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This is my second Accord. My first was flawless. 1991 Accord. 125,000-miles with out one problem.
I have had nothing but problems with this 2000 since new.
Door Hinge 2-door Front Drivers- Bad at new.
A/C switch on dash-1-year or so old.
Coolant leak 2-years-Radiator cracked.
Transmission was worked on right before the basic warranty was up. Not sure what they fixed, but the car would go into D super hard at times. They did not have to remove the transmission, but it still took them 2-weeks with no loaner car provided.
The car now has a growl sound from the front and no one can find the problem. Not wheel bearing or tires. Noise is from driver's side and has a direct relationship with the speed of the car.
This car has got me down and I don't know what to do. I really fell in love with Honda and thought that I have solved all my car needs with Honda.
I'm going to sell the car, I have got my mom's car-she has died, but I have to get the growl sound fixed first or no one will buy it. I don't know what to do.
Also it cost so much for a new air-filter and fuel filter and brakes. These parts must be laced with Gold.
I just don't know where to turn.
I'll tell you where to turn: Volkswagen. It's German quality and innovation at Japanese prices.
The growl sound might be the torque converter or something inside the transmission. has happened on other cars.
Sounds like the same noise that's been coming out of my 2000 Accord EX-V6 the last 10K miles or so. I took it in to the dealer and was told they couldn't diagnose the source for sure... could be the front driver's wheel bearing, but could also be something in the front axle or indeed the transmission. Changing the front bearing would run about $200, so I wasn't about to do that unless they were sure. I was advised to hold off for a while, till the noise got worse, at which point it would be easier to diagnose. In the interim, I am deprived of all pleasure from driving the car.
OK, the ABSOLUTE LAST PLACE you want to turn is Volkswagen, just read the reviews, all those blue faces! Plus, if you think Honda parts are high, check some VW parts. Do not buy a VW! Get a Toyota perhaps, but I think you just got a lemon Honda, they truly are great cars!
I just bought an 01 accord ex coupe v6 in Oct 05. I noticed something weird when i'd try to excel up a hill. it would also hesitate when i'd come to an almost complete stop at a light, but then try to excel b/c the light had changed. I had a 4dr 93 accord b/c and never had a problem. this one was taken back to my dealer on Jan 3, 06 and they are replacing the transmission. luckily not by my money b/c its certified, but that runs out the end of 2007. So I say to you... Honda's are great, but get a newer, certified honda b/c it covers these problems w/out any extra money out of your pocket. 2nd- see if car max will buy your car. 3rd- Don't DO VW... I've HAD 3 (traded my last one in for my current Accord)... VW'S ARE THE WORST HEADACHE EVER!!! only one was great... my first 87 Rabbit w/no AC, but no problems. I've had a jetta and cabrio. Stick w/honda or as said toyota! but get a car fax and a car that's had minimal to no owners... NEWER IS BETTER, YOU'LL PAY MORE, but YOU'LL KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE.
It's been said twice already, but I don't think it can be overstated... Don't switch to VW if it is reliability and a lower total cost of ownership you want. They are fun cars to drive and have some great models. Simply do your homework on reliability by brand and see what conclusion you reach. VW is known for many things but reliability has never been one of them. This holds true for nearly every European made vehicle. J.D. Powers has some good reliable info along these lines.
I also owned 2 1993 Honda Accord EXs and they were great. Absolutely no problems. When buying a used car you would do well to consider a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle or a good bumper-to-bumper warranty. I am about to purchase a vehicle this week. I have done a great deal of shopping and review reading and finally decided to buy from CarMax. Depending on the model their prices are more or less competitive, but they back their cars up in writing and the way they do it seems to be unique in the used car industry.
I can appreciate your frustration, but remember that your current experience is a bit unusual for a Honda.
By the way... as a brand Toyota has the highest reliability ratings in the world and has for many years.
All the best to you.
