1999 HONDA Accord Problems & Complaints
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
333 complaints
Why you are driving the RPMs drop down to zero and the car just shuts off and you could be sitting at a light it does the same thing our traffic it is just shut off I Googled about the car and it said it was the ignition switch and then when I Googled that it said it was a recall on my car I'm just trying to see what's going on
Nov 14, 2023
WHEN YOUR DRIVING OUT OF THE BLUE THE CAR WILL JUST CUT OFF WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT AND YOU HAVE TO TRY TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND LET THE CAR SIT FOR A MINUTE AND TRY TO START IT A COUPLE OF TIME BEFORE IT WILL ACTUALLY START 95 % OF THE TIME IT HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION ITS HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE AND CITY STREETS THE OTHER 5% OF THE TIME IT HAPPENS WHEN I COME OUT TO START THE CAR IT WILL START THEN SOMETIMES IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF AND IT'S UNSAFE WHEN I'M ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND MY CAR JUST SHUTS OFF AND IM COASTING IN TRAFFIC TRYING TO GET TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT GETTING HIT
May 11, 2021
CAR INTERMITTENTLY STALLS. IT HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND ALMOST GOT HIT BY THE INCOMING TRAFFIC. WE TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALER AND DIAGNOSED IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. I REMEMBERED THEY HAVE A RECALL TO REPLACE THE SWITCH. IT PROBABLY GOT REPLACED BUT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. IS IT TIME FOR ANOTHER RECALL? HONDA DID NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM.
Aug 06, 2020
INGNITION SWITCH NO RETORNA A PASO 0 EL MOTOR NO RETORNA A OFF , Y SE ACTIVA EL MOTOR DE ARANQUE SIN CONTROL Y COJE FUEGO
Jul 23, 2020
MY VEHICLE QUITS RUNNING FOR LACK OF ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THE ENGINE!!!!! THIS HAPPENS AT RANDOM, WHILE DRIVING, AFTER CHECKING EVERYTHING, INCLUDING MAIN RELAY, FUEL PUMP PRESSURE, INJECTORS ECT..I FOUND OUT THAT THIS HAPPENS TO HONDAS 1998 TO 2001, HONDA MOTORS IS AWARE OF DEFECT!!!! THE IGNITION SWITCH IS THE PROBLEM!!!!! THE IGNITION SWITCH HARDNESS IS THE DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACE!!!! HONDA MOTORS NEEDS TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES!!!!!!!
Aug 12, 2019
+ 328 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
223 complaints
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked and inadvertently decelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,251.
Oct 15, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE RPM REVVED UP AND JERKED WITH THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Oct 23, 2020
AT AROUND 185000 MILES NOW, THIS CAR WHICH WE BOUGHT A FEW YEARS AGO WITH MAYBE 50,000 TO 60,000 LESS MILES STARTED SHIFTING REALLY HARD BETWEEN 1ST GEAR AND 2ND GEAR. NOW IT SLAMS IN GEAR. FROM ALL WE'VE READ IT IS A DESIGN FLAW REGARDING THE FILTER WHICH COLLECTS TINY METAL PARTICULATES PREVENTING ENOUGH PRESSURE FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO PROPERLY AND SMOOTHLY SHIFT. HONDA IS WELL AWARE OF THIS SITUATION AND WILL NOT OFFER TO REPLACE THESE TRANSMISSIONS. THERE ARE LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS I FIND WHEN READING ABOUT THIS COMPLAINT ONLINE AND EVERYONE SAYS THE SAME THING. AND THERE ARE SO FEW LEFT OF THESE YEARS THAT HONDA OUGHT TO HAVE NO PROBLEM REPLACING OR REPAIRING THESE TRANSMISSIONS FOR THOSE OF US WHO ARE STILL DRIVING THESE CARS. I WANT THEM TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUR TRANSMISSION BECAUSE OF THEIR DESIGN FLAW, NOT OUR MISUSE. PLEASE SEE THIS GETS REVIEWED BY A DECISION MAKE, THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Oct 10, 2017
ON 03/19/20016 I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK AND OUT OF NOW WHERE I STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND I TRIED TO TAKE OFF I HAD TO HIT THE GAS PEDDLE BEFORE THE CAR WOULD MOVE. I MADE IT TO WORK AND I TOOK INTO A MECHANIC THAT SAME NIGHT AND HE INFORMED ME THAT I MAY NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION.
Mar 23, 2016
NOISE IN THE RIGHT AXLE IN THE TRANSMISSION
Nov 05, 2015
+ 218 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
109 complaints
THIS IS A V6 AUTOMATIC. I HAVE KEPT UP WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF THE VEHICLE EXACTLY AS HONDA HAS INSTRUCTED. I HAVE EVEN GONE AS FAR TO ONLY GET IT SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS SHIFTED WEIRD FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. AT 75000 MILES IT BEGAN HARD SHIFTING INTO 1ST AND AROUND 85000 MILES IT BEGAN TO NOT WANT TO SHIFT FROM 1ST INTO 2ND AND ESPECIALLY 2ND BACK TO 1ST. NOW PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE IS CAUSING PROBLEMS. THIS ISSUE WITH 1999 V-6 AUTOMATICS IS DOCUMENTED EVERYWHERE. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE AWARE THE ISSUE IS WIDE SPREAD AND CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HONDA HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS A WIDE SPREAD DEFECT AND THE NHTSA SHOULD PUT SOME PRESSURE ON HONDA TO STEP-UP. A WELL MAINTAINED ENGINE SHOULD LAST MORE THAN 90K MILES ON THIS HONDA. NOT OK AND HONDA KNEW AND KNOWS THEY BUILT A CAR WITH A MAJOR DEFECT. *TT
Oct 25, 2011
1999 HONDA ACCORD STALLS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT ALL SPEEDS. THIS IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SINCE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ARE LOST. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. *TR
Sep 03, 2011
ON THE WAY BACK TO HOME, SUDDENLY THERE WAS BURST SOUND, WHEN I CHECKED, THE RADIATOR TUBE HAD BURST. I TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC, THEN HE SAID, THERE WAS PROBLEM WITH RADIATOR AND HE FIXED THE RADIATOR. IT WORKED WELL FOR A WEEK AND THEN STARTED LEAKING OF COOLANT. I TOOK IT AGAIN TO THE MECHANIC, THEN HE SAID IT MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH HEAD GASKET OR MAY BE WE HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE HEAD. IF IT IS THE HEAD GASKET IT WILL BE 1200 TO 1500. IF IT IS THE HEAD THEN YOU END UP SPENDING UP TO 3000 TO 3500. I CAN'T IMAGINE A CASE IF THIS INCIDENT HAPPENS WHEN I WAS ON FREEWAY AT 70 MPH. I HAVE BOUGHT THE CAR EXACTLY ONE YEAR BACK AND I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THE CAR. WHEN I CHECKED ON THE WEB, THERE WERE A QUITE A FEW SIMILAR CASES. GOD KNOWS ONLY WHY FEW CARS FROM HONDA GET THIS PROBLEM. MY FRIEND WHO IS HOLDING A SIMILAR CAR HAS 40K MORE MILES ON IT AND USES IT WITHOUT SPENDING ANY MONEY ON MAINTENANCE.
Aug 06, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY 1999 HONDA ACCORD EX. SHUTS OFF. THE STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES TIGHTENS UP BUT THIS LAST TIME I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT A PROBLEM. GOOD THING I WAS IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE CLOSE TO THE SHOULDER. MY CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR A WHILE AND CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHY. AT FIRST IT WOULD GO DOWN TO A REALLY LOW IDLE BEFORE IT SHUT OFF BUT NOW IT JUST TURNS OFF. IT'S EVEN WORSE NOW THAT I CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS. *TR
May 12, 2011
CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING... GOING 70MPH OR GOING 15MPH. ENGINE CLICKS OFF, LIGHTS STILL WORK BUT CAR ENGINE IS NO LONGER RUNNING. *TR
Oct 20, 2010
+ 104 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
61 complaints
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was high resistance in the front driver's side air bag due to the air bag connector failure. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V026000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
Sep 09, 2022
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER SUNNYSIDE HONDA (7700 PEARL RD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130, (440) 243-5577) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jan 12, 2021
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IMPACTED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURY HER LEFT SHOULDER WITH THE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT STATED DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HAD THE AIR BAGS AND TIRE WERE REPLACED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIRBAGS) ON 10/21/2020. THE CONTACT STILL HAD NOT CONTACT DEALER OR MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE LETTER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 132,000.
Oct 21, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Oct 16, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HONDA-SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES OF OPELIKA (1110 FREDERICK AVE, OPELIKA, AL 36801) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Oct 13, 2020
+ 56 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
42 complaints
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front of the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact's father inspected the vehicle and discovered that the sub-frame was severely corroded. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to an A/C condensation leak onto the sub-frame, causing the sub-frame to corrode. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.
Jan 02, 2024
The subframe is rotting out and I’m feeling unsafe driving it
May 11, 2023
MY WIFE HAD PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW IN THE 1999 MODEL YEAR AND I REALIZE HONDA IS PROBABLY EXPECTING THESE CARS TO BE PAST THEIR USEFUL LIFE. UNFORTUNATELY UNAWARE CONSUMERS AND YOUNG ADULTS WILL BUY THESE EXPECTING TO PILE MILES ON THESE WHICH HONDA IS KNOWN FOR. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SUBFRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. I PERSONALLY WATCHED THIS PARTICULAR PART OF THE CAR RAPIDLY RUST AND DETERIORATE EVEN AFTER COATING IT WITH SOME RUST INHIBITORS. THE PROBLEM AS I UNDERSTAND IT IS THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS DRIPPING CONDENSATION ON THE FRAME CAUSING THE STRUCTURE TO ROT. I REALIZED IT WAS ALMOST ROTTED THROUGH WHEN I WAS PUTTING ON A NEW PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ON, SO NOT WANTING TO PUT MONEY IN THAT KIND OF REPAIR, I GUESS MY CAR IS DONE. MY POINT IS BUYER BE WARE, HONDA HAD TO KNOW AND I STILL SEE THESE 1999 TO 2002 MODELS RUNNING AROUND.
Dec 14, 2020
I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 HONDA ACCORD LX. I RECENTLY BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR MY ANNUAL INSPECTION. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTED THROUGH ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE POSITION OF THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAINAGE HOSE, WHICH DRAINS DIRECTLY ONTO THE SUBFRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. FURTHER, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE AMONGST 1998-2002 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES. THIS ISSUE, WHICH RESULTS FROM A DESIGN FLAW, POSES A SERIOUS THREAT TO THE SAFETY OF ANY OCCUPANTS OF HONDA ACCORDS FROM THESE YEARS.
Jul 23, 2020
FRAME HAS RUSTED DUE TO AC DRAIN HOLE FROM THE EVAPORATOR. DUE TO WATER DRIPPING ON THE FRAME, FRAME HAS A BREAK CAUSING IT TO HIT THE BODY EVERYTIME YOU HIT A BUMP AND THE SWAY BAR IS CONNECTED TO THE PART OF THE FRAME THAT HAS BROKE.
Dec 11, 2019
+ 37 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
39 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO USE THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO SHIFT INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK IN POSITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,000.
Sep 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND A HOUSE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,000.
Apr 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING A CRASH BETWEEN THE CONTACT AND ANOTHER MOTORIST. THE MOTORIST PULLED FORWARD AND THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIM A SECOND TIME DUE TO THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION FAILURE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING ANY FURTHER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 82,000.
