2000 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 7, 2026 · 171 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2000 Honda Accord, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 107,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (22% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Ignition switch: mentioned in 37 of 171 complaints (22%)
  • Remove key: mentioned in 24 of 171 complaints (14%)
  • Instrument panel: mentioned in 18 of 171 complaints (11%)

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 124 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles1 · 1%
10k–25k miles4 · 3%
25k–50k miles12 · 10%
50k–75k miles14 · 11%
75k–100k miles23 · 19%
100k–150k miles46 · 37%
150k+ miles24 · 19%

How serious are the reports?

Of 171 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 5 a fire.

Honda Accord electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2013, with 416 complaints
1995: 4319951996: 401997: 961998: 30819981999: 3882000: 1712001: 7820012002: 692003: 1422004: 14620042005: 962006: 422007: 6020072008: 1042009: 442010: 3420102011: 182012: 322013: 41620134162014: 3782015: 2372016: 19920162017: 1552018: 2962019: 10920192020: 532021: 662022: 10520222023: 232024: 262025: 920252026: 1

n = 3,984 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Accord19%—
2025 Accord910%—
2024 Accord2617%22,863
2023 Accord2327%25,100
2022 Accord10541%22,000
2021 Accord6627%100,000
2020 Accord5315%14,500
2019 Accord10916%14,000
2018 Accord29616%11,075
2017 Accord15529%29,048
2016 Accord19933%46,000
2015 Accord23739%50,500
2014 Accord37839%52,000
2013 Accord41629%50,000
2012 Accord329%50,000
2011 Accord186%66,000
2010 Accord346%60,500
2009 Accord446%62,500
2008 Accord1047%32,000
2007 Accord6011%89,000
2006 Accord4210%81,000
2005 Accord9615%70,961
2004 Accord14614%85,000
2003 Accord1427%71,000
2002 Accord697%97,000
2001 Accord788%102,500
2000 Accord17114%107,000
1999 Accord38834%130,000
1998 Accord30826%126,037
1997 Accord9621%135,500
1996 Accord408%120,000
1995 Accord438%132,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2010, with 19 complaints
1999: 119992000: 52001: 520012002: 52003: 1120032004: 172005: 1120052006: 92007: 1320072008: 82009: 1020092010: 19192011: 1020112012: 92013: 820132014: 72015: 720152016: 32017: 420172018: 22019: 320192020: 22022: 120222024: 1

n = 171 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Electrical system:ignition:switchJan 28, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V025000 · 486,659 vehicles

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.

Risk: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

Fix: Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Hello, The ignition switch in my vehicle has never worked right. I took the vehicle to a Honda dealership for a airbag recall and was told them about the ignition switch problem and recall. They said they would not do the recall and wanted me to call Honda. I called Honda and was told that I would…

Received Jan 17, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11566090

My 2000 Honda Accord EX V6 has a few issues: 1. Front/rear struts, sway bar bushings, and sway bar links. This has caused my car to fail safety tests for the last 5 years. I have received an itemized estimate for these issues from a mechanic. 2. Electrical. The front instrument panel is not working…

Received Jun 17, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11469710

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda accord. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights were dimmed. The vehicle was shifted to park and the instrument panel lights returned to normal operation. The contact stated that the fuses were checked and operated as designed. The dealer was not…

Received Jul 21, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11340583
Honda Accord
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Frequently asked questions

Do all 2000 Honda Accords have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 171 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2000 Honda Accord (14% of the 1,183 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Honda Accord electrical system?

Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 107,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2000 Honda Accord?

The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 37 of 171 complaints, followed by “remove key” (24).

Other 2000 Honda Accord problems

See all 2000 Honda Accord problems or electrical system problems across all Accord years.