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.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 17, 2000
I HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THE ACCORD I PURCHASED IS UNSAFE. THERE IS A HESITATION AT 40 MPH. I FEEL UNSAFE IN THIS VEHICLE, AND THAT IF SOMEONE WERE FOLLOWING TO CLOSELY WHEN THE HESITATION OCCURS AND MY CARS SPEED DECREASES THEN I AM SUBJECT TO POSSIBLY BE REAR ENDED POTENTIALLY CAUSING MYSELF OR PASSENGERS TO BE INJURED. I WAS NEVER TOLD OF THIS SO CALLED NORMAL FUNCTION AS HONDA HAS STATED. I FEEL AS THOUGH I SHOULD HAVE BEEN TOLD AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MISREPRESENTED, AND THAT I AT THAT TIME COULD HAVE OPTED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE. HONDA REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING, I HAVE SPOKEN TO AND WRITTEN ABOUT THIS TO THEM. THANK YOU. *AK
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 12, 2000
WHEN ON THE ROAD VEHICLE WANDERS. IT HAS NO NEUTRAL POINT. WHEN TRYING TO CORRECT IT, VEHICLE WANDERS TO THE OTHER SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. ALSO, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUES DOWN ITS FULL TRAVEL TO A MECHANICAL "CLUNK". MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT STILL OCCURS. *AK *ML
Air bags, Jul 6, 2000
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON. THERE ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE DEALERSHIP TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Seats, Jul 6, 2000
THE DESIGN OF THE DRIVERS SIDE TWO-WAY POWER SEATS SIT TOO HIGH UP IN THE "DOWN POSITION" CAUSING THE DRIVER'S RIGHT LEG TO SLAM AGAINST THE IGNITION AND STEERING DURING BRAKING.ET.
Power train, Jun 23, 2000
WHEN BACKING OUT AND PUTTING VEHICLE INTO GEAR, VEHICLE GRABBED BUT ONLY WHEN IN REVERSE. *AK
Suspension, Jun 21, 2000, crash
CAR HYDROPLANED ON SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER AND GOES INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE SPINS. *AK
Seats, Jun 21, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 17, 2000
THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND IS SOFT, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED BUT THE CONDITION STILL EXIST. NLM
Visibility, Jun 15, 2000
WINDSHIELD WHISTLES WHILE DRIVING HAD THE WNDSHIELD RESEALED X2 AND THEN COMPLETELY REMOVED AND RESEALED AND STILL THE WHISTLES ???????LE. *AK
Air bags, Jun 13, 2000
THE "SRS" LIGHT COMES ON, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM, BOTH FRONTAL AND SIDE AIRBAGS . DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM OR WHICH AIRBAG SYSTEM IS HAVING THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Power train, May 26, 2000
WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND ACCELERATING VEHICLE HESITATED WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A COLLISION, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Air bags, May 25, 2000, crash
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML
Suspension, May 25, 2000
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER ALIGNED T VEHICLE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, DEALER HAS NOT DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Equipment, May 22, 2000
CONSUMER RAISED VEHICLE UP BY USING JACK THAT CAME EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE WHEN IT SUDDENLY BENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME DOWN ON CONSUMER'S SHOULDER AND PINNING HIM DOWN. *AK *ML
Air bags, May 8, 2000, crash
WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN INTER-SECTIONAL CRASH PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS MORE DAMAGED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.THE CAR HAD BEEN BROUGHT IN TO DEALER RIGHT AFTER PURCHASE BECAUSE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY THING WRONG WITH SYSTEM AND RESET THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK.ET.
Seat belts, May 3, 2000
THE SAFETY RESTRAINT LIGHT STAYS ON. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 18, 2000
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS MY CAR WOULD NOT START. I HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND EVENTUALLY IT WOULD START BUT WOULD NOT STAY RUNNING UNLESS I KEPT GIVING IT GAS. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE WINTER FUEL FORMULA. THIS WAS CAUSING A BOILING OF THE FUEL AND A VAPOR LOCK CONDITION. HE ALSO SAID HONDA WAS AWARE THAT THIS WAS HAPPENING ONLY IN THE V6 AND THEY WERE WORKING ON A FIX. TO DATE I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED BY HONDA OR MY DEALER THAT A FIX IS AVAILABLE.