Sep 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT HAS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE GAS PEDAL IS VERY STIFF WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE PEDAL IS HAVING A HARD TIME ENGAGING AT FIRST AND THEN AS THE VEHICLE WARMS THE PEDAL RESETS AND THE PEDAL WORKS PROPERLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Mar 05, 2010
HONDA ACCORD HAD UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION AND RAN THRU FENCE ALMOST HIT ELEC POLE,WIFE FINALLY THOUGHT TO TURN OFF KEY TO STOP CAN. HAS THIS PROBLEM BEEN REPORTED IN THE PAST?? *TR
Feb 22, 2010
+ 34 more complaints for this component
SEATS
38 complaints
DRIVER'S SEAT OF MY '99 HONDA ACCORD HAS BECOME LOOSE, ROCKS AND PULLS AWAY FROM STEERING WHEEL UPON ACCELERATION, CAUSING LACK OF CONTROL SINCE MOMENTUM PULLS DRIVER AWAY FROM WHEEL. WHEN SEAT IS NOT OCCUPIED, THIS IS EVIDENT BY PUSHING ON HEADREST, CAUSING SEAT TO 'ROCK' BACKWARDS APPROX 6". MECHANIC SAID THAT A PIECE OF STEEL ON THE BRACKET UNDER THE SEAT IS BROKEN (& SEAT BRACKET IS THE SAME FOR ALL 1998-2002 MODELS). DEALER SAID THIS ISN'T A RECALL OR ANYTHING SO REPAIRS WOULD BE AT MY EXPENSE. CAR CANNOT PASS STATE INSPECTION UNTIL THIS IS FIXED, SO LOOKS LIKE I NOW HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO TRY & LOCATE A REPLACEMENT BRACKET AT A JUNKYARD & PAY SOMEONE TO INSTALL, COSTING ME AT LEAST $300 (WITH NO GUARANTEE THAT THE REPLACEMENT BRACKET WILL NOT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM). BIG SAFETY ISSUE HERE WITH LOTS OF COMPLAINTS REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM (PER ONLINE SEARCH)- WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN PROPERLY ADDRESSED? *TR
Jun 07, 2011
MY POWER ASSISTED DRIVER'S SEAT BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT BOTTOM TO THE SEAT BASE HAS FRACTURED BECAUSE OF THE WELD CONDITION OF BRACKET. MY SEAT WELD AT THE LEFT FRONT CORNER OF THE SEAT BOTTOM NOW CAUSES THE SEAT TO ROCK WITH NO STABILITY. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE PE02072 STATING THAT MY VIN NO. IS NOT IN THE RANGE AND THAT THE TIME PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS WELD FAILURE THAT ODI SHOULD HOLD HONDA ACCOUNTABLE. *TR
Sep 29, 2010
1999 HONDA ACCORD: THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE DRIVER SEAT BOTTOM TO THE SEAT BASE AT THE FRONT LEFT CORNER IS FRACTURED DUE TO THE WELD CONDITION OF BRACKET, THIS CAUSES THE SEAT TO WOBBLE AND I GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL AS A SUPPORT WHEN SEAT POSITION SHIFTS. *TR
Sep 24, 2010
1999 HONDA ACCORD: THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE DRIVER SEAT BOTTOM TO THE SEAT BASE AT THE FRONT LEFT CORNER IS FRACTURED DUE TO THE WELD CONDITION OF BRACKET, THIS CAUSES THE SEAT TO WOBBLE AND I GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL AS A SUPPORT WHEN SEAT POSITION SHIFTS. *TR
Sep 24, 2010
THE SEAT BRACKET ON MY 1999 HONDA ACCORD BROKE AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE02072. HONDA REFUSED TO REPAIR THE SEAT AND DENIED THAT THERE WAS EVER A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. *TR
Nov 23, 2009
+ 33 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
33 complaints
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ROTORS AND OTHER PARTS DUE TO CORROSION. *AK THE CLUNK NOISE WAS THOUGHT TO BE COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR STABILIZER LINK WHICH WAS REPLACED. *SC
Feb 24, 2004
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 HONDA ACCORD (PURCHASED NEW) WITH 57,400 MILES. WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILL IN WET BUT NOT RAINY CONDITIONS, MY BRAKES FAILED. THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR & I LOST ALL BRAKING POWER. I WAS NOT ABLE TO PUMP THE BRAKES BACK UP AND THERE WERE NO BRAKE INDICATOR OR WARNING LIGHTS THAT CAME ON. IT WAS NOT AN ABS ACTIVATED SYSTEM BECAUSE THE PEDAL SIMPLY FELL TO THE FLOOR. AFTER THE CAR SAT FOR APPROX. 30 MINUTES, FULL BRAKING POWER RETURNED. THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING SMELL, WITH A FOUL ODOR. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A ONE-TIME OCCURRANCE. I THEN TOOK THE CAR TO A HONDA DEALER (THIS IS THE 5TH HONDA I HAVE OWNED & I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM) THE DEALER GAVE TWO REASONS FOR LOSS OF BRAKES/PEDAL TO THE FLOOR: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID (MINE WAS FINE) OR A PROBLEM WITH THE INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE DEALER REPLACED MY MASTER CYLINDER AND BLED THE WHOLE SYSTEM. THE CAR HAS RATHER LOW MILEAGE & HAS BEEN REGULARLY SERVICED. MY CHILD & HIS FRIEND WERE IN THE CAR WITH ME WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THERE WAS NO CRASH AS I USED THE E-BRAKE AND WAS ABLE TO COME TO A SLOW STOP (IT TOOK APPROX. 1BLOCK) AND I WAS ONLY TRAVELING APPROX. 30 MPH. *AK
Feb 04, 2004
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING ANTI LOCK BRAKES WILL LOCK UP WHILE CONSUMER IS PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Aug 01, 2003
MY 1999 HONDA ACCORD EX SEDAN WITH APPROXIMATELY 84,000 MILES ON ODOMETER HAS WARPED FRONT ROTORS. I HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLES, HOWEVER, I ALMOST ALWAYS BOUGHT TOYOTA'S IN THE PAST (AND KEPT MOST TO THE 100,000-MILE MARK). THIS IS MY FIRST HONDA. I'VE REVIEWED ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS FILED WITH REGARD TO THIS VEHICLE, AND CONCUR WITH OTHERS THAT THERE IS NO LOGICAL REASON FOR WARPED ROTORS AT THIS POINT. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES WERE REPLACED LAST YEAR (ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS), BRAKES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED ROUTINELY, AND I HAVE NOT BEEN DRIVING ROUTINELY IN CONGESTED TRAFFIC, NOR DO I TAKE MY CAR TO CAR WASHES WHEN IT IS BITTER COLD OUTSIDE (AS THE HONDA REP INDICATED COULD BE THE CAUSE). IN ADDITION TO PAYING FOR PM SERVICE AT HONDA, I NOW HAVE TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL $138+ FOR ROTOR REPAIRS. MY DRIVE TO WORK IS PRETTY EASY, ESPECIALLY COMPARED TO YEARS WHEN I DROVE TO DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS DAILY. IF I WAS EVER GOING TO HAVE "ROTOR WARP" ISSUES, IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE VEHICLES THAT DROVE THE CITY MILES. THEREFORE, IT WAS A SURPRISE TO BE HIT WITH "WARPED ROTORS." I WAS ALREADY A HONDA OWNER A WHEN I HEARD ABOUT HOW "SECRETIVE" THEY ARE WITH THEIR QUALITY ISSUES. WHY DO THEY FEEL THE NEED TO HIDE THEIR PARTS, SERVICE, AND DESIGN FLAWS, AND TRY TO EVADE CUSTOMER CARE OPPORTUNITIES? HONDA SHOULD BE UPFRONT AND ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE SAFETY AND RELIABILITY OF THE VEHICLES THEY MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTE, AND PROFIT FROM IN THIS COUNTRY. AFTER ALL, THESE WERE GENUINE HONDA PARTS THAT WARPED. I APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER THIS COMPLAINT AND HOPE THE INVESTIGATION OF THIS PART OR DESIGN FAILURE YIELDS SOME GOOD NEWS IN RECOUPING SOME OF THE COST. HAVING MADE MY LAST CAR PAYMENT YESTERDAY, I WAS HOPING TO HAVE A BREAK FROM PAYMENTS AND REPAIRS FOR A WHILE. HOWEVER, THIS SOUNDS LIKE IT WILL BE A REPEAT PROBLEM, AND IF SO, I MAY NEED TO LOOK AT NEW VEHICLES. A LOT DEPENDS ON WHAT HONDA DOES, OR DOES NOT DO, TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. *NLM
Jun 03, 2003
THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES THEN HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT BRAKES HAD BROKEN AND THAT THE CALIPERS WERE VERY BAD. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD ONLY CHECK FOR A PROBLEM AT COST. WOULD NOT REPAIR. *NLM
Mar 26, 2003
+ 28 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
27 complaints
WHILE I AM DRIVING MY CAR SHUTS OFF. THE RADIO AND LIGHTS STAYS ON BUT EVERYTHING ON DASH IS OFF, MILAGE AND SPEED. I HAVE HAD EVERYTHING TESTED BUT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. IN JAN 2020 I HAD THIS RECALL ISSUE ADDRESSED AT THE DEALER OR AT LEAST I THOUGHT I DID. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT I AM DOING WHEN CAR SHUTS OFF. AT STOP LIGHT, TURNING THE CORNER, ON FREEWAY... AFTER CAR SHUTS OFF, I PUT CAR IN PARK AND TRY TO RESTART. 90% OF THE TIME CAR WONT RESTART. PUMPING GAS PEDAL DOESN'T HELP. ACTUALLY SOMETIMES IT STARTS AND THEN JUST SHUTS OFF AGAIN OR STARTING THE CAR DOESN'T SEEM COMPLETED, MAYBE BECAUSE MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS PEDAL, CAR RAVES UP BUT DROPS RIGHT DOWN/OFF. I HAVE BEEN TAPPING THE BATTERY TERMINALS WITH RUBBER HANDLE OF SCREWDRIVER AND THAT SEEMS TO ALLOW MY CAR TO START. SOMETIMES I DRIVE 200 MILES AND IT DOES NOT HAPPEN. IT HAPPENS ONCE IN 90 DAYS OR TWICE IN ONE WEEK OR TWICE IN ONE DAY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THREE OR FOUR YEARS. IT IS JUST HAPPENING MORE OFTEN THIS PAST YEAR. ALSO, THE RECALLED AIRBAG IS TAKING TOO LONG. THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN AIRBAG WAITING FOR ME SEEING HOW HONDA KNEW IT WAS RECALLED AND I WAS STILL DRIVING THE CAR. MY TEENAGE SON SITS IN PASSENGER SEAT AND NOW THAT I KNOW OF THE RECALL I FEAR FOR HIS LIFE WHILE I DRIVE. COVID-19 IS NO EXCUSE. EIGHT MONTHS WAITING SO FAR.
Aug 02, 2020
MY CAR WAS TOWED WHILE I WSS IN JAIL AND I CANT FIND IT
Jul 01, 2019
CLEAR COAT IS COMING OFF TRUNK AREA AND ON THE HOOD AREA SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING SINCE THE VEHICLE IS GARAGED 65% OF THE TIME
Aug 19, 2017
IN MID TO LATE APRIL 2017 I BEGAN HEARING A CRUNCHING/POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 1999 ACCORD. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUB-FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE. I HAD NEVER IN MY LIFE HEARD OF ANYTHING LIKE THIS HAPPENING TO A CAR. I UNDERSTAND LIVING IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE UNITED STATES THERE IS A HEAVY AMOUNT OF SALT PUT ON THE ROADS IN THE WINTER AND CARS RUST, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE OLDER. BUT ACTUALLY BREAKING! I WAS TOLD THE TOTAL REPAIR WOULD COST 2,000 DOLLARS! I CANNOT AFFORD A NEW CAR AS I JUST GOT OUT OF COLLEGE. THUS, I HAD TO PAY FOR IT OUT OF POCKET. I FIND THIS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE. I HAVE DRIVEN SEVERAL CARS OVER LAST 17 YEARS AND NEVER HAVE I EVER BEEN TOLD THE STEEL SUB-FRAME OF YOUR CAR HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND IF YOU DON'T FIX THIS YOU COULD INJURE NOT ONLY YOURSELF BUT OTHERS, NOT TO MENTION YOU'RE CAR COULD BE DESTROYED. I DISCOVERED AFTER SOME ONLINE RESEARCH THAT THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH 1998-2002 HONDA'S IN WHICH THE A/C DRAIN HOSE DRIPS ON THE SUB-FRAME CAUSING IT RUST AND WEAKEN PREMATURELY. I ALSO REALIZE THAT HONDA HAS YET TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS DESIGN FLAW, WHICH IS CONCERNING BECAUSE THERE ARE STILL TENS OF THOUSANDS OF THESE CARS OUT THERE ON THE ROADS RIGHT NOW. I HAVE BEEN A HONDA DRIVER SINCE 2009 AND HAVE STOOD BY THEM, BUT THIS IS REPREHENSIBLE AND I TRULY HOPE THERE WILL BE SOME KIND OF CLASS ACTION OR SETTLEMENT BROUGHT ABOUT BECAUSE THIS HIT ME HARD FINANCIALLY AND SOURED THE REPUTATION ON WHAT HAS OTHERWISE BEEN A WONDERFUL, WELL MAINTAINED CAR I EXPECT TO GET A FEW MORE YEARS OUT OF.
May 03, 2017
TOOK MY 99 ACCORD TO THE DEALER FOR AN EXHAUST-THEY SAID THE ENGINE SUBFRAME HAS A HOLE AND IS RUSTED WHERE THE A/C HOSE DRAINS ON IT - THIS IS A DEFECT WHICH AFFECTS THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE CAR AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY HONDA.
Jun 14, 2016
+ 22 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
18 complaints
MY 1999 HONDA ACCORD V6 HAS A RUSTED SUBFRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY DRIPPING WATER FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE DRIVERS SIDE SUBFRAME IS IN PERFECT CONDITION. A SIMPLE INTERNET SEARCH UNCOVERS SEVERAL NEWS STORIES AND OFFICIAL INQUIRIES TO HONDA FOR AN IDENTICAL PROBLEM. FURTHER NO DEALER OR MECHANICS UNTIL A FEW DAYS AGO REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO ME. AFTER SEEING THE EXTENSIVE RUST MISSING SECTIONS IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO NOT SEE THE DAMAGE WHEN CHANGING THE OIL. EVEN I CAN TELL THERE IS A PROBLEM. MY CAR IS NOW INOPERABLE BECAUSE IT'S NOT SAFE. AT THE MOMENT IT ONLY HAS 110K MILES OR APPROX 6K A YEAR. I DON'T SEE A RECALL FOR THIS YET THE ISSUE SEEMS COMMON.
Jan 01, 2019
FORWARD CRADLE SUBFRAME (REAR BEAM) RUSTED OUT. WITH THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS THAT I HAVE READ. I WAS WONDERING IF HONDA HAS HAD A RECALL WITH THE ISSUE?
Aug 31, 2018
I RECENTLY BOUGHT A CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER AND WAS GOING TO DO MY BRAKES ON IT AND NOTICED THE PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME IS ROTTED OUT DOE TO WHERE THE AIR CONDITIONER HOSE SITS THIS IS A SAFTEY HAZARD DUE TO THE MOTOR CAN DROP OUT OR MY NEW DRIVER COULD GET INTO A ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS NO RUST VERY CONCEREND WHY HONDA HAS NOT DONE A RECALL ON THIS IT IS ALL OVER UTUBE DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS PART HONDA NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO FOR NOT LOOKING AT THERE VEICHLES PROPERLY YOU SEE IT WHEN YOU DO AN OIL CHANGE SOMEONE IS GOING TO SERIOUSLY GET HURT OR DIE PLEASE HAVE THEM RECLL THIS SAFETY HAZARD FOR ALL HONDA OWNERS
May 08, 2017
MY DAUGHTER WAS HOME FROM SCHOOL AND COMPLAINED OF S CLUNKING SOUNDS WHEN TURNING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT. I REMOVED THE WHEEL AND FOUND THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED OUT ON THE REAR ON BOTH SECTIONS. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE 1998 TO 2002 HONDA ACCORDS. THE LEFT SIDE WAS FINE. THIS SEEMS TO BE DUE THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRIPPING ON THE FRAME AREA. LUCKILY THIS WAS FOUND IN TIME BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE COULD HAVE OCCURRED.
Jan 01, 2017
1999 ACCORD 4 DR 3.0 WITH MAJOR RUST IN FRONT RIGHT SUB-FRAME UNDER THE AC DRIP HOSE. MAJOR FAILURE TO THAT PART IS ANYTIME NOW. THE OTHER SIDE IN SAME AREA IS RUST FREE. CAR IS 98% RUST FREE. GARAGED, 118K CURRENTLY. GOOGLING THIS ISSUE POPS UP MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS DEFECT!
Oct 17, 2016
+ 13 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
16 complaints
DURING LATE NIGHT DRIVE IN CLEAR WEATHER AT ABOUT 30 MPH, AUTO VEERED INTO UTILITY POLE HITTING ON DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT. THE HONDA ACCORD COUPE HAS SEAT BELT WHOSE HEIGHT WHERE MOUNTED TO SIDE BODY OF CAR IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. THE SEAT BELT WORN CORRECTLY BY DRIVER, CUT ACROSS THE NECK OF THE 5'3" DRIVER AND ABOVE HER RIGHT BREAST. DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO TWO HOSPITALS (THE FIRST DIDN'T FEEL IT COULD HANDLE THE INJURY). THE ONLY MAJOR INJURY WAS C2 CERVICAL FRACTURE REQUIRING (SO FAR) THE WEARING OF A RIGID MIAMI J NECK BRACE. FOLLOWUP WITH NEUROSURGEON WILL DETERMINE WHETHER THE INJURED NECK IS HEALING PROPERLY OR WILL REQUIRE SURGERY. *TR
Oct 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME TANGLED AROUND THE SEAT ADJUSTER LATCH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. *TR UPDATED 7/10/13 *CN
Apr 24, 2013
WHEN RETRACTING, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT CAN CATCH ON THE POWER SEAT LEVER WHICH RECLINES THE DRIVER SEAT. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BACK RECLINES UNLESS SOMEONE DETERMINES THE REASON FOR THE SEAT GOING BACK. THE SEAT RECLINES WITH SUCH FORCE THAT ANYONE SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED AND POTENTIALLY CRUSHED BY THE FORCE. *NM
Dec 04, 2006
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS DEFECTIVE. WHEN THE VEHICLE GOES AROUND A CORNER THE PASSENGER BUCKLE COMES LOOSE. *AK
Mar 30, 2005
PROBLEMS WITH THE 1999 HONDA ACCORD REAR SEAT BELTS.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR DUE TO MANUFACTURER DESIGN, THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE UNCOMFORTABLE AND CHOKE PASSENGERS SEATED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT *NM
Jan 27, 2005
+ 11 more complaints for this component
TIRES
15 complaints
TL* 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.
Sep 04, 2015
TL*- 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.
Feb 26, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN SNOWY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO SUSTAIN TRACTION CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED ALL FOUR TIRES WERE PREMATURELY WORN, BUT DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AT THAT TIME DUE TO THE REMAINING TREAD. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED, AND THE CONTACT REFERRED TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE TREAD WEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. THE TIRES WERE CONTINENTAL CONTITOURING 195/65R15, DOT RADIAL 91HCH95.
Nov 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH A REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION AND BELT FAILURE. A FRONT TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION 7 MONTHS EARLIER AND BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 10/30/06. *JB
Jun 09, 2006
HAD TWO (2) GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TIRES BLOW OUT APPROXIMATELY A MONTH APART ON MY 1999 HONDA ACCORD - HIGHWAY DRIVING...FRONT TIRES, FIRST THE LEFT AND YESTERDAY THE RIGHT TIRE. LUCKILY NO INJURIES. WONDERED IF THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS.
Jun 28, 2005
+ 10 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
12 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR LATCH FAILED TO OPEN. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR EXPENSE. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE DEFECTIVE DOOR LATCH REPAIR WHERE HE WAS AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF THE NECESSARY PARTS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Mar 07, 2011
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED IN THE LOCKED POSITION WITH THE DOOR CLOSED. THIS PRESENTED A VERY REAL SAFETY HAZARD AS I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN AN EMERGENCY. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE FROM THE DEALERSHIP WAS $1,300 FOR A $100 PART. I WENT TO MY HONDA INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND PAID $505.31. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY HAZARD OF THIS BREAKDOWN AND PRICE GOUGING BY THE DEALERSHIP. IT IS MY REQUEST THAT THE REPAIR WORK BE COVERED UNDER DISCRETIONARY EXTENDED WARRANTY. *TR
Jul 15, 2008
THE LOCK WILL NOT RELEASE THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN
Aug 24, 2005
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN TRYING TO EXIT VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER COULD NOT GET THE DOOR TO OPEN. WHEN TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DOOR LATCH DISCONNECTED. *AK *JB
Jul 15, 2005
THE PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID ITS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR HONDA CARS TO DO THIS.*AK
Mar 10, 2005
+ 7 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
12 complaints
WHY ARE ALL AUTO MANUFACTURERS CONTINUING TO PRODUCE VEHICLES IN COLORS OF SILVER, GREY AND BLACK WHICH ALL BLEND IN WITH FOG, ASPHALT, CONCRETE AND THE DARK OF NIGHT? WHAT A BRILLIANT SAFETY FEATURE. IS THIS SO THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE REPLACED OFTEN AS NO ONE CAN SEE THEM VERY WELL? NO BRAINER! *TR
Feb 17, 2009
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) *JB
Aug 03, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT FOR 6 HOURS, THE BACK WINDSHIELD SHATTERED OUTWARDS. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THAT IT WAS NOT VANDALIZED. THE GLASS WAS CRACKED INTO TINY PIECES. THERE WAS NOTHING TO INDICATE A FOREIGN OBJECT AS THE CAUSE OF THE INCIDENT. AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN, THE GLASS FELL INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE ON TO THE BACK SEAT. *AK
Jul 24, 2006
WE HEARD A LOUD BOOM, WINDOW "EXPLODED" AND COMPLETELY SHATTERED UNEXPECTEDLY. MR
Sep 29, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WILL START TO VIBRATE AT OVER 75 MPH AND IT GETS TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONSUMER CANNOT SEE OUT OF THE MIRROR. CONTACTED DEALER.*JB
Sep 23, 2002
+ 7 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
10 complaints
THE CAR STALLS AT ANY SPEED OR TEMPERATURE AND SOMETIMES REFUSES TO START AT ALL AFTER SITTING. THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL WAS PERFORMED AND REPLACED PREVIOUSLY. NOW YEARS LATER THE PART FAILED AGAIN.
Oct 14, 2019
MY 99 HONDA ACCORD HAS STARTED LOOSING POWER AND SHUTTING DOWN WHILE DRIVING, TOOK TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED PLUGS AND WIRES WE HAVE REPLACED WIRES TWICE IN LESS THEN 6 MONTHS BUT THIS HASN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM. AFTER READING THE COMPLAINTS I SEE QUITE A FEW OTHERS HAVE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED!
Jun 30, 2016
I WANTED TO COMPLAIN BECAUSE THIS IS THE 2ND TIME WITHIN 5 YEARS THAT I'M HAVING TO HAVE MY EGR PORT CLEANED AGAIN WHICH IS COSTLY. ALSO I THE SAME THING WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRES, WHICH WERE RECALLED AND REPLACED 5 YEARS LATER ALSO TRYING TO SPARK A FIRE. I AM STILL THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY HONDA AND HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM ONCE AGAIN ABOUT MY EGR AFTER I PAID LOTS OF $$$$$$$$$$.I THINK SOMEBODY NEED TO INVESTIGATE IF THE PARTS ONLY LAST FOR 5 YEARS AT A TIME. *TR
Dec 10, 2014
AS I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. AS A RESULT, I HAD TO MANEUVER THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AS I COASTED TO A STOP. DURING THIS TIME IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE CAR ON AGAIN AND BE ON MY WAY. IT THEN HAPPENED AGAIN SEVERAL MILES DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS WAS ABOUT 5 DAYS AGO AND IT HAS NOT HAPPENED SINCE. *TR
Aug 26, 2014
1999 HONDA ACCORD WAS SUBJECT OF A RECALL IN MAY 2002 FOR IGNITION SWITCH THAT THE CAR WOULD SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. REPAIR WAS COMPLETED ON SUBJECT AUTO AND HAS NOT HAD ANY FURTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE SWITCH UNTIL TWO WEEKS AGO. THE CAR WOULD SHUT DOWN AND DID AT 65MPH IN TRAFFIC. MANAGED TO STEER TO THE ROADSIDE AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT! THE SWITCH HAS AGAIN BEEN REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. *JS
May 18, 2014
+ 5 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
9 complaints
MY VEHICLE TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH ON A MAIN ST. THE VEHICLE BEEPED AND THE GREEN KEY LIGHT LIT UP ON THE DASH, THEN ALL DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND THE BRAKES STOPPED AS WELL. I HAD TO SLAM MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES TO KEEP FROM REAR ENDING AN 18 WHEELER.
Sep 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PARKED, SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE NAME OF THE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND DID NOT PROVIDE A DIAGNOSIS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 236,988.
Jan 27, 2016
OIL IS POURING OUT THE BOTTOM OF MY CAR. OIL ALSO FILLED THE RADIATOR OVERFLOW. THE PROBLEM IS A POROUS ENGINE CASTING. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO SIEZA AS IT LOSES OIL QUITE RAPIDLY. IT CANNOT BE DRIVEN. THERE ARE MANY REPORTED CASES OF THIS ONLINE, BUT HONDA IS TAKING NO RESPONSIBILITY. A NEW ENGINE IS REQUIRED. WHILE THIS IS AN OLDER CAR IN YEARS, THE MILEAGE IS LOW FOR A HONDA OF ITS AGE AND FOR ANY HONDA FOR THAT MATTER AND A PROBELM THAT REQUIRES AN ENTIRE NEW ENGINE IS UNACCEPTABLE. I CONTACTED HONDA AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING.
Jul 06, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
Feb 27, 2015
TOOK MY CAR TO GET TIRES AND NOTICE SOMETHING HANGING! DROVE RIGHT TO AUTO SHOP FROM THERE ! PUT THE CAR UP AND RIGHT AWAY HE SAW THE PROBLEM! SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH! I DRIVE BACK IN FROTH FROM MICHIGAN TO OHIO TWICE A WEEK,HAVING KNOW IDEA THAT AT ANYTIME MY ENGINE MIGHT FALL OUT AND KILL ME! *TR
Nov 09, 2014
+ 4 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RANDOM FAILURE WITH THE PARK INTERLOCK FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND SHIFTED IN AND OUT OF PARK SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER AND INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Apr 28, 2017
I HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES WITH MY HONDA ACCORD. FIRST, THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. IT BEGAN WITH IT SLIPPING IN HIGHER GEARS WHEN HOT AND FINALLY FAILED WHEN IT WOULDN'T SHIFT OUT OF LOW GEAR. THIS TRANSMISSION IS THE SAME TRANSMISSION THAT IS IN THE 00-04 HONDA ACCORDS THAT WERE RECALLED. HONDA REFUSED TO OFFER ANY TYPE OF OWNER ASSISTANCE. MY EXPENSE TO REPAIR: $1516.30 SECOND ISSUE: IN 2002 THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS RECALLED. THE CAR DIED ON THE FREEWAY AND HAD TO BE TOWED TWO DAYS AFTER I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. HONDA REPAIRED THE VEHICLE NO CHARGE FOR PARTS AND LABOR BUT REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE TOWING EXPENSE. MY COST: $75. NOW THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS FAILED AGAIN AND HONDA HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE IT AT NO CHARGE OR WITH ANY TYPE OF OWNER ASSISTANCE EVEN THOUGH THIS SAME PART WAS REPLACED AS PART OF A RECALL. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN "ESTIMATE" OF $275 TO REPAIR. FREEMAN HONDA OF DALLAS REPLACED THE SWITCH UNDER THE RECALL. I'VE CONTACTED JOHN EAGLE HONDA OF DALLAS, ON LEMMON AVE, AND LEFT MESSAGES FOR[XXX] THE SERVICE MANAGER BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RETURN PHONE CALL. I SPOKE WITH A SERVICE CONSULTANT WHO POINT BLANK TOLD ME MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP ME. I CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY TYPE OF OWNER GOODWILL OR ASSISTANCE WITH EITHER REPAIR. I UNDERSTAND PARTS FAIL BUT THESE TWO REPAIRS ARE KNOWN PRODUCT ISSUES FOR HONDA! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 10, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER. ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE THEN RESTARTED BY ITSELF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE A WEEK AND HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 149,000.
Sep 30, 2008
I HAVE A 1999 HONDA ACCORD LX WITH A 4 CYLINDER VTEC ENGINE. 1-12-08 WHILE DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS--TYPICALLY 30 TO 45 MPH THE CAR WILL JERK AND CHANGE GEARS WHEN NOT NEEDED. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE CAR STALLS AND I HAVE TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL TO RESTART. UPDATE: MAY 2008 AND I HAVE NO REVERSE GEAR AT ALL. AFTER READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW WHY HONDA HAS NOT PUT A RECALL ON THESE 1998 AND 1999 TRANSMISSIONS. WHY? DOES SOMEONE REALLY HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THEY FIX THEIR OWN PROBLEM? I AM CALLING HONDA IN THE MORNING AND IF I DON'T GET SATISFACTORY RESULTS I WOULD LIKE TO START A NEGATIVE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HONDA. THIS IS CRAZY AND I WANT ANSWERS. *TR
May 08, 2008
1999 HONDA ACCORD STALLING IN ALL SITUATIONS. CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR A RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT THE VEHICLE IS STILL STALLING OUT. *KB THE DEALER ASKED THE CONSUME HAD THE BATTERY BEEN REPLACED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY HAD BEEN REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS MOST LIKELY THE PCM COMPUTER LOST SOME OF ITS PARAMETERS WHEN THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND THAT THE SOFTWARE WOULD HAVE TO DOWNLOADED BACK INTO THE ONBOARD COMPUTER. *JB
Sep 28, 2007
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9 complaints
1999 HONDA ACCORD EX-V6. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE ENGINE QUIT AND WOULD NOT RESTART AND GEAR SHIFT WOULD LOCK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER WAITING FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES; SHE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUE AS NORMAL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. *JB
Dec 15, 2011
AT TIMES, ENGINE SUDDENLY DIES OUT WHEN COMING TO A STOP (TRAFFIC LIGHT; STOP SIGN). THE CAR HAS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I CAN EASILY PUT THE CAR IN "PARK" AGAIN AND RESTART WITH NO PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS 80K MILES AND IS WELL MAINTAINED. AFTER A FEW OF THESE SCARY EXPERIENCES, TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP IN ATLANTA GA. COST OF $160 (DESCRIPTION - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - BG FUEL SERVICE ALL - CLEANED THROTTLE BODY). ASSUMED THIS WOULD HAVE CORRECTED THE ISSUE. I WAS WRONG. IN TWO MORE OCCASIONS - HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO STOP AT A "STOP SIGN". THE CAR STARTED AGAIN (TAKES A WHILE IN AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THOUGH). I WAS LUCKY A CAR BEHIND ME HAD ENOUGH SPACE TO STOP. THIS TIME, I RESEARCHED THE WEB AND NOTICED MANY OWNERS HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH HONDA ACCORD 1999. I WAS ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES THOUGH (THE CAR HAD NOT YET STOPPED WHILE DRIVING IN A BUSY TRAFFIC). AT 20,374 MILE, THE SAME HONDA DEALERSHIP PERFORMED THE "2002 SAFETY RECALL - ACCORD IGNITION SWITCH" - "ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH FP NUMBER : 3510-S84-305 (SWITCH E 79530)", THIS WAS DONE ON 12/03/02. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP ON 10/28/11. I ASKED THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO LOOK INTO THE 2002 IGNITION SWITCH RECALL ; CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS & WHAT ELSE WAS PERFORMED TO CORRECT IT. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS SERVICE ADVISER WAS AWARE OF THIS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH HONDA ACCORDS (1999). THIS TIME THE DEALERSHIP SURPRISED ME WITH REPLACING IGNITION SWITCH AGAIN. THIS WAS A $405 REPAIR. THE FP NUMBER IS 35130-S84-A01 (SWITCH S 79530). I ASSUME THERE ARE TWO PARTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. I AM NOT CERTAIN WHY THE 2002 SAFETY RECALL DID NOT ADVICE THE DEALERSHIPS TO REPLACE BOTH PARTS (E & S SWITCHES). THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME THE "S" SWITCH IS BEHIND THE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR
Nov 07, 2011
MY CAR WILL RANDOMLY STALL OUT WHEN STOP OR DRIVING. ITS STALLED WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT, TURNING AFTER STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. ALL THE LIGHTS WILL COME ON, THE RPM WILL FALL TO ZERO, ITS WILL KIND OF CHUG LIKE IF A MANUAL WERE TO STALL EVEN THOUGH IT IS AN AUTOMATIC. THE SPARK PLUGS, IGNITION SWITCH, DISTRIBUTOR AND PVC VALVE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *TR
Aug 24, 2009
MILEAGE AT START OF PROBLEM,, APP 60,000 NOW 130,000 IN 08! I BOUGHT MY 99 ACCORD WITH 56,000 MILES IN 2003. I WAS CALLED ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND HONDA REPLACED IT FOR FREE, ALTHOUGH AT THAT TIME I WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS. OK I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR STALLING. FIRST TIME WAS ON I40 GOING APP 75. I WAS IN THE OUTER FREAKING LANE AND IT JUST TURNED OFF. I LIVED WITH THIS VERY FREAKING HAZARDOUS PROBLEM FOR A LONG TIME BECAUSE I DIDN'T TRUST HONDA AND MONEY (JUST NOTE ONE OF THE PHONE CALLS FROM HONDA THE MAN TOLD ME HE THOUGHT IT WAS MY IGNITION SWITCH AGAIN AND THAT THEY WOULDN'T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF REPAIR THIS FREAKING TIME BUT LATER DECIDED IT WAS SOMETHING ELSE,!)I WAS IN COLLEGE TAKING MY EMT PRACTICALS WITH AN EMS SYSTEM AND WAS HAVING TO DRIVE TO ANOTHER COUNTY AND BE IN CONTACT VIA CELL PHONE WITH HONDA, AND BORROW MY DADS TRUCK!! THEY HAD MY CAR FOR DAYS AND KEEP CALLING AND ASKING IF ONE OF THERE MECHANICS COULD DRIVE MY CAR TO LUNCH ,, AND IF THEY COULD TAKE IT HOME OVER NIGHT AND SO ON, AND FINALLY SAID IT WOULDN'T STALL FOR THEM!!!!! I WAS '!@#$%! THEY DID ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST OF 75$ AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WASN'T EVEN ON! THEY ALSO SAID I NEEDED NEW SPARK PLUGS, I HAD NEW SPARK PLUGS AND IM NOT AN IDIOT,, THERE WAS NOTHING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ?!@#$% THINGS. THEY ALSO EVENTUALLY DECIDED THAT I NEEDED MY FUEL SYSTEM CLEANED, BECAUSE THEY REALLY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAID THEMSELVES! THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULDN'T CHARGE ME FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC FEE IF I GOT THE 120$ NEW SPARK PLUGS, MINE WERE NEW AND WORKING VERY WELL. SO OF COURSE I HAD NO OPTION. AFTER READING S FEW COMPLAINTS HERE AND ON OTHER SITES, I AM SEEING THAT THEY TOTALLY TOOK ME FOR OVER 500$ AND THAT MY PROBLEM WAS IN MY IGNITION SWITCH,, IM WONDERING IF THEY SNUCK AND REPLACED IT AGAIN BEHIND MY BACK JUST TO CHARGE ME FOR OTHER '!@#$% THEY DIDN'T DO. I HATE HONDA I HATE HONDA,, I WANT SOME ?!@#$% JUSTICE. *TR
Jul 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT HAD HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH) ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2002. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME, THE VEHICLE COULD IMMEDIATELY BE RESTARTED AFTER IT STALLED. THE DEALER STATED THAT BECAUSE HIS VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL, THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000. UPDATED 4/29/08 *CN
Apr 11, 2008
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
8 complaints
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the alignment checked by an independent mechanic who determined that the passenger’s side subframe was extremely rusted, causing the vehicle to be out of alignment. The mechanic also advised the contact that the A/C drain tube had drained over the subframe on the passenger side and might have been a contributing factor to the extreme rusting of the subframe. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Aug 08, 2023
THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH ON ONE SIDE ONLY. IT'S THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE AC DRAIN HOSE DIPS ON THE FRAME. THE CAR IS IN OTHERWISE GOOD SHAPE AND DOESN'T PRESENT ANY REAL ISSUES BUT THE RUST IS SO BAD THAT IT IS MAKING THE CAR VERY UNSAFE.
Oct 02, 2018
WHILE TRYING TO GET CV SHAFTS REPLACED, I WAS INFORMED THAT MY FRONT SUBFRAME REAR CROSSMEMBER, SPECIFICALLY THE PASSENGER SIDE, HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE TOP HALF AND WAS THUS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, THE SAME AREA THAT RUSTED AWAY IS DIRECTLY BELOW THE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN PIPE. IT STANDS TO REASON THAT THIS DRAIN PIPE DIRECTS WATER RIGHT ONTO THE SUB FRAME IN THIS SECTION, WHICH WOULD CAUSE IT TO RUST OUT FASTER THAN THE REST OF THE FRAME. MY SUPPORTING EVIDENCE FOR THIS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1) THERE ARE 316,000+ MILES REGISTERED ON THE ODOMETER AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT GARAGE KEPT. WHAT THIS MEANS IS THAT SURFACES EXPOSED TO ROAD DEBRIS, SALT, AND WATER SHOULD BE EQUALLY AS RUSTED. 2) THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME IS COMPLETELY INTACT. 3) THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE SUBFRAME IS ACTUALLY THE SUPERIOR (TOP) ASPECT WHICH IS DIRECTLY BELOW THE DRAIN PIPE, AS OPPOSED TO THE INFERIOR (BOTTOM) ASPECT, WHICH IS CLOSER TO THE ROAD. JUST 2 MONTHS BEFORE I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THIS INDEPENDENT SHOP FOR CV SHAFT SERVICE, I HAD A HONDA DEALERSHIP, SPECIFICALLY CLASSIC HONDA LOCATED IN STREETSBORO, OHIO PERFORM A FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHING SERVICE AND I RECEIVED A COMPLEMENTARY INSPECTION. FOR THOSE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE SWAY BAR BUSHING LOCATION, THE BUSHINGS ARE HELD AGAINST THE FRONT SUBFRAME REAR CROSSMEMBER VIA BRACKETS THAT BOLT IN. WHAT THIS MEANS IS THAT THE HONDA TECHNICIAN WHO SERVICED MY VEHICLE LOOKED AT THE DAMAGED SUBFRAME. NOT ONLY DID THEY FAIL TO DETECT THIS ISSUE DURING THE SERVICE, THEY ALSO FAILED TO DETECT THIS ISSUE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR WHICH I SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED THAT THEY LOOK AT THE STEERING AND SUSPENSION TO ASSESS SAFETY. IF THIS SUBFRAME WOULD HAVE FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE STEERING AND SUSPENSION, TAKING AWAY MY ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS THROWING DEBRIS.
Dec 31, 2017
THE ISSUE IS NOT REALLY "SUSPENSION", BUT SUB-FRAME. IT IS A PART CALLED THE REAR BEAM AND IT SUPPORTS THE REAR ENGINE MOUNT. PART NUMBER 50200-S84-A00 HAS RUSTED ENTIRELY THROUGH. AS NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED ONLINE, IT IS TRUE THAT AN A/C DRAIN HOSE DRIPS RIGHT ONTO THIS PIECE OF SUB-FRAME AND COMPLETELY RUSTED IT THROUGH UNTIL IT BROKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE OTHER AREAS OF THIS PART AND THE ATTACHED FRONT BEAM ARE IN FINE CONDITION AND THE REPAIR LOOKS TO BE ABOUT $2000. I HAVE SOME PICTURES IF NEEDED. *TR
Mar 31, 2015
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEARD A LOUD CLUNK COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. AFTER THIS NOISE, THE CAR DID NOT DRIVE OR STEER PROPERLY. UPON INSPECTION, DISCOVERED THE SUB-FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THIS SUB-FRAME PROVIDES MOUNTING POINTS FOR MAJOR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS NOT RUSTED AT ALL. EVEN FURTHER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN HOSE ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE DRAINS DIRECTLY ON TO THE SUB-FRAME BELOW WHERE THE EXCESSIVE RUST CAUSED THE SUB FRAME TO DETERIORATE. *TR
Jan 21, 2015
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STEERING
8 complaints
NHTSA CASE # [XXX] MY POWER STEERING RETURN LINE IN MY 1999 HONDA ACCORD EQUIPPED WITH A 3 LITER V6 ENGINE FAILED AND STARTED LEAKING VERY BADLY. THE POWER STEERING LINE CONNECTS WITH THE POWER STEERING HOSES. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURS QUITE FREQUENTLY ON ACCORDS WITH V6 ENGINES. THE REASON I'M CONTACTING YOU IS THE CURRENT RECALL OF DEFECTIVE POWER STEERING LINES AND HOSES ON 2003-2007 HONDA ACCORDS EQUIPPED WITH 6 CYLINDER ENGINES. ALTHOUGH MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, HONDA MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM OCCURRING ON 6-CYLINDER ACCORDS IN YEARS OTHER THAN 2003-2007. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Oct 02, 2012
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL, GOING INTO ANOTHER LANES AND SPIN AROUND. NO ACCIDENT.*AK
Jan 10, 2005
CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO RECONNECT ALARM SYSTEM, AFTER HAVING IT REMOVED TO DO RECALL. MR
Oct 16, 2002
LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKE HIT THE CURB AND ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
Oct 11, 2002
THE STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, YET HONDA WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DAMAGE. THE CAR WAS ONLY WEEKS OLD. *AK
Oct 19, 1999
+ 3 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6 complaints
ALL DASH LIGHTS GO OUT ON MY 1999 HONDA ACCORD WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. A SAFETY RECALL WAS DONE FOR THIS PROBLEM CAUSED BY A DEFECTED MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT ON THE HONDA ACCORD YEARS 2000 TO 2004. WHY ARE OLDER ACCORDS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL SINCE THE SAME DEFECTIVE PART WAS INSTALLED ON THEM?*TR
Aug 09, 2008
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT WAS BRIGHTER THAN THE LEFT HEADLIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC COVERING OVER THE HEADLIGHT WAS SHADED WITH A YELLOW FILM OVER IT, WHICH CAUSED THE LEFT HEADLIGHT TO APPEAR DIM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 80,000. *AK
Mar 28, 2007
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO WORK. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IN A PRIOR SERVICE BULLETIN BY HONDA THESE COMPONENTS ARE ALL LINKED TO A FAULTY MULTIPEXOR SWITCH ( SERVICE BULLETIN #00-07C). IN TALKING TO HONDA THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE SERVICE BULLETIN WAS PERTAINING TO EXPORTS. THE CONSUMER AGREED TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE TO BE DONE NOW THE LIGHTS STAY ON ALL THE TIME NOW. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TC
Jun 02, 2004
MY 1999 HONDA ACCORD'S LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS QUIT WORKING WITHOUT NOTICE. I WILL BE DRIVING AND THEN THEY WILL JUST TURN OFF. I HAVE CHECKED THE BULBS, AND THE BULBS ARE STILL NEW. I HAVE BOUGHT MANY SETS OF BULBS, AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I HAVE HEARD OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS JAPANEESE MADE ACCORDS, AND AMERICAN CIVICS. MY ACCORD WAS MANUFACTURED IN JAPAN.
Apr 13, 2004
BRAKE SWITCH INOP. THE BRAKE SWITCH GOES OUT REQUIRING THE MANUAL OVER-RIDE TO SWITCH THE CAR OUT OF PARK. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN THE SWITCH GOES OUT, ALL OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF. WE HAVE OWNED OUR 1999 HONDA ACCORD EX SINCE IT WAS NEW AND WE ARE NOW GOING ON OUR FOURTH BRAKE SWITCH. THIS LAST OCCURENCE IT APPEARS TO BE INTERMITENT. SO I DO NOT KNOW FOR HOW LONG WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING EVERY TIME WE USE OUR BRAKES. THE MILEAGE AND DATES OF REPLACEMENT ARE AS FOLLOWS: NOV 2001 34,000 MILES MAY 2002 40,000 MILES FEB 2003 53,865 MILES
Feb 09, 2003
+ 1 more complaint for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5 complaints
1. ENGINE STALLED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. 2. OCCURRED ONCE. HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK. 3. MAIN FUEL RELAY REPLACED. *TR
Aug 30, 2010
STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN A 1999 HONDA ACCORD EX SEDAN 4 CYL AUTOMATIC. THE ACCELERATOR STARTED STICKING AND WOULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN UNSAFE SURGE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE DEALER IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS A CARBON BUILD-UP IN THE THROTTEL BODY WHICH RESULTED IN THE THROTTLE PLATE STICKING.
