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2000 Honda Accord repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 237 repairs.
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2000 Honda Accord engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 115 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Honda Accord

Engine not specified

198000 mi

US $768
Engine suddenly started missing and Check Engine light came on.  
158000 mi

US $300
Ignition Switch tumbler jammed making key stuck in switch 
110000 mi

US $218
Very poor gas mileage, replaced front oxygen sensor. Still poor gas mileage and check engine light back on, now a problem with lean fuel mixture. Going back to shop to replace some module? 

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2000 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

185800 mi

US $10
EGR flow insufficient, Cleaned EGR valve, and EGR tube. 
123000 mi

US $20
Cleaned the EGR passage on the intake manifold. 
127000 mi

US $150
Replaced the vapor canister. Cleared check engine light for emissions test. 
126000 mi

US $60
Check engine light flashing. Found cylinder 6 working. Replaced the the ignition coil on cylinder 6. Engine runs smooth. 
118000 mi

US $400
Front and right side engine mounts broken/replaced 
118000 mi

US $500
Emission system light led to clogged intake manifold. This was apparently an issue with this model/engine. Removal and cleaning out carbon deposits fixed the problem. 
49000 mi

US $1521
Replaced front engine mount Replaced right side engine mount at same time as timing belt kit. 
58000 mi

US $120
Engine intermittently cranked but failed to start. Symptom did not repeat at mechanics shop so a best guess was used to attempt repair. A new main relay was installed while keeping the old relay in case the new one doesn't resolve the issue. 
67640 mi

US $739
Rear main seal leaking about 6" diameter size spill every 48 hours so I had it replaced at my independent Honda mechanic. 
134000 mi

US $275
Check Engine light. The catalytic converter had to be replaced. 
102400 mi

US $25
Ignition coil failed resulting in misfire (flashing check engine light). This engine is coil on plug so replacement is a snap. After market coils are inexpensive. 
111000 mi

US $210
idle control valve failing-->replaced 
142000 mi

US $200
Service light on. Emissions problem Repair. Service light still on. Frustrating issue. 
144300 mi

US $200
Also, service engine light was on. was checked and found to be emissions system problem. Corrected and engine light was reset. Three days later, check engine light reappeared. Recurring problem. Frustrating 
202000 mi

US $20
Radiator 
225000 mi

US $60
Ignition switch 
196000 mi

US $125
2 ignition coils failed on cylinder 1 and 6...bought one from dealer and one from autozone. 
80000 mi

US $60
Got check engine light with code 0420, suggesting catalytic converter issue. One shop advised using premium gas for a few tanks and adding engine cleaner. I did that premium gas+Techron plus and reset light. No problem since 2 months. 
172000 mi

US $700
Check Engine light came on. EGR system was clogged but EGR valve did not need to be replaced. Also replaced rear brakes while in garage. 
125000 mi

US $3361
Hard to believe, but the engine broke a rod or bearing. The shop found gasoline (almost filled up) in the 3 back cylinders that was somehow dumped in there causing the breakage. Still don't know why and replacement engine (from wrecked car) doesn't run .. 
126000 mi

US $950
Replacement engine hesitates or stumbles after stopping for 20 min. to 4 hrs. This last only about 10 sec. and begins about 5- 10 sec. after start up. Dealer replaced injectors, said it was fixed, but wasn't. They won't work on car w/o charging more money 
220000 mi

US $150
a fuel injector died, so I replaced all 4 myself. 
69000 mi

US $778
replaced 3 broken motor mounts 
76000 mi

US $50
gas cap replaced 
82000 mi

US $200
warning light, changed spark plugs 
85000 mi

US $900
warning light. Emissions problem 
85000 mi check engine light 
97000 mi

US $100
Fuel body cleaned - corrected engine miss 

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2000 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

136200 mi

US $400
DANGEROUS FAILURE: Throttle cable from cruise control broke its mount in the throttle body. Then cable fell out, the throttle stuck open. I experienced unintended acceleration. I was able to shift into neutral and shut off the car. 
138000 mi

US $680
Replaced valve cover gasket, rear main bearing seal, front bearing seal, timing chain seal (included new timing belt service). All were leaking. 
196000 mi

US $400
15 years and 196000 miles - needed a new catalytic converter. Not a problem, could fall under maintenance if you ever keep a car to 200k miles. 
100000 mi

US $137
Engine knocking, replaced primary o2 sensor since there was a check engine light for it several months prior. Still knocking, but running more smoothly at idle. Had a lot of soot in exhaust beforehand. 
105000 mi Knocking is progressively getting worse, I suspect wrist pin or the beginnings of a rod bearing, shop spent two days trying to find it and couldn't diagnose it, but said it wasn't detonation. I will have to wait for it to get worse to fix. 
103000 mi

