2000 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,193 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 101 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 73 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 17, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 20V027000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 17, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Campaign 20V026000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Campaign 08E050000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Campaign 06E060000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Campaign 06E049000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 22, 2006
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
Campaign 06E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 15, 2006
CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
Campaign 06E040000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 8, 2006
CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.
Campaign 06E038000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 18, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
Campaign 06E032000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 21, 2006
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
Campaign 06E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignition, switchJan 28, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Campaign 05V025000 on NHTSA.gov
Interior lightingJun 7, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND, AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 04V256000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalMar 14, 2002
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMPONENT IN THE INFLATOR OF SOME PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY.
AS A RESULT, THE AFFECTED AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Campaign 02V080000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyFeb 8, 2002
CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
IN A PREVIOUS RECALL (01V-380), ONLY RIGHT AND LEFT BUCKLES WERE INSPECTED. THE REAR CENTER BUCKLE SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED ONLY FOR THE CENTER BUCKLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMRPOPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 02V051000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyDec 13, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 01V380000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, control arm, lower armJul 14, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS AND/OR CONTROL ARMS COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING.
VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL WOULD BE REDUCED.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS OR CONTROL ARMS IF NECESSARY.
Campaign 00V184000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Air bags, Sep 30, 2006
HONDA SRS LIGHT ON. DEALER WILL CHECK. *NM
Air bags, Sep 29, 2006
AFTER YEARS OF PAYING $100 A SHOT TO HAVE MY HONDA ACCORD SRS LIGHT ANALYZED AND TURNED OFF, THE OPDS WAS REPLACED UNDER HONDA'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. GUESS WHAT? THE SRS LIGHT CAME BACK ON A WEEK LATER. I'M TOLD BY HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE TO GO BACK TO A DEALER, PAY ANOTHER $100 FOR ANOTHER EVALUATION. THEY ALSO SAID I COULD GET REIMBURSED FOR ALL THE TIMES I ALREADY PAID THE FEE IF I COULD GET THE SERVICE HISTORY FROM THE DEALERS. GUESS HOW COOPERATIVE THE DEALERSHIPS ARE BEING AT PROVIDING THAT INFORMATION? I WONDER HOW MUCH THE COMPANY HAS MADE OFF OF THIS "DEFECT" AND HOW MANY PEOPLE -- LIKE MYSELF -- ARE STILL DRIVING AROUND WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN WONDERING IF MY AIR BAGS WILL DEPLOY IF I HAVE AN ACCIDENT? MY NYS INSPECTION IS COMING UP AND I'M NOT GOING TO PASS UNLESS I PAY YET AGAIN FOR THIS LIGHT TO BE EVALUATED AND SIMPLY SHUT OFF...ONLY TO TURN ON AGAIN IN DAYS. *NM
Air bags, Sep 20, 2006
SRS LIGHT HAS COME ON AND THERE IS NO APPARENT PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT MY AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IF THIS LIGHT IS ON AND DEALERSHIP WANTS TONS OF MONEY TO FIX IT. SINCE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY FEATURE, THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. I HAVE SEEN LOTS OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS COMMON PROBLEM AND I THINK YOU REALLY SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS. *NM
Air bags, Sep 20, 2006
