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.
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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.
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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.
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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: electrical system
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Electrical system, Nov 5, 2003
THERE WAS A RECENT RECALL OF HONDA AUTOS FOR MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION SWITCH THAT ALLOWS REMOVAL OF KEY WHILE NOT IN PARK. I HAVE A 2000 ACCORD SE WITH THAT PROBLEM, BUT THE 2000'S WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IT SHOULD BE. THANKS. *LA
Electrical system, Nov 4, 2003
CONCERNING MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX, VIN [XXX] THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THIS VEHICLE WHILE IT IS IN GEAR BUT I WAS TOLD BY MY DEALER THAT THIS VIN IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECENT HONDA IGNITION RECALL. THIS REALLY CONCERNS ME AND I'M WONDERING WHETHER THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED IN THE 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THIS IS A FIRST OFF THE LINE 2000 AND I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THERE CAN BE A CUT OFF LIKE THIS. I DO NOT KNOW AT WHAT MILEAGE THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE KEY UNLESS THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK UNTIL YESTERDAY AFTER I HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Fuel system, Other, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Tires, Oct 29, 2003
THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT ON THE CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES WHICH IS WAY TOO SOON. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER AND HAD TO REPLACE THE EGR VALVE (COVERED UNDER WARRANTY). THE RIGHT HEADLAMP HAS BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST 5 TIMES SINCE OWNING THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. THE FACTORY-INSTALLED CD PLAYER FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 37,000 MILES. I HAVE ALWAYS HEARD GOOD THINGS ABOUT THE HONDA, BUT I HAVE NOT BEEN TOO PLEASED WITH ALL THE LITTLE NITPICKING STUFF. THE ORIGINAL TIRES WERE REPLACED AT THE APPROXIMATELY 50000 MILE MARK. THE NEW TIRES WERE DUNLAPS WHICH FAILED WITHIN 8 MONTHS. HOPEFULLY THE NEW ONES WILL MAKE IT.*AK
Electrical system, Oct 15, 2003
SUDDEN BATTERY FAILURE CAUSES LOSS OF POWER, STEERING, AND ALL-AROUND CONTROL OF THE CAR. ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED BY SELLING DEALER THREE TIMES WITHIN ONE YEAR. DEALER INSISTS THAT THE ALTERNATORS HAVE ALL GONE BAD. NO DIAGNOSIS FOR WHAT MAY BE CAUSING ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *LA
Power train, Electrical system, Air bags, Sep 30, 2003
I HAVE A 2000 HONDA ACCORD VTEC V6. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL THE AIR BAG SYSTEMS HAVE SHUTDOWN INDICATED BY THE SRS LIGHT. NOW I AM STARTING TO HAVE ELECTRICAL FAILURES LEFT AND RIGHT. MAJORITY OF MY WARNING LLIGHTS ON, MY CONSOLE WHICH INCLUDE BATTERY, ALL DOORS, TRUNK, AND BRAKE LIGHT LIGHTS ARE ON. THE TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO SLIP. I DON'T KNOW IF I GOT A BAD HONDA FROM THE BATCH, BUT JUST BEING 2 YEARS OLD, IT IS EXPERIENCING SOME TOUGH PROBLEMS. I ALSO HAVE THE EXTENED HONDA PLAN UPTO 100,000 MILES/6 YRS.. BUT OF COURSE THE PLAN DOES NOT COVER ANY OF MY PROBLEMS. I DON'T HAVE MONEY TO WASTE ON THE CAR THAT IS NEARLY NEW, AND I STILL OWE 23000 ON. PLEASE HELP.
