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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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: electrical system
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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.
Electrical system, Mar 29, 2005
CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IGNITION INTERLOCK REPAIRS DONE. UPON PICKING UP THE VEHICLE CONSUMER WAS STILL ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING. *AK
Power train, Electrical system, Mar 2, 2005
WHEN THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE GEAR SHIFTED FROM PARK. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. SINCE PURCHASE THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED IN ANY POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION LEVER. *TC
Electrical system, Feb 9, 2005
THE SEAT BELT, BRAKE, DOOR, EMERGENCY AND SRS LIGHTS WERE CONSTANTLY BURNING AT DIFFERENT TIMES ON THE CONSUMERS 200 HONDA ACCORD. *BF THE DEALER REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. *JB
Electrical system, Dec 20, 2004
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT AND COME BACK ON WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO SEE ANY OF THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT. , VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER AND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS STILL UNDETERMINED. *AK
Electrical system, Dec 15, 2004
I PURCHASED A NEW 2000 HONDA ACCORD V6 IN JUNE OF 2000. IT IS NOW 4 1/2 YEARS OLD AND HAS FEWER THAN 18,000 MILES. ABOUT 1 WEEK AGO I STARTED HEARING A WHINE OR WHIRR AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TODAY (12/15/04). IT CHECKED OUT TO BE A BAD ALTERNATOR, AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE OVER $500 TO FIX!! I FOUND SEVEN COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE AND ALL OF THEM (INCLUDING MINE) SHARE A DEFECTIVE AIR BAG LIGHT WHICH COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. MINE HAS BEEN COMING ON SINCE ALMOST DAY 1. HONDA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME BACK THEN IT WAS DUE TO SOME CLOTHES OR CUSHION BLOCKING SOME SENSOR AT THE BACK OF THE SEAT AND WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. I HAVE HAD MAINTENANCE DONE EVERY 3 MONTHS OR SO, THE MOST RECENT OF WHICH WAS DECEMBER 4, 2004. AT THAT TIME, THERE WAS NO WHINE, NO ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS, OR ANY INDICATION OF ANYTHING WRONG, BUT I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY. I WAS SURPRISED TO HEAR THAT, BUT NOW I KNOW WHY. IT WAS A FEW DAYS AFTER THAT I BEGAN HEARING THE NOISE THAT WAS TODAY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD ALTERNATOR. AGAIN, GOOD MAINTENANCE RECORD, FEWER THAN 18000 MILES, NO WARNING LIGHTS, BAD ALTERNATOR. I AM DRIVING 300 MILES THIS COMING SATURDAY AND AM SCARED TO DEATH--HOPING THAT IT IS FIXED COMPLETELY AND THAT NOTHING ELSE GOES WRONG. I HOPE THIS GETS SOME ATTENTION FROM NHTSA!. *AK
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Air bags, Dec 3, 2004
THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AT APPROXIMATELY 69,000 MI.THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND NO FAULT CODES WERE FOUND ON THE COMPUTER. I HAD THE DELPHI ALTERNATOR LOAD TESTED AND DETERMINED THAT COULD BE THE CULPRIT. DURING THIS TIME, I ALSO HAD BOTH OF MY HEADLAMPS BURNED OUT WITHIN WEEKS OF EACH OTHER. I REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR WITH AN AFTERMARKET ONE AND HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS SINCE. *AK
Power train, Electrical system, Nov 17, 2004, crash
COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL." AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2000 HONDA ACCORD SE. IN 9-25-03 I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO REMOVE MY KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT THE CAR IN PARK. WAS TOLD THE SWITCH INSIDE THE CENTER CONSOLE FAILED BECAUSE SODA WAS SPILLED. I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO REPLACE IT. I ASKED IF IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. IF I WANTED IT FIXED IT WOULD COST ME ABOUT $200.00, AND THE PART HAD TO BE ORDERED. TOOK CAR HOME, INSPECTED UNDER THE CONSOLE, AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF SODA OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE. ON 6-12-04 THE CAR SEEMED TO BE HAVING POOR ACCELERATION HOME AT 4 PM, AND AT 1130 PM POLICE NOTIFIED ME THAT MY CAR WAS FOUND IN NEIGHBOR'S YARD, HAD RAN INTO THE CORNER OF THE HOME, CAUSING $3000 DAMAGE TO HOME AND $800.00 TO FRONT OF CAR. ON JULY 13 2004 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CAR HAD SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH, AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. REQUESTED THEY CHECK THE IGNITION ISSUE. ALSO, NEXT DAY I RECEIVED A CALL, STATING THAT TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. I ASKED ABOUT THE IGNITION ISSUE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY FORGOT TO LOOK AT IT. I INSISTED IT BE LOOKED AT,AND TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED THE LAST TIME AT ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. I WAS AWARE OF A RECALL ON THE 1999 MODEL, AND THAT OTHER PEOPLE WITH SAME MAKE & MODEL HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM. *AK
Electrical system, Sep 24, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED FROM THIS VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS IN GEAR . CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECENT HONDA IGNITION RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Electrical system, Sep 16, 2004
UPON TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN AND REMOVE THE KEY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL FORWARD WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CONSUMER WAS OUT OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE SHE NOTICED THE CAR WAS ROLLING. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Air bags, Structure, Seats, Equipment, Jul 23, 2004
VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2000 HONDA ACCORD. *MR THE ALTERNATOR FAILED, THE EGR VALVE FAILED, THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK PANEL HAD FALLEN DUE TO S DEFECTIVE PLASTIC ANCHOR PIN, THE A/C STOPPED WORKING, AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR SEAL AT THE BOTTOM WAS FALLING OFF. *SC *JB
Electrical system, Jun 29, 2004
ALTERNATOR FAILURE. DRIVING 60 MPH ALTERNATOR FAILED ALONG WITH BATTERY. VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AT 60 MPH AT NIGHT IN THE DESERT. VEHICLE ALMOST CAUSED MAJOR ACCIDENT. ALTERNATOR REPLACED THREE TIMES ALREADY. POSSIBLE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ISSUE.*AK
Electrical system, Apr 12, 2004
I CAN REMOVE THE KEY FROM MY 2000 ACCORD WHILE THE GEAR SHIFT IS STILL IN DRIVE. I DID THIS ONCE THINKING I HAD PLACED THE CAR IN PARK, AND AFTER EXITING THE CAR IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD. DESPITE THE FACT THERE WAS A RECALL ON 98 AND 99 ACCORDS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM, THE FOLKS AT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLD ME I NEED TO TAKE MY CAR TO A HONDA DEALER AND PAY TO HAVE IT INSPECTED. HOWEVER, THEY DIDN'T PROMISE ME THEY COULD DO ANYTHING FOR ME AFTER THE INSPECTION.*AK
Electrical system, Mar 11, 2004
SINCE THE VEHICLE'S VIN WASN'T ON THE RECALL LIST, THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WHICH EXPERIENCED THE DEFECT OF THE RECALL. *PH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE IGNITION PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WOULD BE STARTED THEN DIE OUT IMMEDIATELY. THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE IGNITION ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT 10 TEN TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD START AGAIN THEN WOULD HAVE TO STEP ON THE GAS RIGHT AWAY OTHERWISE THE VEHICLE WOULD DIE AGAIN. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED ASSISTANCE FOR THE REPAIR. SERVICE BULLETIN#00059617925 *SC
Electrical system, Mar 11, 2004
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN HE REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE IN PARK FOR THIS TO OCCUR. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 99 HONDAS FOR THAT SAME PROBLEM, BUT YET NOT ON HIS VEHICLE. *NM CONSUMER STATED THAT THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT SET IN PARK. *LA
