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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles
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Consumer states that the brake switch malfunctioned on the vehicle which did not allow the consumer to take the vehicle out of park. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
Consumer states that the brakes grind alot, dealer replaced the rotos but problem still persists dealer also shave them down brake pads did not correct. Nlm
When brakes are applied they hesitate to stop, pedal goes all the way to the floor, and vehicle still will not stop. Then they will just stop suddenly. Dealer contacted. Consumer stated on 2 occasions the vehicle failed to stop.
- Longview, TX, USA
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Intermittently while braking braking system malfunctioned, causing vehicle to lunge forward, and resulting in extended stopping distance and a crash. Been to dealer for 1 month, and could not determine the cause. Problem still exists.
When beginning to brake going down hill, brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Vehicle would not stop in time, driver rear ended a standing vehicle. This happened on a dry road surface.
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- Silver Spring, MD, USA