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:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,594 miles
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Transmission will not shift properly into gear, it was slow in shifting. When ever this happens, engine would rev up. Had been to the dealership 3 times for transmission problem. Was informed by mechanic that a new transmission is required, even though was told its repairable.
Engine shifts down when accelerating from a slow stop. Feels like it is going to stall but if you continue to remain on the gas it lurches. It's like the transmission down shifts before acceleration.
Automatic transmission hesitation since day 1. when accelerating from a slow or stop position, the engine hesitates, the car shakes and makes rattling noise, then sometimes stalls. The engine is not up/downshifting properly and poses serious safety conc
- Hudson, MA, USA
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