2000 Honda Accord EX 4 cylinder

Summary:

Expensive, but reliable

Faults:

Check engine light has been on and off for the past 10k. Had checked at Honda and they couldn't find anything. Very disapointing. Also brake rotors seem to be very poor as well. Had them turned once, and just 5k later they are warping again. Also, fuel economy has been very disapointing as all of my previous Honda's achieved 30mpg. This only only hits 26-27.

General Comments:

Other than that, I had my timing belt serviced and am NOT worried about ever being stranded. These motors are incredible.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th November, 2007

26th Nov 2007, 15:56

I have found the mileage increases if the A/C switch is off and speeds are kept around 65-70 miles per hour.

As for the check engine light, it could be a few things, but most likely the EGR. It is more prone to fail on V6 engine Hondas, but the dealer said my 4 cycle Accord needed a new one. I had the EGR replaced on my 1999 V6 at around 160k and the light came back on, so now we just ignore it. Car runs fine and you can usually tell when a Honda is running poorly.

2000 Honda Accord LX 2.3

Summary:

Simple excellent vehicle. Bravo Honda!

Faults:

About 2 years watch light has been replaced (covered by warranty)

5 years Cruise Control On/Off switch light went off (Can live without)

6 years evaporation sensor was replaced ($200 total)

7 years passenger side light switch button has worn out and requires several attempts to turn light on/off.

General Comments:

I wish all my future cars would be as good as this one!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 18th October, 2007

20th Oct 2007, 17:51

So you are not going to buy another Honda? Is that because the little light bulb in your cruise control switch went out? The cruise still works without it illuminating and it is a 3 dollar part.

23rd Feb 2008, 14:07

I bought a 2000 Accord LX 4-cyl from the dealership in 2001 that was a used service loaner car with 8000 miles on it. My second Honda Accord, this one has been just as reliable as the first one in 1983. Just clicked over 101,000 miles and I have done nothing other than routine maintenance to it. Never had it in the shop, still drives like a champ, and gets 35 mpg routinely. Very very reliable.

Bottom line - this car has never let me down, never caused me a problem, and never caused me to regret buying it. I am very satisfied. Am coming up on the timing belt replacement, which I am happy to do.

2000 Honda Accord LX

Faults:

Faulty transmission, Honda Canada refused to pay to have it replaced and denied my extra warranty (7yr or 160 000km).

Also, the SRS light comes on along with the Maintenance Reqd light which turn off my radio every other minute. You feel like the vehicle will simply die on you.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 5th September, 2007

2000 Honda Accord EX

Faults:

I had to replace the alternator, the A/C unit was shot early on-luckily, that was covered by the warranty. Now, the EGR valve nonsense.

General Comments:

I have been happy with my accord until this EGR crap. I think Honda should replace every one of these problems. It isn't our fault they built the car wrong. The whole 8 years or 80,000 miles extended warranty for this EGR thing is annoying. How much does this fix cost anyway? I guess I will have to head over to Honda. I brought my car to a Firestone service place (Highly recommended) and they found this EGR code on the diagnostic. Fun times. I don't think I would buy another Accord. I am thinking Camry next time...

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 13th August, 2007

15th Aug 2007, 16:44

Did you know the reason the EGR needs to be replaced is because the sensor is dirty? The sensor should be replaced and cleaned, but not at a Honda dealer. They charger 650 bucks at the dealer, which probably translates to less than half that at an independent shop.

I have 160,000 miles on my V6 Accord, and have replaced the alternator once, and now the EGR will be replaced tomorrow. I think the EGR is maintenance in my book because it is obviously clogged or dirty.

BTW you will not find anymore pleasure in a Camry, as it is as vanilla as japanese cars go. I test drove many Camrys, and even have relatives with them, and they are boring as ever, and the Accord offers more sport, especially with a manual.