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:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,988 miles

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1999 Honda Accord electrical problems

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1999 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 3 of 9)

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problem #132

Sep 202007

Accord 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 141,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact had his vehicle repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 02V120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) on September 27, 2002. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would sporadically stall without warning. The majority of the time, the vehicle could immediately be restarted after it stalled. The dealer stated that because his vehicle was previously repaired under the recall, they would not provide a free remedy. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 141,000 and current mileage was 150,000. Updated 4/29/08

- Gladstone, OR, USA

problem #131

Jan 052008

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving at any speed or idling at a traffic light, the vehicle would shut off. Occasionally, the engine would not turn over and start. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that when he touches any metal portion of the vehicle in cold weather, a shock occurs. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 160,000 and failure mileage was 130,000.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #130

Feb 012008

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The vehicle stalled at high and low rates of speed. This failure has occurred six times. The dealer stated that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. Since the repair was made previously due to a recall, the dealer will not repair it again free of charge. The cost to repair the vehicle was $270. The failure mileage was 125000 and the current mileage was 126000.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #129

Sep 052006

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 149,227 miles

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

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The ignition switch would be either difficult to start or would not start at all. The vehicle stalled each time it was started. The ignition switch has failed twice. The vehicle was repaired under a safety recall the first time. The contact was informed that her vehicle had already been repaired under the safety recall, and was out of warranty. Two NHTSA campaign id numbers were referenced: 02V120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) and 05V025000 (electrical system: Ignition: Switch). The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 183,144 and failure mileage was 149,227.

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

problem #128

Feb 122008

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 101,000 miles
Problem was the ignition switch that applies to of the safety items on the ignition switch recall. I was charge by a Honda dealer $498 including taxes. The reason I have I brought my car was: Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. ( I do not understand why is not on the ticket ). as a secondary issue I have mentioning the lock not working properly as a result of your previous work (recall in 2007). Your technician has told me that was a normal thing. The mechanical from Firestone rafael toledo, (phone +1 (305) 667-4866) disagree with your suggestions at that time, the car should not been returned to me with the lock like that, but that was not important to me not even now.. anyways it always turn my car on. I told the advisor not to proceed with the recode of the old key because it was worn; I am really scared to drive my car now. ( phone conversations).

- North Miami, FL, USA

problem #127

Feb 092008

Accord 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 123,500 miles
Electrical system failure due to faulty ignition switch over the course of two months.

- New London, NH, USA

problem #126

Nov 242007

Accord 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 147,500 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 the engine stalled without warning while driving at any speed. The entire vehicle would shut off and have to be restarted when driving at low speeds. When driving at fast speeds, the vehicle would restart itself. The mechanic stated that the electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started. The worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning and increase the risk of a crash. The current and failure mileages were 147,500. * updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #125

Nov 192007

Accord 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 20 miles
I have a 99 Honda Accord in which the engine stalled while driving. I didn't realize it until I tried to turn the wheel and realized that the steering wheel locked. It took several times to restart and took it to the mechanic. I thought it might be the alternator but the mechanic said no because the light would have come on. He said it was the ignition switch. Honda had a recall on these in 2003. I was never notified of the recall because Honda said my switch was not apart of the recall. I am having the same problems with my car stalling while driving as the switch with the recall. I called Honda to rectify the situation and to find out why they didn't notify me of the potential problem. I have two little girls who ride in this car which by the way is my only car and we could have gotten killed due to this manufacturing defect.

- Downingtown, PA, USA

problem #124

Oct 242007

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,332 miles
1999 Honda Accord shut off while driving on parkway @ 60 mph. Cause faulty ignition switch for which some 1999 Accord were recalled but not all. My car was not under the recall even though the problem exisits. Notified Honda of America.

- New Hyde Park, NY, USA

problem #123

Oct 192007

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving 30 mph, the engine shut off. The green key light was illuminated; however, the check engine light was not. On September 26, 2002, the electrical system ignition switch was replaced per NHTSA campaign id number 02V120000. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle does not have antilock brakes. The failure mileage was 53,000 and current mileage was 55,000.

- La Grange , IL, USA

problem #122

Sep 012005

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving over 30 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would restart intermittently. There were no warning indicators. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced in 2005 for NHTSA recall 02V120000, electrical system:ignition:switch. There was no failure at the time the switch was replaced. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 170,000. Updated 01-14-08. The consumer stated the replacement switch didn't work correctly for the first year. Updated 12/12/07

- Factoryville, PA, USA

problem #121

Oct 052007

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 168,537 miles
1999 Honda Accord while driving car cut off. I could not depress the brake, car began to coast until I could pull the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. I had to turn the key to off so that I could place the car in park. Once car stopped, I turned the car back on and proceeded to my destination. This is the first time that the car has completely turned off while driving. Within the last 2 months the car has be having trouble stalling while driving but would immediately restart. When car was at a parked status for a period of time I would not any problems starting the vehicle. But if the car was driven, parked and then restarted there have been problems with the vehicle restarting again. I would have to repeatedly have to attempt to get the vehicle to start. I have taken the vehicle to get serviced concerning this problem and it was determined that it is the ignition switch. The Accord was taken in 2002 to get repaired for the recall 02V120000. The car was not having problems until recently.

