KnownCarProblems2000 Honda Accord Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 1,183 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Honda Accord, most often about the air bags (38% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is 5th of 27 Accord model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2000 Honda Accord problems
Air bags
454 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window, on-off switch assembly, srs malfunction warning lamp/light.
The airbag warning light (srv) came on, and local garage checked it out on their computer. They came up with a "code 9-2 air bag internal fault", and said I would have to take it to the Honda dealer for repair. I took it to the Honda dealer, and was told that they would have to run their own independent computer…
Srs light on, reset. On again 5/2/2005 opds replaced, on again 5/3/2005. Old parts not available Honda dosent know what is wrong, or what componnet is causing the air bags to be inoperative and has know way to pin point which componnet is the cause, just replace parts until the light goes out.
Transmission
201 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 110,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, axle assembly, manual transmission.
Vehicle was unable to go into reverse when put into gear, which was preventing the vehicle from backing out if it needed to move out in case of an emergency. Consumer contacted manufacturer, and was informed that the vehicle was under warranty but the dealer could not duplicate the problem. Updated 3/28/2006 - the…
When the key was not in the ignition switch, the gear shifted from park. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information. Since purchase the key could be removed in any position of the transmission lever.
Electrical
171 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 106,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, alternator/generator/regulator, wiring.
When the key was not in the ignition switch, the gear shifted from park. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information. Since purchase the key could be removed in any position of the transmission lever.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that she can remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is in drive. As a result, the vehicle rolled off an embankment and struck a tree. There was damage to the front end and side of the vehicle. The contact currently has an appointment scheduled with…
Body and structure
83 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 140,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Heard some strange noises and took the car to a mechanic. They reported that the rear beam had rusted through on the passenger side and told me it was a design flaw common to that year Accord. They noted that the same part on the driver's side was not rusted and attributed the passenger side problem to it's location…
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…
Engine
76 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated while that driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered off the roadway when the contact noticed that a trail of oil was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
I bought my 2000 Honda Accord 4cyl. About one month ago from an owner. Drove perfect for the first week. Then one morning my brake pedal got really soft. After checking all fluids and leaks found out that my brake lines were rusted. I took my vehicle to a small shop to get my brake lines replaced. I then got a call a…
Suspension
64 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 127,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
Routine maintenance revealed shocking finding: the r/f corner of subframe is rusted through and breaking. Dealer advises it should be replaced asap and that the car is dangerous and should not be driven. Obviously it makes no sense to spend the $2,500+tax that the dealer proposes, as the car is barely worth that much.…
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…
Speed control
64 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, linkages, cruise control.
I was traveling in reverse for approximately 50 yards at a speed of under 5 MPH when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. My passenger was able to shift the car into neutral as I stepped on the brake. The car idled at a high RPM for 2-3 seconds after it stopped. I have experienced this situation on 4 or 5 prior occasions…
Vehicle experienced an acceleration problem. The vehicle began to accelerate on its own, causing acceleration. Owner had to turn off the engine in order to get the vehicle to stop.
Seat belts
56 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear/other.
Honda Accord 2000 SRS light on and stays on. Checked on line many Honda owners have that issue and airbag would not deploy. Called Honda customer service told me my VIN is not covered under their extended warranty, need to pay for diagnostic check. This is serious safety issue, wanted to bring to your attention.
"takata recall" SRS light has remained consistently on in the instrument panel since 10/20/16. I was told by the garage that services my car that I need to have my airbag replaced. The light had come on after I started my car, and it has not shut off since.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Honda Accord recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: switch
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: interior lighting
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: As a result, the affected air bags may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a front seat passenger.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, a component in the inflator of some passenger air bag modules was not welded properly.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 author
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: Vehicle handling and control would be reduced.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension lower arms or control arms if necessary.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear suspension lower arms and/or control arms could break due to improper welding.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Srs readiness indicator illumination
Summary
The subject vehicles are designed with an occupant position detection system (opds) for the passenger seat to suppress the side airbag in the event of an out-of-position occupant.on some vehicles, the opds unit and sensor grid may be susceptible to high moisture content and/or to sporadic electrical interference that would result in the illumination of the SRS readiness indicator.in this condition, opds suppression will not function, but the side airbag will still deploy in the event of a side crash. Honda issued a technical service bulletin in april 2004 to address this problem. However, the problem persists even after the warranty period expires.as a result, some owners may not be obtainin
Ignition-park interlock
Summary
The above failure report counts are for model year (my) 1999 - 2001 honda accord models that were not within the scope of a related honda recall action (NHTSA 03v423); these vehicles were investigated by odi under defect petition (dp) 04-006.complaint information for other models and model years was not obtained by odi.the noted population indicates the number of vehicles (including the my 2002 accord plus the prelude and tl models) that are within the scope of honda?s new recall (NHTSA 05v-025, honda p68, p69); 402,525 of these were investigated in dp04-006.seepart 573 documents related to 05v-025 for further detail on other models and mys.odi notes that, according to honda?s analysis, inte
Ignition-park interlock
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) produced an information request (ir) letter dated october 14, 2004 which defined the subject vehicles as model year 1999 - 2001 honda accord vehicles which were not within the scope of prior recall action (03v423) honda conducted to resolve an interlock defect.honda submitted responses on november 29 and december 21, 2004.the failure reports noted above have been determined from odi's analysis of NHTSA's complaint database and an initial analysis of the manufacturer's ir response data (further analysis required).some of the honda reports are duplicative of odi.taking into account a shorter service life, the failure incidence of the subject vehicles i
Ignition-park interlock
Summary
Six of the odi complaints are duplicative of honda complaints, as well as four of the crashes.the one injury occurred when a rollaway vehicle struck the exiting operator who had inadvertently parked the vehicle in an unsecured state (not in park, brake not engaged).honda identified the warranty claims from complaint descriptions that contended the interlock system failed to operate properly.honda presented the results of their investigation into interlock system failures at an october 16, 2003 meeting with odi in which honda identified a supplier and an engineering specification change for the ignition cylinder body (cb), a subcomponent of the ignition lock assembly.results from honda?s anal
Seat frame bracket failure
Summary
This pe was opened based on 10 consumer complaints in the odi database alleging that the power assisted seats were failing in certain 1998-2002 honda accord vehicles.failures are concentrated in the 1998-99 model year vehicles.the bracket that attaches the seat bottom to the seat base is fracturing due to: 1-the weld condition of bracket, 2-the drivers weight, and 3-the impact on the seat when the driver enters the vehicle and sits down.over time the bracket that attaches the seat may fail at the left front corner of the seat bottom.the other 3 points of attachment of the seat bottom to the seat base stay attached and the seat movement is limited.the attachment of the seat bottom to the seat
Questions about the 2000 Honda Accord
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Accord?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (454 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); transmission (201 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles); electrical (171 complaints, typically around 106,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Honda Accord have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 17, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Honda Accord?
- It is 5th of 27 Accord model years by number of complaints, with 1,183 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.