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:
24 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
24 / 1
Average Mileage:
60,488 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The SRS sign is on since I bought it from another person, there was a Honda Accord rep few days back, and he said that the airbags are fine and are in working condition but still, since its related to safety, I dont know....if its really fine and are in a working condition..
Takata recall: Daughter sustained a medical emergency while stopped at a light wherein she lost consciousness, hitting the car in front of her -- presumably not at a high speed. Driver's airbag did not go off but passenger airbag did, despite no one, and nothing, being in the seat. VIN is not on recall list (which mysteriously only goes back to mid-2001). Called Honda multiple times and they will not inspect car, and do not care to investigate issue because the VIN is not currently on the recall list. Is the driver side airbag faulty (should it have gone off), or was the passenger side faulty (should it not have gone off-- I was told the latter at the body shop)? the car is not worth fixing given the fact that one airbag replacement alone costs approx a couple thousand dollars.
4th July my wife was in a collision which resulted in her suffering memory loss, speech issues, stutter, a severe concussion and weeks and weeks on continued therapy to include physical therapy, speech therapy and continued care. The air bag didnt deploy. No reason with the damage sustained by the car it shouldn't have deployed. My three children where also in the car to include my 12yr old son in the front passenger. My child sustained minor bumps and bruises but as a result of failed equipment my wife nearly forgot who I was to include last last ten years of our lives amoungst other things, and could possibly have most her life. One of the doctor diagnosis is : concussion with loss of consciousness, subsequent encounter. (speech pathological treatment plan ongoing ) my wife is also unable to work and provide, and take care of my children in my absence. Vehicle was in motion, speed 40-55mph Ohio state route 68 in urbana, Ohio. Night time following July 4th fireworks.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. While driving at unknown speeds, the SRS indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Was in an accident, car was totalled. No airbags went off exwct the passwnger side airbag, which no one or anything was in the seat. Was a head on collision. Was moving about 20 to 30 miles an hour. Comung to a stop
Passenger air bag deployed with nothing in it. Drivers airbag, did not deploy, having an accident at 30 miles an hour, straight on, rear ended an SUV. The side seat airbags, also did not deploy on impact.
The contact owned a 2000 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact's vehicle was involved in a three vehicle crash, which caused severe damage to the front end. The driver's side air bag and side curtain air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag deployed although the front passenger seat was unoccupied during the crash. The driver sustained injuries to the chest, right knee, and left toe, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
When in motion vehicle transmission slips terribly and is difficult to shift. Car only has 100,000 miles on it. Also air bag lights are always on. Steering wheel also locked on the car.
"takata recall" SRS light has remained consistently on in the instrument panel since 10/20/16. I was told by the garage that services my car that I need to have my airbag replaced. The light had come on after I started my car, and it has not shut off since.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02V080000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re a highly volatile takata airbag that is installed in his 2001 Honda civic. The consumer was informed there was no open campaign recall information available for his vehicle. The consumer never referenced owning a 2001 Honda civic. He stated he owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The consumer stated older models, were mysteriously missing from the official Honda recall list, which only go back as far as July 2001.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 182,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 02V080000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000....updated 09/12/16
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