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 4 of 9)

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problem #111

Jul 012011

Accord

  • 180,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact made a stop and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred frequently. The vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection who determined that the failure was related to the ignition switch. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 05V025000 (electrical system: Ignition: Switch), but the recall only covered the interlock function. The vehicle was repaired under the recall however, the ignition switch also needed to be replaced and was not covered under the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 180,000. The current mileage was 199,000.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #110

Aug 212007

Accord

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred at different speeds intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the ignition switch would have to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 02V120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #109

Jun 012012

Accord 4-cyl

  • 215,000 miles
While coming to a stop at a stop sign the car shut itself off, but restarted, all the electronics were not affected. A second event happened two weeks later while the car was being driven at 65mph, power steering, and power brakes were affected.

- Roswell, GA, USA

problem #108

Mar 012011

Accord

  • miles

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

The car cuts off at any giving time the lights are dim and the electrical is malfuntioning.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #107

Jul 232012

Accord

  • 110,000 miles
My car stalls while driving. This is dangerous and I am afraid.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #106

Jan 152012

Accord 6-cyl

  • 30 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact was traveling 30 to 40 mph when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times where they stated the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000. Updated 8/31/12 the consumer stated the dealer did replace the recalled ignition switch but the failure recurred after six (6) months. When the failure occurred the vehicle would shut down (brakes, power steering, etc.) and did not start up immediately(5 minutes later). The dealer was not able to replicate the failure. The consumer stated the failure occurred about once every 5-7 days. Once the failure occurred four (4) times in one (1) day. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 09/11/2012

- Bethel Park, PA, USA

problem #105

May 162012

Accord 4-cyl

  • 136,000 miles

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

Ignition switch failed. Car repeatedly stalled. This was the same part recalled in 2000/2001. This switch was not replaced then (dealer said switch was ok).

- Kent, WA, USA

problem #104

Oct 052011

Accord

  • 113,900 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without any warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 02V120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,900 and the current mileage was 118,000.

- Santa Monica , CA, USA

problem #103

May 252011

Accord 4-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
As you are driving the engine just shuts off. After pulling over the engine will restart most of the time. The problem appears to be in the ignition switch.

- Bpolder, CO, USA

problem #102

Aug 092008

Accord 4-cyl

  • 102,899 miles
Car has intermittent stalling issues while driving. Car has been serviced in leesburg Honda, only known thru carfax report. Leesburg Honda could not verify if ignition switch was repaired from recall status. Verification came from charlottesville brown's Honda that switch was replaced but not by who. Told if key was shook while running and car stalled then it was ignition switch. Car still persists intermittently in shutting off with no warning signs. Sometimes, after stall, it takes several turns of key to finally get car started. Stalling can happen at any time and has in fast lanes of highways making car a little hard to steer of the road. Only hazard lights work to send warning sign of car trouble.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

problem #101

May 062012

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles

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

I was driving on the interstate. My car started trying to go out on me like it wasn't getting the fuel it needed or something. I was going 65mph and then also when I stop at a light it tries to idle out or it does go out.

- Mt. Vernon, AL, USA

problem #100

Apr 082012

Accord

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicator. The vehicle restated and resumed as normal. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the malfunction was related to the ignition switch. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 02V120000 (electrical system: Ignition: Switch). The manufacturer was notified and they informed the VIN was ineligible under the recall defect. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

- Dellroy, OH, USA

problem #99

Apr 262012

Accord

  • 168,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While traveling 62 mph the vehicle began to decelerate independently. Moments later the failure had corrected itself. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 02V120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 168,000.

- Roswell, GA, USA

problem #98

Apr 232012

Accord

  • 121,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 35 mph. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis. The contact was able to successfully restart the vehicle whenever the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 02V120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The failure mileage was 121,000.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #97

Feb 082010

Accord 4-cyl

  • 78,000 miles
My honda1999 barley has 79,000 on it, im second owner. I bought it when it had only 37,000 mil. On it. The car is already having transmission problems. It jerks when driving and coming to a stop, like a pop jerky feel. My cooling system had problem in 2010 oil going into my radiator. And know I have electrical problem. The car at times would go off. 79,000 I cant believe it. You would think this my car was a Ford with their older modules. Known to have engine problems after 70,000. This is crazy. I have all papers from first owner, never realized till reaching the chaos of my engine. That my car as well was a recall. I have the documents.

- San Jose , CA, USA

problem #96

Mar 012012

Accord

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 70 mph. The contact safely coasted to a stop and was able to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred a total of three times. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. Both the dealer and manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 02V120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Altoona, PA, USA

problem #95

Jan 102012

Accord

  • 178,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the ignition switch failed. The contact was also made aware of a recall. The contact notified the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 03V423000 (electrical system: Ignition: Switch). The failure mileage was 178,000 and the current mileage was 205,000.

- Dover, DE, USA

problem #94

Mar 152012

Accord 4-cyl

  • 222,200 miles
My wife was in drive-thru at mcdonald's when the engine died suddenly. She was able to started back up right away by turning the ignition off and on to crank the engine. Later around 1pm on the same day, while driving on hwy 101 at 65 mph, the engine died suddenly, the 'key in ignition warning' came on that warns the driver not to forget to take the key out before leaving the vehicle. The car coasted with engine dead just a short distance and the engine started up again. The car ran fine after that until my wife got home. I googled '1999 Honda Accord engine shut off while driving' and found a dozen other drivers had posted about the similar problem with their Honda Accord. I found that the ignition switch is the cause of engine shut-off and there's Honda recall on them. The car had a problem with the ignition switch in November 2006 at 135,500 miles. While driving on the freeway, smoke came out of the steering column and the car started jerking. The ignition switch was replaced at a dealer after having the car towed there.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

problem #93

Jan 032011

Accord

  • 170,000 miles
While driving down the high way, my car just turned off and had to pull over the right side of the road. Luckily it was not busy, but it has been happening a lot lately. That means I don't have a car. I looked online and they have a faulty ignition switch. At first I changed the main relay to a brand new one from Honda. But it still did the same thing, till it didn't start again.

- Valparaiso , IN, USA

problem #92

Dec 282011

Accord 4-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
Honda needs to recall their recall of the ignition switch. At their suggestion I had the ignition switch replaced several years ago when it was not a problem. Just recently I had a problem with their replacement and had to have it replaced again. Why was the original switch a safety concern in their eyes but their defective replacement switch is not a safety concern. I feel they should be held accountable for the failure of their replacement switch.

- La Selva Beach, CA, USA

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