Electrical system, Mar 2, 2004
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL, BUT THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *PH THE VEHICLE'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH. *NM
Electrical system, Feb 27, 2004
I HAVE A 2000 HONDA ACCORD, THAT HAS A KNOWN IGNITION SWITCHES PROBLEM. MY CAR DIES WHENEVER THE CAR GET STARTED. THE PROLBEM BEEN GOING ON SINCE MY CAR HAVE 20000 MILES. *AK
Electrical system, Visibility, Feb 19, 2004
THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN PARK. THE DEALER STATED SORRY, THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK THE DEFROSTER WAS INOPERATIVE. *SC
Electrical system, Feb 16, 2004
DASHBOARD LIGHTING IS NONFUNCTIONING FOR NO KNOWN REASON. DEALER SERVICE RECOMMENDS REMOVAL OF ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOR REPAIR AND /OR REPLACEMENT OF BULBS AND RECALIBRATION OF ODOMETER AT A COST OF OVER $500. VEHICLE HAS 20,000 MILES AND IS BEYOND ORIGINAL WARRANTY PERIOD.*AK
Electrical system, Jan 29, 2004
WHEN MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX V6 WAS ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD, THE LIGHT DISPLAY ON MY AUDIO TUNER/CD WENT OUT. I THOUGHT SOMEONE JUST NEEDED TO CHANGE THE DISPLAY TO GET THE LIGHT BACK ON, BUT IT TURNED OUT THAT THE WHOLE UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER DID REPLACE IT FREE, BUT NOT UNTIL I PUSHED THEM TO SEE THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS. TODAY, ABOUT 2 YEARS AFTER THE UNIT WAS REPLACED, I STARTED MY CAR TO FIND THAT THE LIGHT WAS ON, BUT THE AUDIO UNIT WAS NOT PRODUCING ANY SOUND. I AM CALLING THE DEALER TODAY, BUT I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A RADIO ON A CAR AT ALL, NOW I AM GOING TO REPLACE IT TWICE ON A CAR THAT IS 4 YEARS OLD. SOME HOW I DON'T THINK THIS IS GOING TO BE GRATIS.*AK
Electrical system, Jan 5, 2004
CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN PARK. DEALER STATED SORRY, THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK *MR
Electrical system, Dec 2, 2003
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CONSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE ABS LIGHT. THE SHORT WAS REPLACED. THE DEALERS REPLACED THE GAS TANK SENSOR BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *NLM (EX MODEL) THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL SENSORS AND THE NEXT FEW MONTHS, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SENSOR AGAIN. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OCCURRED AGAIN IN WHICH THE WARRANTY EXPIRED BUT THE DEALER OFFERED TO REPLACE THE SENSORS AGAIN FREE OF CHARGE. *SCC *JB
Electrical system, Nov 12, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO SHUT OFF WHILE IN DRIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACK.*AK *TS THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND IN THE DRIVE POSITION. HONDA DID RECALL THE IGNITION SWITCH AFTER THE CONSUMER PAID TO HAVE HIS REPLACED, BUT HIS VEHICLE YEAR WASN'T INCLUDED. *PH *JB
Electrical system, Nov 11, 2003
DELPHI ALTERNATOR FAILED. FIRST NOTICED DUE TO NOISE COMING FROM ALTERNATOR. WITH NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS ON, VOLTAGE MEASURED AS LOW AS ~8 VOLTS, AND ENGINE THEN STALLED COMPLETELY WHEN HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WERE SWITCHED ON. CONFIRMED WIRING GOOD, REMOVED DISCHARGED BATTERY, RECHARGED BATTERY, BATTERY CONDITION LOAD-TESTED GOOD, AND WARNING LIGHT FINALLY CAME ON ONLY AFTER RUNNING ENGINE AT IDLE AND THEN ~3000RPM FOR ~5 MINUTES. VOLTAGE MONITORING CONFIRMED ONLY BATTERY VOLTAGE HAD BEEN PRESENT LONG BEFORE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. ALTERNATOR SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED THIS SOON, BUT NOT HAVING AN IMMEDIATE WARNING INDICATION THAT CHARGING SYSTEM HAS FAILED IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION. (LUCKILY THE CAR STALLED IN MY GARAGE, NOT MINUTES BEFORE IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC.*AK
Electrical system, Nov 6, 2003
ABILITY TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHEN THE CAR IS NOT IN PARK ON A 2000 HONDA, ACCORD.*AK