Power train, Apr 17, 2000
HONDA REPLACED THE CONVERTER AND TRANSMISSION, BUT THE CAR STILL VIBRATES SOMETIMES ON THE LEVEL BUT MOST OF THE TIME WHEN GOING UP HILL. I AM ALMOST READY TO TRADE THE CAR IN FOR A DIFFERENT MAKE. THE LOCAL MECHANICS CANT SEEM TO BE ABLE TO HELP. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Apr 4, 2000
3 TRANSMISSION LEAKS AS OF 04/04/2000: AT THIRD LEAK - REPLACING TRANSMISSION...OIL LEAK: ENGINE REPLACED DUE TO INDENTATION B/W VALVE COVER & BLOCK. RECEIVED 5YR/60K BUMPER-BUMPER WARRENTY. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 11, 2000
HONDA ADMITS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2000 REDESIGN OF THEIR V6 ENGINES. THIS CAUSES A VAPOR LOCK TYPE PROBLEM, WHICH HAS CAUSED MY CAR TO BE DIFFICULT TO START ON 7 OCCASIONS. ON ONE OCCASION, THE CAR STARTED BUT THEN DIED AGAIN AS I BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT IF THERE HAD BEEN ONCOMING TRAFFIC. HONDA TOLD ME THAT THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM DURING A SERVICE ON JANUARY 31, 2000. WHEN I REPORTED THAT THE CAR STILL HAS PROBLEMS, I WAS TOLD THAT THE PREVIOUS FIX WAS NOT THE DEFINITIVE FIX AFTER ALL. THEY SAY THEY ARE WAITING FOR EPA APPROVAL OF THE DEFINITIVE FIX. IF THIS IS TRUE, THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO ISSUE A RECALL, NOT JUST A SERVICE BULLETIN, SINCE A SAFETY HAZARD EXISTS WHEN THE CAR DIES IN TRAFFIC. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 6, 2000
STRONG FUEL EMISSION IN CAB OF VEHICLE. *AK
Power train, Mar 1, 2000
THIS IS MY SECOND TIME FILLING OUT THIS REPORT , I JUST WANT TO CLARIFY SOMETHING. I RECEIVEDA NEW TRANSMISSION WHEN THE CAR HAD ONLY 1308 MILES ON IT BECAUSE THE FIRST TRANSMISSION CLUNKED EVERYTIME I BACKED UP. THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION RIDES NOWHERE AS NICE AS THE FIRST TRANSMISSION IN FORWARD GEARS. I EXPLAINED ALL THE PROBLEMS IN THE FIRST REPORT I SUBMITTED TO YOU. THANKS. *AK
Power train, Mar 1, 2000
TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 1308 MILES & NOW THE CAR DOESN'T RIDE SMOOTH. AT LOWER SPEED THE CAR IS JERKY, HESITATES, SLOW DOWN VERY QUICKLY AS SOON AS YOU LEFT OFF THE GAS, FEELS LLIKE THE BRAKE IS ON. ALSO HAS A NOISE COMING FROM FRONT RIGHT OF CAR EVERYTIME I START UP AND PULL AWAY I HEAR IT ONCE. DIDN'T HEAR IT WITH THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION. THE WHOLE FEEL OF THE CAR DRIVING IS VERY DIFFERENT WITH THE NEW TRANSMISSION AND I REALLY DON'T LIKE IT. IT'S NOT SMOOTH AND FLOWY LIKE THE FIRST TRANSMISSION. IT'S VERY TIGHT AND FEELS LIKE YOU CONSTANTLY NEED GAS. RIDES TERRIBLE ON HILLS. I TOLD HONDA THAT MY WHEELS PULL LEFT ON HIGHWAY DRIVING AND THEY TOLD ME THAT'S NORMAL. NOT HAPPY HERE. *AK
Air bags, Feb 28, 2000
CONSUMER IS 4FT 8IN TALL AND IS CONCERNED WITH HAZARD OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT SINCE HE SITS CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. NLM
Suspension, Power train, Feb 24, 2000
WHEN SHIFTING TO REVERSE, LOUD THUMP COMES FROM UNDER CAR. UPON INITIAL STARTUP, ENGINE MAKES LOUD THUMP, MOTOR SEEMS TO SHIFT OR MOVE, CREAK OR TAPPING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT SUPSENSION OR FRAME OF CAR WHEN MOVING FORWARD FROM COMPLETE STOP, DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK