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.
Visibility, Dec 19, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING A SEMI TRUCK PASSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE FORCE FROM THE WIND CAUSED THE SUN ROOF TO SHATTER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. *AK
Air bags, Dec 8, 2005
THE SRS LIGHT ON MY CAR HAS SUDDENLY APPEARED AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. THE DEALER EXPLAINED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY A BAD OPDS SENSOR BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN RECEIVING SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT. I CHOSE NOT TO OPT FOR THE $600 REPAIR. PERHAPS ALSO RELATED IS THE FACT THAT MY SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR TURNS ON FREQUENTLY WHENEVER A PASSENGER SHIFTS HIS WEIGHT TO ONE SIDE OF THE SEAT--IT GOES AWAY ONCE HE MOVES BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE FRONT SEAT. IT IS A HOWEVER A NUISANCE AND IS NOT WHAT I EXPECT FROM HONDA. *NM
Air bags, Nov 28, 2005
I HAVE A SRS LIGHT THAT CONTINUES TO COME ON IN MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX V6. I SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND HONDA IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT EXCEPT CHARGE PEOPLE RIDICULOUS PRICES TO FIX SOMETHING THAT IS A SAFETY CONCERN. ONE OF THE REASONS I PURCHASED THE CAR WAS BECAUSE IT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE ONE OF THE SAFEST, BOY WAS I WRONG. I TRAVEL OVER 500 MILES A WEEK AND MY FAMILY DEPENDS ON ME TO COME HOME EVERYDAY. GOD FORBID I HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS DON'T DEPLOY. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THE WEB IS FLOODED WITH COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 17, 2005
I HAVE A 2000 HONDA ACCORD LX V6 4DOOR SEDAN. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START AFTER IT WAS SHUT OFF FOR 5-10 MINUTES. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, THE CAR WAS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. EACH TIME I TRY TO RESTART THE ENGINE, THE ENGINE WOULD TURNOVER AND RUN FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS AND THEN STALLED. EACH TIME I WOULD HAVE TO DEPRESS THE GAS TO GET THE ENGINE GOING AND IF I RELEASE THE GAS, THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE IT'S RUNNING OUT OF GAS AND JUST DIE. THE STRANGE PART IS IF I CAN GET THE CAR IN GEAR AND DRIVE WITH THE GAS APPLIED FOR ABOUT ONE BLOCK, THE ENGINE WOULD RETURN TO NORMAL. THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS SINCE I HAVE TO DEPRESS THE GAS AND BRAKE AT THE SAME TIME SO THE VEHICLE WOULD STAY IN CONTROL. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY HOOKED UP SOME KIND OF COMPUTER TO THE CAR AND THEY SAID THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEM. THE ACCORD IS A NICE CAR BUT THIS CONSTANT ENGINE-STARTING PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. *NM
Power train, Nov 14, 2005
ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING ON DOWN THE HIGHWAY, MY CAR SHIFTED FROM 4TH GEAR TO 2ND GEAR, AND ABOUT MADE ME RUN OFF THE ROAD. . I TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. I WAS A LONG WAY FROM HOME OR ANY PLACE I COULD STOP, SO I TRIED TO GO AGAIN. WHEN I TRIED AGAIN, THE CAR DID THE SAME THING, AND THEN BECAME STUCK IN 2ND GEAR. I THEN HAD THE CAR TOWED AND THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE CAR HAD ABOUT 96K MILES ON IT. *NM
Air bags, Equipment, Nov 12, 2005
