2000 Honda Accord SE 2.2 VTEC from North America

Summary:

Buy every warranty possible, you never know if Honda screwed up when building it

Faults:

Needed new seals.

Needed new axles.

Transmission has died. Needs replacement. Honda has known that they installed a faulty transmission, however they did not offer a recall. Now I am stuck paying $3000 for a new one.

General Comments:

I bought a Honda believing that the company was reputable and that 'Honda's can go 200,000 miles' without any issues. I feel that Honda has made buying a car from them like playing the lottery, if your lucky you'll get one that they didn't screw up, if not, too bad they won't fix their mistakes. It's a shame Honda can't take responsibility for their actions. They have the ability to make a great car, they just need to follow through when they screw up.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 1st August, 2008

2000 Honda Accord DX from North America

Summary:

Great economical car

Faults:

My SRS light came on at about 66000 miles.

Sensor in the seatbelt was replaced by the dealer.

No problems since.

General Comments:

Great car. More for the high school or college student. A little too small for a family.

Great gas mileage, drives nice, and so far no problems.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th June, 2008

2000 Honda Accord LX from North America

Faults:

There is a loud banging when the car is put into reverse. Then I found out about transmission recall for 50K miles or five years. Took it into Honda dealership - they couldn't hear anything however, all my passengers ask "What's that noise?!!!"

Dealer not very nice about it - so I called National Honda. They said I'd have to pay a costly diagnostic fee to find out and directed my case to different Honda dealer instead of my local one.???

Have since re-read recall notice Honda posted on line, and the conditions of the recall were changed from the original form. Now loud noises are okay???

Took the car to my local mechanic-paid $2400 for overhaul of transmission -- since forward gears were starting to slip, also. He fixed the forward gear problem - but still bangs in reverse.

Have been reading about extensive problems in other areas that can't seem to get fixed or resolved. I'm getting rid of mine now and won't buy a Honda again. This was my second one.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 11th May, 2008

2000 Honda Accord SE from North America

Summary:

Bad transmission - not a good car

Faults:

SRS Light on after 60K miles.

Major transmission issue and deep humming noise in Engine after 87K miles. Transmission rebuilt.

Exterior headlamp changed 4 times. See recalls.

Battery changed 2 times.

Increase in engine noise.

General Comments:

Very sensitive to maintenance and will break down easily.

Frequent visits to repair shops to replace/change one item or other.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 5th December, 2007

6th Dec 2007, 22:33

Must have been something you did to your car, because it is usually the V6 that has that trouble.

Interestingly enough, I have an I-4 and a V6 edition of your car, and have only had problems with the alternator needing replacement on the V6 and the EGR valve on both cars. Other than that, they are both running great and on their original transmission.

My I-4 has 120k and my V6 has 170k. It is all in the maintenance. I will admit I have had to replace the headlight bulbs, but Honda said nothing of a recall. They only burn out once a year and are very cheap to fix.

4th Mar 2008, 11:02

I am now having troubles with my Accord SE. After babying her for 7 years she is showing signs of old age. The transmission is going up, lights are going out and I was unaware of the recalls or I would have traded her in years ago. I agree... bad car, not worth the headaches which is a shame because I got 280,000 miles out of my '92 accord.

2000 Honda Accord EX 4 cylinder from North America

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.