Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2001 Honda Accord.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
I had my 01 Honda Accord ex recently inspected by an independent mechanic and they found a rusty hole (size of a quarter) on the topside of the subframe on the passenger side. They stated, that other than this small rusted area, the rest of the subframe and car body was in excellent condition and completely free of rust. Mechanic stated, air conditioning unit is draining on this area of the subframe and this could be under recall. They said this was very dangerous and serious safety issue, the subframe should be replaced ASAP, and recomended I take it to a Honda dealership for recall issues. Took it to mike pruitt Honda akron,OH for inspection (for this issue), they put it on a lift and from underneath said they couldn't find a hole in the subframe. I told them, the rust hole is only visable on the topside of the passengerside subframe. They found a small hole (where I mentioned), said it wasn't a safety issue, and there weren't any recalls for this issue. They denied it was caused by the air conditioning leaking on that part of the subframe, yet couldn't give me an alternate reason. They were evasive and dishonest and told them I'm going to another dealer. I brought it to park Honda for their inspection, they found the rust hole, and recommended the entire subframe be replaced at the cost 0f $2250. 00. They evaded answering what caused this issue (air-conditioning leaking on subframe) . I had them do this work and in the meantime,I will consult a lawyer.
Transmission failure-on 11-21-2011 my transmission failed and now has to be replaced with a new Honda transmission at a cost of $4,000. 00.
A failed transmission on a used 2001 Honda Accord. This transmission failed not long after the extended warranty period. It took a little longer to break. Honda refuses to help getting it fixed even though they are aware of their sub-standard product.
The gas tank on my 2001 Honda Accord started to leak from the horizontal welded seam at approx. 126,000 miles. It was not noticed for over a month since it only leaked when the tank was over half full. During that period, my daughter used the car and often transported her three children to their school. When the car was brought into the local Honda dealership, Honda bloomfield, they considered the leak serious enough to take immediate fire/explosion precautions around the car. They replaced the tank at a cost of $1,307. 20. After I complained, they reduced the bill by 50%, but would not let me have the old tank. I was told that Honda had a 30 day option to keep the old tank since they had paid for part of the repair. They allowed me to take photos of the tank which show extensive rust and delamination of the welded seam all around the tank. I purchased the car new from anderson Honda (now bloomfield Honda) and it has been used as normal daily transportation in the detroit metropolitan area in summer and winter and has had all major maintenance performed by the anderson - bloomfield dealership. The car has had no rear end collision damage and is normally parked outside when not in use. I feel this was a dangerous failure and should be fully covered by Honda. Even a minor rear end collision could have started a fire. Honda gas tanks should be able to survive typical michigan driving conditions or should have an inspection/replacement mileage limit imposed similar to the engine timing belts.
I am the first owner of Honda Accord 2001 purchased it the same year, and currently it has 130,500 miles on it. First transmission failure occurred around 2008 when it had 65,000 miles. Fortunately, I had an extended warranty, and the cost for replacing it was covered. The second failure happened September 2011 when it had 130,000 miles. It seems that the transmission fails about every 65,000 miles regardless of timespan. I had several cars before, none of them had problems with transmission before 70,000 miles. . Read more...
After have the recall done on this car 5 years ago. My transmission is having all the issues known by everyone. Engine light is one service computer states transmission shifting problem. Aamco has told me that its a known issues with this model car to have transmission issue before the recall and way after and yet Honda is silent! I am sorry but this is just not right!.
My Honda Accord 2001 srs light on. This is the second tiem. I did not received any recalled noticed, when I called Honda, they told me it expired a few day. I did not notice the srs light was onwhile drivng a short distance. When I found out, I called the Honda and they told me the warrantly was over foe a few day. They expexted you to called them on Sunday eventhough, they open only on weekday.
