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 be under recall. They said this was very dangerous and serious safety issue, the subframe should be replaced asap, and recommended I take it to a honda dealership for recall issues. Took it to mike pruitt honda akron,oh for inspection (for this issue), they put it on a lift and from underneath said they couldn't find a hole in the subframe. I told them, the rust hole is only visible on the topside of the passengerside subframe. They found a small hole (where I mentioned), said it wasn't a safety issue, and there weren't any recalls for this issue. They denied it was caused by the air conditioning leaking on that part of the subframe, yet couldn't give me an alternate reason.they were evasive and dishonest and told them I'm going to another dealer. I brought it to park honda for their inspection, they found the rust hole, and recommended the entire subframe be replaced at the cost of $2250.00. They evaded answering what caused this issue (air-conditioning leaking on subframe) . I had them do this work and in the meantime,I will consult a lawyer.
2001 Honda Accord body complaints
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The green paint on the roof and door started to peel off and generated white layer substance. I noticed many honda green cars have similar problems, I believe that this is badly manufactured, faulty and defective paint.
Make & model: 2001 honda accord lx 4 door sedan. Problem: driver side interior door handle chrome plating peeled off causing laceration. Solution: taped the chrome plating back to the handle duct tape.
The paint on my new honda with paint protection, literally started to blister and "ulcer" down to the primer level within 10 months of purchase. None of the other cars, parked in the same area, are suffering the same damage. I have had two auto body restorers look at it, as the damage has spread on the hood, and has started on the driver's side door. In one case, the ulceration has gone down to the base metal. Honda and the dealership, ourisman honda, have refused to help, blame "superbirds," ignore the professional opinions of the restorers, and have refused to honor both the honda and paint protection warranties. The auto restorers believe the defect is with the prep or the paint itself, and that other honda owners may be suffering from the same problem. The entire care has to be repainted at an estimated cost of $3500.
Missing front bumper bolts clearly indicated my allegedly new 2001 accord's bumper had been replaced. California-honda representative visiitng the dealership said she "couldn't explain" how the bolts could have slipped through holes smaller than the boltheads, but that my compaint merely indicated I was unhappy with the car, or I somehow dislodged the bolts, and anyhow that was too bad. Specifically, I was informed that it is not illegal to sell a new car that had been repaired. A dealership mechanic then shouted at my wife and I to "get out" of his busy garage. The dealership's manager (not present during the dispute) subsequently responded to my complaint with bbb by ignoring the complaint and praising his garage staff who, he assured bbb, told him everything. Eventually I discovered that bbb not only rejected my complaint but also did not bother to registerit as a complaintt. Wheni pointed out its omission, bbb finally noted the complaint--as the only one against this large dealership, which is a bbb member,and described the complaint as "resolved." it was not. My wife, accompanying me at the garage incident though ill with pancreatic cancer, has since died, and such were times that did not encourage my pursuing either bbb or the honda dealership, located in bloomsburg, pa, for what I had supposed would be simple anwers, not defensive evasions.
The customer contended the brakes were sometimes inoperative/noisy/rubbing and did not stop the car. The customer also had multiple complaints of service at the dealership. The transmission did not shift properly. Dealership was unable to duplicate abnormal shifting operations. The engine ran rough and the engine check light illuminated, engine had normal noise. Other complaints included the tcs light on, door ajar light, brake light and seat belt light all illuminated while driving. License plate bracket came off. Twisted seat belts, rear door, bumper and dash panel replacement. *tt
Owner lifted trunk half way when it dropped down and fell upon owners and his daughters head, without warning. *ak
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