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:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,351 miles

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1999 Honda Accord seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1999 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #43

Sep 092021

Accord

  • 155,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was high resistance in the front driver's side air bag due to the air bag connector failure. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V026000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

- Arlington Heights, IL, USA

problem #42

Aug 132021

Accord

  • miles
The SRS light indicator is lit showing airbag malfunction unbreaks there is a 10 or clip where the brake pad is located that is broken and leaves the break end break mode leaving my brake lights on after engine shut off

- Mission , TX, USA

problem #41

Jan 072020

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer sunnyside Honda (7700 pearl rd, middleburg heights, oh 44130, (440) 243-5577) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- North Royalton, OH, USA

problem #40

Sep 172020

Accord

  • 298,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My vehicle was in the left turn lane waiting for the light to turn green. I went and didnt realize the far right lane was for parking only on a 1 way street left headed East it was a 1 way with 2 lanes moving forward a 1 lane next to the curb where vehicles park in front of there residents. I slammed into the back of the parked white Chevy truck. My vehicle came to a sudden stop forcing my body forward towards the windshield. My seatbelt only restrained my body so far so I used my foot to apply the brake. My cars passenger side air bag did deploy but the drivers side did not. My vehicle needed to be towed because it was not drivable. I then later had a friend drive me to the emergency room. I didnt want to go by ambulance due to pandemic in place. About 2 to 3 weeks later I recieved the recall letter in my mailbox. Since the accident I have been unable to work or even daily functions. I have a crushed heel and unable to walk. Sever pain and swelling. My life has completely changed.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #39

Jan 052015

Accord

  • 132,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at 40 mph, when the front driver side tire blew out and she lost control of the vehicle and impacted another vehicle. The contact stated the air bags did not deploy completely. The contact sustained injury her left shoulder with the seat belt. The contact stated did seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact stated she drove the vehicle to her residence after the accident. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and had the air bags and tire were replaced. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (airbags) on 10/21/2020. The contact still had not contact dealer or manufacturer regarding the letter. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

- Salinas, CA, USA

problem #38

Jan 172020

Accord

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called an unknown local dealer and was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- West Bloomfield, MI, USA

problem #37

Jan 172020

Accord

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Honda-Suzuki motorcycles of opelika (1110 frederick ave, opelika, al 36801) was contacted and confirmed parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Valley, AL, USA

problem #36

Mar 012020

Accord

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called ourisman Honda in bethesda (4800 bethesda ave, bethesda, md 20814; (301) 656-1000) where it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Wheaton, MD, USA

problem #35

Mar 162020

Accord

  • miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Southeastern Honda (3125 us-1, palm bay, fl 32905) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Malabar, FL, USA

problem #34

Mar 112020

Accord 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called flow Honda in winston salem (2600 peters creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc, 27127) and was informed parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that part would be available March of 2021. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The consumer stated Honda dealer made repairs on Oct 2020.

- Lexington, NC, USA

problem #33

Jan 012020

Accord

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the defect was unavailable. The local dealer shockley Honda located at 7400 shockley dr, frederick, md 21704, was contacted and the owner was informed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fredrick, MD, USA

problem #32

Feb 012020

Accord

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called nassief Honda (2920 gh dr, austinburg, oh 44010; (440) 206-3500) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Rock Creek, OH, USA

problem #31

Jul 142020

Accord 6-cyl

  • miles
Received recall notice for faulty air bag inflator. Called ocean Honda in soquel, ca dealer to schedule service. I was told they do not have the part, they can not tell me when they will ever get the part and will not check with manufacturer and was told to keep driving the car, no problem, yet history shows that at least 14 people have been killed by this faulty part. What am I to do?

- Scotts Valley, CA, USA

problem #30

Feb 012020

Accord

  • miles
Ignition switch no longer lets me turn the switch to off. Causinf the battery to die

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #29

Mar 012020

Accord 6-cyl

  • miles
I received an airbag recall months ago informing me that the airbag in our 98' Honda was defective. It has been at least two months now, and the parts to replace this dangerous defect have not been provided. This car is needed for daily use, so a delay this long is unacceptable.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #28

Mar 062020

Accord

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to germain Honda of dublin (6715 sawmill rd, dublin, oh 43017, 614-923-8259) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Upper Arlington, OH, USA

problem #27

Mar 062020

Accord

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to germain Honda of dublin (6715 sawmill rd, dublin, oh 43017, 614-923-8259) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware if the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Upper Arlington, OH, USA

problem #26

Mar 072020

Accord

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to germain Honda of dublin (6715 sawmill rd, dublin, oh 43017, (614)923-8259), where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Upper Arlington, OH, USA

problem #25

Apr 162020

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called royal Honda (5600 veterans memorial blvd, metairie, la 70003), and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Matairie, LA, USA

problem #24

Jan 012020

Accord

  • miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Performance Honda located 5760 dixie hwy, fairfield, oh 45014, and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Consumer stated information would like it inclusive.

- Fairfield, OH, USA

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