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
1,193 reports, newest first.
Power train, Mar 13, 2008
THE TRANSMISSION OF THE CAR WAS A RECALL BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE AMERICAN HONDA. THE CAR ONLY HAS 93,587 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN. WHEN I CALLED THE AMERICAN HONDA THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CAR WAS A RECALL WITH THE WARRANTY THE SEVEN YEARS AND 9 MONTHS OR 109,000 MILES. OF COURSE WHEN I CALL THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT I NEVER RECEIVED THAT LETTER. THEY TOLD THEY DID NOT HAVE RECORD OF MY ADDRESS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 11, 2008
CAR WAS IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE ALMOST STOPPED RUNNING. SEEMED LIKE IT HAD ONLY 1 OR 2 CYLINDERS WORKING. WAS ABLE TO GET TO A PARKING LOT, TURN OFF ENGINE, WOULDN'T RESTART. TOWED IN TO SHOP AND FOUND GASOLINE FILLING 3 CYLINDERS (6 CYL. ENGINE). BROKE A CONNECTING ROD, REPLACED ENGINE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Mar 7, 2008
BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE ON EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE. HIGH BRAKE LIGHT IN REAR WINDOW WILL LIGHT UP, BUT OTHER BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT UP WHEN BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. TOOK TO HONDA OF SEATTLE. THEY TOOK ELECTRICAL WIRING APART AND PUT IT BACK TOGETHER, AND IT WORKED TEMPORARILY, BUT THEY DID KNOW WHY IT WAS FIXED. ONE WEEK LATER, MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE OUT AGAIN. *TR
Seats, Feb 27, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK IS NOT BOLTED TO THE GROUND OR THE SEAT; THEREFORE, THE SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRACKING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 26, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHORT DISTANCES, THE ENGINE BECAME HOT AND THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD START, SHAKE, AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V12000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,621 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000. UPDATED 03-11-08 *BF
Electrical system, Feb 26, 2008
TWO YEARS AGO MY DASH LIGHTS WOULD JUST SUDDENLY GO OUT AND THEN COME BACK ON, MY SRS LIGHT STAYED ON AS WELL. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY RESET MY SRS LIGHT BUT TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG. LAST YEAR MY DASHLIGHT PROBLEM GOT WORSE AND MY SRS LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME I NEED A NEW DRIVERS SIDE MULTIPLEX UNIT AND THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH MY SRS. I HAVE A 2000 2DR V6 EX. I AM NOT COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL BECAUSE I HAVE A SUNROOF. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILS TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTO ZONE AND NO FAILURE WAS FOUND AT THAT TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM A PRIVATE OWNER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 88,000. UPDATED 04/21/08 *BF
Air bags, Feb 12, 2008
THE SRS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON CONSTANTLY FOR THE PAST WEEK. THE DEALER CHARGES $97 JUST TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. AFTER READING ABOUT ALL THE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE AND THE FACT THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, I DON'T BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE ANY CHARGE TO REPAIR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. *TR
Air bags, Feb 11, 2008
I HAVE A HONDA ACCORD 2000 AND THE CAR HAS 72K. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WENT ON FOR NO REASON. I READ ON THE WEBSITE AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. I HOPE HONDA WILL HAVE A RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR ALL THE OWNERS. *TR
Power train, Feb 7, 2008
I PURCHASED A HONDA ACCORD AS A SECOND OWNER APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO AND AFTER A COUPLE MONTHS OF DRIVING STARTED TO EXPERIENCE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. AFTER SOME INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THIS IS A NORMAL COMPLICATION WITH THE 2000 HONDA ACCORD V6 EX. THERE IS WEBSITE AFTER WEBSITE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I WROTE HONDA TO SEE IF THEY HAD MORE INFORMATION ON THE TYPE OF PROBLEMS THAT COULD HAPPEN FROM THIS FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND AFTER REACHING THE HIGHEST LEVEL PERSON I COULD GET, HE TOLD ME HE HAD NO INFORMATION. AFTER ASKING IF THERE WAS ANY THING HONDA COULD DO, REALIZING THAT THEY HAVE MOVED THERE WARRANTY FROM 30,000 MILES TO 110,000 MILES TO COVER THIS PROBLEM, HE AGAIN STATED HE HAD NO INFORMATION. THE HONDA REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT KNOW IF THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION COULD LEAD TO A HAZARD OR NOT. I DO UNDERSTAND THAT ONCE YOU PURCHASE A VEHICLE THAT CONCERNS ARE NOT TYPICALLY COVERED, BUT THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED SAFETY HAZARD. DUE TO HONDA'S FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, MANY TRANSMISSIONS WERE REPLACED OR NEED REPLACED AT THE OWNERS COST. I WAS WONDERING WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL DUE TO THE SAFETY HAZARDS RELATED TO A FAULTY TRANSMISSION (HESITATION WITH PRESSING GAS PEDAL, AND DECREASE OF USE IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR). BY EXTENDING THE WARRANTY, I BELIEVE HONDA RECOGNIZES THEY HAVE A PROBLEM BUT LEAVE MANY INDIVIDUALS TO FIND THEIR OWN SOLUTIONS. I HAVE OWNED HONDA'S FOR YEARS AND WILL PROBABLY MAKE IT MY LAST. I AM NOW, HOWEVER, STUCK WITH A CAR THAT HAS VERY POSSIBLY SAFETY HAZARDS TO ME AS A DRIVER. EVEN IF THE TRANSMISSION IS REPAIRED, THERE ARE MANY CASES OF FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES OF DIFFERENT TRANSMISSIONS. AS TO DATE, I HAVE NOT HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO GET HARDER TO DRIVE. THANKS *TR
Air bags, Jan 30, 2008
SRS ONBOARD COMPUTER AND PASSENGER AIRBAG FAILURE AT 5 MILES. 9-3 SEAT BELT DRIVER SIDE FAILURE 85K. AMERICAN HONDA STATES IT IS BY DESIGN AND EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON THE BELTS THEY WILL NOT COVER THIS. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 25, 2008
THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO CAR: 2000 HONDA ACCORD LX 4 DOOR SEDAN 4-CYL. 2.3L VTEC(ULEV), AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. CURRENT MILEAGE: APPROX. 98,000 1. THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT DOES NOT WORK FOR THE MILEAGE READING. COMMENT: I SAW THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS DIMMER CONTROL FOR HONDA ACCORD 2000 V6, BUT IT IS NOT THERE FOR V4 ENGINE. 2. SRS LIGHT STAYS ON THE DASHBOARD. COMMENT: IT IS RELATED TO A SAFETY ISSUE, MEANING SOME PROBLEM WITH AIRBAGS. *TR
Air bags, Jan 15, 2008
I HAVE A HONDA ACCORD 2000 AND THE CAR HAS 72K. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WENT ON FOR NO REASON. I READ ON THE WEBSITE AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. I HOPE HONDA WILL HAVE A RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR ALL THE OWNERS. *TR
Air bags, Jan 3, 2008
SRS ONBOARD FAILURE FOR THE SECOND TIME DESPITE ENTIRE SYTEM BEING REPLACED AT 100 MILES BY HONDA BURNS IN NJ. NOW THE REPAIR IS ONLY PARITALLY COVERED RENDERING A DANGEROUS VEHICLE UNLESS THOUSDANDS OF DOLLARS ARE SPENT TO REPAIR THIS SYSTEM AGAIN!*CN
Air bags, Jan 2, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE FOUND A RECALL FOR THE SRS LIGHT; HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE LIGHT HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 67,000. UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO GET THE SRS TESTED.
Exterior lighting, Air bags, Dec 18, 2007
I & MY INLAW BOUGHT THE 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX IN THE SAME WEEK (9/1999), AFTER 7 YEARS, THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME WITH NO INCIDENTS OCCURRED. ALSO IN THE LAST COUPLE DAYS, THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED HONDA MANUFACTURER, THEY REJECTED THE PROBLEM BECAUSE ONLY CERTAIN VEHICLE THEY COVER UP TO 10 YEARS ON THE OPDS (OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM) UNIT, WHICH FAILED AND CAUSED THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. *TR
Air bags, Dec 14, 2007
SRS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 2 YEARS WITHOUT APPARENT REASON. DEALERS HAVE LOOKED AT IT, RESET IT AND IT AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS IT COMES RIGHT BACK ON. *TR
Air bags, Nov 30, 2007
THE SRS LIGHT ON MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX IS ON. THIS INDICATES A DEFECT IN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM, INCREASING MY RISK FOR INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT. HONDA SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY AS IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. *TR
Air bags, Nov 29, 2007
MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX V6 WITH ABOUT 94,000 MILES HAS THE SRS LIGHT ON PERMANENTLY. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE PROVIDED TO ME BY THE DEALER IS 5-8, WHICH IS INTERNAL SRS FAILURE, AND REQUIRES THE SRS UNIT TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CURRENT WARRANTY EXTENSION (CAMPAIGN CODE Q08, SERVICE BULLETIN 06-009) FOR OPDS. GIVEN THAT THE PART IS INTEGRAL TO THE SAFETY SYSTEM, IT SEEMS THAT SHOULD HAVE A MUCH LONGER WARRANTY. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY SORT OF ACCIDENT IN TWO YEARS, AND PREVIOUS ACCIDENTS WERE MINOR REAR END COLLISIONS (IMPACTING THE REAR OF MY CAR). THERE WAS NO INCIDENT TO CAUSE THE SRS LIGHT TO REMAIN ON. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Air bags, Tires, Nov 27, 2007