US $350
Engine knocking (second trip) determined to be an internal knock that requires engine replacement or tear down (probably bearing of some sort). Engine could last another 50k miles, or could blow a rod tomorrow, planning on an engine swap. 
110000 mi Engine knocking when last had it. 
130000 mi

US $20
Replaced valve cover gasket 
113300 mi water pump / timing belt 
155500 mi

C $200
Canister vent shut valve (used). Muffler. 
168020 mi

C $700
decided to replace clutch (pressure plate, friction disc, and throwout bearing) due to very slight slipping and milage on car. Car had 275000 kms. Installed a LuK clutch. Unfortunately a squeaking noise happens when pedal is pushed. 
91000 mi

US $5
PCV valve was clogged. Replaced.  
159340 mi

C $350
- Resonator was replaced. - Verify slow tranny oil leak 
164920 mi

C $665
Catalytic converter had to be replaced 
164000 mi Grey goop in cooling system indicated porous engine block casting. Micro passageways opened up letting oil seep into the water jacket. Can buy new block or new engine, plus replace plastic and rubber parts of cooling system. Or sell car. I did the last. Also, cat was blown. 
78000 mi

US $50
sticky throttle plate cleaned 

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2000 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

122760 mi Gas leak. Replaced the tank. Reset the computer the next day to shut off the service engine light. 
130820 mi

C $476
Check engine light indicated repair Cat Converter. Engine burning too much gas. 
135160 mi

C $433
replaced plugs and wires distributor cap and Rotor 
135780 mi

C $203
Check engine light on, car was stalling. Cleaned wires. check engine light on ....code P1381 Checked for loose wires and cleared code told to return if light comes on again. $110.74 
135780 mi Was asked to leave car to check for problem. Was told to ignore the check engine light unless there was a specific abnormality. The usual problems resulting from that code had been corrected plugs and wires timing belt,distributor. 
272000 mi

US $360
New catalytic converter 
159300 mi

US $500
Radiator was rusted out and would not drain. New (aftermarket) radiator installed. 
170000 mi

US $600
Heater not working properly. Mechanic replaced thermostat. 
163200 mi

US $1170
Heater core clogged, had to be replaced. 
168000 mi

US $220
Clogged PCV ports 
105000 mi

US $625
Had the timing belt and water pump replaced per the manufacturer suggested maintenance. Car was running fine before and after the visit. 
111000 mi

US $239
Got a check engine light and they determined that it was an emission issue and replaced a vent flap for the gas tank and cleared the issue. 
176000 mi

US $12
Heater hose ruptured, allowing coolant to escape from system. Repair consisted of replacing hose and clamp at less than $20. 
207000 mi

US $150
Radiator cracked and was replaced. 
133000 mi

US $800
balance shafts in the engine wore out; so the "case set" had to be replaced. This also required replacing the timing belts. 
137000 mi

US $430
evaporative emission control valve and solenoid 
143000 mi

US $185
o-ring seal for v-tec was leaking. The seal was replaced. 
147000 mi

US $550
Oil leak at the distributor, caused by deterioration of a rubber part. Distributor body was replaced, in addition to cap and rotor. Heater hose was replaced because old and oil had been leaking onto it. 
162000 mi

US $453
fan motor on passsenger side burn out and had to be replaced. Due to excess heat, the upper radiator hose failed and had to be replaced. 
179000 mi

US $700
Check Engine light came on - because the EGR system had plugged up with carbon. The EGR plenum had to be removed and cleaed out. Also the EGR valve was replaced with a $300 Honda part. 
188000 mi

US $300
starter motor needed to be replaced 
189000 mi

US $500
radiator leaked and needed to be replaced 
127300 mi

US $130
Engine Malfunction light came on. Ran several tanks of gas through and then light would go off for several days. After doing this twice, took into shop. Code read Thermostat. After replacing thermostat, also replaced radiator cap. 
121000 mi FRONT BANK01 O2 SENSOR FAILURE/VOLTAGE PRESENT/P0116 P0117 
152000 mi

US $600
oil pan had large leak, oil pan seal was replaced 
167400 mi

C $30
Cleaned intake throttle body and idle air control valve due to sticking thorttle and intermittent dropping idle while cold 
183560 mi

C $260
Exhaust flex pipe was leaking and rattling. Replaced 
142000 mi

US $109
Replace head gasket, timing belt, plane cylinder head, grind valves & seats, flush cooling system & steam clean engine. 5 days after return from previous repair, check engine light camp on, needed new thermostat. 
144000 mi Oil in cooling system. Shop found tech info for engine block cracking at high pressure oil passage - leaks oil into cooling system. Would need new engine. Per internet search and former honda tech this is a know manufacturing defect. 

