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.
2.6
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,333 miles
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- the contact stated that while driving the 1999 Honda Accord with 80000 failure mileage at 45 mph and coming to a red light the vehicle stopped, but in an attempt the drive the vehicle, it did not move, it jerked forward eventually. Also, the vehicle had problems shifting into gears. The vehicle was taken to a shop and a new transmission was recommended.
I have a 99 Honda Accord ex V6 and found out recently that the transmission had to be replaced. It was having serious shifting problems and the check engine light came on. The hadn't even hit 90,000 miles yet. When I went in to Honda to see what the light was on for it turns out it was a "torque converter clutch system failure" and the transmission would have to be replaced. Honda told me it was no longer under warranty (3yr, 36K mi warranty) so they claim they couldn't replace it. It shouldn't matter if it isn't under warranty. No one purchases a car, new or used, to have to get a whole new transmission before the car even makes it to 100,000 miles. Besides the major mechanical purchase, Honda's faulty transmissions are a safety hazard. I can't recall how many times I've practically been ran off the road by tractor trailers because my car couldn't shift and accelerate fast enough to get onto the highway. Honda should be ashamed of themselves. Does it really take someone to die before they try to remedy the situation?
Internal torque converter problem; would not pass emissions; lock up not coming on in overdrive; requires replacement of cylinoids, torge, gasket seal, transmission fluid, and labor costs ($1241).
- Lilburn, GA, USA
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