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2001 Honda Accord repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 197 repairs.
2001 Honda Accord engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 69 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Honda Accord
Engine not specified
| 133000 mi US $250 |
Replaced the catalitic converter. Had exhaust leak |
| 110000 mi US $85 |
Routine oil check at indep. shop found leaks around main seals and oil pan. Took to dealer, confirmed leaks at front & rear main seals and oil pan. Est. repair cost $1800. Will not repair. |
2001 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 153000 mi US $9 |
Each spark plug is a coil-on-plug design. Three of the six coils were arcing on the inside of the spark plug well. Was quoted $1200 by private shop to replace all six coils. Cleaned rubber of the boot with sensor cleaner and vehicle runs perfectly. |
| 231000 mi US $930 |
Cracked rear engine mount replaced. |
| 175700 mi US $120 |
Engine overheating and losing coolant. Replaced radiator and hoses. Symptom continued so we replaced thermostat. Both problems solved |
| 116300 mi US $400 |
Valve sensor for fuel at intake on breather. Had an idle problem and would constantly die before being repaired. |
| 255000 mi US $1 |
Ignition coil falure caused rough idle |
| 150000 mi US $850 |
valves, egr |
| 154300 mi US $800 |
Sensor, air regulator replacement. Car wouldn't start |
| 163000 mi | Clog in the air filtration system (not the filter). Easily cleaned, no charge. |
| 149500 mi | Car would often stall just after being started, but if it survives a few minutes, it would continue to run fine. The mechanic did a variety of things he thought might help, still was stalling, then the problem went away on its own. |
| 185000 mi US $300 |
Leaking coolant -- cooling hose clamp had come loose. Tightened. |
| 264000 mi US $170 |
Coil replaced in cylinder 3 |
| 234000 mi US $1100 |
Timing belt replacement with internal oil leak |
2001 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 105000 mi US $150 |
Catalytic converter internal honeycomb broken and rattling check engine light; caused by #2 cylinder misfiring. |
| 221100 mi US $180 |
Replace primary oxygen sensor and EGR valve |
| 231000 mi | Worn rear engine mount |
| 112000 mi US $38 |
Part of exhaust pipe rusted out; patched by repair shop. |
| 114800 mi US $300 |
Carbon sequestration device in emissions system failed and needed to be replaced |
| 121000 mi US $600 |
Rattle from under car. Loose heat shield clamped. |
| 146000 mi US $90 |
Replace exhaust flanges and some pipe sections |
2001 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 239500 mi US $800 |
Leaking coolant system, caused engine and radiator to partially freeze |
| 279000 mi US $300 |
Radiator was replaced, heater core bypassed and thermostat replaced to combat an overheat / coolant loss issue. Issue was determined to be a blown head gasket. |
| 174000 mi US $260 |
CEL P0420. Per Honda SM 100% CAT, wanted $1,500. Per My debug & indp shop likely 1 of the 02 (A/F) sensors and NOT the cat. Shop thought front 02 sensor, I thought rear 02. I buy OEM parts. Did front sensor first. Not it. 2 weeks later, rear 02 sensor replaced. THIS WAS IT! Shop likes to replace cat bc this sensor rusts to it, but only need new sensor. P0420 not always the CAT. Check fuel inj. temp sender, coolant temp, front A/F or 02 sensor and rear 02 (mose likely). |
| 196000 mi | This appears to be somewhat common: P0700, P1739. No CEL/MIL. I check for codes at fuel up (ScanGage2). I see this code, every 1-2 years. I think it a computer bug. ECU thinks it should see a response in x-seconds, and not happen in time... |
| 201000 mi US $370 |
Rear hydrologic vacuum ctrl motor mount.Clunk noise after engine starts,esp in the morning.Vibration,odd feeling during hard acceleration,like the engine is moving around.After replacement,feels much smother. 170 for part, 200 to replace. |
| 201000 mi | Unknown source rattle, mid-front exhaust area, intermittent: Most likely the CAT. Unable to conclusively isolate noise. Could be internal to exhaust manifold down pipe (between engine and CAT). Sounds like two pipe hitting each other. |
| 212000 mi | P0420 is back (bad CAT). Like the last time MIL/CEL showed up just after SMOG test. I passed with flying colors! Last time the rear 02 sensor became slow, but did not throw a MIL. I have not checked for this yet. I have reset the CEL 3x. |
| 213000 mi | P0420 Went a way. And, No pending codes??? |
| 220300 mi | P0420 Returned on 4-1-13 Not a joke. Was on till last week and it went away on 4-13-13. I reset the CEL twice during this time period. The CAT cost ~$1100 from the dealer. |
| 235000 mi US $250 |
OEM plastic radiator tank developed a crack mid upper tank. Radiator replaced with aftermarket all aluminum welded type |
| 236000 mi US $900 |
Replaced CAT prior to SMOG test do to P0420 code set. Replaced with OEM ULEV CAT, from on-line Honda source for approx. $800. Had it installed ~$100. |
| 286000 mi US $250 |
P401 and sometimes P402 (insufficient flow/ insufficient (EGR valve) lift). I ran a 3/16 SS cable as root-rooter-line and app specific carbon cleaner, up toughs the intake plenum and back towards the head to the intake runners via the removed EGR (the ports). And later replaced the EGR its self, as well. Problem (codes) not returned so far... |