I HAVE THIS CLASSIC PROBLEM WITH MY 2000 ACCORD SRS LIGHT IS ON AGAIN I BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR NEW TRANSMISSION. 60000 MILES IT WAS REPLACED ALSO MY SEAT BUCKET FOR FREE , BUT THE SRS LIGHT COME ON AGAIN 2 HOURS LATER , I TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THEY NEED TO REPLACE SOME MODULE IT COST ME 500 DOLLARS ....2 DAYS LATER THE SRS LIGHT IS ON AGAIN , FLASHING , MY ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED FOR A NEW ACCORDING TO THE DEALER IS THE REASON MY SRS LIGHT IS ON THE COST ME $ 400 TO BE REPLACE AND RESET THE LIGHT 3 DAYS LATER MY SRS LIGHT IS ON AGAIN ,ALSO MY SIDE AIR BAG ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME , I KNOW ME OR SOME MEMBER OF MY FAMILY WILL BE KILL BECAUSE OF THIS BAD AIR BAG SYSTEM HONDA DEALERSHIP , KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEMS AND DON'T DO ANY THING ABOUT IT JUST STAR CHARGING MONEY TO EVERYONE WHO IS WORRY ABOUT THIS LIGHT , BUT THE ONLY THING THEY DO IS RESET THE LIGHT BUT NO CURE THE PROBLEM , I HAVE MANY TIME SPENT AND MONEY IN THIS CAR, AND STILL I AM DRIVING A CAR WITH OUT AIR BAGS ...I WONT BUY A HONDA NEVER AGAIN ...AND I HOPE DON'T DIE DRIVING THIS ONE WITH OUT AIR BAGS .......!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *JB
Air bags, Nov 10, 2005
THE SRS LIGHT IS LIT ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL DEALER WHERE THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE $84 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER THEN CALLED TO TELL ME THAT THE OPDS SENSOR IS NOT WORKING AND IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE THE CAR WAS AT THE DEALER, I GOT ON THE INTERNET AND RESEARCHED THE SRS LIGHT ON ACCORDS. I FOUND OUT THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN, DATED APRIL 23, 2004, ISSUED BY HONDA FOR ALL 2000 2-DOOR ACCORDS (AS WELL AS MANY OTHER MODELS) DECLARING THE SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DTC 15-1, 15-2, 15-3 , AND PROBABLE CAUSE IS A FAULTY OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) UNIT. WITH THAT SAID, BOTH THE DEALER AND AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., ARE AWARE OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN, AND THE FAULTY PARTS THEY SOLD IN THEIR AUTOMOBILES AND NEITHER ARE WILLING TO REPLACE THE OPDS SENSOR. *NM
Air bags, Nov 8, 2005, crash
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED WHILE TRAVELING AT 5 MPH. THE CONSUMERS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR HEAD AND NECK INJURIES. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. HE HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED, AND IS NOW DRIVABLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. *AK UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB
Electrical system, Nov 4, 2005
DT: WHILE THE CONSUMER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITH NO WARNING. HE WAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC AND THEN PUSHED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY FOUND THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. *AK UPDATED 12/07/05. *JB
Seats, Nov 2, 2005
PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE CAUSING SEAT TO FLY FORWARD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED TWICE. THEY REPLACED THE TRACK THE SEAT SLIDES ON. THE SEAT STILL SLIDES FORWARD, AND THEY SAID THIS IS JUST NORMAL. I AM CONSIDERING A LAWSUIT. *JB
Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 1, 2005
I HAVE A 2000 HONDA ACCORD V6. IT HAS BEEN A GREAT CAR UNTIL RECENTLY. MY DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS LOCKED AND WILL NOT OPEN. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WOULD COST APPROX. 800.00 TO FIX. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER PROBLEM. I AM WORKING WITH HONDA TO TRY AND GET THEM TO FIX IT. I JUST HOPE THAT THE OTHER SIDE DOES NOT DO THAT. THIS IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AND I WOULD HATE TO HAVE MY 4 YR. OLD NIECE WITH ME AND SOMETHING HAPPEN AND WE COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. IF THERE'S ANYTHING THAT COULD BE REPORTED PUBLICLY ABOUT THIS, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT DUE TO THE MALFUNCTION OF THE LATCHES ON THE DOORS. *NM
