2000 Honda Accord Body 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:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 23 records
- front passenger · 7 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- front subframe · 5 records
- side front · 5 records
- unsafe drive · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Steering
Right side sub-frame, rear beam, k frame is completely rusted through from a/c drain line installed to drain directly onto the subframe. This causes the steering to flex substantially and according to my mechanic could cause the car steering to fail catastrophically or could allow the motor and transmission to fall out of the car. Anti-sway bar is completely broken away from the frame. Found by mechanic checking my…
ODI 11190886
Body
I was driving on city when i heard metal noise from right front passenger side i had it check ed and i was told that the k frame-subframe had rusted and cracked only on passenger side right i checked online and found out that a lot of people had this problem due that the ac was dripping water on top of it it was a manufacture defect
ODI 11151355
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
Air Bags · Body
4th july my wife was in a collision which resulted in her suffering memory loss, speech issues , stutter, a severe concussion and weeks and weeks on continued therapy to include physical therapy, speech therapy and continued care. The air bag didnt deploy . No reason with the damage sustained by the car it shouldn't have deployed. My three children where also in the car to include my 12yr old son in the front…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11115184
Body
Subframe rust-out of front engine cradle back beam on right (passenger) side, both behind and in front of the lower control arm. Large hole in frame was noted during other repair work and matches numerous complaints and pictures of similar problems that can be found online. Dealer says there is no recall or other corrective action from honda.
ODI 11103738
Body
Passenger side engine cradle rusted out. Sway bar bushing broke off while driving had to have the vehicle towed home vehicle mileage is 260514
ODI 11033288
Body
The sub-frame on passenger's side of car has significant rust through, presumably due to a poorly placed air conditioner condensate drain, which drips water on the affected component. This is a serious design flaw. The top part of the components is mostly eaten away by rust. The part has not broken, yet, but it eventually will. The driver's side of the same component is unaffected. The remainder of the car is in…
ODI 11003248
Body
After a long trip out west we noticed a noise in the front end, we had the car looked at and they said the sub frame on right side was rusted out. We consider ourselves lucky nothing happened on the trip. From ohio to south dakota.
ODI 10927066
Body
Structural design flaw rapidly corrodes front subframe. Vehicle failed state inspection after significant corrosion of passenger-side front subframe compromised structural integrity. Localized corrosion occurring suddenly during hot summer months almost certainly related to faulty placement of air conditioning drain hose. Mechanic recommended replacement of entire subframe, repair cost quoted at $1,700. Vehicle…
ODI 10894663
Body
Front sub-frame or engine cradle is rusted and broken. Its very unusual in honda. My whole car was rust free except that part. There are lot of customers complaining about this issue.
ODI 10896827
Body
Paint bubbles on the front roof near the windshield has resulted in windshield seal to disintegrate and leak water when it rains. Can't run the car through carwash! Expect the water leak to damage internal electronics in the near future.
ODI 10956906
Body · Visibility/Wiper
My son was driving his 2000 honda accord going on to 270 north all of a sudden his hood came popping up smashing his windshield and he was lucky he was in the lane closest to the brim. He could not see and was lucky no one was in front or at the side of him. The police officer that arrived asked us if this was a 2000-2002 honda and my son said yes. He explained to us this is the 5th honda vehicle in a month that…
ODI 10853237
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda accord. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle struck a pothole and heard an abnormal noise emit from under the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger side subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10763724
Body · Unknown Or Other
Subframe/cradle rusted through on the passenger side due to manufacturers routing of air conditioner condensation onto subframe. No damage/rust on drivers side where a/c does not drain. Around $400 in parts and over $700 in work.
ODI 10778110
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
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal ticking noise emitted from the front passenger side of the engine. The contact discovered that the sub frame was rusted near the passenger side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10747018
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda accord. The contact 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 vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the subframe was rusted and fractured. The front subframe needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10730323
Body · Steering
While driving around town heard clunk from passenger side front wheel. Jacked up car, pulled wheel and found sub frame had rotted through. This is an extremely hazardous condition, as the car could have lost steering control and have been in/caused an accident. This is a 2000 accord and have searched the web and found many other accord vehicles ( 1999-2002) with the same condition. Honda needs to step up and take…
ODI 10722434
Air Conditioner · Body
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 honda accord. The contact stated that the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air condition hose was leaking water onto sub frame causing it to rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10678851
Body
The car made a knocking sound and pulls to the right at 55 miles per hour. Mechanic noticed the sub frame on the right front side of the vehicle was rusted out and stated it was unsafe to drive. Entire front sub frame to be replaced. No evidence of rust on the rest of the sub frame or undercarriage.
ODI 10667987