May 11, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING FUEL TANK CRACKED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT, AND IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Sep 11, 2002
FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY REGISTERS AMOUNT OF FUEL IN TANK. EVEN WHEN FILLED, GAUGE REGISTERS NO MORE THAN 3/4 FULL. OCCASIONALLY REGISTERS FULL IMMEDIATELY AFTER FILLUP, BUT SOON DROPS TO 3/4 OR LESS. *AK
Mar 26, 2000
CAR STUMBLES,AND OR HESITATES SINCE FIRST DAY
Sep 21, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
1) HONDA IGNITION SWITCH: FOUR TIMES BETWEEN END NOVEMBER AND FIRST WK OF DECEMBER: VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN CITY STREETS - SO DANGEROUS! I HAVE TO TURN ENGINE OFF AND RESTART IT. NEED TO WIGGLE IGNITION KEY TO START ENGINE. 2) -INTERIOR LIGHTING DOES NOT WORK WHEN OPENING DOORS. -LIGHT ON CLOCK DOES NOT WORK -PANEL LIGHT OK
Dec 21, 2018
TAKATA RECALL I HAD PROBLEMS WITH GETTING THE KEY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. IT EVENTUALLY FAILED. I WAS INFORMED BY A PROFESSIONAL THAT IT WAS THE KEY. I HAD THE KEY REPLACED. HONDA TRIED TO CHARGE ME FOR THE KEY KNOWING THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. TOO, MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN VERY DIMMED. I HAVE BOUGHT SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS. THEY STILL APPEAR VERY DIM.
Nov 15, 2016
1999 HONDA ACCORD STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE COMBINATION SWITCH WHICH WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *KB
Nov 29, 2007
1999 HONDA ACCORD EX COUPE V6 (CALIFORNIA) ENGINE STALLS IMMEDIATELY WHEN BLINKER/SIGNAL LEVER IS USED, FOR LEFT OR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL. WHEN ENGINE STALLS, GREEN "KEY" LIGHT FLASHES ON DASHBOARD. OTHERWISE, FAILURE HAPPENS RANDOMLY. FAILURE HAS OCCURRED BOTH WHILE DRIVING AT 60+ MPH AND WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. AT HIGH SPEEDS, ENGINE STALLS AND THEN RESTARTS IN A FEW SECONDS. HAS NOT OCCURRED WHEN ENGINE WAS COLD/NOT-WARMED-UP. FAILURE OCCURRED ABOUT ONCE A MONTH AT FIRST, BUT IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS, AVERAGES ABOUT ONE FAILURE A WEEK. FAILURE STARTED HAPPENING AT AROUND 70,000 MILES. CAR NOW HAS ~92,000 MILES. CAR HAS HAD ONE OWNER SINCE PURCHASED NEW. CAR RECIEVES REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. CAR HAD COMPLETE TUNE-UP (OIL/FILTER,SPARK PLUGS, IGNITION CAP & ROTOR, IGNITION WIRES, TRANSMISSION FLUID (HONDA), AIR FILTER, FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER, ETC...) AFTER FIRST FAILURE. ALTERNATOR FAILED AND WAS REPLACED MANY MONTHS AFTER "STALLING/BLINKER" FAILURES FIRST OCCURRED, AND HAD NO APPARENT AFFECT ON STALLING PROBLEM. STALLING STILL OCCURS, AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT CAUSE IS.
Apr 28, 2005
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
4 complaints
ON MAY 26TH, 2014 I HAD MY 1999 HONDA ACCORD LX SEDAN IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME, PASSENGER SIDE HAS RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT THE SUBFRAME WILL NEED REPLACED. THE SUBFRAME IS FREE OF ANY SIGNIFICANT RUST OTHERWISE. I WAS TOLD AND HAVE READ THAT THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN CAUSED BY AN IMPROPERLY PLACED AC DRAIN HOSE. THE CAR'S UNDERCARRIAGE IS VIRTUALLY RUST FREE AS WELL, AND IS FREQUENTLY WASHED DURING WINTER MONTHS. *TR
Jun 06, 2014
WHILE TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE MADE LOUD BANGING SOUND AS IT WENT OVER A MINOR ELEVATION WHEN ENTERING THE DRIVEWAY FROM THE STREET. THE VEHICLE MAKES POPPING AND BUMPING NOISES WHILE TURNING. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE RUST HAS EATEN THROUGH THE FRAME THAT SUPPORTS THE VEHICLES SUSPENSION AND STEERING. THERE WAS LITTLE TO NO RUST ON THE DRIVER SIDE SUBFRAME. I WAS INFORMED THE RUST MAY DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE DRIP LINE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER DEPOSITING DIRECTLY OVER THE SUBFRAME. I WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. *TR
Aug 07, 2013
1999 HONDA ACCORD SUB-FRAME CRACK FROM AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN. PART NUMBER 50200-S84-A00 FRONT (REAR BEAM) OF THE SUB-FRAME HAS RUSTED AND CRACKED. THE CRACK IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR DIRECTLY BELOW WHERE THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN TUBE DRIPS ONTO THE SUB FRAME. ALL OTHER AREAS OF SUB-FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE CAR ARE IN GREAT CONDITION. THIS RUSTED AREA IS OBVIOUSLY THE RESULT OF A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN CONSTANTLY WETTING THE SUB-FRAME. RUSTED SUB-FRAME FOUND AT 210,000 MILES BUT DAMAGE OBVIOUSLY OCCURRED MUCH EARLIER. NEED HONDA TO RECALL AND REPLACE SUB-FRAME. *TR
Jul 30, 2013
I WAS ALERTED TO A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE SUBFRAME OF MY VEHICLE THAT HAS CAUSED ME TO PARK IT. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT IT IS BROKEN IN THREE PLACES. THE REAR SUBFRAME IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PART OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND FRONT SUSPENSION. I WAS DRIVING THIS CAR FOR AN UNKNOWN LENGTH OF TIME IN THIS CONDITION. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE PORTION OF THE SUBFRAME THAT ATTACHES TO THE SWAY BAR IS COMPLETELY BROKEN LOOSE FROM THE FRAME. THE LOCATION OF THE RUST IS UNDER THE OUTLET OF THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRAIN. THIS IS THE ONLY LOCATION WHERE THE SUB FRAME IS RUSTED. THE DISTILLED WATER COMING OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER IS CORROSIVE TO METALS. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT COULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED USING A VERY MODEST COST HOSE, FITTING AND PERHAPS A CLAMP TO RE-ROUTE THE CONDENSATE DRAIN AWAY FROM THE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OF THE CAR. REPAIR OF THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN QUOTED AT $1600. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY HAS REQUESTED A RECALL OF THESE VEHICLES. MANY OF THESE CARS ARE STILL ON THE ROAD AND TEND TO BE DRIVEN UP TO 200,000 MILES. THIS FLAW IS NOT READILY DETECTABLE AND IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY CONCERN. AT A MINIMUM OWNERS SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM. *TR
Nov 08, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
4 complaints
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY W/ MY 6 YR GRAND DAUGHTER IN BACKSEAT, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN ( NO WARNING ) MY CAR DIED. WE ALMOST WERE REAR ENDED. WHEN IT DIED, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLICKERED ON AND OFF ABOUT 4 XS. MECH STATE IG SWITCH BURN OUT CUZ 2 MUCH AMP GOIN THR SYSTEM. HONDA REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING EVEN THOU IG SWITCH WAS ON RECALL BUT NOT MY VIN NUMBER. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS/CALLS WERE MADE TO HONDA-SAID NO. THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT WAS TAKEN OUT, WELL IT IS QUITE OBVIOUS THERE IS TOO MUCH OF SOMETHING GOING THRU CAUSING THE MELTING OF ALL THE STUFF I CAN SEE. I HAVE THE OLD SWITCH. I HAD THE MECH GIVE IT TO ME. WHEN HE TOLD ME IT WAS SWITCH I ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL SO HE CHECKED AND YES SO I CALLED HONDA. THE WOMAN I SPOKE TO WAS VERY MEAN/SNOTTY SAYING MY VIN WAS NOT ON THE LIST. SO, I HAD TO GO AHEAD AND PAY OUT OF MY POCKET AT THE DEALERSHIP MY INSURANCE COMP TOWED TO FOR FIXING. IF HONDA WAS GOING TO FIX IT, I WOULD HAVE HAD IT TAKEN ON TO A HONDA DEALER. THE POOR WAYS I WAS TREATED ON THE PHONE, I DON'T THINK MUCH OF HONDA ANYMORE.MECH SAID HONDA HAS NOT MADE A SWITCH YET THAT WILL HANDLE THE AMPERAGE THAT IS GOING TO IT SO THIS ONE WILL ONLY LAST 4-5 YEARS GIVE OR TAKE. WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED WHEN THE CAR DIED. *TR
Feb 22, 2011
I HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED IN 2002 UNDER THE RECALL WARRANTY. NOW 7YEARS LATER(2009)120,000MILES, I AM HAVING THE SYMPTOMS OF A BAD IGNITION SWITCH. WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE JUST QUITS. IT WILL START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. IT WILL RUN FINE FOR ABOUT 3-4 WEEKS AND QUIT AGAIN. I TALKED WITH A HONDA REPAIR MAN AND HE SAID THE WARRANTY REPLACEMENT SWITCHES IN 2002 ARE STARTING TO FAIL NOW. *TR
May 03, 2009
MY 99 HONDA ACCORD EX CUTS OFF WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS DUE TO IGNITION SENSOR WHICH I CORRECTED SHORTLY AFTER BUYING MY CAR WITH RICK HENDRICK HONDA. NOW YEARS LATER THERE IS A RECALL ON THE IGNITION INTERLOCK. BUT, HONDA WILL NOT FIX THE IGNITION SENOR BECAUSE IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. CERTAINLY THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY MATTER AND I FEEL IT'S UNFAIR THAT HONDA WILL ONLY FIX HALF OF THE PROBLEM AND BURDEN THE COST TO ME. I DON'T THINK I'M ALONE WITH THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. I FEEL I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS IGNITION SENSOR. I HAD THE RECALL IGNITION INTERLOCK FIX AT HONDA OF COLUMBIA, P.O. BOX 8234 , COLUMBIA, SC 29202. *TR
May 29, 2008
CAR STALLED WHEN AT COMPLETE STOP TO MAKE A TURN ON5-24-07, STARTED BACK UP IMMEDIATELY AND DROVE FINE. CAR STALLED WHILE MAKING A TURN INTO A PHARMACY PARKING LOT ON 5-25-07, STARTED RIGHT BACK UP AND DROVE OK AFTER THAT. I WAS THIRTY MILES FROM HOME TO GO TO THE DOCTOR SO I STARTED HOME ON I-44 IN A RAIN STORM. I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH IN THE INSIDE LANE WHEN THE CAR STALLED. THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE. THIS ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON ON A HOLIDAY WEEKEND. WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO GUIDE THE CAR OVER THE OUTSIDE LANE OF TRAFFIC AND GET IT OFF THE ROAD. STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. I DID TURN OFF THE AC AND PRAYED ALL THE REST OF THE 20 MILES OR SO THAT I HAD TO GO TO GET HOME, WHICH I DID. CALLED A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP THAT I HAVE USED BEFORE AND BEING A HOLIDAY WEEKEND, COULD NOT GET IT IN BEFORE TUESDAY, 5-29-07. FOUND TO BE IGNITION SWITCH. WAS TOLD TO CALL HONDA DEALERSHIP IN SPRINGFIELD, MO AND WAS TOLD WAS FIXED AFTER RECALL. IN LOOKING AT THE PAPER WORK I HAD FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, IT HAD BEEN DONE AT 67375 MILES AND AGAIN HAD PROBLEMS AND WAS DONE AT 83050 MILES AGAIN. THEY WOULD NOT HELP ME AT ALL AT THE DEALERSHIP SO I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO PAY FOR IT MYSELF. THE CAR NOW HAS 103596 MILES ON IT. SO THAT TELLS ME THAT THESE IGNITION SWITCHES ARE GOOD FOR 20,000 OR LESS AND MY LIFE WAS IN JEOPARDY BECAUSE OF THIS FAULTY SWITCH. NOW HOW LONG CAN I DRIVE AND BE SAFE BEFORE THIS HAPPENS AGAIN???? THE VERY LEAST THAT HONDA COULD DO IS PAY FOR THIS BUT MORE IMPORTANT FIX THE SWITCH SO THAT PEOPLE DO NOT THINK THEY ARE GOING TO DIE LIKE I ALMOST DID. I AM 69 YEARS OLD AND THIS IS A STRAIN MENTALLY AND FINANCIALLY. *TR
May 31, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4 complaints
TL*THE CONTACTS FRIEND OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING FREQUENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MAIN FUEL RELAY SWITCH, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 87,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,475. UPDATED 06/08/07 *TR
May 17, 2007
WHEN STARTING FROM COLD IN THE MORNING, THE VEHICLE COUGHS AND DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. AFTER SOME TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP. VEHICLE RUNS SMOOTHLY AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP. MILEAGE REDUCED FROM 29 MPG IN CITY TO 25 MPG. THE MECHANIC SAID THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS FOR "LEAN FUEL MIXTURE". HE RESET THE ALARM AND SAID NOTHING COULD BE DONE. SAME PROBLEM HAS REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES. MECHANIC SAYS THAT HE HAS SEEN SEVERAL VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND HONDA RELEASED A KIT TO SOLVE IT BUT I'LL HAVE TO BUY IT. HONDA SHOULD RECALL ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND INSTALL THE KIT. *JB
Jan 18, 2007
WHEN TEMPERATURE REACHES UNDER 32F, FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, THE CAR WAS WARMED UP, AND AFTER DRIVING 1/2 MILE, THE CAR SHUT-DOWN AND WON'T RESTART. *AK PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE THE FUEL PUMP, ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC, HE HAS KNOWN OF AT LEAST 20 ACCORDS FROM THE SAME MODEL 98-02, WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS, AND IT ALL WAS TRACED TO THE SAME MANUFACTURER WHO MADE THE FUEL PUMPS.
Dec 02, 2003
THE VEHICLE DIED DUE TO THE FUEL LINE COMING OFF, WHICH WAS DUE TO THE FAULTY INSTALLATION OF THE GAS TANK. THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WAS SENT A RECALL OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. SCC
Mar 31, 2003
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
WHEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT FOR A MINUTE OR MORE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE TRANS IN DRIVE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE , THEN UPON RELEASING THE BRAKE AND NO PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL THE AUTO SURGED FORWARD AT A RAPID SPEED.CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND A REAR END COLLISION WITH THE AUTO IN FRONT OF ME. I RESEARCHED THIS ANOMALY ON LINE AND FOUND A LIST OF TESTIMONY WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT. HONDA DID A DIAGNOSIS OF THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND NO DEFECTS. I'M SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE THIS CAR.
