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 5 of 9)

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problem #92

Oct 212004

Accord 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

When the consumer attempted to place the key inside of the ignition switch the vehicle failed to turn on. After several attempts, the vehicle started. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic to have it inspected. The mechanic informed the consumer that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The consumer informed the mechanic that the ignition switch was replaced once. Please fill in additional information.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #91

Jul 152003

Accord 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles
My 1999 Honda Accord ex rolled backwards after I left it parked on a level surface. I was able to remove the keys from the ignition and lock the car even though the car was left in neutral. The car rolled back 15-20 feet and was stopped by some large bushes and small trees. I presented the vehicle to my Honda dealer to inspect the car after the NHTSA recall was announced. The dealer declined to inspect the ignition interlock because Honda would not authorize an inspection since car was not included in recall. I have spent roughly $100 to fix the punctured tail light cover (because trunk would flood when it rained). There was damage to the trunk, rear bumper, and side panels around the trunk. I would estimate the body damage repair costs between $1-2K. The ignition interlock has not been modified since the rollback incident. Please note that incident mileage and incident date are estimated as I didn't think anything of the incident until I heard about the recall and learned of the federal safety standard. See also ODI 10094192.

- Buffalo Grove, IL, USA

problem #90

Aug 152004

Accord 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 680,000 miles
The ignition switch allows the driver to take the key out of the ignition without the vehicle being in park. This will allow the vehicle to roll freely.

- Bossier City, LA, USA

problem #89

May 112004

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

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

The consumer can remove the ignition key without placing the vehicle in park.

- Napa, CA, USA

problem #88

Jul 172004

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Car stalled while driving. Was able to get car restart after pushing it to the side of the road. Car would not start later in the day. Had car towed to nearest auto shop. Shop informed me of recall. Contacted nearest dealer who informed me that VIN was not part of the recall. Shop replaced ignition switch and needed to reprogram keys, resulting in $700 bill.

- Willoughby, OH, USA

problem #87

Nov 202003

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
Vehicle has experienced stalling without warning. (nar) enclosed is a recall campaign in regards to faulty ignition switches on Honda vehicles.

- Northport, AL, USA

problem #86

Jul 062004

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,000 miles

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

02 V 120 000/ignition switch: After having the recall repairs done by the dealer approximately 1 year ago, the vehicle been having an on going / intermittent problems with engine stalling. The vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions and they were unable to duplicate or resolve the issue.

- Norwood, MA, USA

problem #85

Jun 242004

Accord

  • miles
While placing the key inside the ignition consumer could remove the key while in park. Consumer was concerned that the vehicle could move on its own and cause a collision. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Flagstaff, AZ, USA

problem #84

May 052004

(reported on)

Accord

  • 78,000 miles
Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for recall repairs regarding ignition switch. However, the problem recurred.

- Claremont, CA, USA

problem #83

Apr 222004

Accord

  • miles
While placing the key inside the ignition vehicle did not turn on. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that ignition switch needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem had occurred more than once.

- Flagstaff, AZ, USA

problem #82

Mar 172004

(reported on)

Accord

  • 25,000 miles

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

Consumer complained about an ignition switch problem. Consumer could extract the key from the ignition although the vehicle was not in park. Currently, a recall was issued for this defect, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

problem #81

Feb 232004

(reported on)

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Received a recall notice on ignition interlock problem. Took vehicle to dealership for repair which included the replacement of the ignition key as stated on the recall, because the keys were worn, but dealer advised consumer would have to incur the cost of the keys at $40.

- Fort Smith, AR, USA

problem #80

Feb 102004

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
The consumer received a notice from the manufacturer about the ignition and stalling problems in the vehicle. The dealership fixed the problem, but a few days after, the problem recurred. As the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle died. The ignition would stall intermittently.

- Boston, MA, USA

problem #79

Jan 142004

Accord

  • 53,000 miles
Dealership has the part to perform the ignition switch recall 03V423000, but they don't have the tools to install it.

- Palm City, FL, USA

problem #78

Dec 102003

Accord 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles
Honda currently has a recall scheduled on their website for 1999 Accord involving the ignition switch. This failure causes the car to quit while driving and/or not start properly. These have both happened to me, but Honda will not do anything about it as my VIN is not supposed to have a bad switch. My vehicle is acting exactly as described on the website. It has quit while driving two times and not started once. Both times it quit I was driving in traffic. It started right up again. Can anything be done to get my vehicle fixed under the recall. It is unreliable the way it is.

- Deerfield Beach, FL, USA

problem #77

Jan 142004

(reported on)

Accord

  • 50,000 miles
Consumer complained about ignition switch problems. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, who would not assist consumer, and continuously told her that vehicle was not effected by the recall.

- Roswell, GA, USA

problem #76

Jan 132004

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
File follow up regarding a compliant that was filed in reference to a 1999 Honda Accord ignition switch recall. When the dealer was contacted they refused to comply with the recall stating the problem was that the car was out of warranty and they would not fix it, the consumer then told the dealer it was a national recall, the dealer then stated the vehicle had a salvaged title, the consumer showed the dealer the title and then the dealer stated they would not reconize the recall.

- Jackson, TN, USA

problem #75

Apr 122002

Accord 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
Inter lock failed, causing the key to come out of ignition switch without vehicle being parked. As a result, vehicle rolled across a parking lot crashing into another vehicle.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #74

Nov 042003

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles
Ignition switch problem.

- Ayden, NC, USA

problem #73

Oct 102003

Accord

  • miles
Consumer received recall 02V120000 concerning ignition switch. Vehicle contained an after market alarm system which was connected to the ignition. Dealer charged a fee to disconnect the alarm system in order perform recall repairs.

- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA

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