AIRBAG MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. CREATING A CRITICAL AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP. SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AND IS COVERED BY LAW AS STATED BY NHTSA ON THERE WEB SITE UNDER VOQ AND RECALL BOOKLET. THE AIRBAG MALFUNCTION CREATES A SITUATION IN WHICH COULD CAUSE DEATH AND CRITICAL INJURIES TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER. I CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. THEY REFUSE 100% TO REPAIR THE MALFUNCTION. THEY REFUSED TO LET ME SPEAK TO A DEPT. SUPERVISOR. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE DEPT. SUPERVISOR NEVER CONTACTS OR SPEAKS TO ANY CUSTOMER. STATING THAT THIS WAS THE WAY THEY DO BUSINESS. I SPOKE TO MR. TODD YAMATSUKA AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. AT AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I TOLD HIM MORE THAN ONE TIME THAT THE AIRBAG MALFUNCTION WAS A CRITICAL SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AND I ALSO INFORMED HIM THAT BY REFUSING TO REPAIR THE MALFUNCTION WOULD BE A VIOLATION UNDER NHTSA LAW REQUIREMENTS. HE EVEN OFFERED ME WHAT CAN BE CONSIDERED AS A BRIBE, STATING THAT HE COULD GET ME FREE SPARK PLUGS, DIST.CAP, AND WIRES. I REFUSED TO ACCEPT THIS. IN ORDER TO END THIS CONVERSATION I ASK FOR THE LAST TIME IF HE WAS GOING TO REPAIR THE AIRBAG MALFUNCTION HE STATED NO. PS I DO NOT KNOW WHAT OEM STANDS FOR PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN EVER POSSIBLE. *NM
Air bags, Sep 18, 2006
SRS LIGHT CAME ON (AGAIN). ALMOST A YEAR AGO,I HAD THE SRS UNIT REPLACED WHICH COST >$1200: THE DEALER HAD MY CAR FOR A MONTH - THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY THE SRS LIGHT WOULDN'T GO OUT. *NM
Air bags, Sep 5, 2006
MY CAR IS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD SE. THE SRS LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. IT IS GOING TO COST A LOT OF MONEY TO REPLACE PART. THERE ARE MAY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AREA OF CONCERN. WHEN IS THE RECALL GOING TO BE ISSUED? *NM
Air bags, Aug 28, 2006
THE SRS LIGHT COMES ON BY ITSELF. THIS MEANS THAT AIRBAGS WON'T BE DEPLOYED IN A CRASH. THE DEALER SAID IT WILL SCOST ~ 1000-1500 $ TO FIX IT. AIRBAGS SHOULD BE COVERED FOR LIFETIME. READING THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HONDA/ACCORD/2001/SEAT_BELTS_AIR_BAGS/SRS_LIGHT_KEEPS_COMING_ON.SHTML THIS IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT. *NM
Air bags, Aug 27, 2006
SRS LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. *JB
Air bags, Aug 16, 2006
(1) SRS INDICATOR TURNED ON AND STAYS ON (2) COULD INDICATE PROBLEMS WITH THE SRS SYSTEM. *NM
Air bags, Aug 10, 2006
SRS STAYS ON. *JB
Air bags, Aug 7, 2006
THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WOULD NOT WORK. I CALLED MY HONDA DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT "SOME" OF THE 2000 ACCORDS WERE COVERED IN BY AN EXTENDED (10 YEAR, 150K MILE) WARRANTY FOR THIS SYSTEM. HOWEVER, WHEN THEY RAN THE VIN ON MY 2000 ACCORD, THEY INFORMED ME THAT MINE WAS NOT COVERED. THEY COULD GIVE ME NO ANSWER AS TO WHY SOME OF 2000 WERE COVERED BUT MINE, WHICH HAS THIS CRITICAL SAFETY PROBLEM, WAS NOT. HONDA IS MAKING A BIG MISTAKE WITH THIS VITAL SAFETY ISSUE. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Aug 7, 2006
MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD LX (SRS LIGHT REMAIN ON). GAS PEDAL GET STUCK, ROTOR AND DRUM WAS BENDED. *NM
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 4, 2006
1) THE SRS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. 2) PASSENGER SIDE SEAT-BELT OCCASSIONALLY UNCLIPS ITSELF. *NM
Air bags, Jul 31, 2006
AT AROUND 43,000 MILES, THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON IN OUR 2000 HONDA ACCORD. I CALLED THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $60 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, THEN A CHARGE FOR FIXING THE DEFECTIVE PART. I ASKED WHAT WOULD BE THE COST TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG, IF THAT WAS THE PROBLEM, AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD NOT TELL ME THE COST. *NM
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 29, 2006
THE SRS LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AFTER BEING RESET. THE COMPUTER CODE IS 9-4 OUR MECHANIC SAYS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT SENSOR. *JB
Air bags, Jul 18, 2006
SRS LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL STAYS ON.. *NM
Air bags, Jul 12, 2006
SRS LIGHT STAYING ON AFTER 100K MILES. *JB
Air bags, Jun 28, 2006
MY SRS LIGHT CAME ON. I BELIEVE THIS IS RELATED TO A SAFETY ITEM, THE AIRBAGS OF THE CAR. WHEN I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP (OPEN ROAD HONDA) THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WOULD COST 105 JUST TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM THEN FROM THERE IT WOULD BE ADDITIONAL COSTS. I READ ON YOUR WEBSITE THAT ALL SAFETY ITEMS SHOULD BE FIXED AT NO COST. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT ONLY SAFETY BELTS ARE UNDER THAT WARRANTY. I'M VERY UNHAPPY. I LOOKED AROUND SOME WEBSITES AND OTHER DEALERS HAVE FIXED IT FOR NO COST. WHY IS MY LOCAL DEALER ASKING ME FOR 105 JUST TO DIAGNOSE A SAFETY PRODUCT ON MY CAR? IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT MY AIRBAGS ON! I AM AFRAID OF DRIVING IT SINCE ONE OF THE REASONS WHY I BOUGHT THE CAR WAS BECAUSE IT HAS AIRBAGS. NOW THEY DON'T WORK. *JB
