Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
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).
I had this car for a few weeks with 120K miles on it and the transmission died on me while driving and almost got hit with a big rig. Lucky the big rig has enough distance to slam that break. This car needs attention and recall with the transmission. Been reading a lot of faulty transmission for this model and no recall. Not sure if a crash or fatality will occur first before they will initiate a recall. Honda is a reliable company but has this many complaints and no recall has been initiated.
On this vehicle, it is common knowledge that the V6 models have an issue related to the transmission (referred to as the automatic transaxle by Honda) where the system was not reworked to account for the extra torque put out by the more powerful V6 engine causing it to strip and shred portions of the gearing causing gear slippage, rough idling, and other similar issues usually occuring sometimes around or after the 80k mile mark. Upon finding out about this, I did some research and Honda's "solution" offered was that transmissions could be swapped for rebuilt ones salvaged off of other vehicles brought in for similar issues but there have also been reports of these rebuilt transmissions beginning to fail after they reach an additional 80k miles proving the issue was not truly resolved. …
After having the vehicle in "reverse" to get into a stall parking space on the street, it was shifted into "drive". While being in "drive" and tapping on the gas pedal, the vehicle went in "reverse" uncontrollably. The brakes did not respond. In an attempt to avoid reversing into a wall, the vehicle turned and crashed into a parked vehicle. The impact potentially injured a women that was standing behind the impacted vehicle talking with someone.
My wife was driving one day doing our typical day to day stuff then the transmission @159000 miles starts not shifting or downshifting or when it shift its very jerky and sometimes we have to rev over 5000 rpms to get it to shift and d4 light starts flashing on the city streets we got it home I check fluids they were good added lil extra tranny fluid to be safe because it was below the first dot on dipstick then we drove fine for a day then today we went to an appt we had got there OK then on way back to the house the car starts not upshifting or down shifting no matter how you accelerate coming from dead stop at traffic light it revs up to 5000 rpms then jerks into gear and it went boom 1 boom 2 boom 3 and then the car starts rolling thru the traffic light and only at not only 5 MPH then hits 4th gear then it goes safe road speed I have reviewed several online websites like this one …
Car key can be removed from the ignition without requiring the driver to place the transmission in park. I purchased the car used last month and am not accustomed to driving an automatic-transmission vehicle. On multiple occasions, I have left the car in drive and attempted to exit the vehicle after shutting off the motor, only to have the car begin rolling forward or backward. Condition is extremely dangerous. Curiously, this is the exact problem for which the NHTSA issued recall no. 05V025000. However, dealer and American Honda motor co. Refuse to repair the car because its VIN number does not fall within the range that Honda believes to be inclusive of cars with this defect. Unbelievable. Car is a 2000 Honda Accord.
On May 29, 2014 our daughter was driving our car and had just dropped a friend off at the bus station, after the friend got out of the car, she pulls off and goes around a corner and the car accelerates and jumps a curb, uproots a tree, hits a parked car, which crashes into another parked car. Our car was totaled. I think the other car was totaled and the other car had moderate damage. Our daughter had a gash in her arm and a lot of bumps and bruises. My daughter is scared to death to drive. I would like to see Honda fix this problem, this is not the first incident, nor will it be the last.
I have been familiar with this car and many other similar Honda's of this year and every single one including the lower mile ones have needed a transmission rebuild or replacement. The j30 transmission is inept to do its job and the strain on it from the v6 vtec renders it useless quickly. Much like the Honda odyssey if similar years this transmission is no good and needs a recall. This car was moving on the highway on its way back from the city when it went out, straight line.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while in park and the key removed from the ignition, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into another vehicle. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic was unable to determine the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,600. The VIN was not available.
Transmission problem I bought this car about July 13 2016 tranny is slipping and sometime it will idol very hi than it jumps gears my daughter drive this car she is now scared to drive spoke to Honda nothing they can do even thought thay have lots of complains from that that year spoke to the dealer he wont do anything either stated he will give me 1200 back went I bought it for 3200 than stated he will fix car bur I have to pay for it
Tl contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently when shifted into gear. The contact mentioned that no warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000. Mailed out 02/24/15
Transmission complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2000 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 201 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2000 Honda Accord, 17% of the model year's 1,183 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (130 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Honda Accord transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2000 Honda Accord, though it has 8 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Honda Accord transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 116,000 miles, and 2% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 9 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to transmission & drivetrain 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.