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.
4.4
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,667 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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Wheel bearing failures: Replace left front wheel bearing under warranty around 33,000 miles. Replaced right front wheel bearing around 68,000. Not covered under warranty. Manufacturer paid nothing. Found right front wheel bearing starting to go bad. Had replaced at no cost in July of 2003. (only had 9,000 miles on it. However, upon inspection during replacement of right front, technician found both rear wheel bearing to be going bad. That will be a total of five wheel bearing replaced before 100,000 miles. Never had a wheel bearing issue on any other car!!!
Consumer complains of a design flaw concerning the dimension of the wheels, the wall protrudes out farther than the wall of the tires, when pulling in to park, this efect has caused substantial damage to the surface of the wheel.
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- Poland, OH, USA