| 292000 mi US $2000 |
VTEC Spool Valve sensor/solenoid, was leaking engine oil. Whole part was replaced (this included the gaskets). Unknown caused oil loss. Just repaired VTEC sensor leak. Might or might not be that. Car now takes 1 quart of oil per 300-900 Miles. Might be valve glide seals (stem seal) or engine rings. This along with all the other issues, I might begin to look for another car. |
| 195000 mi US $60 |
Heat shield on exhaust was rattling. Shield removed. |
| 204000 mi | Major oil and coolant leak |
| 145600 mi US $75 |
Warped exhaust manifold caused leakage, had to plane the manifold and there was a broken stud in the head. Also replaced oxygen sensor to attempt to improve mileage. |
| 117000 mi US $173 |
Car was leaking some liquid or fluid from the timing cover slash oil pan area. Mechanic found leaking valve cover gasket and replaced it. |
| 67000 mi | Oil leak at distributor |
| 73000 mi | Oil leak at distributor repaired. |
| 108000 mi US $35 |
Oil leaks from valve cover. Replace all gaskets |
| 113000 mi US $480 |
DISTRIBUTOR WAS REPLACED. YES THIS 2001 MODEL STILL HAD IT. THE NEWER ONES DO NOT HAVE A DISTRIBUTOR |
| 120300 mi | ENGINE LT CAME ON, MAYBE WITH ANOTHER LIGHT LIKE BRAKE LIGHT. AFTER 24 HOUR IN THE SHOP NOTHING WAS FOUND SO THE MECHANIC RESET THE COMPUTER AND ALL IS WELL NOW |
| 76260 mi | Bolt holding exhaust to engine broken inside the engine block; removed and replaced. |
| 95680 mi $50 |
Replacement of two parts of exhaust system. I don't know the exact words in English, but: first is flexi pipe, and second is I think muffler. |
| 95000 mi US $344 |
Check Engine light produced P1028 error code (low operating temp) as well as unstable idle while cold. Shop diagnosed as faulty computer module. Ordered module, but realized they couldn't code keys to work with new computer. Referred to dealer. Dealer diagnosed problem as faulty thermostat, not faulty computer. Also topped off coolant (yeah right). |
| 135000 mi US $37 |
Check Engine Light turned on. Code P0420, "Cat Converter Efficiency Below Threshold". Replaced Downstream Oxygen Sensor, didn't fix problem. Will need a new Cat next month |
2001 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 171120 mi C $500 |
Some emissions component was dismantled and cleaned. |
| 216000 mi US $150 |
Had to get valve cover gasket replaced; also went ahead and did a complete tuneup. |
| 102600 mi US $200 |
MIL on. Code scanned, indicated faulty oxygen sensor. Replaced both oxygen sensors, parts bought from Amazon |
2001 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 128000 mi US $575 |
Car loosing power on hills and at speed. Catalytic converter rusted and blocked. |
| 189100 mi C $450 |
Exhaust muffler filter replaced |
| 91000 mi US $200 |
Connecting pipe to muffler. |
| 177000 mi US $284 |
new heater hose. Car now has 177000 miles. Prev owner put new used trans in about 130000 miles. Trans may be going not sure. Needs new timing belt. Many oil leaks on engine. Needed repairs are more than car is worth. |
| 157000 mi US $180 |
Check engine light relating to the O2 sensor. Check engine light relating to a leak at the EVAP canister. |
| 63000 mi US $100 |
exhaust leak from blown gasket between cat and b-pipe |
| 244000 mi | Rattle in the front passenger side suspension. Two technicians have looked at it and did not see anything wrong. Rattle noticeable when going over bumps. |
| 182000 mi US $2500 |
The car had been burning oil, so I had them do a compression test. Cylinder 1 barely passed, 2 was better, 3 and 4 were fine. Since it essentially meant an engine rebuild, I decided not to repair. |
| 215000 mi US $256 |
leaking gasket |
2001 Honda Accord 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 114000 mi | the engine was/is burning oil internally (not leaking), but was too costly to find a root cause. needed a quart every 1500 miles or so. much easier to keep filling it up :) |
2001 Honda Accord 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 193000 mi US $23 |
Front engine mount broken. Replaced by myself, successfully, at a cost of $23.99 for the part at Advance Auto. |
2001 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
150-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 158000 mi US $300 |
Fuel pump relay needed replacement. Worked in warm, cool & cold weather. But if car got really hot the relay wouldn't work. Common problem in 2001 Honda. 1st real problem in 15 years I owned the car that was totally Honda's fault. |
| 129000 mi | Exhaust system rusted through. |
2001 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 221000 mi US $900 |
Engine case seals came out, major oil leak. |
2001 Honda Accord 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 66000 mi US $170 |
Main relay was on the way to failing (causing car to intermittently not start). Common problem on many Hondas. Total repair for part ($70) and labor ($100) including tax. This is the only repair we ever had to "pay for" on the car in 92 mo/66K miles. |
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