Air bags, Oct 31, 2005
THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON ,THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF SRS UNIT, WHAT WAS DONE , HONDA RAN A SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM, THEY CLEARED CODE FOR 98.00 DOLLARS. *JB
Air bags, Oct 31, 2005
SRS LIGHT IS ON AGAIN, SEE ODI NUMBER 10121769 THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME IT HAS COME ON SEE PRIOR COMPLAINTS. *NM
Air bags, Seat belts, Oct 28, 2005
DT:THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT THE AIR BAG SENSOR. THE AIR BAG SENSOR INDICATOR LIGHT (SRS) CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE LIGHT CAME ON EVERY TIME THE CAR WAS DRIVEN. THE OPDS SWITCH SHORT CIRCUITED. THE WARRANTY ON THE SWITCH WAS FOR ONLY 36 MONTHS OR 36,000 MILES. THE SWITCH HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED.*AK UPDATED 11/29/2005 - THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELTS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THIS PROBLEM WAS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER BUT THEY CLAIMED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. *NM
Air bags, Oct 28, 2005
I PURCHASED A HONDA ACCORD COUPE IN JULY 2000. EXACTLY 2 YEARS TO THE DAY THAT I RECEIVED THE CAR, I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE SRS LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND STAYED ON. THE DEALER CLEARED A DIAGNOSTIC CODE. 10 DAYS LATER I BROUGHT IT BACK FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND THEY REPLACED THE OPDS UNIT. EVERYTHING WAS OK FOR 2 YEARS. IN NOVEMBER 2004 I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER CHECKED THE CODES AND FOUND NONE. IN AUGUST 2005 AGAIN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.. THEY REPLACED THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE, WITH IN 2 DAYS THE SRS LIGHT CAME BACK ON. IT HAS BEEN OFF AND ON SINCE (AS OF 10/28/05) *JB
Electrical system, Oct 20, 2005
MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX STALLS AND DIES OFF WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS FOR SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH AT 46000 MILES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHILE ON THE ROAD WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I'VE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM THEY SAY THAT ARE NOT ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE FOR THIS. HOWEVER AFTER READING MANY CUSTOMER COMPLIANT ON A WEB SITE I FOUND THAT IT IS DUE TO THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WITH IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT WEAR PREMATURELY CAUSING THE SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION THUS STALLING THE VEHICLE. *NM
Air bags, Oct 20, 2005, crash
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT LEFT FENDER AT ABOUT 15 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK *JB
Steering, Oct 18, 2005
DT: 2000 HONDA ACCORD EX - THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION BROKE. WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE THE MAINTENANCE INDICATOR CAME ON AND STAYED ON AND I DIDN'T HAVE ANY POWER STEERING. TOOK TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THE RACK PINION HAD BROKE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION ON RECALL OR SAFETY DEFECT ON THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT GIVE ANY INDICATION ON WHY THIS HAPPENED. *AK UPDATED 12/27/2005 - *NM
Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 17, 2005
I'VE A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. AFTER DRIVING FOR 4-5 YEARS, THE TRUNK KEPT POPPING UP EVERY WHERE I WENT. I HAD TO PULL OVER, CLOSED THE TRUNK AND IT WOULD POP OPEN AGAIN. I BOUGHT THE CAR TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND THEY WEREN'T ABLE TO FIX IT. I AM ABOUT TO REPLACE THE LOCK IN THE TRUNK IN ORDER TO KEEP IT LOCK. UNDER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, THE LOCK IN THE TRUNK SHOULDN'T BREAK LIKE THAT. *NM
