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.
4.2
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,069 miles
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While applying the brakes a noise was heard coming from the rear. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and the mechanic replaced the rotors and other parts due to corrosion. The clunk noise was thought to be coming from the right rear stabilizer link which was replaced.
My 1999 Honda Accord ex sedan with approximately 84,000 miles on odometer has warped front rotors. I have always taken good care of my vehicles, however, I almost always bought Toyota's in the past (and kept most to the 100,000-mile mark). This is my first Honda. I've reviewed all of the complaints filed with regard to this vehicle, and concur with others that there is no logical reason for warped rotors at this point. Front and back brakes were replaced last year (on separate occasions), brakes have been inspected routinely, and I have not been driving routinely in congested traffic, nor do I take my car to car washes when it is bitter cold outside (as the Honda rep indicated could be the cause). In addition to paying for pm service at Honda, I now have to pay an additional $138+ for rotor repairs. My drive to work is pretty easy, especially compared to years when I drove to downtown minneapolis daily. If I was ever going to have "rotor warp" issues, it should have been on the vehicles that drove the city miles. Therefore, it was a surprise to be hit with "warped rotors." I was already a Honda owner a when I heard about how "secretive" they are with their quality issues. Why do they feel the need to hide their parts, service, and design flaws, and try to evade customer care opportunities? Honda should be upfront and accountable for the safety and reliability of the vehicles they manufacture, distribute, and profit from in this country. After all, these were genuine Honda parts that warped. I appreciate the opportunity to register this complaint and hope the investigation of this part or design failure yields some good news in recouping some of the cost. Having made my last car payment yesterday, I was hoping to have a break from payments and repairs for a while. However, this sounds like it will be a repeat problem, and if so, I may need to look at new vehicles. A lot depends on what Honda does, or does not do, to remedy the situation.
While traveling about 50-60 mph felt a shimmying sensation in steering wheel. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer said there was no problem, but problem returned. Rotors needed to be replaced several times in the past year. Has had several problems dealing with dealer. Heard screeching noises, and while accelerating sticking feeling.
- Sacremento, CA, USA
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