Jun 07, 2020
WHEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT FOR A MINUTE OR MORE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE AUTO TRANS IN DRIVE UPON RELEASING THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON IT'S OWN WITHOUT ANY PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR AT A RAPID SPEED. *TR
Jun 04, 2020
CAR TURNS ON THEN ONCE IT WARMS UP IT TURNS OFF PLEASE HELP ME FIX MY PROBLEM
Oct 20, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
ENGINE SHUTS DOWN ITSELF WHEN RUNNING ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON THE STREET ROADS. *TR
Apr 28, 2010
BOUGHT THIS 99 HONDA ACCORD DX 4 DOOR 5 SPEED BACK IN 2006 FROM A HONDA DEALERSHIP. IN THE END OF 2007 THE CAR SHUT OFF ON THE HIGH WAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING!!! THANK GOD I DIDN'T GET INTO AN ACCIDENT! IT THEN HAPPENED AGAIN A MONTH LATER! IT THEN HAPPENED QUITE FREQUENTLY TILL I COULD NO LONGER LET THE KEY GO WITHOUT IT SHUTTING OFF! WHEN THE CAR SHUTS OFF EVERYTHING STOPS, INCLUDING POWER STEERING!!! VERY DANGEROUS!!! WE LOOKED OVER THE CAR AND LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND MY CAR HAD A RECALL ON IT. WE CALLED HONDA'S 1800 NUMBER AND THEY TOLD US THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN RECALLED AND FIXED IN 2002 SO THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING FOR US!!! SO WHY THEN A COUPLE OF YEARS LATER WOULD THE SAME PROBLEM BE HAPPENING!? I AM SCARED THAT IF I GO AND HAVE IT FIXED IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF ON ME AGAIN IN FOUR YEARS, OR LESS!? DID THEY JUST REPLACE THE FAULTY PART WITH ANOTHER FAULTY PART?! I HAVE READ SOME OF THE FORUMS ON LINE AND THEY SEEM TO INDICATE THAT IT COULD BE THE WIRING TO THE IGNITION SWITCH AND NOT THE WHOLE PART. WE HAVE RIGGED THE CAR BY HANGING OBJECTS OFF OF THE KEYS TO GET IT TO STAY ON... I KNOW IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT STOPS ALTOGETHER! HONDA REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEY'RE PRODUCTS. THEY SHOULD NOT BE ALOUD TO CONTINUE THIS! HOW CAN WE ALLOW THEM TO PUT UNSAFE VEHICLES ON THE ROAD PUTTING PEOPLES LIFE'S IN DANGER!? *TR
Feb 13, 2009
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 40MPH THE ACCELORATOR STUCK AND CONTINUED TO ACCEL AT UNCONTROLABLE SPEEDS. THE BRAKE WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR AND I HAD TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND SLAM ON THE GAS PEDAL TO RELEASE IT. I HAVE SINCE TAKEN THE CAR TO MEL RAPTON HONDA AND SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO CLAIMS THAT HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING. IT HAS NOT DONE IT SINCE. I HAD A MECHANIC CHECK THE ACCELERATOR CABLES AS WELL AS THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES AND THERE WERE NO APPARENT PROBLEMS.
Jan 15, 2004
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE UNWARRANTLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE FAILURE HE SUSTAINED SEVERE BODILY INJURIES.THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE FACILITY, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE IS CURRENTLY UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 200,000.
Aug 31, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND IT SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 94,000. UPDATED 09/24/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED FROM THE SEATBELT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. UPDATED 10/01/08. *JB
Aug 20, 2008
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A WALL ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BUT PLAYED NO PART IN RESTRAINT WHICH WAS PROVIDED BY SEAT BELTS. HONDA LEASE DEPT HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK.ET.
Mar 24, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. DEALER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY WITH REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *MR
May 27, 2004
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 46,000 (THIS WAS ALREADY REPORTED TO NHTSA). CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN - THIS TIME IT IS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR AND 02 SENSORS.*AK
Jul 08, 2003
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING STUMBLING OF THE ENGINE / TRANSMISSION. *YC
Jul 06, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the contact stated the vehicle in front suddenly braked, which caused the contact to depress on their brake pedal however the vehicle began to spin out of control and hit another vehicle in the next lane on the front passenger side door by the contacts front bumper. The contact vehicle did not sustain any damage, however, the vehicle they hit the front passenger side tire came off of that vehicle. There was no one was injured. No medical treatment was needed. No police report was filed. The contact was concerned that the cause of their vehicle spinning out of control was due to the brakes system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.
Jul 01, 2021
GOT IN VEHICLE AND HAD NO BRAKES. NO WARNING. JUST NO BRAKES. THIS WAS DUE TO RUST EATING A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE. THE FUEL LINES ARE THE SAME WAY. IN FACT, THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUST. *TR
Apr 07, 2013
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
MY VEHICLE TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 15 -20 MPH ON A MAIN ST. LIGHT LIT UP ON THE DASH, THEN ALL DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND THE BRAKES STOPPED AS WELL. I HAD TO SLAM MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES TO KEEP FROM HITTING A VEHICLE AT A LIGHT.
Jun 29, 2018
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE ISSUES WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. THE POWER STEERING ALSO FAILED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE RPMS AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WOULD BECOME INOPERABLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE WOULD GAIN POWER ON ITS OWN. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER; THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 130,000.
Jul 13, 2009
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
BEGAN HEARING UNUSUAL NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT TIRE AREA WHEN TURNING. UPON INVESTIGATING, DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS WORN EXCESSIVELY AND THAT THE RIGHT FRONT SUB-FRAME IS ROTTED OUT. NO OTHER PART OF THE FRAME IS ROTTED ONLY THE RIGHT FRONT. APPARENT CAUSE IS A DESIGN FLAW WHERE THE A/C DRAIN TUBE IS LOCATED DIRECTLY OVER THIS SUB-FRAME AND CAUSES IT TO PREMATURELY RUST AND ROT OUT. I CANNOT GET AN ALIGNMENT BECAUSE THE SUB-FRAME IS TOO WEAK. I CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE THE SUB-FRAME WILL LIKELY FAIL CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Oct 06, 2017
RUST CORROSION BAD SERIOULY DUE TO AC UNIT AND YRS OF DRIVING CALL[XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Apr 19, 2017
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING A PROBLEM WITH HONDA, AND THE CAR WAS GETTING A STATE INSPECTION AND FOUND OUT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE . WILL NOT PASS A PENNSYLVANIA STATE INSPECTION THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH 1999 TO 2002 ACCORDS CALL HONDA THEY WILL NOT HELP ( 168000 MILES ON CAR ).
Jul 16, 2016
NOTICED LURCHING AND TRASNMISSION SLIPPING. THE CAR WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY CHANGING GEARS. NEXT DAY I HAD CAR CHECKED OUT WAS ADVISED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BLACK( BURNT) AND THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS ALSO WEAK. THE FOLLOWING DAY I TOOK THE CAR TO ED VOYLES HONDA FOR MY 45,000 MILE/3 YR SERVICE. I WAS THEN ADVISED BY SERVICE ADVISOR, JIM VARTIAK, THAT LARGE METAL PIECES CAME OUT WHEN THE TRASNMISSION FLUID WAS BEING DRIANED AND WAS A SIGN OF DETERIORATION OF THE TRASNMISSION. AFTER MY SERVICE ON 10-28-02 I WENT TO WORK. ON MY COMMUTE BACK, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ACCELERATING WELL, THE GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION I NOTICED THAT I WAS PARKED . WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REVED UP TO MAKE THE SLIGHTEST MOVE. IT TOOK SEVERAL MINUTES TO MOVE THREE FEET. THE NEXT MORNING, 10-30-02, THE CAR WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH THEN SUDDDENLY DROPPED TO 10 MPH DURING A BUSY HOUR APPROX. 7:30 AM. AT TIMES THE HONDA ACCORD WOULD NOT EVEN MOVE AT ALL AND THEN IT WOULD SUDDENLY JOT OUT. I MADE IT HOME, BUT THE CAR IS COMPLETELY IMMOBLE THE TRANSMISSION IS GONE. THE WORST PART IS THERE WAS NO HELP OFFERED FOR A RESOLUTION. I HAVE MADE CALLS AND ALSO WRITTEN TO AMERICA HONDA MOTOR CO., INC, BUT I HAVE NOT YET RECIEVED ANY RESPONSE FROM MY. CORRESPONDENCE. DT
Nov 09, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
THE A/C COMPRESSOR DRIPS DIRECTLY ON THE SUBFRAME, WHICH RUSTED IT COMPLETELY APART. WHICH IN TURN, DESTROYED THE SUSPENSION. MY CAR IS NOW WAITING TO BE TOWED BACK TO MY HOUSE, TOTALLY NOT DRIVABLE. I WAS ON A CITY STREET. NORMAL TURN AROUND A CORNER. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN INJURED, I WOULD BE FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST HONDA FOR EXTREMELY POOR ENGINEERING AND LACK OF THINKING THIS HORRIBLE DESIGN FLAW THROUGH COMPLETELY. PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP AT [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 25, 2016
BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS. *JB
Jul 17, 2006
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
ON MARCH 3, 2015 MY WIFE'S 1999 ACCORD WOULD NOT START. WE HAD THE STARTER REPLACED FOR ABOUT $550.00 BUT THE CAR WAS STILL NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO START AND THE ENGINE CAN CUT OUT AT ANY TIME ONCE YOU DO HAVE IT STARTED. THE AUTO REPAIRMAN TOLD US THE KEYS MADE POOR CONTACT INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THAT WAS WHY IT WAS STILL SO HARD TO START. HE TAUGHT US A TEDIOUS PROCESS TO START THE CAR BUT SINCE THEN WHEN WE DRIVE IT THE ENGINE CAN SUDDENLY STOP RUNNING AND STOPP, ALSO DISABLING THE POWER STEERING. THE CAR IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE. IT STOPPED RUNNING 4 TIMES ON A 10 MILE TRIP TODAY. *TR
Mar 08, 2015
WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED, BUT PRIMARILY ABOVE 50MPH THE CAR STALLS. I WILL PULL THE CAR OFF THE ROADWAY, WAIT 30 SECONDS AND ATTEMPT TO RESTART. AT TIMES IT WILL TAKE UP TO A COUPLE OF MINUTES FOR THE CAR TO EVENTUALLY START. AROUND THE SAME TIME AS THE ONSET OF THIS PROBLEM THE CAR MAKES A GRINDING SOUND WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY TO START IT. THE SAME SOUND YOU WOULD HER IF YOU WERE TO TRY AND TURN THE KEY TO THE START POSITION AFTER IT IS ALREADY STARTED. THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE YOU PUT ON TURNING THE KEY DOES NOT SEEM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THE STALLING PROBLEM HAS ME THE MOST CONCERNED FOR MYSELF AND OTHERS. *TR
Mar 27, 2013
STEERING,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
MY 1999 HONDA ACCORD HAD A STRANGE PASSENGER-SIDE BODY SOUND WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED. I WENT TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO SAID THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB-FRAME WAS THOROUGHLY RUSTED. I SPENT $3300 TOTAL TO REPLACE THE SUB-FRAME WITH A NEW ONE FROM A HONDA DEALER FOR $982.18 AND TWO DAYS OF LABOR FOR $1100. THE MECHANIC AND I BOTH REVIEWED THE INTERNET FOR HONDA ACCORD RECALLS ON THIS SUB-FRAME FOR THE 1999-2002 MODEL YEARS. I WAS SURPRISED THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL AS I WAS LUCKY TO NOTICE THIS BEFORE IT BECAME A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. AS THE MECHANIC REPLACED THIS LABOR-INTENSIVE SUB-FRAME, THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY ALSO WAS TOTALLY RUSTED AND NEED REPLACEMENT - THE ASSEMBLY COSTING $417.49. ALSO A MAJOR LEAK OCCURRED IN THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH THE PART COSTING $148.89. *TR
Sep 22, 2014
THESE ARE 2 COMPLAINTS, FIRST ONE IS THE POWER STEERING LEAK ON MY 1999 ACCORD, AFTER HEARING ABOUT POSSIBLE FIRE FROM FLUID LEAK ON NEWER MODELS I WAS CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD BE AN ISSUE WITH OLDER MODELS ALSO. THE SECOND IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE BUT A QUALITY ISSUE INREGARDS TO THE CLEAR COAT COMING OFF THE CAR. IT WOULD BE NICE IF HONDA WOULD STEP UP AND ADDRESS THESE CONCERNS FROM LOYAL HONDA OWNERS. *TR
Jan 30, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
UPDATE TO ODI 10444643 FILED 1/20/12. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT AT A HIGHWAY INTERSECTION AND THE HONDA TOTALLY STALLED AND THE GREEN KEY LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. THE VEHICLE DID NOT LOSE TOTAL POWER BUT IT STALLED WHILE A FAST VEHICLE APPROACHED FROM THE RIGHT. I WAS AFRAID I WOULD NOT GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION WITHOUT A WRECK. IT WAS A TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE. AFTER THAT FIRST EXPERIENCE THE VEHICLE TOTALLY LOST POWER WHILE AT A STOP SIGN IN A MALL. IT TOOK 2 ATTEMPTS TO RESTART CAR. I COULD NOT IMAGINE WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD POSSIBLY BE SO I RESEARCHED THE POSSIBLE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THIS HONDA HAD IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2007 AND IT HAD APPROXIMATELY 121,200 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED IN 2002 DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. AM "IGNITION SWITCH UPDATE" WAS COMPLETED ON 10/1/02 AT 59,183 MILES. BY AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER. I HAVE HAD NO ISSUES UNTIL JAN 2012. LOOKS LIKE I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THIS SWITCH AGAIN BUT IT IS TOO DANGEROUS TO NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. CAN'T IMAGINE THIS PROBLEM AT 70 MPH. UPDATE; TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HONDA DEALER ON 1/23/12 AND TOLD THE TECH WHAT I THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE TEST SHOWED IT WAS INDEED THE IGNITION SWITCH ONCE AGAIN . THE COST FOR REPLACING WAS $206. 36. . SO, HONDA'S RECALL IN 2002 DID NOT CORRECT THIS DEFECT. *TR
Mar 01, 2012
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT AT A HIGHWAY INTERSECTION AND THE HONDA TOTALLY STALLED AND THE GREEN KEY LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH . THE VEHICLE DID NOT LOSE TOTAL POWER BUT IT STALLED WHILE A FAST VEHICLE APPROACHED FROM THE RIGHT. I WAS AFRAID I WOULD NOT GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION WITHOUT A WRECK. IT WAS A TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE. AFTER THAT FIRST INCIDENT THE VEHICLE TOTALLY LOST POWER WHILE AT A STOP SIGN IN A MALL. IT TOOK 2 ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE CAR. I COULD NOT IMAGINE WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD POSSIBLY BE SO I RESEARCHED THE POSSIBLE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THIS HONDA HAD IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2007 AND IT HAD APPROXIMATELY 121, 200 MILES . I CHECKED THE PAPERS RECEIVED WHEN BUYING THE AUTO AND THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED IN 2002 DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. AN "IGNITION SWITCH UPDATE" WAS COMPLETED ON 10/1/02 AT 59,183 MILES BY AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER. I HAVE HAD NOT ISSUES UNTIL JANUARY 2012. LOOKS LIKE I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THIS SWITCH AGAIN BUT IT IS TOO DANGEROUS TO NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. CAN'T IMAGINE THIS PROBLEM AT 70MPH . *TT
Jan 20, 2012
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
HONDA -ACCORD -MODEL 1999- V6 - HAVE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM -WHILE CHANGING 30 TO 40 MILES -SPEED. HONDA DEALER ASKING TO REPAIR THE PART FOR $ 4,450.00 THE TRASMIICE TO HONDA TO REPAIR OR RECALL THE TRANSMISSION ( AUTOMATIC ). *TR
Sep 12, 2009
I HAVE HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN MY HONDA ACCORD. WHEN I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC IN PARKVILLE, MISSOURI, HE CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FOUND IT BLACK. HE FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION, PUT NEW FLUID IN, AND CHANGED A FILTER BEHIND THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. HE TOLD ME THAT HONDA FROM 98 TO 2002 HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. HE TOLD ME TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR A FEW DAYS AND SEE IF THAT DIDN'T FIX IT. I COULD TELL AS I DROVE HOME THAT IT WAS NOT FIXED. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WOULD COST 1,600 TO 1,800 DOLLARS. SINCE I HAVE HAD TO GET A NEW ENGINE IN MY ACCORD OR MY LEMON, THREE NEW BATTERIES, AND NOW A NEW TRANSMISSION AND IT IS NOT ALREADY PAID FOR BECAUSE I LEASED IT AND AM IN THE PROCESS OF BUYING IT, I NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET. *NM
Sep 12, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE FORWARD WITH STEADY PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SLOWLY ACCELERATED, BUT LURCHED FORWARD AFTER THE SLOW START. ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM PERSISTED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE TO HONDA. WANTED TO REPLACE THROTTLE BODY AND CLEAN INJECTORS FOR $305.00. COST CONTACT JUST TO CLEAN IT, $45.00. TOOK IT TO LOCAL GARAGE, AND THEY CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY AND LINKAGE AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. *AK
Mar 17, 2006
1.) SOMETIMES WHEN I START THE CAR THE GAS PEDAL STICKS. 2.) WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE CAR SHUTS OFF AS IF THE BATTERY DIED. THE BATTERY IS FINE. 3.) YESTERDAY DUIRING THE DAY THE CAR WOULD NOT START, ACTED AS IF IT WASEN'T GETTING ANY FUEL. THE GAS TANK IS FULL. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPS AND WAITING FOR 15-MINUTES THE CAR STARTED OK. I HAVE SERVICED MY CAR AS REQUIRED.
