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.
3.6
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,590 miles
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Transmission slips. There are only 92,000 miles on the car. Dealer advised that transmission needs to be replaced at a cost of $5200 for a new transmission. This is higly unusual for a car 5 years old with less than 100,000 miles especially given that Honda provided an extended warrantee on the same Accord in 2000-2001.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the transmission will lock up and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle and the consumer will be force to pull over. Dealer notified.
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- Pasco, WA, USA