CarComplaints.com Notes: The 1998 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, peeling paint, & subframe rust. We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague.
The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 100,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000.
Peeling paint has also been a huge issue for these Accords. Most of the complaints are with darker paint colors -- especially green & blue.
Subframe rust near the front passenger side wheel has become a problem recently, due to the poorly positioned A/C drain hose directly above that area. Repair cost to the subframe is over $2,000.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,900 miles
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Had 4 tires and valve stems on a 1998 Honda Accord replaced in April of 2007 at gold coast auto center. In September of 2008 the first valve stem failed. Luckily I noticed the tire was continuously getting low only when the car was driven at highway speeds and was able to get the stem replaced before it caused a crash. The second stem failed in December of 2008, again while driving at highway speeds. In a water bath, the stem only leaked when it was flexed toward the outside diameter of the wheel. This is the flexing that might be expected as a result of the centrifugal force that is applied to the stem at highway speeds. In the case of the second failure, the leakage was so slow that the tire deflated and was run at highway speed for an hour or more. The tire eventually began vibrating badly, causing the vehicle to swerve. I was able to drive off the road onto the shoulder. The tires sidewall exhibited numerous bulges and was ruined. Although no one was injured while the vehicle was moving, as a result of changing the tire, I slashed my hand on the lug wrench. I took the issue back to gold coast tire and the manager said there was no rash of valve stem failures. That is a lie, as indicated by numerous reports of valve stem failures reported by consumerreports.org. Its time for a letter writing project to our legislators.
Follow up to phone complaint 10/11/07 3:50 pm pst. No reference number, told 4 to 6 weeks before I get form to review and another 4 to 6 weeks to review. I decide to use website. I'm original owner of 1998 Honda Accord LX. On 9/24/02 ignition switch was recalled as engine stops running when driving. Did not find recall on your website, have copy if needed. Dealer is bill pearce 780 kietzke lane reno nv 89502 tel 775-789-7999 who completed warranty work on 10/12/02. Daughter owns car and moved to las vegas in August a few days later engine cut off at a stop sign. After talking with our mechanic he thought it might due to key chip as car started right up or one time occurrence it was 112 degrees. On 10/5/07 driving on the freeway engine turns off at 70 mph. Tries to pull over car recycles and starts. Spoke to our mechanic asks about ignition switch recall. Dealer confirms they replaced the part. Mechanic said its unlikely to be ignition switch if replaced. Daughter inquired with local mechanics who gave various solutions. I elect to retrieve car. She is a full-time student with 22 credits could not afford to be without car or spend time seeing if an unknown mechanic resolve. Driving back to reno engine stops again. Going about 70 mph able to pull over. Drive home close to rode side. My mechanic works only on Honda and Toyota (own three Honda cars). He determines its ignition switch. Dealer confirms to him part was replaced. But had no record of part coming out of inventory and VIN was not punched for recall replacement. Dealer would not replace without charging (I can forward paper work on repair and other issues that occurred after they repair. Concern/complaint, if replaced why almost 5 yrs to date issue re-occurred. Is manufacturer part still defected" have there been other consumer complaints" odd original recall was 5 yrs from the date of purchase 10/31/97, have invoice if needed.
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