- Lithia Springs, GA, USA

problem #120

Aug 022007

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,794 miles
1999 Accord two recalls for ignition causing engine to stall. Customer states that her engine would stall anywhere it didn't matter. Consumer had the ignition switched replaced. She would like more info. Updated 09/18/07 the consumer stated car shut down on 8/2/07 in the parking lot and then again at a stop sign and was very hard to restart. The consumer stated while taking the vehicle to the dealer she was informed there were 2 recalls issued for the ignition switch of her vehicle make and model. The consumer further stated the recall noticed said the replacement of electrical contact portion of the ignition switch while retaining the original locks and assemblies but the consumer stated had to have the locks repaired, it would not lock when driver side lock pushed in. The consumer stated it was supposedly fixed the first time but is hesitant about taking the vehicle back to original dealer due to the fact they will state there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.

- Universal City, TX, USA

problem #119

Jun 262007

Accord 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 10,000 miles
For the past few years the 1999 Honda Accord would randomly fail to start when battery and all othe mechnicals components were normal. After multiple trips to garages the problemwas narrowed down to the ignition switch thatwa S not properly disabling immobilizer system. I found out there is an outstaning recall on this problem (recall id from NHTSA: 02V120000). However, Honda limit the recall to a small number of vins and fail to address the problem for many other owners with the same complaints.

- Edison, NJ, USA

problem #118

Jul 152006

Accord 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 137,000 miles
{NHTSA recall 02V120000}. my vehicle exibited the exact symptoms described in this recall, yet Honda dealerships advised my VIN was not included in the recall. Therefore, I had to pay for replacement. I still have the defective part. How can I very it is the same as the one recalled in order to get reimbursement.

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #117

May 252007

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 103,570 miles
Car stalled when at complete stop to make a turn ON5-24-07, started back up immediately and drove fine. Car stalled while making a turn into a pharmacy parking lot on 5-25-07, started right back up and drove ok after that. I was thirty miles from home to go to the doctor so I started home on I-44 in a rain storm. I was driving 65 mph in the inside lane when the car stalled. Thought I was going to die. This on a Friday afternoon on a holiday weekend. Was fortunate enough to be able to guide the car over the outside lane of traffic and get it off the road. Started right back up. I did turn off the ac and prayed all the rest of the 20 miles or so that I had to go to get home, which I did. Called a local repair shop that I have used before and being a holiday weekend, could not get it in before Tuesday, 5-29-07. Found to be ignition switch. Was told to call Honda dealership in springfield, mo and was told was fixed after recall. In looking at the paper work I had from previous owner, it had been done at 67375 miles and again had problems and was done at 83050 miles again. They would not help me at all at the dealership so I had no choice but to pay for it myself. The car now has 103596 miles on it. So that tells me that these ignition switches are good for 20,000 or less and my life was in jeopardy because of this faulty switch. Now how long can I drive and be safe before this happens again"??" the very least that Honda could do is pay for this but more important fix the switch so that people do not think they are going to die like I almost did. I am 69 years old and this is a strain mentally and financially.

- Marshfield, MO, USA

problem #116

May 082007

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 166,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that when he starts the vehicle, it stalls after being driven approximately two blocks. The failure also occurs while driving 70 mph and in hot weather. The dealer discovered that the failure noted in recall # 02V120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) was the cause of the contact's failure. However, the vehicle is not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired on April 24, 2006, but the failure has recurred. The current and failure mileages were 166,000.

- Bedford, TX, USA

problem #115

Apr 232007

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The vehicle shut off twice while driving 20 mph. The vehicle also shut off on four more occasions. The recall repair was performed per recall#02V120000 concerning the electrical system: Ignition switch. The dealer agreed that the failure was related. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 16000.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #114

Apr 052007

Accord 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 163,280 miles
The 1999 Honda Accord was subject to a recall in summer 2002 for an ignition switch defect. I had the recall taken care off in October 2002. Now, in 2007, the same part was defective again. The cost to me to have this fixed wasa $293. The dealership was not willing to help w/ the cost because of the time lapse. Honda refused to look at it. I was told that a recall part was only repaired once a period! any additional repairs to that part were the responsibility of the consumer. My position was that if the part was defective in design, this should still be handled as a recalled item. I have no true way of knowing if the part I received in 2002 was indeed a redesigned part, or simply the same part in the vehicle at that time. I am asking specifically for all of the charges to be refuned or at the minimum some part there off 1/2 to be shared by both parties. The ignition switch should not fail under normal driving. Car stalled 3 times in traffic with no warning due to this defect.

- Simpsonville, SC, USA

problem #113

Mar 282007

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving 65 mph on a clear day the vehicle decelerated and the engine stalled with no warning indicators. The contact restarted the vehicle and pulled to the side of the road. Approximately 10 minutes later the failure was duplicated while driving 65 mph. The failure occurred three times that day. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced, and informed the contact of recall # 02V12000 in 2002 for the electrical system: Ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired, and the contact was required to pay $143.52. The current mileage is 91,500, and failure mileage was 91,000.

- East Millinocket, ME, USA

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