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.
Steering, Oct 20, 2014
WHILE GETTING NEW FRONT TIRES THE SERVICE TECH POINTED OUT THE RUSTED PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME AND SHOWED ME THE PERFECT DRIVERS SIDE. LOOKING UP WAS THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN THAT CAUSED THE DECAY. *TR
Structure, Oct 11, 2014
A MONTH AND A HALF AGO I TOOK MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD FOR EXHAUST REPAIR, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE SUBFRAME THAT HOLD THE CAR ENGINE MOTOR HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED, I WENT AHEAD AND TO THE CAR TO HONDA MOTORCAR DEALER BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE HOOD LATCH SWITCH THAT MADE THE FACTORY CAR ALARM SYSTEM TO GO OFF NON-STOP, I LIVING A NIGHTMARE. NWAY THE DEALER WANTED AND STILL WANT 400 TO REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH SWITCH, THE DEALER ALSO SAID THE SAME THING THE MECHANIC HAD SAID EARLIER THAT THE VEHICLE SUBFRAME IS RUSTED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, THEY NEED ALMOST 1200 DOLLARS TO DO SO. THIS A MAJOR STRUCTURAL COMPONENT OF THE VEHICLE THAT CAN ACCIDENT AND DEATH. I NEED TO DRIVE MY CAR EVERY DAY FOR WORK PURPOSES. HOW COMES THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS MAJOR STRUCTURAL COMPONENT THAT HOLDS THE VEHICLE TOGETHER. *TR
Air bags, Oct 3, 2014
MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON THEN WENT OFF AND KEPT DOING THAT FOR QUITE A WHILE. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN CONNECTICUT IN 2000, BUT NOW LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO HONDA IN MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA BUT THE LIGHT WAS NOT ON AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND OUT WHY THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. MY OIL LIGHT ALSO COMES ONCE IN A WHILE THEN GOES OFF. THEY CHECKED THAT TOO (CHARGED ME OVER $60.00) AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON? *TR
Power train, Oct 1, 2014
TRANSMISSION FAILED DESPITE THE CAR HAVING THE FACTORY RECOMMENDED SERVICE FOR THE TRANSMISSION BEING PERFORMED AT 60K. AT THE TIME THE CAR WAS MAKING A LEFT THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. UPON INVESTIGATING IT WAS FOUND THE CAR WAS PART OF A CLASS ACTION DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE, BUT I WAS NOT ELIGIBLE SINCE THE CAR WAS OUT OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PERIOD. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Sep 30, 2014
I HAD A SCHEDULE OIL CHANGE AND THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME THAT MY SUBFRAME WAS RUSTING AWAY. HE INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE SUBFRAME SHOULD NOT BE IN THIS CONDITION AS A RESULT OF NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION. I DO HAVE PHOTO'S OF THIS PART. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Sep 25, 2014
I BROUGHT MY CAR TO A CERTIFIED AUTO SHOP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND DURING THE INSPECTION THE MECHANIC LIFTED THE CAR AND ALLOWED ME TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE RUSTED SUB- FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS VERY CLEAR THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO SUB-FRAME CAUSING CONDENSATION ALONG WITH A PUDDLE OF WATER SITTING ON THE FRAME WHICH CAUSED A RUSTED HOLE IN THE SUB-FRAME. THE SPOUT FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO ALLOW THE WATER TO GO DIRECTLY ONTO THE GROUND. DUE THE FAULTY DESIGN SEVERAL HONDA OWNERS WILL NEED TO HAVE THEIR SUB FRAME REPLACE ALONG WITH THE BEARING. THIS IS A HIGH SAFETY RISK WHILE DRIVING, THE RUSTED FRAME COULD FALL APART AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING ACCIDENT. *TR
Structure, Sep 19, 2014
I LEARNED WHEN I CHANGE MY OIL. I NOTICE THE SUBFRAME HAVE FELL OFF AND RUST OUT. I CALL THE HONDA DEALER AND THEY SENT ME TO V MAIL. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Sep 17, 2014
WHILE BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR BRAKE WORK, THE STAFF NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH, WAS BROKEN, AND WAS LIKELY PUTTING STRESS ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING. FIVE DAYS LATER, I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE OUT-OF-TOWN USER CAR SALES/SERVICE BUSINESS FROM WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED AND THEY CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM, TRACING IT TO RUNOFF FROM CONDENSATION OVER THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR DIRECTLY ON TO THE CORRODED AREA. BECAUSE OF THE PRE-EXISTING NATURE OF THE PROBLEM, THE USED CAR SALESMAN IS WILLING TO PAY 50% OF THE COST, BUT PARTS (EVEN WITH THE USE OF A RUST-FREE USED SUBFRAME) AND LABOR TOTAL COST IS $1,200. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Sep 14, 2014
