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.
9.1
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,896 miles
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Vehiicle hesistated when acclerating and it stalled. This condition almost caused a crash, which could have been fatal. Vehicle has been checked for trouble over 3 or 4 times in the last 6 months. Dealership has been unable to correct this problem. Vehicle has stalled at four occasions when trying to pull into traffic or accelerate. Brake rotors were warpped and rear drum were scored prematurely. Clincking noise in the steering column due to combo switch failure. Driver seat belt squeake when leaning forward or backward due to retracter failure.
The engine shuts down with no warning. The problem has occurred 5 times. The first time it happened on a side street at 35mph. The green security key light came on...experienced a loss of power and then all other lights came on and car stopped. I was able to restart the engine. A few weeks later on the freeway...at 70mph...green security light came on...experienced a loss of power...and then...power came back and car drove on normally. Third time, driving over rail road tracks, at 10 mph, green light came on, engine cut off...vehicle was restarted. Fourth time, freeway at 70mph, green key light came on, experienced loss of power, engine cut off. Tried to restart car several times unsuccessfully. Waited 45 minutes and then car restarted. This problem is a direct threat to my life. Please help.
While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which could have caused a crash. Dealer replaced the relay fork, but could not determine the cause of the problem.
- Doraville, GA, USA
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While driving vehicle stalled and died without warning and started up immediately after. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate the problem.
Vehicle experienceed a loud gun shot sound from dashboad area while driving. But no reason or cause could be found. Two dealer was contacted and no reason could be given.
Ongoing / intermittent problem with the vehicle hesitating; whenever pulling into a intersection or from a stop postion it appears as if it would stall, but does'nt. Dealer notifed, and informed consumer that was normal for that type vehicle. It was slow to respond. Can NHTSA provide information on this matter before this cause a vehicle collison.
When vehicle has not been driven for awhile and then started up, vehicle made a popping noise. Dealer said that the engine had a slight missfire, otherwise was normal.
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- Santa Barbara, CA, USA