Air bags, Jun 24, 2006
I HAVE A 2000 HONDA ACCORD WITH ONLY 50,000 MILES AND THE SENSOR SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THAT DETECTS WHETHER A PERSON IS PROPERLY SEATED IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE MY SRS WARNING LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYS ON DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. I AM UTTERLY DISAPPOINTED GIVEN ITS EARLY FAILURE RATE SINCE I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL HONDA/ACURA CUSTOMER FOR A VERY LONG TIME. I HOPE THERE IS A RECALL OR EXTENDED WARRANTY TO COVER THIS PROBLEM. IT APPEARS MANY 2000-2001 ACCORDS/3.2TL HAVE THIS PROBLEM. *JB
Air bags, Jun 13, 2006
I HAVE A 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX, MY SRS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. I CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THE REPAIR. THEN RECENTLY, I RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM HONDA SAYING THE SRS HAS HAD PROBLEMS AND IF YOU HAD OR HAVE A PROBLEM WITH IT, THEY WILL REPAIR IT FREE OF CHARGE. HOWEVER, IT IS A 10 YR OR 150,000 MI. LIMIT. WELL, I COMMUTE TO WORK AND I HAVE OVER 197,000 MILES ON MY CAR. I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS EVERYONE ELSE, I JUST HAVE TO USE MY CAR MORE. I FEEL IF THEY KNOW THE PROBLEM IS DEFECTIVE PARTS AND A SAFETY ISSUE, THERE SHOULD BE NO QUESTION THAT EVERYONE IS COVERED. *NM
Air bags, Jun 4, 2006
MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD LX BATTERY FINALLY DIED. A NEW BATTERY WAS REPLACED THE SAME DAY AND NOW THE SRS LIGHT STAYS ON AND WON'T GO AWAY. I CONTACTED A LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $90 JUST FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND THE COST OF REPAIR. I SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND REALIZED THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY HONDA AND ACURA CAR MODELS AFTER ANY POWER RELATED ISSUE. *JB
Air bags, Jun 1, 2006
SRS LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. DID SOME RESEARCH FOUND A LOT OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS. HAVE THE LIGHT RESET ONCE, BUT THE SRS LIGHT CAME BACK ON A FEW DAYS LATER. SEARCHED NHTSA DOT WEBSITE, FOUND, HONDA RECENTLY ISSUED RECALL ON DEFECTED AIRBAG SENSOR. I THOUGHT MY CAR IS THE SAME PROBLEM. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, DIAGNOSESD AS AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT NEED REPLACEMENT WHICH WILL COST OVER $900. DECLINE THE FIX. BUT HAVE TO PAY $90 FOR CHECKING IT OUT. THIS LIGHT WILL REMIND ME HOW BAD HONDA TREAT IT'S DEFECT ON SAFETY FEATURE. AND HOW IRONIC IT CLAIM IN THE RECENT AD THAT IT CARES ABOUT SAFETY NOT ONLY INSIDE THE CAR BUT ALSO OUTSIDE THE CAR. *JB
Air bags, May 11, 2006
MY SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) WARNING LIGHT WENT ON. THIS IS SERIOUS BECAUSE WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON, HONDA TOLD ME, THAT THE AIRBAGS ARE DISENGAGED. I TOOK THE 2006 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN V6 TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON THIS PROBLEM, 02-077 DATED DEC 17, 2002. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD TAKE $1600 TO FIX. I READ THE SERVICE BULLETIN. IT STATES THAT THIS PROBLEM IS DUE TO STATIC ELECTRICITY PROBLEM IN THE SYSTEM. AS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER THIS MEANS THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND THE BULLETIN CAME OUT WHILE MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, HONDA, EAST COAST HEADQUARTERS, HAS ONLY OFFERED TO COVER PARTS. I BELIEVE THAT THIS NOT JUST MY PROBLEM AND THAT HONDA NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL DUE TO THE SAFETY ISSUES RELATED TO A SRS LIGHT. AGAIN, WHEN THE SRS LIGHT IS ON, AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Air bags, Apr 28, 2006
SRS LIGHT ON ACCORD 2000 LX. HEARD THERE WILL BE A RECALL. *NM
Air bags, Apr 27, 2006
SRS LIGHT CAME ON 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX. HONDA DEALER DIAGNOSIS WAS SRS CONTROL UNIT AND A DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. SUPPOSEDLY THE $44 BUCKLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE $600 SRS CONTROL UNIT IS NOT. WHY WOULD A FUNCTIONAL BUCKLE WITH INOP SENSOR BE UNDER WARRANTY AND THE SRS CONTROL UNIT (SRS BRAINS) NOT BE? HOW CAN BOTH FAIL AT THE SAME TIME? SOMETHING DOESN'T SOUND RIGHT. *NM