THE SUBFRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTED OUT. THE RUST IS BELOW THE AC DRAIN HOSE. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. THE DEALER GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE OF $1600 FOR THE REPAIR. *TR
Structure, Sep 13, 2014
FRONT SUBFRAME ON 2000 HONDA ACCORD RUSTING EXCESSIVELY CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE. THE AC CONDENSATION LINE IS DESIGNED WRONG AND HONDA WILL NOT FIX. ALL OF US ACCORD OWNERS NEED YOUR HELP. THE OWNER I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM FIRST BEGAN NOTICING THE RUST IN 2007. NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THIS YEAR AFTER IT COMPLETELY CRACKED OFF. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Sep 12, 2014
I WENT IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED OUT ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. FROM WHAT HE SAID AND WHAT I HAVE BEEN READING, THIS IS QUITE COMMON. WITH HOW SERIOUS THIS IS, I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY HONDA DOES NOT RECALL VEHICLES FOR THIS ISSUE. WITH THE AC LEAKING RIGHT ONTO THIS SPOT AND THEM FIXING THAT DEFECT AFTER 2002, IT IS CLEARLY THEIR FAULT. IT IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND AN OVERALL HASSLE FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN, EVEN IN A 15 YEAR OLD CAR. *TR
Structure, Sep 11, 2014
THE AC RUBBER HOSE LEAKS WATER AND DRIPS ON THE SUB FRAME CAUSING THE SUB FRAME TO RUST OUT. THE RUST TOTALLY CRACKED THE SUB FRAME, WHICH IN TURN, CAUSED THE SUSPENSION TO THE BE LOOSE. FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO HUNDRED OF CONSUMERS. MY HUSBAND HAS MADE A VIDEO AND HAS TAKEN THE STEPS TO WARN THE CONSUMERS OF A CARS WHICH WERE ENGINEERED SO POORLY, AND COULD RISK THE LIVES OF ANY ONE DRIVING THIS MODEL. I WONDER WHO IS IN CHARGE OF SAFETY FOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY HONDA--THE COMPLAINTS FROM HUNDREDS OF CONSUMERS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE DATED WAY BACK 2009, BUT IT SEEMED THAT NEITHER HONDA, NOR THE GOVERNMENT DID ANYTHING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. I HOPE YOU ACT, BEFORE PEOPLE GET KILLED DUE TO THIS SAFETY HAZARD. I WILL SAVE THIS COMPLAINT AND RESEARCH HONDA CARS 1999 THRU 2002 AND WHEN SOMEONE DIES FROM THIS MISTAKE WILL MAKE SURE THE WORLD WEIGHS IN THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. *TR
Power train, Sep 11, 2014
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND WOULDN'T GO OFF. CAR WAS STRUGGLING TO AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO GEAR. WHEN IT GOT REALLY HOT, CAR WOULD NOT START UP RIGHT AWAY. WOULD TAKE SEVERAL TIMES OF HAVING ONE FOOT ON BRAKE AND ONE FOOT ON GAS TO GET IT TO START AGAIN.TRANSMISSION IS ACTING LIKE IT IS SLIPPING. JUST BOUGHT THIS USED CAR LAST YEAR. LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP, DON WESSEL, OF SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI ACTED LIKE EVERYTHING WAS FINE WITH THE CAR WHEN WE BOUGHT IT. TOOK IT IN THERE THEY GOT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO GO OFF BUT THEN IT CAME BACK ON A FEW DAYS LATER. TRIED TO GET THEM TO FIX IT BUT THEY WOULDN'T. TOOK IT TO ANOTHER PLACE THEY, HOOKED IT UP TO THE COMPUTER AND SAID THAT ALL CYLINDERS WERE MISFIRING, AND THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. TRYING TO FIND A PLACE TO FIX THE TRANSMISSION. WE THINK DEALERSHIP SHOULD FIX IT SINCE WE BOUGHT IT THERE AND THEY DID NOT THINK ANYTHING WAS WRONG EVEN AFTER WE BROUGHT IT BACK AND TOLD THEM THAT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON AND CAR IS STILL ACTING UP. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Aug 9, 2014, crash
I NOTICED THAT DURING SIDE WIND OR GOING OVER DIPS IN HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE WOULD WANDER AND SWAY MAKING STEERING QUITE DIFFICULT AND SO I HAD MIDAS DO A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT WHICH DIDN'T HELP. THE MIDAS INSPECTOR TOLD ME THAT HE WASN'T ABLE TO GUARANTEE THE ALIGNMENT, SINCE HE THOUGHT IT HAD BEEN WRECKED AND THAT THE FRAME WAS OUT OF KILTER. HOWEVER I RESEARCHED ONLINE, AND FOUND THAT THIS WAS A TYPICAL DESIGN FLAW ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL, WHERE THE A/C LIQUID DISCHARGE WAS RIGHT ABOVE THE SUB-FRAME AND HAD RUSTED THE REAR CROSS MEMBER COMPLETELY LOOSE FROM THE FRAME. SINCE I AM ON SOCIAL SECURITY-DISABILITY, I AM UNABLE TO PAY TO REPLACE PART #50200-584-A00-RR BEAM. *TR
