CarComplaints.com Notes: The 1999 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, engine shuts off while driving, & peeling paint. 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.
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.
Engine stalling while driving in the 1999 Accord is typically caused by a defective ignition switch -- inexpensive to repair (under $200) but dangerous.
Peeling paint has also been an issue for these Accords. Most of the complaints are with darker paint colors -- especially green & blue.
The trunk latch started "Letting go" of the trunk lid about a year ago. When we would close the truck it would take a few tries to get it to stay shut. The latch finally stopped grabbing the lid all together. Bungee cord is now my trunk latch.
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The trunk latch started "Letting go" of the trunk lid about a year ago. When we would close the truck it would take a few tries to get it to stay shut. The latch finally stopped grabbing the lid all together. Bungee cord is now my trunk latch.
- tadams19, American Fork, UT, US