Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Honda Accord

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,508 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V026000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
1,439,841
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-17
Owners notified
2020-10-01

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V027000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
875,966
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-17
Owners notified
2020-10-01

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V025000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
486,659
Reported to NHTSA
2005-01-28
Owners notified
2005-03-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.

Safety risk

IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V256000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
19,572
Reported to NHTSA
2004-06-07
Owners notified
2004-06-16

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND, AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE A MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V080000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
2,900
Reported to NHTSA
2002-03-14
Owners notified
2002-04-05

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMPONENT IN THE INFLATOR OF SOME PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY.

Safety risk

AS A RESULT, THE AFFECTED AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V051000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
16,459
Reported to NHTSA
2002-02-08
Owners notified
2002-03-05

Defect description

CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Safety risk

THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

IN A PREVIOUS RECALL (01V-380), ONLY RIGHT AND LEFT BUCKLES WERE INSPECTED. THE REAR CENTER BUCKLE SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED ONLY FOR THE CENTER BUCKLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMRPOPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V380000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
16,459
Reported to NHTSA
2001-12-13
Owners notified
2002-01-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Safety risk

THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V184000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
19,540
Reported to NHTSA
2000-07-14
Owners notified
2000-07-07

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS AND/OR CONTROL ARMS COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING.

Safety risk

VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL WOULD BE REDUCED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS OR CONTROL ARMS IF NECESSARY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags28083,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission130104,400 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module11366,000 mi
Electrical system84125,000 mi
Power train64125,000 mi
Air bags: frontal5467,000 mi
Suspension45163,000 mi
Structure: body44154,000 mi
Vehicle speed control38100,000 mi
Unknown or other34145,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch3280,000 mi
Seat belts3293,000 mi
Seats2483,000 mi
Interior lighting22120,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2248,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2190,000 mi
Steering19170,000 mi
Air bags: side/window1858,451 mi
Engine and engine cooling1787,959 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields16123,616 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine15112,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline15125,300 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1497,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1353,618 mi
Engine1195,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline11130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1160,995 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1129,000 mi
Tires1175,314 mi
Exterior lighting995,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly932,950 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner942,000 mi
Structure9126,000 mi
Structure: frame and members899,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights769,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage7—
Service brakes7141,220 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash645,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)656,854 mi
Fuel/propulsion system6118,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6—
Suspension: front669,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system5205,000 mi
Equipment5180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights578,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch562,000 mi
Suspension: rear581,225 mi
Visibility: windshield520,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter463,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4—
Structure: body: door468,158 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior4—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module345,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system387,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control336,217 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3114,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system330,000 mi
Fuel system, other348,000 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices361,186 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust351,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages315,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid3—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm3104,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt3—
Wheels377,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly220,000 mi
Air bags: SRS malfunction warning lamp/light2129,000 mi
Electrical system: horn2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Electronic stability control (ESC)235 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe298,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery247,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages295,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock250,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift273,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly270,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit2100,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seat belts: rear/other21,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Steering: rack and pinion266,700 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing248,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control222,558 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages244,002 mi
Visibility/wiper235 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system280,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls295,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2—
Child seat: harness buckle: infant1—
Child seat: harness/crotch buckle1—
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery141,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring179,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys158,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)155,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1154,912 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch186,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system135,460 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other: delivery156,000 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1105,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift151,000 mi
Power train: driveline1—
Power train: manual transmission173,504 mi
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, electric1143,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar130,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump160,200 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems175,899 mi
Tires: sidewall1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.