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.
4.0
definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
$240
Average Mileage:
140,650 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
replace ball joints. (upper w/ control arm) (1 reports)
The lower ball joints can be replaced individually, however, expect 2 hours labor charge per side. The upper ball joints could not be replaced individually (welded to control arm in this case). New upper control arms w/ ball joint approx $110 each. Labor estimated at $90 per side.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The lower ball joints can be replaced individually, however, expect 2 hours labor charge per side. The upper ball joints could not be replaced individually (welded to control arm in this case). New upper control arms w/ ball joint approx $110 each. Labor estimated at $90 per side.
- Wesley E., Waukesha, WI, US