I just bought a used '00 Accord EX V6 Sedan yesterday and I'm loving it so far. I also have a '90 Accord EX with 120K miles on it and I have NO problems with it at all! My '90 Accord has rusts spots aka 'cancer spots' right above the back wheel weld and it's spreading. The exterior looks awful, but the car still runs great after 16 years. I planned on donating the car, but I've changed my mind. The '00 Accord is dent & ding free so I'll only be using that car for special trips. It hurts to see your car all bruised up in NYC because of parallel parking.
I thought about getting a VW GTI/Jetta prior to getting the '00 Accord. I read somewhere that VW's 'have a reliability record that warns CAUTION'.
My friend has an '88 Accord with 250K miles and still running. My boyfriend has a '00 Accord with 200K miles without any problems. Hondas are truly great cars!
I own a 2000 Honda Accord and have heard a growling noise when I drive for a couple of years. I had the tires replaced and was told by the tire center to take it & have the wheel bearings checked so I did. The service guy that rode with me said he could not hear anything. I felt really stupid! Now, a couple of years later, the noise is horrible & really loud, moreso when I turn my wheel. I'm positive it is the wheel bearing now. I plan to take it for service this week & have another service person check it out. I had a Honda Civic before & never had problems. I have not had any major problems with my Accord, but you can't hear the radio over the noise, unless you blare it. I hate to hear that others are having similar problems.
I have an accord 2000 V6 auto trans.
Its certified with extended warranty until May 2007.
Transmission shifts hard for the first and second shifts for the initial 5-10 minutes after I start my car, specially in the morning. It gradually smoothens and shifts OK afterwards.
I took it to dealership several times, but they could not duplicate the problem probably because the car was hot then and the transmission was shifting OK. But one of their mechanic who went out with me for test drive told that 2000 and 2001 accords have some recalls on transmission and Honda has announced extended warranty on it!!! I was afraid, but they told me on several occasions that b/c it is a V6 it shifts differently and it shifts harder when its cold because the engine runs faster to reach its working temp.
I am not sure what to do.
I traded my Honda for a VW Golf about 6 years ago. Honda wasn't bad, needed repair only once or twice. VW was my first non-japanese car and so far, the best car I have ever owned. No major problem in 70k miles (in 6 yrs I spent $2.99 for burnt lightbulb) and pleasure every time I get behind the wheel. Toyotas are very dull and for me, their reliablity isn't enough to make up for the boring-to-drive experience.
I bought Honda 2000 new.
Up-to 95000 thousand there were no problems other than wear and tear. After 95000 I had this gradual growling sound that got worse.
I received extended warranty letter from Honda (Up-to 100000) and ignored it because a mechanic told me it is probably wheel bearing. The growl got worse and worse.
At 104000 I replaced the bearing. The growl certainly decreased, but is still there. Now I am worried it may be a torque converter hence transmission. Transmission warranty is gone. Any one any suggestions?
The growling sound can also be from the timing belt. I was told for more than a year that it could be wheel bearings, even though they didn't need to be replaced and to just not worry about it. When it got really bad I was told it was probably my tork converter. I took it to the dealership and it was my timing belt because the pulley system had a leak which was causing my timing belt to move back and forth hence the noise.
I have a similar noise in my honda accord lx with std transmission... the noise changes with vehicle speed and is still there if I turn off the motor... I hope it is the wheel bearings even though I had the front end aligned and had the bearings checked with a report that all is well... the noise does not change when I steer left or right only increased vehicle speed causes the growl to get louder.. at about 80 the noise seems less than the wind and tire noise, but it worries me.
99-01 Accords are notorious for transmission failure-and once it fails-you're pretty much screwed.
I own a 2000 Ex-V6 accord with 150,000 miles on it. I drive it hard and only now am I beginning to notice any issues with the tranny, just some slight slippage occasionally. Not sure how long it will last, but I've found rebuilt trannys on ebay for about a grand. I will probably get one of these and put it in myself or have it put in when needed, as the car has had no major problems since I've owned it. Only repairs besides basic maint/brakes and timing belt change has been to replace both rear wheel bearings, and recently the alternator. I paid to have the first wheel bearing replaced, and after watching the mechanic, realized I could have done it myself, so the 2nd one that needed replacement I did so myself and saved a bundle. This has been the best car I've owned, and I've owned plenty.