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.
3.3
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,287 miles
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The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord equipped with Michelin primacy mxv4 TL tires, size: P195/65/R15H (na). While the vehicle was undergoing a state inspection, it failed due to cracks in the sidewall of the tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the tires had cracks. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dot number was unknown. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 95,400 and the tire failure mileage was 30,000.
- the contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord with an odometer reading of 111036 miles. The contact stated that the vehicle had Goodyear Eagle rsa tires that continue to go flat. The contact had the tire repaired several times, but it had not fixed the problem. On 2-23-07 while driving under dry conditions at 60 mph had another tire failure. The contact took the vehicle to the repair shop, and they replaced the tire. The contact called Goodyear, they told him that the tire failure was not their fault, and that their tires did not have defects and to go back to the shop for repairs.
Sidewall blowout while driving at 50 mph. No contact with curb, pothole, or any other road hazard. Tire dealer confirmed that blowout originated from inside the tire. Tires have less than 20K miles. 2nd blowout in 16 months. Michelin MX4 195/65R15.
Consumer stated took vehicle to local aaa office for inspection. Inspector advised that all 4 tires were dry rotting. Consumer took vehicle to tire dealer who informed that rotting was due to ozone cracking, but tires are safe. 1999 Honda Accord. Tire info: Michelin/energy mxv4 P195/65R15 dot no.-M3tac66X159 26K miles on tires original
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