Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The seatbelt SRS system light was previously identified as defective by American Honda. When my notification light came on I immediately took vehicle to Honda Dealership for repair. I have been forced to do so multiple time during my vehicle ownership. Currently the SRS light has come back on yet Honda refuses to fully and completely repair the cause. I fear for my safety and others should an unfortunate accident were to occur. I reported the issue to American Honda. Incident report number 12902734.
Had driver seat belt buckle replaced 6/11/20 as SRS light came on. Unaware there had been a recall, work not done at Honda dealer, paid out of pocket. Code 9-3. Exact same problem occurred again in early June 2018 where SRS light came on. Went to Honda to purchase part, learned several days later there was an active recall for the driver seat belt buckle issue. Honda dealer did not advise active recall for issue at time part was purchased. Purchased part, learned of recall, Honda dealer repaired at no charge to me. Eighteen months later, exact same problem and code. No open recall at this time. Clearly there is an issue with the seat belt buckle/sensor failing so the airbags will not deploy. I am not going to pay again to have this issue resolved. …
Tl contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving 30 MPH, the contact crashed into the driver side door of another vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to her left leg and side. A police report was filed. The seat belt did not restrain her from moving forward and the air bag failed to deploy. The dealer replaced the seat belt buckle in June of 2007 and diagnosed the vehicle due to the SRS light illuminating. In August of 2002, the SRS was replaced due to recall number 02V051000 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly). Honda also sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle and concluded that they were not responsible for the failure. The current mileage was 51,250 and failure mileage was 51,184. The consumer stated was severely injured with hernia on right side and fractured pelvis on left major surgery to be performed. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the supplemental restraint system and the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the sensor inside the seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,370.
"Takata recall" SRS light has remained consistently on in the instrument panel since 10/20/16. I was told by the garage that services my car that I need to have my airbag replaced. The light had come on after I started my car, and it has not shut off since.
My Honda dealership has the necessary seat belt part back ordered for months on end.
I have had trouble with my Honda's seat belt staying locked in. I've also have the SRS light on after a battery change. I figured out how to reset it but it comes right back on. I have taken the car into Honda and they tell me my car is "not affected" by any recalls...I explained the seat belts are supposed to be covered under a lifetime warranty. They wanted 125.00 diagnostic fee to determine if it was the seat belt and what the code is if it isn't the seat belt I have to pay the diagnostic fee and 800.00.to get the airbags to work for something that is supposed to be covered under a lifetime warranty,.I even tried going back to a different service adviser. Reading online I see that many people have the SRS failure and some suspect the cause relates to battery and alternator voltage! Appears to be a convenient failure to state whatever they want and get the owner to pay! …
I am not on the recall list however I called Honda as the SRS light remains on. After speaking to 4 representatives at Honda they informed me that the previous owner responded to a recall in 2006 service bulletin recall 06-009 - code opds which is for faulty airbags and seatbelts. The previous owner had repair done according to Honda 3/31/2010 - 10 year warranty. I bought this car at 89000 odometer on 10/11/2012. Approx. 6 months ago the SRS light came on. I contacted Honda with no assistance as they said there is a 10 year warranty on this recall. Yesterday I started by getting assistance from emily, briana, nicole and alexis at Honda - case no. N012015-05-2002159 and to expect a call from Honda. Yesterday afternoon james (no id or last name) regional case manager. He informed me that he could not assist me. 1. I am not the original owner. 2. …
For no apparent reason at all (no moisture problem; no cell phone, computer, etc. Use; no disconnecting anything at all, much less related to seat belts, passenger seat occupancy, seat removal, etc.) the SRS light came on and has remained on for many months. Google shows this to be a widespread problem, which has triggered a very wide range of responses from Honda. This has been a wonderful car given timely completion of all scheduled maintenance. But the SRS light problem, since it involves the safety restraining systems, should be guaranteed for the life of the car. But, given the various ways people with this issue have been treated, I am reluctant to take the vehicle to Honda. It May only require a reset for the light, which should cost nothing. But charges for a diagnosis are in the $70-100 range. …
In May of 2008 my 2000 Honda Accord lost power while driving and would not restart. All of the gas ran out from the front of the car. The computer board had gone out. The computer board was replaced by another mechanic and then was towed to the Honda dealership to be reprogrammed. Since then it has gone back and was diagnosed with misfires. The coil packs , plugs and wires, fuel injectors, EGR valve all have been replaced. The car is still spitting and sputtering like it is running on 4 cylinders and it is a v6. I have researched and there seems to be alot of these problems. Also the SRS light stays on and you can turn the car off and remove the key without the car being in park. I never received any kind of recall from the dealerships on this recall. This car was bought new in 2000.
Related recalls
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
Remedy: In a previous recall (01v-380), only right and left buckles were inspected. The rear center buckle should also be inspected and corrected if necessary. This recall is being conducted only for the center buckle.
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Vehicle description: certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat belt assemblies that were improperly manufactured. Only buckles that are marked (on the back side of the buckle) with an assembly number beginning with 00185,…
Seat Belt complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat belt problems on the 2000 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 56 complaints about the seat belts of the 2000 Honda Accord, 5% of the model year's 1,183 complaints. The component named most often is front › buckle assembly (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Honda Accord seat belt problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 02V-051 (buckle assembly, Feb 8, 2002); NHTSA recall 01V-380 (buckle assembly, Dec 13, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Honda Accord seat belt problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to seat belts problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.