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:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,833 miles
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I am having issues w/temp gauge going up and down, may have to have a big eng, job done, this is not right, I take very great care of my cars, neaver had issues like this before, ? heater core, , and paint on the roof!!! why the rest of car is fine, looks like skin cancer, this should be fixed!!! I have heard that they are redoing this! car runs ok, , temp gauge is a big issue 151,000 miles. Good for the yr!!!
During late night drive in clear weather at about 30 mph, auto veered into utility pole hitting on driver's side front. The Honda Accord coupe has seat belt whose height where mounted to side body of car is not adjustable. The seat belt worn correctly by driver, cut across the neck of the 5'3" driver and above her right breast. Driver was transported by ambulance to two hospitals (the first didn't feel it could handle the injury). The only major injury was C2 cervical fracture requiring (so far) the wearing of a rigid miami J neck brace. Followup with neurosurgeon will determine whether the injured neck is healing properly or will require surgery.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the driver's side seat belt became tangled around the seat adjuster latch. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 7/10/13
The catalytic converter was replaced three times due to deterioration. The trunk latch, timing belt, balancer belt, and the power door actuator were replaced, the parking brake was adjusted, the are rest and axle seal was replaced, the seat belt failed to retract, and the windows rattled.
- Pescadero, CA, USA
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Design of seat belt experience failure when the brakes are applied which continues to tighten until you feel "chocked" even once the brakes are released, resulting in discomfort for the driver and passengers.
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- Hamden, CT, USA