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:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,233 miles
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While attempting to accelerate from a stopped position floor mat stuck under accelerator pedal and caused vehicle to crash into a stopped car traveling approximately 5 mph. Please provide any additional information / documentation. Note: 2 individuals in other vehicle are claiming unknown injuries.
First time I received the light 09/18/1999, I went thrugh the driver's manual and followed the instruction. The book told me to tighten up the fuel cap and drive for two to three days. The problem stayed. I contacted the dealer on 09/23/1999 and received the appointment for 09/30/1999. Told them about the 'check engine' light. The dealer found code 1146. The dealer reset the code as required then warmed up the car and road test with wide open throttle and release/no code returned. Tech inspected primary oxygen sensor and all was okay. I got the car back with instruction that if the code appear again they need to order the primary oxygen sensor. On 10/07/1999 just seven days later I recieved the check engine light. I called the dealer and got the appointment for 10/13/1999. The dealer found the same code P1146, oxygen sensor found faulty and replaced it. I got the same instruction, if the light comes back again please bring it back. I got the check engine light again on 12/22/1999. We went out for christmas weekend. Called the dealer on 12/28/1999 and got the appointment for 01/04/2000. This was the third time the car went back to the dealer. The dealer found the same code and told me that it is not worth replacing the oxygen sensor because there are other cars with similar problem and the Honda technical support unit is looking into the problem. They did not close the invoice but returned my car saying that there is nothing wrong with the car except one yellow light with "check engine" on it. In March of 2000, I received a letter from the customer service saying they are still looking into the problem with no solutions to this date.they will contact me later. I believe if an automobile is driven with 'check engine' light it could be deangerous if something really goes wrong. Is this a safety issue? please look into this matter. I am sure your efforts will not be wasted. I plan to contact the dealer on Monday with this issue. Thank you: Nitin. *
The middle of the hood has four spots where the paint is cracking. Dealer states that this is secondary to bird droppings and will not be fixed. Dealer states that despite the car whether a BMW or Honda that no manufacturer will back up their paint job. Dealer states that the "shouldn't" rust through.
Rattling noises coming from instrument panel, center panel and moonroof when going over small bumps at low speed. Driver side door misaligned. Excessive wind noise even at 25mph
The rear-computerized motor mount on my Honda is defective according to Honda. They are aware of the problem on the 1998 and 1999 Accord, however, they say they can't fix the problem. When the car is started after it has been sitting for two hours or more, or while accelerating, the engine shifts and the rear mount collapses enough to make contact with the stopper on the body of the car. This results in a loud thunk at start up and, while driving, a loud thud and I have recently experienced a weird feeling in my steering wheel. I have been in contact with the dealership and they have been very cooperative in telling me there is nothing they can do until Honda Corp. Authorizes a recall or a specific fix for my car. I am currenly in contact with their zone offic in torrance California. The case number for my car is 98-12-23-00001 and their phone number is 800-999-1009.
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