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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Air bags, Sep 14, 2005
MY SRS LIGHT ON MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD HAS COME ON AND IT MEANS MY AIRBAGS ARENT WORKING. I BROUGHT IT IN TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY GAVE ME SOME BS ABOUT ELECTONIC INTERFERENCE. THEY DIDNT GIVE ME A PERMANENT FIX AND IM NERVOUS THAT MY AIRBAGS MIGHT NOT WORK. HONDA DOESNT HAVE A PERMANENT SOLUTION FOR GETTING THE SRS LIGHT FIXED! WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR FIXING A SAFETY ISSUE THAT CLEARLY IS HONDA'S DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS?
Air bags, Sep 7, 2005
SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN INVESTIGATION #PE05043. THE RED SRS WARNING LIGHT STUCK ON IN MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD EXV6 RECENTLY. IT IS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THERE ARE TWO LIGHTS RELATED TO AIRBAG IN THE CAR, ONE RED, ONE ORANGE "SIDE AIRBAG OFF". THE ORANGE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF DEPENDS ON WHETHER THERE IS A LIGHT OBJECT ON THE PASSENGER SEAT OR NOT. THE RED LIGHT INDICATES PROBLEMS AND DOES NOT GOES OFF EVEN THERE IS NOTHING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. IT IS THE FIRST TIME WE SAW THE RED LIGHT STUCK ON IN THE PAST 5 YEARS SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. FROM SEARCHING THE INTERNET, WE KNOW THE PROBLEM IS COMMON, AND CAN BE RECURRING. HONDA HAS THE OBLIGATION TO FIX THE DESIGN, AND RECALL THE CARS. PLEASE HELP US! LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED FURTHER INFO REGARDING MY CAR. *NM
Air bags, Aug 29, 2005
IN SEPT. 2003 THE SRS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER WHO SAID THE UNIT "FAILS TEST" WE WERE INFORMED THIS MIGHT INVOLVE REPLACEMENT PARTS WHICH WOULD NOT BE UNDER WARRANTY. SINCE THIS WAS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX WITH ONLY 49000 MILES I FELT THIS WAS AN UNWARRANTED REPAIR. AMERICAN HONDA AGREED TO COVER THE REPAIR. THE SRS CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED ON 10/3/03. ON 10/8/03 WE BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE SRS LIGHT HAD COME BACK ON. THIS TIME THE DEALER SAID WE NEEDED A NEW SEAT BUCKLE. THIS WAS REPLACED ON 10/22/03. IN (APPROXIMATELY) JULY 2005 THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. WE CONTACTED OUR AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND WERE TOLD WE WOULD PROBABLY HAVE TO REPLACE THE UNIT AGAIN. THIS DOES NOT SEEM NORMAL TO HAVE SUCH A PART FAIL SO OFTEN. ALSO, THE SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD OFTEN COME ON, IF A PURSE OR BAG WAS ON OUR SIDE NEXT TO THE DOOR. TO DATE WE HAVE NOT BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN BUT ARE CONCERNED THAT WE DON'T KNOW IF THE AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT.*JB
Air bags, Aug 29, 2005
I BOUGHT MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD BRAND NEW, OFF THE LOT. TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT, MY SRS LIGHT WENT ON. I CALLED THE SALESPERSON WHO ASSURED ME THAT IT WAS JUST A DASHBOARD DEFECT IN THAT MAKE AND MODEL -- NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. AT LEAST ONCE EACH YEAR SINCE, I'VE HAD TO PAY OVER $100 BECAUSE THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE PROBLEM HAD TO BE RE-DIAGNOSED BEFORE THE LIGHT WAS SHUT OFF. I'VE GROWN SO USED TO HAVING THE LIGHT ON AND IT JUST BEING A DASHBOARD NUISANCE, I'VE COME TO IGNORE IT. THAT WAS UNTIL THIS MORNING, WHEN A HONDA SERVICE PERSON INFORMED ME THAT WHEN IT IS ON -- SIMPLE DEFECT OR NOT -- THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT RELEASE DURING AN ACCIDENT. WHAT IF, BASED ON THE INFORMATION -- OR LACK OF INFORMATION I'VE BEEN GIVEN IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS -- I HAD AN ACCIDENT AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED? HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE IN THIS SITUATION? A LOT FROM THE LOOKS OF THE COMPLAINTS FILED ON THIS SITE, ALONG WITH COMPLAINTS ON THE SRS ISSUE POSTED ON THE INTERNET OVERALL. IF IT WAS SIMPLY A DASHBOARD MALFUNCTION -- AS IT HAS BEEN POSITIONED TO ME IN THE PAST -- THAT WOULD BE ONE THING. BUT, WHEN I CALLED HONDA'S 800 NUMBER TO CONFIRM WHAT THE SERVICE REP TOLD ME AND LEARNED THAT HE IS CORRECT -- THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IF THAT LIGHT IS ON...IT IS NOT JUST A SIMPLE DASHBOARD ISSUE...I WANT TO MAKE SURE OTHERS KNOW. *JB
Air bags, Aug 29, 2005
SRS WARNING LIGHT ALWAYS ON. *JB
Air bags, Aug 23, 2005
CAR: 2000 HONDA ACCORD 2DR V6 PROBLEM: SRS LIGHT AFTER NUMEROUS COMPUTER RESETS, SRS LIGHT MANAGES TO COME BACK ON. AFTER TAKING TO DEALER, WAS TOLD ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS THAT IT WAS DUE TO FAULTY SEAT-BELT SENSOR. HONDA DID NOT SERVICE DUE TO OUT-OF-WARRANTY, AND EXCESSIVE COST TO FIX THE SENSOR. SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT DUE TO THE NATURE OF FAILURE.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 23, 2005
DT: THE TRANMISSION WILL SHIFT GEARS VERY LOSELY AND MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND BUT ONLY WHEN IT IS IN REVERSE. NOW IT SHIFTS SLUGISHLY. TOOK DEALER TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. NOW THEY THINK IT IS THE MOTOR MOUNTS. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS IN OCTOBER OF 2002. *AK DASH BOARD LIGHTING GOES BLANK. A FAULTY MULTIFLEX LIGHT UNIT WAS FOUND. FRONT BRAKES WORN. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. FOUND FAULTY EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED. SRS LIGHT IS ON. FAULTY OPDS UNIT WAS FOUND. *TT
Air bags, Aug 22, 2005
SRS LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON. THE DEALER RESETS THE LIGHT AND IT WILL COME BACK A FEW DAYS LATER. THIS IS DIFFERANT THAN THE PASSENGER LIGHT.
Air bags, Aug 20, 2005
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON 2000 HONDA ACCORD WITH 55,000 MILES (OUT OF WARRANTY) DUE TO ALLEGED DEFECTIVE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR. SAME SCENARIO AS YOUR RECENTLY OPENED DEFECT INVESTIGATION FOR THIS PROBLEM (AUGUST 12, 2005). SPENT CLOSE TO $400 FOR REPLACEMENT OF SENSOR.
Air bags, Aug 19, 2005
AFTER MULTIPLE RESETS, MY SRS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS.
Air bags, Aug 19, 2005
WHILE SIMPLY DRIVING, THE SRS LIGHT ON THE DASH TURNED ON FOR MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD V6. IT APPEARS THAT MANY PEOPLE RECEIVE THE SRS LIGHT IN THEIR HONDAS, YET FEW EVER GO GET THEM FIXED. THE LIGHT HAS BEEN FIXED BY THE DEALER FOR A WHOPPING ~$400! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGEOUS. NO WONDER THE PEOPLE I KNOW THAT HAS THE SRS LIGHT DON'T WANT TO GET IT FIXED. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER AND SHOULD BE FIXED FOR FREE! THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR AND CRASHES IN MY CASE, BUT IF THERE WAS TO BE A GOOD SIZED ACCIDENT, THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER, I BELIEVE, REPLACED THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE SRS SENSOR. PLEASE, THIS HAS BEEN A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH HONDAS - THAT THE SRS LIGHT WOULD SPONTANEOUSLY LIGHT UP. THIS PROBLEM HAS TO BE ADDRESSED AS THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD.