Nov 20, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
THE VEHICLES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. *NM THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE INTERMITTENT, THE ALTERNATOR WAS FOUND FAULTY AND MADE NOISES, AND THERE WAS MOANING COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA AT TIMES. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB
Sep 28, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, AND STALLED THREE TIMES. ENGINE CHECK WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES. STARTER WAS REPLACED, AND THE DEALER PERFORMED A VALVE JOB. ALSO, DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH A REBUILT TRANSMISSION. *AK
Mar 12, 2004
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
ANTI THEFT CODE NOT PROVIDED. *AK
Jun 30, 2004
FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO BE REPAIRED DURING THE SPECIFIC TIME AND MILEAGE PERIODS. SCC
Jan 30, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
NEED TO LUBRICATE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. FILLER NECK IS BENT. NEED TO REPLACE FUEL PIPE.
Jan 15, 2004
FUEL GAUGE NEVER READ FULL, ON A FULL GAS TANK. DEALER REPLACED FUEL SENDING UNIT, WHICH RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT GETS CAUGHT ON THE RELEASE LEVER OF THE SEAT-BACK WHILE SEAT BELT IS BUCKLED. THIS SEVERELY RESTRICTS THE OF MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVER. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, I AM STRAPPED VERY TIGHT IN THE SEAT UNTIL I CAN MANAGE TO REMOVE THE SEAT BELT PART THAT IS STUCK TO THE RELEASE LEVER.
Sep 18, 1999
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
OWNER STATES VEHICLE SUFFERED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH TWO OTHERS VEHICLES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH
Nov 20, 2003
TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN LOWER GEARS. ALSO LURCHES FORWARD UPON ACCELERATION IN ALL GEARS. THIS LURCHING IS OFTEN QUITE SEVERE CAUSING THE CAR TO SWERVE WHICH IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS. *AK
Sep 12, 2002
PARKING BRAKE
2 complaints
AFTER PARKING VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF THE PARKING GEAR. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND HIT A HOUSE. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
Dec 15, 2000
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED ON INCLINE. CAR WAS RUNNING, IN NEUTRAL (5 SPEED) FOR UP TO 10 MINUTES BEFORE CAR BEGAN TO ROLL. UNFORTUNATELY, IT ROLLED INTO THE LAKE. I WAS TOWING A JETSKI, AND RETRIEVING IT FROM THE BOAT RAMP. *AK
Jun 30, 1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TURN SIGNAL FAILS TO SELF CANCEL ON LEFT TURNS SOMETIMES, DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL: UNIBODY SO OUT OF ALIGNMENT THAT DOORS (4) DO NOT FIT PROPERLY, WIND AND ROAD NOISE PRESENT CONSTANTLY, DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED TWICE, MORE DAMAGE DONE TO VEHICLE BY DEALER ATTEMPTING REPAIRS. *AK
Jun 13, 1999
TURN SIGNAL FAILS TO SELF CANCEL ON LEFT TURNS SOMETIMES, DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL: UNIBODY SO OUT OF ALIGNMENT THAT DOORS (4) DO NOT FIT PROPERLY, WIND AND ROAD NOISE PRESENT CONSTANTLY, DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED TWICE, MORE DAMAGE DONE TO VEHICLE BY DEALER ATTEMPTING REPAIRS. *AK
Jun 13, 1999
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
The SRS light indicator is lit showing airbag malfunction unbreaks there is a 10 or clip where the brake pad is located that is broken and leaves the break end break mode leaving my brake lights on after engine shut off
Aug 13, 2021
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE WAS IN THE LEFT TURN LANE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. I WENT AND DIDNT REALIZE THE FAR RIGHT LANE WAS FOR PARKING ONLY ON A 1 WAY STREET LEFT HEADED EAST IT WAS A 1 WAY WITH 2 LANES MOVING FORWARD A 1 LANE NEXT TO THE CURB WHERE VEHICLES PARK IN FRONT OF THERE RESIDENTS. I SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF THE PARKED WHITE CHEVY TRUCK. MY VEHICLE CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP FORCING MY BODY FORWARD TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD. MY SEATBELT ONLY RESTRAINED MY BODY SO FAR SO I USED MY FOOT TO APPLY THE BRAKE. MY CARS PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY BUT THE DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT. MY VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT DRIVABLE. I THEN LATER HAD A FRIEND DRIVE ME TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. I DIDNT WANT TO GO BY AMBULANCE DUE TO PANDEMIC IN PLACE. ABOUT 2 TO 3 WEEKS LATER I RECIEVED THE RECALL LETTER IN MY MAILBOX. SINCE THE ACCIDENT I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO WORK OR EVEN DAILY FUNCTIONS. I HAVE A CRUSHED HEEL AND UNABLE TO WALK. SEVER PAIN AND SWELLING. MY LIFE HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED.
Dec 27, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
IGNITION SWITCH NO LONGER LETS ME TURN THE SWITCH TO OFF. CAUSINF THE BATTERY TO DIE
Jun 29, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
IGNITION SOME TIMES DOESN'T WORK
Dec 10, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
CAR REPEATEDLY SHUTS OFF WHEN DRIVING. I WAS DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY AND MY HONDA LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING AND THE SPEEDOMETER HANDS STARTED FLICKERING. MY CAR THEN SHUT OFF AND MY WHEEL LOCKED. I TRIED TO RESTART AND IT WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. IT SOUNDED LIKE MY CAR WAS DRAGGING SOMETHING BUT I CHECKED UNDERNEATH AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. AFTER GASSING THE CAR WHILE STARTING, IT FINALLY STARTED BACK UP BUT YOU COULD TELL IT WAS BARELY BEING POWERED. IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS TRYING HARD TO POWER BUT IT WAS ONLY DOING IT SO MUCH. NOW I'M SITTING STILL ON SIDE THE HIGHWAY AND IT ALSO RUNS HOT SO I FILLED THE ANTIFREEZE AND NOW I'M LETTING T RUN, HOPING THAT THE ANTIFREEZE IS THE CAUSE OF THESE PROBLEMS. MY CAR SOUNDS AWFUL!!!!! IT DOESN'T EVEN HAVE 150K MILES!!!! FOR IT TO BE A 1999!!!!!!
Mar 11, 2019
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
I AM HAVING ISSUES W/TEMP GAUGE GOING UP AND DOWN , MAY HAVE TO HAVE A BIG ENG, JOB DONE, THIS IS NOT RIGHT, I TAKE VERY GREAT CARE OF MY CARS, NEAVER HAD ISSUES LIKE THIS BEFORE, ? HEATER CORE, , AND PAINT ON THE ROOF!!! WHY THE REST OF CAR IS FINE, LOOKS LIKE SKIN CANCER ,THIS SHOULD BE FIXED!!! I HAVE HEARD THAT THEY ARE REDOING THIS! CAR RUNS OK,, TEMP GAUGE IS A BIG ISSUE 151,000 MILES. GOOD FOR THE YR!!!
Oct 23, 2017
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
TRAVELLING ON INTERSTATE WHEN WHEN FRONT-END OF VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. MOMENTS AFTER THE VIBRATION, THE CAR VEERED HARD RIGHT ON ITS OWN. UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AS STEERING WHEEL SEEMED AS IT WAS "LOCKED" IN A HARD-RIGHT ENABLING POSITION. THIS MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE DRIVER TO HIT A RETAINING WALL AT APPROX 55MPH, CAUSING BODILY INJURY. INSPECTION REVEALED A FAULTY/FAILED STEERING KNUCKLE, WHICH HAD COMPLETELY FAILED/SNAPPED. CAR CONSIDERED A TOTAL, AFTER INCIDENT.
Dec 27, 2016
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
MY THREE SMALL CHILDREN AND MYSELF WERE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE IN OUR HOME TOWN RIGHT AT CITY SPEED LIMIT OF 75MPH WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE FROM THE MIDDLE LANE ATTEMPTED TO GET IN THE RIGHT LANE TO TO GET OFF ON MY EXIT 4 MILES AHEAD I SLOWLY HIT MY BRAKES THEN THE GAS AND MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE I WAS ALMOST PLOWED INTO NUMEROUS TIMES AND ALMOST CAUSED A FEW COLLISIONS MYSELF SINCE I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE AT ALL L WAS SO SCARED I WAS ABOUT TO DIE WITH MY KIDS I WAS FROZEN
Apr 27, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
Apr 08, 2016
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I HAVE A 1999 HONDA ACCORD AND I JUS PAID TO GET FRONT HEADLIGHT WIRE REPLACED BECAUSE I COULD NOT USE LOW BEAM LIGHTS ONLY HIGH BEAM. LIGHT IS WORKING NOW BUT THERE IS A SUSPENSION AND/OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM I NEED TO CHECK. THE HEAT/AIR DOESNOT COME ON? IS THIS CAR SAFE TO DRIVE?
Aug 18, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I STARTED DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY SIDE-ROAD AND AS I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN THE BRAKES SLOWLY WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. USING THE REGULAR BRAKES AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE I STOPPED WITHOUT INCIDENT. I PULLED OVER AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD A LARGE LEAK APPROXIMATELY IN THE MIDDLE AND UNDERNEATH THE CAR. AS I WORKED ON REPLACING ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES ONE OF THE FUEL LINES ALSO COLLAPSED SO I REPLACED ALL OF THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES TO BE CERTAIN OF THEIR RELIABILITY. *TR
Mar 30, 2015
WHEELS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON A 4 LANE ROAD IN COLUMBUS TO A DOCTORS APPOINTMENT & GETTING READY TO COME TO A STOP SINCE TRAFFIC WAS BACKED UP, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF, I FOUND THIS OUT AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE CAR SAFELY WITH SO MANY CARS TRYING TO GET AROUND ME, I SAW WHAT WAS WRONG. I THOUGHT THE AXLE WAS BROKEN, BUT WHEN I HAD TOWED TO A MECHANIC, HE FOUND OUT ALL THE WHEEL STUDS WERE STRIPPED ON THAT SIDE & ON THE ALL OTHER 3 TIRES, THERE WERE AT LEAST 1 OR MORE WHEELS STUDS WERE TOTALLY STRIPPED JUST LIKE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME, 'IF I HAD GONE ON THE FREEWAY DOING THE 65 MPH OR ANY FASTER ME & MY PASSENGER WOULD BE DEAD!' AFTER KNOWING THIS INFORMATION, IT MADE ME ANGRY THAT HONDA SHOULD HAVE HAD A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE, SINCE I'M NOT THE ONLY PERSON IN THE UNITED STATES THAT HAS A HONDA'S THE SAME YEAR AS MINE. MY PASSENGER & I HAD TO WAIT SEVERAL HOURS IN THE COLD WEATHER BEFORE I GOT A TOW & SOMEONE HAD TO COME PICKUP MY ELDERLY PASSENGER. WE DIDN'T GET TO OUR DOCTORS APPOINTMENT THAT WE REALLY NEEDED TO GET TO.