On January 21, 2010 I bought a 2001 Honda Accord ex from a private party. I have owned Honda vehicles all my life; the dependability is a major reason why. After owning the vehicle for almost 1 year, the transmission started giving me problems. The transmission would slip out of gear and not engage. It would eventually not work all together. I took the vehicle into my local automobile shop and to my surprise they told me I needed a new transmission. The cost was nearly $2100 just to get a rebuilt one. A new one from the dealership would cost me anywhere from $3000-$4000. I called my local Honda dealership and spoke with a service representative who told me since I purchased it through a private party I would need to call Honda. He also told me that there were some issues in the past with Accord transmissions. On the same day, I called Honda and spoke with a representative that worked in the recall department. He told me that Honda did indeed have transmission failure issues with the Honda Accord of that year; but that my Honda would not be covered because it had 130,000 miles vs. The warranty coverage of 109,000 miles. Unsatisfied with the results, I spoke with a supervisor and she informed me that she looked into alternatives as far as paying for the expenses; and she was unable to find a solution. To my disappointment; I was unable to receive assistance to pay for this large bill that was due to a defective transmission manufacturered by Honda. As a long term consumer of Honda; words cannot explain my melancholy. Since I was given no assistance, and my Honda is my only means of transportation to work, I was left with no other option than to incur a financial hardship by covering the expenses myself. Total cost = $2083.
I have a 2001 white Honda Accord. I purchased the car used in July 2004 and it was purchased from a Honda dealership. It was a "Honda certified used car," and I purchased the additional warranty for it. Over the past year, I have noticed the paint is starting to stain. I have kept the car waxed, at least 1 time a year since I got it, but even this doesn't help. The paint is starting to bubble up and flake off. . . Like blisters bursting open. There are several spots like this on the car. Also, every time I run through something on the road, the white paint stains. It will not come out during a hand washing or waxing. I took it to Honda, and they would not help. I took it to a local shop that is very reputable in the area and was told there is no clear coat left on the car, and it appears to have been a problem when the original paint was applied.
The paint on my 2001 Honda Accord is peeling and the clear coat is lifting,front to back, I have noticed this on many Honda's of years around the same age, dark colors, the paint and body shops said that there must be a problem with the paint and procedures in painting the car , this is the only Honda out of the 9 other Honda's, I've owned with a paint problem, this car only has 60000 miles on it, other Honda's that I have had as much as 250,000, and the paint looked great (1990 Accord) the dealer ship (groppetti Honda claims they never heard of this problem, but I continue to see Hondas with this same paint problems, this looks like the same type of problem general motors had back years ago and they corrected the paint with a recall, after many complaints, I know there are many complaints out there.
All of the above dates and mileage are approximate. I have the information on paper at home. I have also had the hardest time with Honda financial services with them calling me and saying that I never paid my monthly bill (last fall), which I did, and then finally they found the check and said "OH, our mistake, it has been here the whole time. " and then now, I have them saying that I was in default of my lease because they never had information for my insurance, which my insurance was supposed to send them that information. I checked back with them a week later (today) and they said that they were going to impound my car because my insurance company never got back with them. Called my insurance company, and it took 5 mins. To have someone fax over proof of insurance. That was all - was it that difficult??? this car had to have the back brakes replaced after 25000 miles (about a month ago - it was making this awful noise, like rattling chains underneath) - that should not have happened. The back window tinting lifted up after 1 year, the tire blew out on the freeway 1 month after getting it (leased the car Aug 2001). The service engine light has come on twice, for no apparent reason. And the srs light was on 2 different times. Had it turned off the 1st time. Then 1 week later it was back on, brought back to my dealership and they said it was something wrong with the computer system, but they could not give me a good enough explanation. When I first was looking for a car at the dealership, this car was not on the lot where all the other cars for sale were, it was in the back, by the service department. Asked the sales rep if the car was in okay condition and he said it was, and there was nothing wrong with it because it only had 10 miles on it - I should have known then. This car is a pain in the behind and it is just a hassle for everything that keeps happening with it.
Engine check light came on, dealer replaced sensor.