Air bags, Aug 19, 2005
SEAT BELT LIGHT AND SRA LIGHT COME ON INTERMITENTLY
Air bags, Aug 19, 2005
SRS LIGHT COMES ON AFTER SEVERAL RESETS. DEALER ON ONE OCCASION REPLACED A SEAT BELT PART BUT THE LIGHT EVENTUALLY CAME BACK ON. THE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER RESETS AT RANDOM TIMES. ONCE I WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP SLOWLY AND IT JUST CAME ON.
Air bags, Aug 18, 2005
INSTALLED OPDS UNIT AND PAD SRS LIGHT ON THE CONTROL PANEL THAT ILLUMINATES WHEN AN AIR BAG HAS BEEN DISARMED OR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY CAME ON AND STAYED ON. WENT TO DEALER WHO REPORTED THAT CUSTOMER NEEDED OPDS UNIT AND SENSOR. CAR IS 2000 HONDA ACCORD PARTS REPLACED WERE 1 81334-S87-A73 7639545-81334 OPDS UNIT 1 81127-S87-A82 6256754-81120 PAD,R-FR FOR A TOTAL CHARGE OF $722.03 AND$102.96 OLD PARTS ARE WITH THE DEALER. *NM
Air bags, Aug 18, 2005
FOR PAST FEW YEARS THE SRS LIGHT WOULD FLICK ON AND OFF. LAST MONTH IT STAYED ON AND THE DEALER CHARGED ME OVER $300 TO REPLACE THE OPDS SENSOR AND CLEAR THE CODES. THE PASSENGER SEAT IS GENERALLY UNOCCUPIED. I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE STARTED AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS DISARMING OF THE AIRBAG AND WANTED TO REPORT THIS. *NM
Air bags, Aug 17, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2000 ACCORD COUPE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES TO RESET AIR BAG LIGHT. . AFTERWARDS, THE AIR BAG SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER DID KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE SENSOR THIS DID NOT HAPPENED AGAIN. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR REPAIR WORK. *AK
Air bags, Aug 16, 2005
SRS INDICATOR REMAINS LIT, HAD CAR SERVICED. DIAGNOSTIC CODE 09-3. SRS LIGHT RECURRED 8/16/05. *NM
Air bags, Aug 5, 2005
WHILE DRIVING THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE REPAIR FACILITY, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT REPAIR FACILITIES. EACH TIME THE LIGHT WENT OFF FOR A FEW DAY THEN CAME BACK ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE PROBLEMWAS NOT FIXED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS STILL ON. *NM
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 4, 2005
MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD V-6 HAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE HAD VERY FEW PROBLEMS. ALWAYS TOOK TO DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE/REPAIR. I HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED IN JUNE 2005, AND WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF GETTING THE CAR BACK, THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID I SHOULD BRING THE CAR IN RIGHT AWAY. I PAID $68 TO HAVE THE SYSTEM "TESTED" AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR THE AIR BAGS AT A COST OF $575, OR I COULD HAVE THEM RESET IT AND IT MAY OR MAY NOT COME BACK ON. I ASKED WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE LIGHT WAS ON AND WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAGS JUST WON'T WORK. I OPTED FOR THE RESET. NOW, 2 WEEKS LATER, THE LIGHT IS BACK ON. I HAVE DONE SOME INTERNET RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND THAT NOT ONLY IS THIS A KNOWN PROBLEM, BUT THE "CURES" THAT ARE SUGGESTED BY THE DEALER ARE ALL OVER THE MAP. I FIND IT INCREDIBLE THAT HONDA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DEFECT IN A MANDATED SAFETY DEVICE. MY FAMILY WILL HOLD HONDA RESPONSIBLE IF I AM INJURED OR KILLED DUE TO A NON-INFLATING AIRBAG. I DO NOT BELIEVE THE COMPANY IS TAKING THE AIRBAG ISSUE SERIOUSLY. MY DAUGHTER WAS THANKFULLY NOT KILLED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT LAST JUNE IN HER CIVIC, WHOSE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN SHE WAS HIT WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT TORE THE FRONT ENGINE HOUSING OFF HER CAR AND RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS. THE HONDA FOLKS TOLD US THEN THAT SOMETIMES THE CAR ISN'T "HIT THE RIGHT WAY" AND THE SENSORS DON'T REGISTER THAT THE AIRBAGS SHOULD DEPLOY. I THINK THE SAME GOVERNMENT THAT REQUIRES THESE DEVICES BE INSTALLED ON ALL CARS (AND THE ONES WE PAY FOR WHEN PURCHASING THE CARS) SHOULD HOLD THE CAR MAKERS/DEALERS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE THEY ARE OPERABLE. *NM
Air bags, Jul 24, 2005
WE PURCHASED A 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX AND THE SRS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR THE LAST YEAR. WE HAVE HAD IT RESET 3 TIMES BUT AFTER A WEEK IT COMES BACK ON. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE BUT HAVE NO ANSWERS. SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLAM FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN READING.
