehicle in front. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.
While exiting the parking space vehicle began to accelerate on its own. Consumer tapped the brake, and the speed increased even more. As a result, driver loss control of vehicle an hit a concrete poll, and another vehicle.
The accelerator stuck and I applied the brakes but the car continued to go faster. The car continued to gain speed which resulted with the right side of the car going in the ditch. This caused the car to airborne. When the car landed it continued to plow forward for another 20 feet or so before stopping two feet from another ditch. I was applying the brakes the entire time with no results. Both of the air bags deployed which caused injury to my hand and arm.
Brake pedal goes 3/4 to floor on and off at all speeds/ conditions, very unpredictable. Many near misses, definatly a safety concern. ABS light just came on the other day and is now off. Schedualing appointment for dealer inspection next week. Also at stop, brake pedal will drop 2 - 3 inches everytime... related?
- Marietta, GA, USA
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Vehicle accelerated suddenly while the brakes were applied, resulting in a collision. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
When brake pedal was applied it went to floor. Then hit two curbs, and some bushes before coming to a stop. When vehicle was inspected by dealer, they replaced master cylinder. Consumer states ABS makes loud noise when starting up and steering wheel grabs to the left, consumer also states that the brake pedal is low and mushy.
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- Silver Spring, MD, USA