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.
2.6
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,600 miles
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: the contact stated at various speeds or while stopped, the vehicle stalled without warning on numerous occasions. The vehicle restarted each time, and was taken to the dealership where the starter was replaced. The dealer replaced the ignition switch. Updated 12/05/06.
While driving vehicle lurched forward, and stalled three times. Engine check warning indicator light illuminated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer three times. Starter was replaced, and the dealer performed a valve job. Also, dealer recommended replacing the automatic transmission with a rebuilt transmission.
Problems getting starter recall repairs complete. The starter was recall. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer for replacement. When the consumer returned to pick up the vehicle the dealer indicated that the work was not done because something came up. After the consumer left the dealer they called and said they could not do the recall because the consumer installed a non-Honda alarm on the vehicle. The consumer agreed to be responsible if anything went wrong and gave them permission to do the work but they said no.
The starter blew apart after starting on 3/10/03. The bendix was in two pieces and lodged itself between the flywheel and motor. One piece was able to be removed, the second cannot be removed unless the transmission is removed. The dealer indicated this was a new occurrence and never before happened to their knowledge. The consumer service at Honda did not seem too concerned that this had occurred and seemed unwilling to research this even though they also indicated that this was the first time.
Consumer states after leaving her driveway and approaching the first stop sign the auto died, then all the panel lights came on. She was able to restart the auto. Then after driving it for another 3-4 mins and stopped at a stop light the auto cut off again. Now she has a recall for the ignition and she is told by her dealer that they do not have the part, and will not have it for another couple weeks.
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