I BOUGHT MY HONDA ACCORD THIS SEPTEMBER. IT HAD A REBUILT TITLE DUE TO MINOR DENTS AND BLEMISHES TO THE OUTSIDE. NO MAJOR WRECKS. LOOKED AND SEEMED IN GOOD CONDITION. DEALER ASSURED ME THAT ALL OF HIS CARS WERE INSURANCE CLAIMS DUE TO MINOR EXTERIOR WEAR. HE DIDN'T TAKE ANY CARS THAT HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN WRECKS. HE WAS AN "ENGINEER" AND DIDN'T NEED TO SCREW PEOPLE OVER FOR MONEY. I HAD MY MECHANIC INSPECT IT RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE IT HAD A 30 DAY RETURN POLICY, NO QUESTIONS ASKED. MY REGULAR MECHANIC SAID THE ENGINE WAS FINE BUT THERE WERE MINOR THINGS I NEEDED SUCH AS; NEW ROTORS, NEW TIRES, AND SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. HIS SECRETARY SAID THESE WERE ALL OPTIONAL THINGS TO HAVE FIXED. 1 MONTH LATER...THE RADIATOR GOES BAD AND MUST BE REPLACED. MY REGULAR MECHANIC CHARGES ME $600.00 DOLLARS FOR THE PROCEDURE. I COMPARE PRICES AND FIND A BETTER PRICE FOR THE SAME RADIATOR. UNFORTUNATELY, MY REGULAR MECHANIC STILL CHARGES ME $70.00 FOR HIS OPINION. I GO TO THE CHEAPER PLACE, GET A NEW RADIATOR AND HAVE MY ROTORS REPLACED. SINCE ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER OWNING THE CAR I NOTICE THAT THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. A $80.00 DIAGNOSTIC CHECK WAS PERFORMED AND NOTHING SHOWED UP. MY MECHANIC DIDN'T NOTICE IT WHEN HE DROVE IT. I STILL DON'T KNOW IF MY AIRBAGS WORK! A MONTH AFTER THAT..TRANSMISSION GOES BAD WHEN IN REVERSE. MAKES A TERRIBLE GRINDING OF METAL SOUND AND LURCHES WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. PROBABLY NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION WHICH I HAVE NO WAY TO PAY FOR. LUCKILY, IT IS ONLY A PROBLEM DURING THE COLD AND/OR WHEN I FIRST START THE ENGINE. IM VERY WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY CAR AND MYSELF! BECAUSE I'VE HAD 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE ASSURE ME THE CAR IS IN GOOD SHAPE, ONLY TO FIND OUT ABOUT OR HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM OCCUR. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN MY MYSTERY CAR! I BOUGHT A HONDA AFTER BEING A LOYAL TOYOTA CUSTOMER BECAUSE I THOUGHT THEY HAD THE BEST REPUTATION FOR LONG LASTING VEHICLES. I'M THINKING I MADE A MISTAKE. PLEASE HELP LESSEN MY WORRIES. *TR
Air bags, Nov 9, 2007
MY CAR'S SRS AIRBAG INDICATOR HAS TURNED ON, AND THE SIDE AIRBAG INDICATOR TURNS ON THEN AND NOW. I RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET TO KNOW THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2000/01 HONDA ACCORDS. THE AIRBAGS WONT DEPLOY BECAUSE OF THIS INDICATOR EVEN THOUGH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS NOT FAULTY. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REMOVE HIS KEY FROM THE IGNITION BY ACCIDENT. THE LOCAL DEALER STATED THAT THE LOCKING CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THEY DID NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 71,000. UPDATED 01/09/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED INADVERTENTLY REMOVED KEY FROM IGNITION WHILE CAR WAS IN DRIVE AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER STATED REINSTALLED KEYS AND STEPPED ON BRAKE FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Air bags, Oct 28, 2007
I HAVE A 2000 HONDA ACCORD SE WITH 85K. MY SRS LIGHT RECENTLY CAME ON AND HONDA WANTS A $100 TO CHECK IT OUT. MY COUSIN HAS THE SAME EXACT VEHICLE AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. SO I DECIDED TO GOOGLE THE PROBLEM. IT SEEMS EVERYONE IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I HAVEN'T TAKING THE CAR IN YET TO GET IT FIXED BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. BUT HOPEFULLY THERE WILL BE SOME SORT OF RECALL SINCE THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN THE SYSTEM AND WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON THE SAFETY SYSTEMS SUCH AS THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT WORK. *TR
Suspension, Oct 19, 2007
2000 HONDA. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF FRONT LEFT BALL JOINT. (SEE PRIOR RECALL OF HONDAS 1998-1999 FOR THIS, ALSO.) LEFT URN INTO A DRIVEWAY, FROM VIRTUAL STANDSTILL. LEFT FRONT BALL-JOINT/KNUCKLE FAILED, SUSPENSION COLLAPSE, TEARING AWAY OF UNDERCARRIAGE, WHEEL COLLAPSE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 18, 2007
SRS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR OVER A YEAR. THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO HAVE IT "LOOKED AT." RECENTLY, THE O2 SENSOR CAME ON AND I'VE MADE 3 TRIPS TO HAVE IT FIXED. IT WILL COST ME 420.20 TO HAVE THE PROBLEM SOLVED. I'VE BEEN READING ABOUT RECALLS FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM, AND AS A SENIOR, I'D SURE APPRECIATE SOME HELP. THIS DOESN'T SEEM FAIR. *TR