2000 Honda Accord Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Honda Accord. Part of Generation 6 — 1998–2002.

19992001
Complaints
1,506
Crashes
138
Fires
9
Injuries
95
Fatalities
2
Recalls
2

Worst 2000 Honda Accord Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1280 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:95,150 mi
Crash-related:24
Fires:1
#2130 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Avg mileage:103,701 mi
Crash-related:3
#3113 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Avg mileage:68,238 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Honda Accord.

Airbags
280
complaints
Crashes
24
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,150
Automatic Transmission
130
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
103,701
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
113
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,238
Electrical Faults
84
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Avg Miles
139,745
Transmission / Drivetrain
64
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
135,927
Air Bags:Frontal
54
complaints
Crashes
21
Fires
Avg Miles
74,521
Suspension Failures
45
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
162,779
Body Structure
43
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
149,946
Unintended Acceleration
38
complaints
Crashes
20
Fires
Avg Miles
96,935
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
32
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
93,497
Seat Belt Issues
32
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
149,511
Seat-Related Issues
24
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
104,921
Interior Lighting
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
122,865
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
22
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
69,438
Electrical System:Ignition
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
104,406
Steering Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
157,722
Air Bags:Side/Window
18
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
70,142
Engine & Cooling
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
91,496
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
139,016
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
121,222
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
125,300
Instrument Cluster
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
105,019
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,990
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
101,146
Gasoline Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
129,000
Hydraulic Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
84,614
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
11
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
30,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,100
Tire Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
50,404

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Recalls for 2000 Honda Accord

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,315,807 vehicles.

20V027000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~875,966 affected

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.

20V026000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,439,841 affected

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.

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2000 Honda Accord — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2000 Honda Accord reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Honda Accord has 1,506 NHTSA complaints, 138 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 280 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Honda Accord?
Top reported problems: Airbags (280 complaints, avg 95,150 mi); Automatic Transmission (130 complaints, avg 103,701 mi); Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module (113 complaints, avg 68,238 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Honda Accord?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 104,422 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Honda Accord?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Honda Accord include 138 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 95 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,315,807 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2000 Honda Accord?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (airbags) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Accord reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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