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:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
120,408 miles

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1999 Honda Accord electrical problems

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1999 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 2 of 9)

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problem #151

Jun 012016

Accord

  • 222,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Same issue as everyone else with a 1999 Honda Accord VIN # starting with 1hgcg, was told by Honda my vehicle did not fall under the recall. My car will turn off while driving down the road, I've had it happen at 70 mph and I have had it happen at 15 mph. Normally will turn off and restart itself (while driving) and the key signal will flash. The past two times my car has completely turned off on the interstate and I had to fight to get over before getting killed. As well as, my car has turned off while in drive as I was slowing down to park and the key could be removed from the ignition. If these were the recalls and I have a 1999 Honda I do not understand why my car is not included. I promise I will call everyone I have to, to make this right. I have a child and I can not be stalling while driving down the interstate.

- Corryton, TN, USA

problem #150

Mar 142015

Accord

  • 175,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 175,000.

- Alexandria, AL, USA

problem #149

Apr 282016

Accord

  • 200,000 miles
My car has been randomly shutting off while driving for several months. No one could tell me exactly what was causing it. This problem has occurred numerous times including on the interstate. There is no warning other than lights flashing on the dash and then cuts off. I lose my power steering and can barely get it to the side of the road to restart it. Nine times out of ten it will restart on the first try but sometimes I have to work with it to get it to start again. I noticed that there are many Honda Accord that have this problem and there was actually a recall on 97-2000 Honda Accord. I called Honda and they told me my specific VIN number is not covered under the recall. Ive noticed that there are several people who aren't covered under the recall with 99 Honda Accord whose VIN number begins in 1hgcg just as mine does and are having the same problem. So obviously it is a safety issue that is a manufacturer default. It does not take a rocket scientist to gather that. What will it take to get Honda to recall it?

- Alexandria, AL, USA

problem #148

Jan 152016

Accord

  • 128,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled but was able to restart after several attempts. The ABS warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #147

Feb 252016

Accord

  • 135,000 miles
Car shuts off while driving.

- Depoe Bay, OR, USA

problem #146

Sep 152015

Accord

  • 144,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle stopped abruptly without warning. The contact turned on the hazard lights and blinkers, restarted the vehicle, and called for emergency road service. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic checked the vehicle, but was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred three months later on the highway. The contact called a local dealer who wanted the vehicle brought in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.

- Marshall, TX, USA

problem #145

Nov 032015

Accord

  • 178,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving at an unknown speed over a pothole, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer eligible for repairs since it had already been repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 178,000.

- Mount Holly, NC, USA

problem #144

Aug 312009

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1999 Honda Accord. Consumer writes in regards to the faulty ignition switch recall. The consumer stated the ignition switch module was replaced per the recall. However, the replacement part failed, too. The ignition module was replaced a total of three times.

- Etters, PA, USA

problem #143

Dec 312015

Accord

  • 155,000 miles
When I'm driving along, the car will suddenly die. No sputter, no nothing, just dead. This happened a few times and I just took it to Honda. Searching on the internet says that electrical switch seems to be the problem. However, I called the Honda dealer at dch kay Honda, 200 NJ-36, eatontown, NJ 07724. They said no complaints or recall on my VIN. This is safety issue as it may stop at any time during the driving.

- Morganville, NJ, USA

problem #142

Oct 062015

Accord

  • 67,000 miles
Recall order for ignition switch replacement was never brought to dealer to perform. Now that problem has occurred dealership repair claims to have done work on two recall items that were never brought in for repair. I.e., fraudulent claim of replacement work was filed with Honda by dealership. Claim repair was done 1/28/2006. Have all repair records from 2000.

- Santa Monica, CA, USA

problem #141

Sep 032015

Accord

  • 220,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.

- Tuscson, AZ, USA

problem #140

Aug 182015

Accord

  • 140,000 miles
I have a 1999 Honda Accord and I jus paid to get front headlight wire replaced because I could not use low beam lights only high beam. Light is working now but there is a suspension and/or electrical problem I need to check. The heat/air doesnot come on" is this car safe to drive"

- Grosse Point , MI, USA

problem #139

Jan 052015

Accord

  • 185,500 miles
Car cuts off at different speeds with no warning. Stop car cut off switch and it will start after 1 or 2 attempts. Honda had recalled this in 2004 and replaced the ignition switch on car but this one also went bad I. replaced with new ignition switch and have not had this problem so far.

- Graham, NC, USA

problem #138

Mar 032015

Accord

  • 220,000 miles
On March 3, 2015 my wife's 1999 Accord would not start. We had the starter replaced for about $550 but the car was still near impossible to start and the engine can cut out at any time once you do have it started. The auto repairman told us the keys made poor contact inside the ignition switch and that was why it was still so hard to start. He taught us a tedious process to start the car but since then when we drive it the engine can suddenly stop running and stopp, also disabling the power steering. The car is no longer safe to drive. It stopped running 4 times on a 10 mile trip today.

- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA

problem #137

Dec 011999

Accord

  • 500 miles
I have a 1999 Honda Accord ex four cylinder stick shift sedan. Three or four times a year, ever since I got the car the engine has suddenly stopped for no apparent reason while driving. It usually happens when I push the clutch pedal in, as when down-shifting for a turn. I took it back to the dealer, but they could not fix it, and told me they had no idea what was causing it. My regular mechanic was also unable to diagnose the cause when I asked him to, a year or so after I got the car. The car continues to malfunction in this way, and I am simply alert to it. It always starts right back up when I either pop the clutch or use the starter. Judging from the recall information on this website, the cause is a defective ignition switch, but I never received a recall notice.

- Morristown, NJ, USA

problem #136

Feb 052015

Accord

  • 228,000 miles
Is happening regularly! car is cutting off. Play with the ignition switch and car turns on. Daughter almost had accident today due to this issue. Checked VIN and was not on recall list! why?!

- Inman, SC, USA

problem #135

Nov 052014

Accord

  • miles
All the lights, radio, dashboard came on, but when I turned the ignition to start it wouldn't turnover. Also when I go to slow down or stop the car cuts completely off. It happens more often than it doesn't.

- Hope Mills, NC, USA

problem #134

Apr 012005

Accord

  • miles
I wanted to complain because this is the 2nd time within 5 years that I'm having to have my egr port cleaned again which is costly. Also I the same thing with the ignition switch wires, which were recalled and replaced 5 years later also trying to spark a fire. I am still the original owner of my Honda and having the same problem once again about my egr after I paid lots of $$$$$$$$$$.I think somebody need to investigate if the parts only last for 5 years at a time.

- College Park, GA, USA

problem #133

Aug 012014

Accord

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to wait several minutes in order for the vehicle to restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the main relay failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- New Britain, CT, USA

problem #132

Oct 092013

Accord

  • 237,000 miles
Vehicle stalls or engine shuts off while driving on roadway. Has been happening for several months, but lately has gotten much worse. The last time I drove the car to work it shut-off over 10 times.

- Iowa, LA, USA

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