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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The consumer had a recall repair performed on the ignition switch. Consumer was charged for the removal of the alarm system. Reapirs was made at carrs Honda, 6600 North western Chicago, il.
Consumer states that the dealer, Honda of hayward in hayward ca. Phone# 510/582-1300. Stated a reconnection fee of $90 dollar would be charge for reconnection of the remote wiring after recall repairs was done. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm
Consumer states contacted dlr regarding recall remedy 02V12000. Dlr advised would not be able to replace ignition switch until 01/03/02. Consumer feels as if dlr is delaying recall remedy in favor of paying consumer repairs. Nlm
Consumer states that dealership doesn't not have the parts avialable for recall and don't know when it will be avialable. Consumer afraid that while waiting for parts defect stated in recall will accur and cause serious injuries. Nlm
Consumer states that the ignition switch on the vehicle is not working properly contacted dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle was not on recall.
- Lansdale, PA, USA
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Consumer states that the ignition switch on the vehicle is defective and that while driving the vehicle stalls, the consumer had to pull over before starting the vehicle again. The vehicle is not part of the recall that are on the Accord. Contacted dealer.
Vehicle would stall at mutiple speeds. Vehicle hasbeen to dealer on two occasions, and the problem still occurring.. consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced under recall, and the dealer stated there would be a charge to reconnect the alarm.
Consumer received recall 02V120000 for ignition switch replacement. Consumer took car to dealer for repairs. Dealer had vehicle for 2 days, and then told consumer did not have parts. Consumer picked up vehicle, and contacted Honda. Honda advised consumer vehicle was unsafe to drive. Consumer very concerned because dealer never advised that vehicle should not be driven.
Various lights on instrument panel will illuminate and engine will stall suddenly. Dealership examined vehicle and could not reproduce the problem. The vehicle was returned to the dealer to have the ignition switch replaced.
Key can be removed from ignition when vehicle is in drive which caused a collision. Consumer stated the vehicle was parked and the engine was off and the steering was locked, consumers wife exited the vehicle with the keys, and the vehicle began to roll down the driveway, vehicle then smashed into a wheel barrel, tree and a tool shed, the dealer replaced the ignition switch.
Whenever key is in ignition & pressing on brakes, vehicle is not able to shift from park to reverse. Would have to take key out of ignition & place it in hole next to the ignition & then turn it. Afterwards, key must be removed & put back in ignition switch to start vehicle. It causes a lot of problems, and hazardous.
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- Chicargo, IL, USA