Air bags, Oct 14, 2005
DT: AFTER CHANGING THE BATTERY THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. THE CONSUMER WENT TO A DEALER, AND THE DEALER RESET THE SYSTEM FOR THE SRS AIR BAGS. THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR THE TIME BEING. AFTERWARDS, THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE DEALER NOTED THIS WAS AN ELECTRONIC INTERFERENCE OR AN ISSUE WITH OCCUPANCY FOR THE SRS. THE CONSUMER PAID FOR THE RESET BOTH ON INCIDENTS. NOW, THE DEALER SAID THE OPDS OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT REPLACED THIS BECAUSE HE FELT HONDA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE. NO OTHER REPAIRS OR CORRECTIONS AT THIS TIME. THE DEALER ALSO INDICATED IT WOULD BE SENSELESS TO RESET THE SRS SINCE THE REPAIR HAVE NOT BEEN PERFORMED. *AK
Air bags, Oct 12, 2005
CONSUMER HONDA ACCORD SRS LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. *TS ***NAR RECEIVED 10-12-05*** THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE PLACED HIS CELL PHONE ON THE SEAT, THAT IS WHEN THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY CLEARED THE CODE, HOWEVER THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE POSITION DETECTION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *JB
Air bags, Oct 12, 2005, crash
(1) 2000 HONDA ACCORD WAS T-BONED ON DRIVERS SIDE OF CAR. MY CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 40-45 MPH WHEN THE IMPACT OCCURED. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGHER SPEED THAN MINE AT TIME OF IMPACT (2) THE FAILURE WAS THE SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE. THE CENTER POST OF THE CAR WAS JAMMED INTO THE DRIVER SEAT AND THEN INTO MY SHOULDER. (3) HONDA DEALER IN IOWA WHERE CAR IS BEING REPAIRED WAS NOT CONCERNED THAT AIR BAG DID NOT INFATE. *NM
Air bags, Oct 10, 2005
I HAVE 2000 HONDA ACCORD LX (AUTO) AND I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY AIR BAG SYSTEM. MY SRS LIGHT TURNED ON, HOWEVER I CAN'T RECALL WHEN IT STARTED BUT IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT IT'S STARTED A COUPLE YEARS BACK. BUT ANY WAYS, I HAVE HAD MY SRS SYSTEM LOOKED AT AND RESET SEVERAL TIMES AND THE SRS LIGHT JUST KEEPS COMING BACK ON. I BELIEVE THERE IS DEFECT WITH THE SRS SYSTEM BECAUSE SEVERAL OF MY FRIEND AND COLLEAGUES AT WORK HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. CAN THE NHTSA PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU. *JB
Air bags, Oct 9, 2005
ILLUMINATED SRS LIGHT. HONDA REPLACED SENSOR IN JULY 2002; HOWEVER HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED SINCE SENSOR REPLACEMENT. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WOULD RESET SYSTEM; HOWEVER CHARGED FEE TO TEST SYSTEM. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP ALSO MENTIONED TO NOT PUT ANYTHING IN PASSENGER SEAT TO AVOID LIGHT FROM COMING ON. PASSENGER SEAT IS RARELY OCCUPIED. SINCE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ONCE AGAIN. *NM
Air bags, Oct 7, 2005
JULY 3, 2002: SRS LIGHT CAME ON, HONDA AUTO CENTER OF BELLEVUE (WA) DIAGNOSED CODE 15-3 OPDS SENSOR. SENSOR RESET. (WARRANTY) JULY 30, 2002: SRS LIGHT CAME BACK ON, DEALER (ABOVE) DIAGNOSED CODE 15-3 AGAIN. ORDERED NEW OPDS. (WARRANTY) AUGUST 9, 2002: OPDS CONTROL UNIT REPLACED BY DEALER, REF. SERVICE BULLETIN 02-034 (WARRANTY) JULY 6, 2005: SRS LIGHT CAME BACK ON, DEALER CONFIRMED CODE 15-3, CONCLUDED OPDS SENSOR FAILURE. DID NOT REPLACE SENSOR, RESET AND AWAITING TO SEE IF CODE COMES UP AGAIN. ($92 LABOR, NON-WARRANTY) OCTOBER 4, 2005: SRS LIGHT CAME BACK ON. NOT YET REPORTED TO DEALER. OCTOBER 7, 2005: FOUND ODI WEB PAGE, READ PE05043. *JB