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 developed a problem with the alternator. The vehicle begun to lose power, braking and steering. There was no indication of a problem. The dashboard light was supposed to illuminate when the alternator was not charging the battery. The dealer refused to consider any compensation.
The lights will come on when starting the vehicle. Maintenance light will stay on, and then when driving on the freeway about 60-80 mph the green light will pop on, and the vehicle will just cut off.
1999 Honda Accord ex coupe V6 (California) engine stalls immediately when blinker/signal lever is used, for left or right turn signal. When engine stalls, green "key" light flashes on dashboard. Otherwise, failure happens randomly. Failure has occurred both while driving at 60+ mph and while vehicle is stopped. At high speeds, engine stalls and then restarts in a few seconds. Has not occurred when engine was cold/not-warmed-up. Failure occurred about once a month at first, but in the last three months, averages about one failure a week. Failure started happening at around 70,000 miles. Car now has ~92,000 miles. Car has had one owner since purchased new. Car recieves regular scheduled maintenance. Car had complete tune-up (oil/filter, spark plugs, ignition cap & rotor, ignition wires, transmission fluid (Honda), air filter, fuel system cleaner, etc...) after first failure. Alternator failed and was replaced many months after "stalling/blinker" failures first occurred, and had no apparent affect on stalling problem. Stalling still occurs, and have no idea what cause is.
Consumer experienced the same problem as stated in recall 02V120000 concerning electrical system failure. Dealership would not repair because the VIN was not included. Evoq filed by: Robert murphy 770- 806-1911.
Repeated battery failure. The consumer believes the problem may be with the ignition switch because a sound was heard while attempting to start the vehicle. The dealer was notified.
- Yonkers, NY, USA
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While driving, SRS air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the air bags needed to be replaced. All the vehicle's door locks stopped working after the dealer replaced the recalled ignition switch. The consumer requested that the manufacturer pay for the door lock repair. They agreed to pay for the part but wanted the consumer to pay for the labor. The consumer believes they should pay the total expense.
There were problems with the thermostat, brakes, engine light was intermittent, overheating, squealing while driving, the windshield molding at the upper left corner of the window, thumping noise while driving, maintenance light was inoperative, steering wheel vibrated, the ABS light was intermittent, and the tires were replaced early. Mr scc
Consumer states her brakes lights stays on, even after releasing the emergency brakes. After she drives the car for a while the light goes out. Also the power outlet switch does not work either. She has taken this auto to the dealer ship three time already.
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- Gold River, CA, USA