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2000 Honda AccordProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,506 owners and 21 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
1,506
Crashes
138
Fires
9
Recalls
21
TSBs
253
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,506 complaints, 138 crashes, 9 fires, and 21 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission slipping

101 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

84 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
3

srs light is on

66 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
4

clear coat is peeling

48 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX
5

jerks in gear

27 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

280 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 95K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

63
0–30K
140
30–60K
223
60–90K
173
90–120K
148
120–150K
188
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (223 reports) • Median: 95K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (280 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags280 (19%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission130 (9%)
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module113 (8%)
Electrical84 (6%)
Drivetrain64 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal54 (4%)
Suspension45 (3%)
Structure:body43 (3%)

2000 Honda Accord: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2000 Honda Accord, with 280 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 95,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 95K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2000 Honda Accord, with 130 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module Issues

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2000 Honda Accord, with 113 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Honda Accord, with 84 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

91
00
96
01
82
02
87
03
127
04
120
05
104
06
71
07
69
08
75
09
84
10
57
11
74
12
38
13
67
14
66
15
37
16
36
17
25
18
12
19
44
20
9
21
14
22
4
23
6
24
1
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Honda Accord. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (21 recalls)

00V184000Jul 2000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS AND/OR CONTROL ARMS COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING.

01V380000Jan 2002

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

02V051000Mar 2002

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

02V080000Apr 2002

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMPONENT IN THE INFLATOR OF SOME PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY.

04V256000Jun 2004

INTERIOR LIGHTING

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP.

+ 16 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP04006ClosedOpened Oct 2004 · closed Jan 2005

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

EA03017ClosedOpened Sep 2003 · closed Dec 2003

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

PE02072ClosedOpened Oct 2002 · closed Mar 2003

SEAT FRAME BRACKET FAILURE

SEATS

PE05002ClosedOpened Jan 2005 · closed Feb 2005

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PE05043ClosedOpened Aug 2005 · closed Mar 2006

SRS READINESS INDICATOR ILLUMINATION

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

The worst model year for the Honda Accord is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2000 Honda Accord vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

1,506

Class avg

273

5.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,506 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 21 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2000 Honda Accord: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Honda Accord?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Honda Accord is related to the airbags, with 280 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Honda Accord reliable?
The 2000 Honda Accord has 1,506 complaints, 138 crash reports, and 9 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 5.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Honda Accord problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Honda Accord has 21 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Accord problems start?
Based on 935 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 95,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2000 Honda Accord data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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