Power train, Aug 8, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK AND THE KEY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,600. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 30, 2014
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND HAS TO DO WITH THE EMISSION SYSTEM. MECHANIC SAYS THERE IS A PIN HOLE IN THE HOSE TO THE GAS TANK CAUSING THIS. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE I HAD WILL MY 1984 HONDA ACCORD AND IT WAS COVERED UNDER A RECALL. HAS THERE BEEN OR CAN THERE BE A RECALL ON THIS 2000 MODEL AS WELL? THANKS! *TR
Engine, Jul 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THREE TIMES FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OXYGEN SENSOR AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WERE BOTH REPLACED ON ALL THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER EACH REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Air bags, Jul 28, 2014
2000 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE AIR BAG PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG EXPLODED LAST SUMMER, WHILE HIS SON WAS DRIVING. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DID NOT INFLATE. THE DEALER REPLACED A SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, A SIMILAR SENSOR WAS REPLACED IN AUGUST 2013. *JB
Tires, Jul 28, 2014
2000 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DEFECTIVE TIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH REAR TIRES WERE FOUND TO HAVE SEPARATED BELTS DURING A TIRE ROTATION. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS HIS 3RD SET OF TIRES, HE HAD TO PURCHASE. *JB
Structure, Jul 14, 2014
THE PAINT AND CLEAR COAT HAVE CHIPPED OFF. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START PROPERLY WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE IGNITION WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION AND THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V025000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 229,000.
Structure, Jul 7, 2014
I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE MECHANIC FOR TWO ISSUES: A POSSIBLE BRAKE FLUID LEAK, AND A WEAK TO ALMOST NONFUNCTIONAL A/C IN THE SUMMER MONTHS. HE TOLD ME THAT MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT DUE TO RUST (THE RUST WAS NOT MENTIONED WHATSOEVER DURING THE CAR'S INSPECTION ONLY 6 MONTHS PRIOR) AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. CHECKED ONLINE AND IT SEEMS TO BE A WIDELY PREVALENT ISSUE WITH GEN 6 ACCORDS (98 - 02). I'VE LIVED IN A SNOWY CITY FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR, BUT THERE IS NO APPRECIABLE RUST ANYWHERE ELSE ON THE CAR. ONLY IN THIS ONE SPOT, WHICH IS DIRECTLY UNDER THE A/C DRAIN. HONDA CHANGED THE LOCATION OF THE A/C DRAIN IN 2003 (WITH THEIR 7TH GEN ACCORDS), AND THIS PROBLEM IS NOT AN ISSUE ON THOSE CARS. HONDA HAS SAID THAT IT IS JUST A COINCIDENCE, BUT THEY ARE BETTER OFF PUTTING OUT A RECALL AND COVERING THE COST OF REPLACING THESE FRONT PASSENGER SUBFRAMES THAN HAVING TO PAY FOR A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ONCE SOMEBODY IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BECAUSE OF A ROTTING SUBFRAME. WHILE I THINK THAT MY WEAK A/C MAY BE WHAT CAUSED THE ACCELERATION OF THIS SUBFRAME ROT, IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE WITH THE SUBFRAME AND HONDA HAS MADE NO ATTEMPTS TO RECONCILE THE ISSUE. FORD DID A RECALL ON A 12 YEAR OLD CAR WHEN THEY DISCOVERED A DESIGN FLAW. I AM CONSULTING LAWYERS AT THIS TIME TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT BEFORE THERE IS A REPORT OF SOMEBODY DYING DUE TO THIS. *JS
Structure, Jun 26, 2014
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF SUBFRAME ROTTED. DRIVER SIDE IS GOOD. INSPECTOR SAID HONDA WILL NOT FIX. THIS IS INEXCUSABLE. WHEN WILL NHTSA DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. SHOULD I CALL MY CONGRESS MAN TO GET THIS PROBLEM TO BE KNOWN TO THE MASS PUBLIC. I CANT BELIEVE THAT SOMEONE HASN'T BEEN KILLED WITH THIS BLATANTLY OBVIOUS DISREGARD FOR FAMILES WHO USE THESE CARS, AND NOT KNOW THE DANGER.REMINDS ME OF WHEN I CONTACTED THE NHSTA ON MY TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUSTING OFF THE TRUCK AND HAVING MY DAUGHTER IN THE TRUCK PRAYING WE COULD MAKE IT HOME. I ENDED UP SELLING THE TRUCK FOR HALF THE PRICE OF IT TO ONLY HEAR A MONTH LATER THAT TOYOTA WAS AT LEAST WILLING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. BUT TO LATE FOR ME AND A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS. *TR
Steering, Jun 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000. P
Power train, Electrical system, Jun 19, 2014
IT IS POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE OFF POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK. *TR