2000 Honda Accord Suspension Problems
- 39
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 39 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 22 records
- subframe rusted · 11 records
- front subframe · 6 records
- rusted through · 6 records
- front passenger · 5 records
- side subframe · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 18 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda accord. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, it was found that the front passenger side subframe was severely corroded. The air conditioning condensation line dripped fluid on top of the key suspension component, which caused the failure. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11289633
Steering · Suspension
The vehicle handling is poor when making sudden turns (avoidance maneuvers). When i spoke to my local dealer, the honda representative indicated there is no safety recall and everything metal rusts in this area (southeast wisconsin). He gave me a number for some honda care center, but after navigating through the automated phone system i found out the center was not open at the time i called...frustrating. Upon…
ODI 11208411
Body · Steering · Suspension
Passenger side rear subframe rusted and broke off i heard a clunking sound when i was going down the street on the way to work i turned the corner and heard a loud clunk sound and got under my car and looked and the passenger side rear subframe is broke off
ODI 11120688
Body · Steering · Suspension
The passenger side subframe is badly compromised by rust (some holes). Parts of the suspension and steering can be compromised is it fails while driving. The driver side is not badly rusted. Honda has relocated the air conditioning drip tube in later years which might be the cause of the problem
ODI 11121113
Body · Steering · Suspension
Subframe rot caused from the ac drain line. My frame is completely rotted through and broken because of this. Could've caused a crash.
ODI 10837217
Air Bags · Body · Suspension
Takata recall i bought this car with no air bag and also suspension is no good
ODI 10979226
Body · Power Train · Suspension
Just purchased a 2000 accord on sat 8-22-15. Body looks great,runs shifts great,but when attempting oil change i realized passenger side front subframe is completely gone. Yes,gone. It's missing @4 inches of metal which has obviously rusted away,with surrounding metal rusted. Driver side looks perfect. Same part,two different places,acting completely different.
ODI 10758682
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The a/c drain drips on the engine frame beam / cross member causing them to rust. They are now broken in two. Later models were supplied with a drain tube to re-route the condensation away from the beams eliminating this concern.
ODI 10761553
Body · Suspension
Car failed inspection due to corroded subframe on right hand side front passenger area. Seems to be a common problem, and potentially dangerous if component failed.
ODI 10749405
Body · Seat Belts · Suspension
The arm broke into on my car. The welding was bad. Also the clear coat look awful, it was painted cheaply and , it a eye sore. I just want it fixed . I love my car, but should not have to deal with recalls.
ODI 10845554
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Clicking noise was coming from front suspension area. Car was inspected by a local mechanic and stated that there was a water leak from the air conditioner condenser onto the passenger side of the front subframe. As a result, the subframe fractured on the passenger side. The mechanic stated that the subframe was rusted and fractured. The front subframe needed to be replaced. Mechanic stated that the car was unsafe…
ODI 10734236
Suspension
Passenger side subframe rusted to the point of being dangerous to drive. The issue is claimed to be due to water draining from the air conditioner onto the subframe section where the sway bar mounts. The drivers side is fine without rust. The rust is very bad at this point and has broken through. The rest of the subframe away from this area is fine without rust or surface rust which can be brushed off to expose grey…
ODI 10724605
Engine · Steering · Suspension
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 few days later saying i should go down and check something they noticed on my car. Turns out the…
ODI 10683359
Suspension · Underbody Shields
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. This is a design flaw in 1998-2002 hondas as the air conditioner drips right onto this part of the…
ODI 10683501
Suspension · Underbody Shields
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
ODI 10640121
Structure · Suspension
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…
ODI 10638985
Steering · Suspension
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…
ODI 10637132
Suspension · Underbody Shields
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
ODI 10633023
Suspension · Underbody Shields
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…
ODI 10632761
Suspension · Underbody Shields
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10621038
Suspension
Heard a noise when breaking, turning, or going over bump. Took it to my mechanic & found that the passenger side front suspension sub frame (rear cross member) was completely rusted out. Sway bar is no longer attached to the frame. $1600 repair & he can not even find a part as he has seen so many of this same problem in last couple years. This is a very common problem due to ac dripping on the frame in that section.…
ODI 10598108
Structure · Suspension
Took vehicle to mechanic to inspect wheel noise. Inspection resulted in replacement of ball joint. Inspection also revealed 80-85% rust-out of subframe on passenger side. No other undercarriage rust is evident and the vehicle is otherwise in excellent condition. This is the same area of the subframe which has been reported as a 'defect' due to factory placement of the a/c drain hose. This is a dangerous condition…
ODI 10585329
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Sub-frame rusting: upon recent inspection this vehicle was determined to have rusting through the sub-frame on the front passenger side resulting in failure to pass inspection due to being unsafe. Cost to repair and replace the part and allow the vehicle to be safe to drive will be $1500.00. No other sign of rust anywhere else on the undercarriage of this vehicle. Upon research into this serious and expensive defect…
ODI 10576929
Suspension · Underbody Shields
During an oil change, my husband notice a crack in the rear beam of the front crossmember. Upon further investigation, he identified that the subframe had rusted through from the top down where the air conditioner drain was. The replacement part cost $530 (regularly $720 from honda) and over $400 in labor to replace it. The part was completely rusted through, broken in several places, and would have eventually…
ODI 10574708
Suspension
Recently bought a 2000 honda accord in great condition. Upon inspection noticed that there the front suspension cross member/subframe was rotted on the passenger side of the vehicle. This is only on the passenger side of the vehicle. Upon researching online have noticed that there have been similar complaints from other owners about the ac unit leaking and rotting out that part of the sub frame. *tr
ODI 10535939