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:
9 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,013 miles
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The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The driver attempted to use the brakes to slow the vehicle and stated that the steering wheel seized, making it very difficult to steer. The contact mentioned that in order to stop the vehicle, the transmission had to shift into park. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the accelerator was stuck in position. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving in reverse at 3 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into another vehicle, and a house before coming to a stop. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 149,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while sitting at a stop light, the vehicle independently accelerated, causing a crash between the contact and another motorist. The motorist pulled forward and the contact's vehicle crashed into him a second time due to the unintended acceleration failure. The contact shifted into park in order to stop the vehicle from accelerating any further. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that no failures were found that could have caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 82,000.
Update to ODI 10444643 filed 1/20/12. I was attempting to turn left at a highway intersection and the Honda totally stalled and the green key light came on the dash. The vehicle did not lose total power but it stalled while a fast vehicle approached from the right. I was afraid I would not get through the intersection without a wreck. It was a terrifying experience. After that first experience the vehicle totally lost power while at a stop sign in a mall. It took 2 attempts to restart car. I could not imagine what the problem could possibly be so I researched the possible problem and found that this Honda had ignition switch problems. I purchased the vehicle in 2007 and it had approximately 121,200 miles. The vehicle was recalled in 2002 due to a defect in the ignition switch. Am "ignition switch update" was completed on 10/1/02 at 59,183 miles. By an authorized Honda dealer. I have had no issues until Jan 2012. Looks like I will have to replace this switch again but it is too dangerous to not address the problem. Can't imagine this problem at 70 mph. Update; took the vehicle to Honda dealer on 1/23/12 and told the tech what I thought the problem was. The test showed it was indeed the ignition switch once again. The cost for replacing was $206. 36.. so, Honda's recall in 2002 did not correct this defect.
I was attempting to turn left at a highway intersection and the Honda totally stalled and the green key light came on the dash. The vehicle did not lose total power but it stalled while a fast vehicle approached from the right. I was afraid I would not get through the intersection without a wreck. It was a terrifying experience. After that first incident the vehicle totally lost power while at a stop sign in a mall. It took 2 attempts to restart the car. I could not imagine what the problem could possibly be so I researched the possible problem and found that this Honda had ignition switch problems. I purchased this vehicle in 2007 and it had approximately 121, 200 miles. I checked the papers received when buying the auto and the vehicle was recalled in 2002 due to a defect in the ignition switch. An "ignition switch update" was completed on 10/1/02 at 59,183 miles by an authorized Honda dealer. I have had not issues until January 2012. Looks like I will have to replace this switch again but it is too dangerous to not address the problem. Can't imagine this problem at 70mph.
- Bells, TN, USA
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Honda Accord had unexplained acceleration and ran thru fence almost hit elec pole, wife finally thought to turn off key to stop can. Has this problem been reported in the past??
Experienced in my 1999 Honda Accord sudden extreme acceleration on 12/14/2009 causing major accident on commack road, commack, NY which involved several cars, car driven from mass. Park, NY to grand street, manhattan to pickup mother-in-law and aide to bring to eye specialist in bethpage, NY, returning her to her home, back to commack for wife's job. I took car to do some shopping, car startedto accelerate on lie side ride, ultimately loosing control. Uncertain what injuries occurred, but no deaths! heard of other incidents with Honda, 2005 Accord. No injuries. Spoke to driver. Honda dealership said it was a 'glitch' after test ride. Another story, too.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions the vehicle unwarrantly accelerated, causing him to crash into a tree. The vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. As a consequence of the failure he sustained severe bodily injuries.the vehicle was towed to a salvage facility, but the cause of the failure is currently unknown. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact attempted to park the vehicle and it surged forward. The vehicle crashed into a building. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 94,000. Updated 09/24/08. The consumer was injured from the seatbelt. The air bags did not deploy. The dealer could not find anything wrong. Updated 10/01/08.
: the contact stated while attempting to move forward with steady pressure on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slowly accelerated, but lurched forward after the slow start. Although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer. Took vehicle to Honda. Wanted to replace throttle body and clean injectors for $305. Cost contact just to clean it, $45. Took it to local garage, and they cleaned the throttle body and linkage and everything was fine.
1999 Accord accelerates while parking. Engine revved to 6000 RPM. The consumer experienced sudden acceleration four times each time the vehicle was being parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who felt there was nothing wrong with the vehicle therefore no repairs were made.
Consumer reports when pressing on the brake pedal, the car lunges forward; and is out of control. In reading other complaints from other consumers, he noticed other similar complaints. The very same day he brought the car home, the car lunged forward at four-way stop and he went through the mid-section. The car revs up at violent pace.
Upon starting the vehicle and moving the gear from the park position to the reverse position, the vehicle accelerated. There was persistent intermittent sudden acceleration, upon shifting after ignition from park.
While starting up vehicle driver's foot was on the brake pedal and vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the thottle body was corroded, and needed to be replaced.
1999 Honda Accord-vehicle accelerating without touching gas pedal while driving. Engine revving on own while in park. Towed to dealer. Service dept says throttle body is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Vehicle is unsafe to drive at this point and was left at dealership awaiting part.
The accelerator pedal becomes hard while the vehicle is parked. When the consumer tries to accelerate after coming to a complete stop the vehicle lurches forward. The dealer has been contacted.
Transmission slips in lower gears. Also lurches forward upon acceleration in all gears. This lurching is often quite severe causing the car to swerve which is incredibly dangerous.
When the vehicle is started the accelerator sticks in the idle position. Once the vehicle is put in gear, the accelerator won't move unless using extreme force, then it will lunge forward or backward if in reverse. The problem was momentarily fixed by lubricating the throttle body but after 15 to 20,000 miles problem reappears.
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- Minshawaka, IN, USA