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2000 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

216000 mi

US $120
Evaporation code on check engine light 
216000 mi Evap code fixed. 
153000 mi

US $1008
Replace leaking VTEC solenoid valve. 
156000 mi

US $240
Clean EGR system passages. 
160000 mi

US $430
Replaced PCV valve (clogged.) Also fluids/filter change and check engine light diagnosis. Replaced valve cover gasket. 
164000 mi

US $400
replace broken headlight; replace broken side mirror; replace VTEC valve; pressure washed engine to check to oil leak in followup visit 
177000 mi

US $3145
repair exhaust pipe rattles; repaired distributor (leaks oil); fuel injection clng;  
182000 mi

US $600
replaced distributor housing to repair oil leak problem 
188700 mi

US $97
replace spark plugs; replace valve cover gasket, camshaft seal (no charge for latter two items) 
191300 mi

US $740
check engine light 
198100 mi

US $140
cleaned map sensor carbon buildup 
203000 mi

US $920
leaking valve, also got three new tires and basic maintenance (oil change etc.) 

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2000 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

139000 mi

US $350
replace oxygen sensor 
120300 mi

US $300
Something with the fuel system. 
125100 mi

US $400
Replace Radiator 
203000 mi

US $288
Rattling noise from the CAT 
110980 mi Oil was leaking on the heads (he had it fix, defective oil sensor). 
254000 mi

US $40
It had a seal that was leaking 
160000 mi check engine light (recurring problem) had been on for quite some time, error code had something about possible problem with oxygen sensor biggest problem was the car wouldn't start if left out in the sun too long and got hot. 
144800 mi

US $8
Cleaned and lubricated the throttle. Solved problem fine. 
163000 mi

US $35
Oil leaks around water pump seal. oil leak from around the main bearing. changed timing belt, balancer belt, water pump and adjusted valves. 
173000 mi

US $40
bad heater hose 
230000 mi Rough idle. Cleaning/replacing EGR valve, head gasket, PCV valve, spark plugs, spark plug coils, and distribution cap didn't solve problem. 

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2000 Honda Accord 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

145000 mi

US $600
A rubber plate, that plugs in the hole for the camshaft cracked in cold weather. The engine was losing oil instantaneously (dry engine in 3 minutes). 
149000 mi Engine died, PROBABLY due to running previously with no oil (see Jan 08 issue). The shop replaced clutch, but it turns out that the clutch was damaged by the engine. Traded car rather than fix. 

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2000 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

254000 mi

US $30
Engine cut out after startup; heavy carbon buildup on throttle body. Cleaned. No return of problem. 
274000 mi

US $560
Bad o2 sensor. Replaced. 
152000 mi

US $75
check engine light on because of stuck injection 
220000 mi

US $120
Check engine light on. Code was for clogged EGR passages in intake manifold. Removed intake and cleaned EGR passages. EGR valve itself not replaced (working OK). Also installed new PCV valve. 
154700 mi

US $700
Engine mounts needed to be replaced. 

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2000 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

109000 mi

US $60
Fuel pump shorted out and was replaced with an OE replacement. The main relay (Siemens) failed and easily replaced with the updated OEM relay (Mitsuba). Both components are common problems for the car at this age. Now it runs like new again. 

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2000 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

156000 mi

US $642
The EVAP system and engine knock sensor were replaced, mainly for E-Check. Engine check light came back a couple of days later (EVAP code); I have an appointment to return to the shop. 
157000 mi Updating the above EVAP system repair: the shop found an O-ring from the original repair was not in the correct position and fixed it. No charge. 
173000 mi

US $419
Radiator, radiator hoses and transmission oil cooler hose needed replaced due to age and condition.  
184000 mi

US $821
Fuel and brake lines were rusting and needed replaced.  
201700 mi

US $200
Car would not start for the first time in over 200K miles. The mechanic could not isolate the problem as the car started when he arrived, but the distributor cap, rotor, plugs and wires were replaced. Problem has not yet recurred. 
150700 mi

US $250
Oil leak near the distributor. Replaced the valve cover gasket, distributor o-ring gasket, and vtec module gasket. 
157000 mi Oil leaks: Slow oil leak at oil pan gasket, and possible oil seep near the distributor. 

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2000 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

148000 mi

US $135
Persistent P1457. Purge valve at evap canister. broken wire. 

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