Electrical system, Air bags, Jun 6, 2003
SUMMARY:ON THE 2000 HONDA ACCORD AFTER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR THE AIR BAGS WOULD BE USELESS IN A CRASH UNLESS HONDA SERVICES THE VEHICLE AND ERASES THE FAILURE CODE THE COMPUTER IS REPORTING. *AK I RECENTLY HAD THE ALTERNATOR IN MY 2000 ACCORD EX V6 REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WORKING. AFTER IT WAS REPLACED THE SRS (AIR BAG) LIGHT WAS ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I THEN WENT TO THE LOCAL HONDA SERVICE CENTER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT POWERING THE COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS THE AIRBAGS WITH THE CORRECT VOLTAGE IT TRIGGERED THE FAILURE LIGHT. I WAS THEN TOLD THAT WHILE THE LIGHT IS ON THE AIR BAGS ARE DISABLED AND WOULD NOT BE DEPLOYED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. I THEN TOLD THE EMPLOYEE THAT THIS WAS THE STUPIDEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD, AND IS THERE ANY WAY TO RESET THE SYSTEM. I WAS TOLD THE CAR WOULD HAVE TO BE SERVICED AND HOOKED UP TO THEIR COMPUTER SYSTEM TO RESET THE CARS INTERNAL COMPUTER (AT A COST OF $89.00). I SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THIS DONE NEXT WEEK BUT GOT TO THINKING HOW THIS IS TRULY A SAFETY ISSUE. THE SYSTEM SHOULD RESET ITSELF WHEN EVERYTHING IS NORMAL SO THE CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE TO DRIVE AROUND IN A CAR WITH AIR BAGS THAT DO NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. TO HAVE THE CAR DISABLE THIS VITAL PART OF ITS SAFETY FEATURES BECAUSE THE VOLTAGE DROPPED BELOW A CERTAIN POINT MAKES NO SENSE. I CAN SEE IT DETECTING AN ERROR BUT THEN WHEN EVERYTHING IS BACK TO NORMAL IT SHOULD RESET. NOW THE CAR IS WORKING PERFECTLY BUT BECAUSE THE COMPUTER DETECTED THAT ONE ERROR NOW THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT WORK AT ALL UNTIL HONDA RESETS IT (AND TAKES $89.00).
Electrical system, Jan 30, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Electrical system, Dec 7, 2002
CAR WOULD NOT START AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. I HAD TO TOW IT TO THE DEALER 5 TIMES. FIRST TIME, EVEN THOUGH THE CAR NEVER STARTED FOR ME, IT STARTED AT THE DEALER'S PLACE. SECOND TIME, DEALER ADJUSTED BASE IDLE AND CAR REPEATED SAME PROBLEM AFTER COUPLE OF DAYS.THIRD TIME, DEALER AGAIN ADJUSTED BASE IDLE AND CAR REPEATED SAME PROBLEM AFTER COUPLE OF DAYS.FORUTH TIME, DEALER CHANGED CONTROL MODULE AND CAR REPEATED SAME PROBLEM AFTER COUPLE OF DAYS. FIFTH TIME, DEALER CHANGED DISTRIBUTOR, IGNITION COIL, IGNITER UNIT AND CAR REPEATED SAME PROBLEM AFTER COUPLE OF DAYS. NOW AGAIN THE CAR IS WITH THE DELAER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. AS OF DATE THE PROBLEM IS STILL HAPPENING. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW. DT
Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 16, 2002
ONE MONTH AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRED I HAD TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS. FIRST MY ALTERNATOR WAS COMPLETELY REPLACED AS SOON AS I STARTED GETTING SOME SOUND. THE VERY NEXT DAY I GOT A CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ON. WHICH RESULTED IN SOME EMISSION PARTS BEING ORDERED TO BE REPLACED TODAY WHEN I CAME OUT OF THE DELAERSHIP MY SRS INDICATOR STARTED TO DISPLAY . I HOPE THE AIRBAGS WONT MALFUNCTION...
