Two problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 2000 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2000 Accord.
Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, various warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the power steering pump was leaking. The contact switched off and restarting the vehicle but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 258,321. Jo.
Premature power steering pump failure as exhibited by whining noise coming from the unit. Dealer acknowledges this noise will lead to power steering failure, that the failure (at 60000 miles in this case) is premature, and that there is an apparent pattern of such failures in Honda Accord cars. The dealer refused to do anything and said the manufacturer is not looking into the problem in spite of its safety implications and the apparent pattern of failures.