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:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,333 miles
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1999 Honda Accord: Driver's window. Less than 60,000 miles usually parked most of the day. Driver's window would go down but not up. Was told "due to use - window wire gears stripped. I have never had this occur and drove Taurus to 120,000 under same conditions. I could see it if there was more than slight use of the window!!! cost $282 to replace gear. (midwest location)
My crank shaft pulley bolt broke off damaging my whole engine. Honda estimates it will be approx. $5900 to fix. This is ridiculous since my car is practically new (1999) and I get all my servicing at the dealership!
Right front side passenger window exploded while driving, causing injury to passenger when pieces of glass lodged in face, damage to vehicle following, replacement of windshield necessary. Mjs
- Laguna Nig, CA, USA
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