Engine and engine cooling, Air bags, Jul 19, 2005
DT: THE VEHICLE IS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD V6 EX, THE CYLINDER HAS A CRACKED HEAD. ON 6-18-05 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE DUAL EXHAUST. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD HER THAT IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. THE COOLANT MIXED WITH THE OIL AND CAUSED HOT STEAM TO COME FROM THE VEHICLE. PREVIOUSLY THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT IT MEANT THE AIR BAGS WERE DISABLED. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE VEHICLE. IT IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
Air bags, Jun 27, 2005
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *AK (SRS LIGHT) WAS DEFECTIVE. *SC *JB
Power train, Electrical system, Air bags, Jun 14, 2005
PURCHASED NEW 2000 ACCORD EX V-6, 4 DR-REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT 10,000 MILES, THEN AGAIN AROUND 55,000 MILES. NOW ON THIRD TRANSMISSION AND WONDERING HOW LONG THIS ONE WILL LAST. ALSO, NOW THE SRS LIGHT IS ON AND THEY SAY THE SEAT BELT HAS TO REPLACED, AS WELL AS NOW THE ALTERNATOR AND TENSIONER ARE BEING REPALCED ($600 JOB!). BASED ON SOME OTHER COMPLAINTS, IT SEEMS THE TWO ARE RELATED, AS WELL AS THE ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS BEING A RESULT OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
Air bags, May 24, 2005
SUBJECT: HONDA 2000 ACCORD SRS LIGHT SAFETY DEFECT DEAR ADMINISTRATOR: HONDA DEALER AT SALINAS IN CALIFORNIA PERFORMED RECALL ?IGNITION LOCK? WORK ON MY CAR ON 3/16/05 (PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INVOICE). AFTER THAT, THE SRS (AIRBAGS) LIGHT REMAINS ON MY CAR. MY CAR CURRENTLY ONLY HAS 32,600 MILES. BEFORE THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL WORK, MY CAR WAS PERFECTLY FINE. I CALLED DEALER ABOUT THIS SRS LIGHT ISSUE. DEALER SAID I HAVE TO PAY $101 FOR A COMPUTER DIAGNOSES PLUS EXTRA FEE TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOUND. I, HOWEVER, DISAGREE BECAUSE THE SRS LIGHT WAS ON RIGHT AFTER THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL WORK. BEFORE THAT, MY CAR WAS IN THE PERFECTLY SHAPE AND NEVER GOT INVOLVE IN ANY ACCIDENT. AS THE DEALER SAID, THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY WHILE THE SRS LIGHT IS ON. I THINK MY CAR?S SRS LIGHT ISSUE IS CAUSED BY EITHER THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE DEFECT IN MY VEHICLE OR IT IS ANOTHER SAFETY DEFECT IN HONDA 2000 ACCORD. THEREFORE, YOUR KIND HELP ON MY CASE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED! SINCERELY, [XXX] P.S. CAR INFO: HONDA 2000 ACCORD LX 4DR, [XXX] *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Air bags, May 24, 2005
SRS LIGHT REMAINS ON. SIDE SRS COMES ON IN TURNS. DEALER HAS STATED THAT SOMETHING IN THE SEAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND WE HAVE NO DRIVER SRS AT THIS TIME. VEHICLE IS UNDER USED CERTIFIED WARRANTY BUT DEALER STATES THIS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. WE PUCHASED A HONDA (HAVE OWNED MANY!) BECAUSE OF RELIABILITY, DURABILITY AND SAFETY. DOES NOT FEDERAL LAW REQUIRE SRS ON CURRENT MODEL VEHICLES? HOW CAN SUCH A COMPANY REFUSE TO FIX SUCH A MAJOR PROBLEM>>>