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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While driving, the vehicle did not change gears or gain speed. The dealership serviced the vehicle and noticed that the transmission needed to be replaced.
While driving at any speed check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Then, vehicle would start jerking. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission failed.
When backing out of my driveway, which is slightly inclined, the transmission in my 1999 Accord V6 will slip as if the gears are not meshing and it violently pops. It also requires me to press hard on the accelerator for the car to even back out of the driveway. The transmission also does not shift smoothly when driving and sometimes downshifts erratically, such as after I've already stopped. I bought this car used with 72,000 miles after taking it to the nearest Honda dealership for a thorough checkout prior to the purchase. I was not told of a transmission problem with this model by the dealer, and everything checked out ok except they said the transmission fluid needed to be changed, which I did. After approximately 1 week, the transmission slipped for the first time with me. I carried it to the dealer again and was told this was "normal" for a Honda. Well, it's not normal for my other two Honda Accord (91 and 92). It now slips every day that I drive it and I believe it will completely fail pretty soon. I suspect the previous owner probably had the transmission fixed and then sold it to me. I also have a 2002 Odyssey, which ironically, is in the shop today for a recall to check the 2nd gear in the tranmission for over-heating and to install a "oil jet" whatever the hell that is. I am very angry at Honda and will probably never buy another Honda of any kind if a recall is not issued on these obviously cheaply designed and dangerous transmissions. Why can't you put some pressure on Honda to include the 1999 model Accord with the 2000+ models for the trans recall? it's obvious that there is a significant problem.
Automatic transmission catastrophic failure retaining pin broke and allowed one of gears on spider assembly to move. This caused a catastrophic failure of the transmission- damaging gears and the core.
The transmission in my Accord went out and was unsafe to drive. The car would suddenly shift into neutral while driving or stopped. When stopped at a stop light, the car would suddenly accelerate in gearing and car would jump forward while even on the brake. If the car was placed into reverse, if on a slight hill, the car would roll forwards or backwards before catching gears and acting the proper way. This has happened repeatedly over the course of a few weeks. Failed transmission in 2 differnent late 1990S Honda cars. The first being a 1998 Honda civic hx coupe with vortech engine and the second being a 1999 Honda Accord 4dr ex V6 (vortech) engine. Tranmission failure between 80K and 110K miles. Found other people with similar problems with their Honda.
- Austin, TX, USA
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1999 Honda Accord ex V6 auto transmission failure. Began upon return from 100K service by Honda dealership. Erratic shifting/slipping occurs. Upon further inspection, fluid leaks at various points of the under chassis. My Accord has only been serviced by a Honda service dept. Was informed by tech that a "faulty" carrier bearing was noted. A "refurb" tranny install was reccommended ($3000) instead of replacing the faulty bearing.
As the transmission locked while driving at 60 mph, my car was turned to idel and almost causing an accident. I took my 99 Accord V6 to the dealership, they said that a new transmission to be replaced, which would cost $5200 and paying out my pocket. My major concern was safety for those driving this type of car.
While pulling out into a roadway at a hurried pace to avoid oncoming traffic, my '99 Accord would not accelerate and the RPM's just increased. An oncoming vehicle noticed that I was not getting out of the way and slammed on his brakes. Fortunately, before an impact occured, my Honda violently slammed into gear and I got out of the way of the other vehicle, but the acceleration was so sudden I was not able to turn. The Accord impacted the curb, causing tire and rim damage. The transmission is progressively getting worse and I am dismayed to find that Honda knows the transmission is defective, yet will do nothing to help '99 owners. Honda needs to recall all these transmissions, not just the 2000/01 because they are a threat to driver safety (as I have experienced). I have always liked Honda's cars but may consider another vehicle if Honda allows their bottom line to endanger customer safety.
My transmission locked at 65 mph almost causing an accident. I took my 99 Accord to the dealership, they said it needs a new transmission that would cost $2500, which now has to pay out my pocket. The Honda has only 93K. My mother in laws Taurus has 140000, and is still running fine. It's a 1997. How does a 1997 Taurus outlast a 1999 Accord? if this is the case that I have to now worry about when I buy a Honda, then I mind as well invest in a Toyota Camry in the future.
I have noticed a few wet spots on my floor of my garage so I crawled under car to look. I noticed fluid coming out from the transmission on the driver's side where the axle goes throught the axle seal into the transmission. I took the car to exclusive Honda /Acura in omaha ne. They checked the car over and found excessive play in the driver's side output shaft (axel). They advised me I would need a new transmission. The car is a 1999 Accord that has been maintained according to manual and only has 58000 miles. I have also noticed and erratic shift that is very unsafe while driving.
Accord 1999 ex-V6 transmission sometimes shifts hard and 4th gear slips and shudders, also unexpected harsh downshifts or erratic shifting. Suspect the problem to be similar to model year 2000 and 2001, but no recall issued for 1999.
Please any information will help. I read your 1999 Honda Accord transmission complaint. I'm also having problems with my car my transmission keeps slipping between 1 & 2 gear and olny has 80,000 and my local Honda dlr wont cover the repairs which right now I cant afford so I have no choice but to drive like that for now, any information would help. Thank you.
I first noticed a difference in my 99 Accord coupe V6 transmission when it was cold out. The car jerked between 1st and 2nd gear. It ran fine once the car warmed up. When I called Honda to ask about the issue, I was told older cars do that and it was nothing to worry about. About a month and a half later the transmission started jerking between 3rd and 4th when below 40 mph. My car then would not leave a stopped position until hitting at least 2500 RPM's then it kicked into gear. I took my car to my local Honda dealership - they flushed the transmission fluid - charged me $85 and on a side note on the bill they stated "transmission needs replacement - internal damage". they did not talk to me about this nor did they offer to repair this at a charge. When I purchased my car I bought the 100,000 mile extended warranty, which I paid close to $1500 for. Honda realized there was an issue and extended the 100,000 mile warranty automatically for the 2000-2002 models. I had approximately 108,000 miles on my car when I took it to Honda for this issue. After dealing with Honda customer care for over 3 weeks I got nothing but a run around from them. I was told to call the company that handles the extended warranty service, this company told me they were not sure why hcc referred me to them B/C it was hcc decision of how they wanted to handle my case. In the end Honda did nothing for me. I took my car to a transmission shop; after they tore down the transmission they found extensive damage. I was told that the 2nd gear thruster barring had fallen into the pump which destroyed it, 2nd gear was completely destroyed, the electrical cylinder was damaged beyond repair, and the remaining 3 gear thruster bearings had also fallen out. In the end it cost me over $3000 ($2000 in parts alone) and almost 2 months to repair the damage to my transmission.
While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle suddenly accelerated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and dealer informed consumer that transmission need to be replaced.
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- North Bergen, NJ, USA