Electrical system, Sep 30, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TURNING ON THE HEAD LIGHTS THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM
Electrical system, Jun 6, 2002
ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE OPDS(OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM) HAS GONE OUT, ALSO THE BATTERY AND BULB IN THE CLOCK WERE INOPERATIVE.*JG
Electrical system, Jun 25, 2001, fire
NEW HONDA ACCORD OF ONLY 10 MONTHS WITH 7000 MILES BURST INTO FLAMES AT 2:00AM CAUSING DAMAGE TO CAR. CAR SHOWED NO SIGNS OF ANY PROBLEMS PRIOR TO FIRE EXCEPT BURGLAR ALARM SOUNDED TWICE ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. CAR WAS DRIVEN HOME FROM WORK, PARKED AT 5:30PM UNDER GARAGE AND AT 2:00AM FLAMES WERE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT UNDER HOOD.*AK
Electrical system, Jun 20, 2001, fire
A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD WHILE IT WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE STARTED AT A SENSOR IN THE WIRING HARNESS NEAR HORN. THE BUMPER/ GRILL/ RUBBER/ RADIATOR, AND HOOD EXPERIENCED DAMAGE. DEALERSHIP HAS YET TO EXAMINE VEHICLE,AND HAS BEEN IN POSSESSION OF VEHICLE SINCE JUNE 8TH, 2001. *AK HONDA HAS DENIED RESPONSIBLITY. *SLC
Electrical system, Mar 22, 2001, fire
CONSUMER HAD JUST GOTTEN OUT OF VEHICLE AND INTO HOUSE WHEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE STARTED UNDER DASHBOARD. FIRE DEPARTMENT INSISTED FIRE COMING FROM WIRING HARNESS. MANUFACTURER SENT A FIRE MARSHAL FOR HONDA WHO RULED IT TO BE ARSON.*AK *SLC
Power train, Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Mar 15, 2001
AT FIRST RIGHT LIGHT BLEWOUT; THEN, LEFT SIDE LIGHT WENT OUT. CONSUMER FELT UNSAFE BECAUSE THERE WAS A CHANCE OF BEING REAR ENDED. *AK CONSUMER WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY A MOTORIST TOLD HIM THAT CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME IN ONE YEAR DUE TO HORN SHORTENING OUT, FIRST THE LEFT BRAKE LIGHT AND THEN THE RIGHT ONE, ALSO SHIFTER WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK UNLESS THE EMERGENCY RELEASE IS USED.*JB
Electrical system, Feb 25, 2001
CAR WOULD NOT START AND HAD TO BE TOWED 2X'S WITHIN ONE WEEK TO REPAIR THE IGNITION IMMOBILIZER. CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALER'S GARAGE FOR 22 DAYS AND COUNTING. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW. *AK
Electrical system, Dec 28, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH JUMPING UPON STARTING AND TURNING ENGINE OFF INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, PROBLEM WITH ENGINE TURNING OVER AFTER IGNITION SWITCH BEEN TURNED ON THREE OR MORE TIMS. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Oct 9, 2000
THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS AFFECTED BY THE USE OF THE BLINKERS WHEN THE CAR IS COLD. THE ENGINE WILL NOT START UNTIL THE FOURTH ATTEMPT AT LEAST ONCE MONTHLY.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Sep 27, 2000
1ST TIME DEALER STATED BAD GAS FOR CAR JERKING WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS ON - FIXED PROBLEM. 2ND TIME (NEXT DAY) CAR REPEATED SAME PROBLEM - ANOTHER DEALER STATED BAD GAS AND LOOSE WIRE - FIXED PROBLEM 3RD TIME SAME DEALER STATED NEEDED NEW TOP DEAD CENTER SENSOR. SENSOR HAD MALFUNCTIONED. I KNOW TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND CONTINUE TO EVEN AFTER GETTING FIXED REPEATEDLY. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE MY NEW CAR - NOT EVEN A YEAR OLD. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Sep 18, 2000
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WENT ON TWICE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID FUEL FILLER: CAP WAS NOT ON PROPERLY. THEN, IT WAS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. A WEEK LATER, SRS LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING SOMETHING WRONG WITH AIRBAG AND SEATBELTS. *AK
Electrical system, Sep 5, 2000
THE COMPUTERIZED ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE UNDER CERTAIN ENGINE LOAD CONDITION. *YH
Electrical system, Oct 25, 1999
THE HORN BUTTON IS LOCATED AT THE VERY CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND ONLY AT THE ONE SPOT. DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION THE HORN IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND AND MOST OF THE TIME YOU MISS IT. THIS RESULTS IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION BEING MADE WORSE. IN THE TIME I HAVE THE CAR THERE HAVE BEEN THREE SITUATIONS WHERE I COULD NOT FIND THE HORN, POUNDING ON THE STEERING WHEEL USELESSLY.THERE SHOULD BE A THREE OR A FOUR POINT HORN BUTTON.