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.
2000 Honda Accord body complaints
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Paint looks like a brillo pad was taken to it
Passenger side engine cradle rusted out. Sway bar bushing broke off while driving had to have the vehicle towed home vehicle mileage is 260514
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 good shape for its age.
Takata recall I bought this car with no air bag and also suspension is no good
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.
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.
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.
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 deemed unsafe to drive pending this necessary structural repair. Current vehicle mileage is 123,000.
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 this same thing occurred. His daughters same car as my son did this a month ago. He recommended to me to email you and let you know. Obviously this is an issue, and if this columbus ohio police officer has seen 5 I wonder what has been going on in other states. The police officers name is officer [xxx] phone number [xxx] police officer number [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda accord. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle rattled, shook, and an abnormal sound emitted from the front passenger side without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the front passenger side subframe was fractured and rotted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 214,000.
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.
Subframe rot caused from the AC drain line. My frame is completely rotted through and broken because of this. Could've caused a crash.
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.
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 185,000.
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.
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.
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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 223,000.
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 vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
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 care of their customers and replace the sub frames on the affected accord vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda accord. While driving at 55 MPH over a pothole, a loud noise emitted from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger side subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Routine maintenance revealed shocking finding: the r/f corner of subframe is rusted through and breaking. Dealer advises it should be replaced asap and that the car is dangerous and should not be driven. Obviously it makes no sense to spend the $2,500+tax that the dealer proposes, as the car is barely worth that much. This is a design flaw in 1998-2002 hondas as the air conditioner drips right onto this part of the subframe. The incontrovertible evidence is the dozens of other complaints for subframe rust filed here with the federal safety agency and elsewhere - all on the passenger side - as well as the fact that honda changed the design on the 2003 models. I don't know why the federal safety agency is waiting to force a recall?? What if I hadn't gotten the maintenance for another few months?? What could have potentially happened?? Could I have lost control of the car as the bottom partially fell out?? This is a serious injury, if not death, waiting to happen! What are you waiting for!??? As for honda, I will never buy another honda again. They offered minimal goodwill assistance, and, through the dealer, basically said, it's an old car, parts fail. Disgusting the callousness and disregard for customer loyalty. This car is supposed to be worth approx $2,500 resale value given its mileage and condition otherwise. Now it's a heap of metal. Honda, I'll take my hard-earned money to your competitors.
While driving my 2000 honda accord it made loud banging noise. I took the car into the mechanic to discover that the sub-frame was rusted. After investigating, I come to find out that this is happening to alot of honda accords made in (1999-2002). (http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/investigations/center-for-auto-safety-requesting-recall-of-1-5-million-honda-accords-for-rust-issue-in-sub-frame) further more, honda changed the design location of the drainage hose in 2003, and said it was unrelated to sub-frame rust. The federal safety agency needs to do something about this before some is killed because of honda failed engineering. The cost to replace the sub-frame is about $1300.00 + incidentals.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle failed to steer properly. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front passenger's side sub-structure had become rusted and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
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.
Drivers side door on 2000 honda accord coupe will not open from the inside or outside. Door latch assembly inside drivers door has failed. Very dangerous as occupant cannot exit from drivers side door in the event of an emergency. 68,158 miles on vehicle.
A month and a half ago I took my 2000 honda accord for exhaust repair, the mechanic told me that the subframe that hold the car engine motor has completely rusted, I went ahead and to the car to honda motorcar dealer because of defective hood latch switch that made the factory car alarm system to go off non-stop, I living a nightmare. Nway the dealer wanted and still want 400 to replace the hood latch switch, the dealer also said the same thing the mechanic had said earlier that the vehicle subframe is rusted and need to be replaced, they need almost 1200 dollars to do so. This a major structural component of the vehicle that can accident and death. I need to drive my car every day for work purposes. How comes there was no recall on this major structural component that holds the vehicle together.
I had a schedule oil change and the technician informed me that my subframe was rusting away. He informed me that it was not safe to drive the car. The subframe should not be in this condition as a result of normal driving condition. I do have photo's of this part.
I brought my car to a certified auto shop for routine maintenance and during the inspection the mechanic lifted the car and allowed me to take pictures of the rusted sub- frame on the passenger side. It is very clear that the air conditioning unit drains directly into sub-frame causing condensation along with a puddle of water sitting on the frame which caused a rusted hole in the sub-frame. The spout for the air conditioner should be extended to allow the water to go directly onto the ground. Due the faulty design several honda owners will need to have their sub frame replace along with the bearing. This is a high safety risk while driving, the rusted frame could fall apart and potentially causing accident.
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