2000 Honda Accord LX review from North America
"The electrical problems have convinced us this car is not worth the price they charge"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The tires wore out at 15,000 miles.
The Safety Restraint System (SRS) light came on at 45,000 miles. The dealer ran diagnostics and indicted there was a low voltage problem, but they didn't know what it was. Light went off for a while, but came back on. Our mechanic troubleshoot and said the alternator was bad. Replaced that.
SRS light still on at 52,000 miles. Dealer indicates that now the airbag control computer has gone out.
Also, light behind the dash clock goes out, but if you hit the dash above the clock the light will work for a while.
General comments?
The car performs well and gets great gas mileage at 85 mph.
The seats are not comfortable for trips over 100 miles.
The ongoing problem with the SRS light is frustrating, especially since Honda has such a good reputation, more frustrating is dealer's attitude of just pay up to fix these things.
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| Drives nicely, but more repairs than expected |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 23rd May, 2004 |