2001 Honda Accord Suspension Problems
- 19
- 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.
What owners report
- passenger side · 11 records
- side frame · 5 records
- front passenger · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Both front and rear subframes have rusted completely through such that the car is not road worthy
ODI 11278294
Suspension
Front sub frame rot due to ac dripping causing advanced rust on passenger side. Car is no longer safe to drive. Making noise as it is falling apart
ODI 11234329
Body · Suspension
Front sub frame suspension passenger side rotted . About to fall apart and/or causing right side to lose steering capability.
ODI 11222844
Body · Suspension
Upon inspection by a garage, it was found that the a/c drains into front crossmember/ subframe, causing accelerated loss of structural integrity by rapid oxidation.
ODI 11172441
Body · Suspension
Very rust undernee the motor suport is broke is tnger on road
ODI 11161038
Suspension
Right side of subframe is rusted to the point where there is a 6" gap, the damage seems to be directly under a/c drain hose, i noticed this when replacing brakes.
ODI 11113299
Suspension
The sub frame on the passenger side is extremely rusted out on the top side of the frame making it harder to notice. The drivers side is fine, but under the ac drain on the passenger side, almost rusted through making the car undriveable. Fortunately, i noticed it while replacing the stabilizer link but this has to be a safety concern for honda.
ODI 10985467
Suspension
While driving down the road at 60 mph going around a turn, heard a loud bang from the front passenger side of the vehicle. Had vehicle inspected and found the subframe had snapped. Just had oil changed at a honda dealership less than 1 months ago. They said they didn't see the subframe rusted. This vehicle has been 90% dealer maintained it's whole life. I live in ohio and dealership stated they have never seen an…
ODI 10885032
Suspension
Took my vehicle to get rear struts replaced and state inspection. Was told car would fail because rear crossover sub frame was rotted beyond repair along with rear bumper frame. Ive been hearing thumping coming from rear right of vehicle thts why i thought it was a strut. Im getting it repaired but it seams like an aweful lot of these vehicles have the exact same problems, sounds like a manufacturers problem to me.…
ODI 10863713
Suspension
I was at dealer for regular check up and they mentioned my car subframe rear beam passenger side is rusted and its very unsafe to drive. They quoted me $2500 and other mechanics $1600. I was keep on checking the rust regularly for my safety and noticed the ac water is dropping from the subframe and that part is always wet. After research in online, i came to know this is a honda 98-02 car design issue. Because of…
ODI 10888013
Suspension · Underbody Shields
This is just to enter a complaint with nhtsa about a subframe issue on this make/model/year car. I understand there have been other complaints on this but not enough at this time to involve a recall. I am writing to you in regards to a safety concern with my 2001 honda accord. The subframe of my 2001 honda accord lx has rotted through. This is located on the front passenger side near the strut assembly, beneath the…
ODI 10783740
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that while servicing the vehicle, the private mechanic stated that the contact that the front passenger's side sub frame was rusted making the vehicle unsafe to be driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000 and the current mileages was 137,010. Updated 10/07/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle stated the rust…
ODI 10593080
Suspension · Underbody Shields
I own a 2001 honda accord lx that i purchased new from a honda dealership in may 2001. The front passenger side sub frame has rusted through. The driver side sub frame has not rusted in that manner. In checking further, the air condition drain hose/outlet drips directly on the front passenger side sub frame and is the source of the rusting condition that only exists on that side. I no longer feel it is safe to drive…
ODI 10654280
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I had my 01 honda accord ex recently inspected by an independent mechanic and they found a rusty hole (size of a quarter) on the topside of the subframe on the passenger side. They stated, that other than this small rusted area, the rest of the subframe and car body was in excellent condition and completely free of rust. Mechanic stated, air conditioning unit is draining on this area of the subframe and this could…
ODI 10443789
Suspension
While driving consumer heard a rattling noise. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 10106968
Steering · Suspension
Excessive vibration from steering wheel at stops,,,brought this to the honda dealer @ 1700 e sahara ave, las vegas nv.. On march 25...april 9th/03 dealership replaced engine rear mount 16029 c- check for idle vibration c-idle adjustment bulletin 03-016 & rear engine mount malfuinction r-bulletin perform idle speed adjustment prodecure replacement rear engine mount..was not pleased...complained to corp...on may 22…
ODI 10070338
Suspension
Consumer states when driving between 25-40mph under light throttle, vehicle shudders/vibrates excessively. Checked by dealer 3x who finally replaced right rear wheel bearing. Problem still occurring.*jb *yh
ODI 8019273
Starter Assembly · Suspension
While traveling at highway speeds of 45 mph or higher vehicle begins to wander and there is a vibration in steering column. Dealership has examined vehicle, and could not determine a cause for the problem. *ak vehicle experiences starting problems. *jb
ODI 8001559
Suspension
Vibration problem - vibration is felt throughout the car at highway speeds. The vehicle has been tested by the honda dealer and by the district manager and they acknowledged the vibration. Honda took back the car for three weeks and conducted tests. They concluded the vibration is acceptable - however they would not provide me with any written coorespondence. I have spoken to several other honda owners with the same…
ODI 767377