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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My 1999 Accord has 70,000 orginal miles on it. Then one day the gears stated slipping and within a week the check engine light came on. Dealership recommends new transmission for $4000. But dosen't know why tranmission has failed. Still working with dealership on repair.
While driving at 36 mph, the vehicle suddenly jerked forward, followed by a metal to metal noise. The driver coasted the vehicle to a stop, then had the vehicle towed to a dealership. The dealership flushed the transmission because the fluid was burnt, but the metal noise was still present. A diagnostic test was performed. The front pump was found to be the main cause of the failure. Excessive metal was also found in transmission pan as well as fluid and the forward drum was damaged. A re manufactured transmission with a torque converter was installed. No recall pertaining to this vehicle found.
I was driving my mom's 1999 Honda Accord ex V6 home last night around 11:00 pm. As I was approaching the exit and proceeded to decelerate from 65mph, the car violently downshifted several times causing me to lose control of the car. A large tractor-trailer which was behind me was narrowly able to avoid rear-ending (or running me over!) by switching lanes. My life flashed before me as I thought this was the end of my life. Fortunately, I survived, however, I have a nasty case of whiplash. After doing my research, I've found that the transmissions used in the 98-2002 Accord V6 have a faulty carrier bearing which brakes and ruins the innerds of the whole transmission. After calling Honda usa, I was told tough luck, and was sarcastically told that if I expected them to pay for replacement, I shouldn't hold my breath. Regardless of the extrordinary inflated replacement cost of $4800, the NHTSA must open a defect investigation. Although the 2001-2002's were "recalled, " the 98-99's with the exact same transmissions have not. I fear for the lives of all those individuals with these cars - especially if they cannot afford the outrageous cost to replace Honda's faulty transmissions. This is truly an injustice!
While driving the transmission would down shift on its on. The driver noticed that the vehicle would jerk then accelerated with a hesitation. The consumer was able to drive to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the problem could not be duplicated. Please fill in additional information.
I noticed transmission leaking from my 1999 Honda Accord ex at about 78,000 miles. I also noticed that my transmission was slipping and not changing gears at the proper times. Thus, I took my car to a transmission repair shop and was advised that my seals and axels had to be replaced. To get a second opinion, I took it to a meineke shop who advised that my axels were fine and that I needed a transmission technician because my problem was greater than I imagine. I contacted a technician in the area and he assessed the situation. The technician advised that the problem was that the behrings on the vehicle were poorly manufactured and thus were causing leakage and slippage. He offered literature on this particular problem which helped me understand. His solution was to completely rebuild the entire transmission but that was a cost that I could not even fathom to bear. This led me to contact a transmission repair technician that I had previously consulted with when I was faced with transmission issues with my 1988 Honda Accord. This technician diagnosed the car with the same problem as the previous transmission technician. He cautioned that Honda Accord built in between 1998 and after had those faulty parts in the transmission, thus causing the same problems I was describing. I had to other alternative than to trust this technician with the repair of my transmission since I had previously dealt with him. He was honest and straightforward from the start. As a result, I have had to pay for the repair of the transmission, including new parts; I have had to rent a car in the interim; and I have not been able to obtain any type of answers as to why this happens or why there has not been a recall. The technician has granted me the favor of keeping the old parts and will provide me with an itemized bill for his services, including any parts ordered for the repair/refurbishing of the transmission.
- East Brunswick, NJ, USA
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Within the first year of owning my Accord V6, my transmission sensor blew out. That was the only thing covered under warranty. I repeatedly expressed concerns to the dealership that there was something with my transmission. It would thump and lurch the car forward or hesitate between gears. Repeatedly they assured me this was normal. Like everyone who buys a Honda, I thought Honda are built to last so maybe this is normal. The fix-it was to flush my systems on numerous occassions. Which by the way, made things worse. I had to manually shift an automatic. Such irony. Now the vehicle only engages 2nd gear. I have been fighting Honda with this for 9 months now.
I own a 1999 Honda Accord ex 2.3 vtech. I started having transmission problems around 60000, when the car was cold transmission had trouble shifting gears, when the car gets hot transmission is ok. I went to the Honda dealer where my friend works as a mechanic and he told me that my transmission is failing and sooner or later it will need to be replaced, he also told me that there are hundreds of people coming to the dealer with the same problem, he also told me that Honda issued a recall on 2000 and 2001 Honda Accord transmission but they did not issue the recall for 1998 and 1999. I've ended up selling my Accord and getting another 1999 Honda Accord LX 2.3 vtech and few weeks ago I've noticed the same problem. What's going on? if Honda won't issue another recall for 1999 Accord transmissions, I'll never buy Honda again.
1999 Honda Accord - 63K miles - transmission failed. Transmission was serviced about 5K00miles before failure despite not being recommended by Honda. Honda would not pay for replacement.
The automatic transmission on my 6 cylinder 1999 Honda Accord failed at around one hundred thousand miles even with scheduled fluid replacement. I was told by Honda of America that 2000-2002 Accord with the same problem were covered under an extended warranty but that my car did not meet the criteria. Transmission had to be completely re-built at my expense.
While driving consumer was unable to shift gears. The check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred.
Transmission on my 1999 Honda Accord LX has been slipping for quite some times. I am the second owner, having bought the car from the company I worked for. Perfectly maintained, with mainly highway miles. My transmission is now out completely; when it went out, my 4 year old son and I had to drive back home, in reverse. Now I am stranded at my home in the country, 20 miles from town. I am a single father and I now have to rely on my parents to take me places as I currently cannot afford to pay $4-$5K to replace my transmission. I don't understand why the recall was only done to the year 2000 vehicles when it is very obvious that the problem was prevelant in the 1999 models as well.
1999 Honda Accord, ex V6, 79K miles, beautifully maintained and only serviced by Honda dealerships. Original owner was my father (philip garraffa) who leased the vehicle; I purchased the car and the end of the lease - I know it has been taken care of and has never been subjected to excess wear and tear. At times while driving (stepping on the gas), the engine will 'rev', car will not move into gear, then all of a sudden will slam into gear and jerk forward. Thankfully this has happened at lower speeds, but this is very dangerous, especially if this were to happen at a higher speed.
While driving at any speed automatic transmission didn't shift properly from the first to the second gear. Vehicle was taken several times to the dealership, but problem recurred.
Transmission failed at 40,000 miles, however it was under warranty so they fixed it at a cost of roughly $6000. Now at 82,000 miles, the fluid is leaking and they are advising me to pay for a replacement for about $4000. Honda is using there good name to sell a defective product and the 98-99 V6 Accord need to be recalled along with the 2000-2001.
My transmission started slipping. Specifically between 1st and 2nd. I took it in assuming that it was something that could be tuned up, but they could not find anything wrong. I drove the car for another week and had it fail miserably. I could not get out of 1st gear and drove home at 5 mph. This time the check engine light went on. The dealer says that I need a new transmission.
1999 Honda Accord V6 - the transmission slips and will not engage in gear. When it first started to happen, the car would rev up to high RPM's and then engage. Now the only way to drive is put in 2nd gear. It will not shift into 3rd or 4th at all. Accord from 2000 - 2004 have been recalled for transmission problems. The 1999 should also be recalled. This problem could have resulted in an accident while traveling on highway!
1999 Honda Accord LX, car has 100,000 miles and the transmission is gone. I was advised by the dealer that it will cost $5500 to replace. This is unheard of with a Honda. After doing research on the internet I found many complaints about Honda's transmission and it isn't just the Accord, it is several other models. What is going to be done about this?
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- Spanaway, WA, USA