Feb 25, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
DRIVING 55MPH ON EXPRESSWAY AT 8:30 PM, NOT WELL LIT. DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME, PULLED OVER. FRONT OF CAR SMOOSHED, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JS
Feb 07, 2015
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE SUBFRAME, BRAKE LINES, FUEL LINES, AND SUSPENSION, ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, HAVE ALL RUSTED OUT TO THE POINT OF FAILURE DUE TO A POORLY DESIGNED A/C DRAIN HOSE. THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE NOTICED THIS WAS A PROBLEM DURING ANY OF THE LATER SERVICE VISITS. HONDA SHOULD TAKE ACTION ON THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
Sep 11, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS COMING HOME FROM SCHOOL IN THE RAIN AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME TO KEEP FROM REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. OUR CAR SUSTAINED EXTREME FRONT END DAMAGE. FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ENTIRE FRONT END IS CRUMPLED AND STILL THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I THOUGHT MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING A SAFE CAR. *TR
Aug 30, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BEING INSPECTED, IT WAS FOUND THAT SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,000. ...UPDATED 06/04/2014 *BF THE CONSUMERS STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING USED BECAUSE IT WAS DEEMED UNSAFE. REPLACEMENT SUBFRAMES ARE DIFFICULT TO FIND BECAUSE THE FAILURE IS WIDESPREAD. UPDATED 06/06/2014 *JS
Apr 24, 2014
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS THE SUB FRAME IS RUSTED DUE TO THE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN. ENGINE RUNS GREAT BUT THE DESIGN IS FLAWED. *TR
Nov 18, 2013
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
UPON INSPECTION, THE RIGHT REAR PORTION OF THE FRONT SUB FRAME IS RUSTED AND DISINTEGRATED TO A POINT WHERE THE CAR IS NOT CONSIDERED SAFE TO OPERATE. THE FRAME SECTION HAS LOST SO MUCH MATERIAL THAT IT FLEXES WHEN DOWNWARD PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE HUB ASSEMBLY. THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT FRAME IS INTACT AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL SHOWING NO SIMILAR SIGNS OF RUST. *TR
Nov 12, 2013
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHEN I PURCHASED MY CAR THE AC WAS NOT WORKING SO I HAD IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT CONNECTED AND WAS TOLD THAT HONDA'S HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRAMES ROTTING OUT DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE AC DRAIN. UPON HAVING THE FRAME INSPECTED WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS ANOTHER STATE INSPECTION. MY CAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE BODY WISE WITH NO OTHER RUST. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE AND UPON RESEARCHING ON LINE HAVE SEEN THAT NUMEROUS PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. JUST WANT TO KNOW WHY HONDA IS NOT BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE REPAIRS. HONDA HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CAR OF CHOICE FOR MY FAMILY BUT AFTER THIS I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER HONDA. *TR
Aug 20, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE CAR CUTS OFF AT ANY GIVING TIME THE LIGHTS ARE DIM AND THE ELECTRICAL IS MALFUNTIONING. *TR
Aug 02, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. MY CAR STARTED TRYING TO GO OUT ON ME LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING THE FUEL IT NEEDED OR SOMETHING. I WAS GOING 65MPH AND THEN ALSO WHEN I STOP AT A LIGHT IT TRIES TO IDLE OUT OR IT DOES GO OUT. *TR
May 07, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY HONDA1999 BARLEY HAS 79,000 ON IT, IM SECOND OWNER. I BOUGHT IT WHEN IT HAD ONLY 37,000 MIL. ON IT. THE CAR IS ALREADY HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT JERKS WHEN DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP, LIKE A POP JERKY FEEL. MY COOLING SYSTEM HAD PROBLEM IN 2010 OIL GOING INTO MY RADIATOR. AND KNOW I HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE CAR AT TIMES WOULD GO OFF. 79,000 I CANT BELIEVE IT. YOU WOULD THINK THIS MY CAR WAS A FORD WITH THEIR OLDER MODULES. KNOWN TO HAVE ENGINE PROBLEMS AFTER 70,000. THIS IS CRAZY. I HAVE ALL PAPERS FROM FIRST OWNER, NEVER REALIZED TILL REACHING THE CHAOS OF MY ENGINE. THAT MY CAR AS WELL WAS A RECALL. I HAVE THE DOCUMENTS. *TR
Apr 25, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
1999 HONDA ACCORD LX 4-DOOR SEDAN VEHICLE HAS AN UNWARRANTED ACCELERATION WHEN DRIVER TRIED TO SLOW IT DOWN AT AN INTERSECTION. SPECIFICALLY, THE DRIVER HIT THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN, THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A LARGE TREE. POLICE REPORTED THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE BRAKES WERE STILL DEPRESSED AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE STILL ON BEFORE BEING TOWED AWAY FROM THE ACCIDENT SCENE. *TR
Oct 23, 2010
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
BELOW ARE BITS OF A LETTER I SENT IN AS PART OF A SURVEY TO THE HONDA DEALER: THE HONDA (H) DEALER IN FTWALTONBEACH, FL REFUSED TO REPLACE THE RECALL PART. I HAVE EMAILS AND NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO HAVE IT REPLACED; ONCE I DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL PART, HONDA STILL WOULDN'T AGREE TO FIX IT. INITIALLY, I THOUGHT THEY COULDN'T FIX MY CAR PROBLEM, SO I BOUGHT A HAYNES MANUAL, SEARCHED THE WEB AND ATTEMPTED TO DIAGNOSE IT MYSELF. THAT IS HOW I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL. I CONTACTED THEM ABOUT MY DISCOVERY, AND THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC (WHICH WAS INDICATED TO ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR) TO DETERMINE IF THE PART TRULY NEEDED REPLACING. THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE PART. THEY STATED THE PART HAD BEEN REPLACED ONLY 1/2 WAY THROUGH MY STRUGGLE TO GET THEM TO REPLACE IT. I WAS TOLD BY H CORP. THAT IT HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. HONDA.COM INDICATED THAT IT NEEDED REPLACING, AND THEN MIRACULOUSLY MID-WAYS THROUGH MY BATTLE WITH GSH IT SHOWS UP IN THE COMPUTER AS HAVING BEEN REPLACED. I HAVE HAD THE CAR SINCE BEFORE THE RECALL. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT IT HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. I DO WONDER HOW MANY OTHER WOMEN AND UNSUSPECTING MEN THEY HAVE GOUGED IN THE POCKET TO RANDOMLY REPLACE GOOD PARTS ($1000 - $2000 FOR ME). MY CAR FINALLY BROKE DOWN (WOULDN'T CRANK); I WAS W/OUT A VEHICLE FOR 1 WEEK; ONE OF MY FRIENDS HAD IT TOWED TO HER CAR DEALER. HE RAN A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH INDICATED THE RECALL PART NEEDED REPLACING, DAH. HE REPLACED THE RECALL PART. IT HAS BEEN ABOUT 2 MTHS NOW & NO CAR PROBLEMS AT ALL; WHERE BEFORE IT HAD GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS SHUTTING OFF ON ME AT LEAST ONCE ABOUT EVERY 30 M. I HAVE EMAILS WITH GSH, NOTES FROM PHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH BOTH GSH AND KAI, NOTES FROM VISITS TO GSH W/ THE SERV. DEPT. MANAGER AND THE GSH MANAGER, RECEIPTS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF IN WARRANTY PARTS & RANDOMLY REPLACED NEW PARTS, A COPY OF THE FAX I SENT KAI AND A CONFIRM. INDICATING IT WENT THROUGH, IN ADDITION TO HAVING PRINTOUTS OF MY SEARCHES ON THE WEB. *TR
Sep 09, 2008
POWER TRAIN,SEATS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT IN HIS VEHICLE BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE SEAT DETACHED FROM THE BRACKET. HE WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A SIMILAR PRODUCT UPDATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 112,472. UPDATED 10/07/08. *LJ THE TRANSMISSION WASN'T SHIFTING PROPERLY. UPDATED 10/08/08. *JB
Jul 28, 2008
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD EX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED ON/OFF, AND IT WAS RELATED TO A PROBLEM ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THE PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHT WAS AN EVERY DAY OCCURRENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS TURNING ON/OFF NORMALLY HAPPENED UPON THE ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COULD BE DRIVING AT 5 MPH OR MORE WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT HE NEEDED A NEW DRIVER'S SEAT BECAUSE OF THE WIRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT IF THERE WAS A WARRANTY OR RECALL AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2004 AND 2005 MODEL VEHICLES ALREADY HAVE THE SAFETY RECALL, BUT IT WAS NOT ON THIS 1999 VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE BOTH 109,000. *AK
Mar 13, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HORN WORKED INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS HARD TO PRESS IN CERTAIN SPOTS. THE DEALERSHIP RE-FITTED THE HORN WIRES AND DETERMINED THE HORN WAS OPERATING TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. THE REPAIRS DID NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE ACCELERATOR WOULD ALWAYS STICK IN THE MORNING. THE DOOR LOCKS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE RIGHT FRONT WINDOW WOULD SQUEAK WHEN GOING UP. THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 05/16/06. *JB
Feb 23, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
RECALL ON IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING COLUMN CASE STEERING COLUMN HAD GROOVE MARKS FROM STEERING WHEEL IGNITION SWITCHED REPLACED / STEERING COLUMN CASE REPLACED SINCE THEN THE HORN DOESN'T BLOW ALL THE TIME WHEN BLOWN. I ALSO REPORTED THIS TO THE STATE POLICE HERE IN BATON ROUGE, LA. *JB
Dec 05, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
THE OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED ON THE 1999 HONDA ACCORD. *TS THE OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED EVERY TWO YEARS SINCE 2001. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 1999. THE TIRES HAVE DRY ROT AND CRACKED ON THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRE HAVE BEEN ROTATED FREQUENTLY AND THE TREAD IS VERY GOOD BUT THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THEY REACH THEIR MILEAGE WARRANTY (MICHELIN TIRES). *NM
Nov 02, 2005
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DT: THE BOLT BACKED OUT OF THE PULLEY IN THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN RUINED PULLEY/ BENT THE CRANK SHAFT/LOSS OF POWER STEERING/ DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR, AND AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) FAILURE. DEALERSHIP WAS SURPRIDE. CONSUMER, HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE NEW PULLEY.*AK
Jun 28, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING, SRS AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK ALL THE VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE DEALER REPLACED THE RECALLED IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PAY FOR THE DOOR LOCK REPAIR. THEY AGREED TO PAY FOR THE PART BUT WANTED THE CONSUMER TO PAY FOR THE LABOR. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THEY SHOULD PAY THE TOTAL EXPENSE. *NM
Jul 30, 2004
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE HORN FAILED TO WORK WHEN NEEDED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT HORN AND THE AIR BAG WERE DESIGNED ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THEY NEED TO REMOVE THE AIR BAG TO FIX THE HORN, AND THIS WILL COST $2500 AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PAY FOR THE REPAIR SINCE IT APPEARED TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *NM
Jul 23, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP TO A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT - 10020962 FROM LAST YEAR. LOW AND BEHOLD, 4 MONTHS AFTER MY BRAKE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND REPAIRED, THE BRAKES STARTED TO WARP AGAIN. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT RE-REPAIR THEM - THEY INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT WERE CAUSING THE PROBLEM (THE BRAKE PADS WERE FINE). I TOOK MY CAR TO ANOTHER FACILITY - ONE THAT FIXES AND MAINTAINS RACE CARS - THEY INDICATED THAT AUTO MAKERS ARE USING LIGHTER (AND LESS DURABLE) PARTS TO ENHANCE MPG RATINGS - WHICH IS MORE LIKELY THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH MY HONDA ACCORD, AS WELL AS WITH OTHER TYPES OF VEHICLES. THE GOOD NEWS WAS THAT WHILE MY CAR WAS IN, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH FIXED, AND AT THE SAME TIME, THEY INDICATED THAT MY CAR NEEDS A NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER - I BELIEVE THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE MANY HONDA OWNERS ARE FACING - "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES ON ABOUT 3-4 MONTHS INTO EACH NEW GAS CAP. I'VE HAD 4 FOR THIS VEHICLE (AND HAVE NOT LOST ANY). I'VE NEVER REPLACED A GAS CAP IN MY LIFE BEFORE, JUST AS I HAVE NEVER HAD BRAKE ROTOR PROBLEMS BEFORE. THE ONLY GOOD THING I COULD SAY WAS THAT THEY DID NOT CHARGE ME THE DIAGNOSTIC FEE - GIVEN THE PROBLEMS I'VE HAD, I WOULD HOPE NOT. I ENDED UP HAVING THE O2 FILTER / SENSOR (WHATEVER IT IS) REPLACED AT ANOTHER FACILITY - WHICH TOOK CARE OF A DROP IN MILEAGE ISSUE I WAS EXPERIENCING. THE BAD NEWS FOR HONDA IS THAT I AM PROBABLY GOING BACK TO TOYOTA - I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ANOTHER HONDA IF THE DEALERSHIP WOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR VEHICLES OR MAKE ME AN OFFER I CAN'T REFUSE (WITH A DECENT TRADE IN ON THIS VEHICLE)...I'M IN THE MARKET FOR A 2004-2005 SMALL TO MED SUV...I LOVED SOME ASPECTS OF MY ACCORD, BUT NEED A NEW, LARGER VEHICLE TO HAUL MY DAUGHTER BACK AND FORTH TO COLLEGE. PS: SINCE I KNOW THE ROTORS WON'T LAST, I'M NOT REPAIRING THEM ANYMORE. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A FAULTY DESIGN FOR THIS MODEL. *JB
Jul 06, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
WHEN BRAKING VEHICLE TREMBLED AND STALLED WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER STALLING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS. *AK
Feb 26, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY CRANK SHAFT PULLEY BOLT BROKE OFF DAMAGING MY WHOLE ENGINE. HONDA ESTIMATES IT WILL BE APPROX. 5900.00 TO FIX. THIS IS RIDICULOUS SINCE MY CAR IS PRACTICALLY NEW (1999) AND I GET ALL MY SERVICING AT THE DEALERSHIP!
Jan 15, 2004
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLY FELL OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN POWER STEEERING FAILURE AND ENGINE DIED. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, THE ALTENATOR QUIT, THE WATER PUMP QUIT. LUCKILY I COULD COAST INTO A PARKING LOT ENTRANCE TO GET OFF OF THE HIGHWAY.THE CRANKSHAFT BOLT "CRYSTALIZED" AND BROKE OFF INSIDE THE CRANKSHAFT. THE TIMING BELT, CRANKSHAFT PULLY AND BOLT, AND THE WATER PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Aug 13, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BOTH THE IGNITION AND MY DOOR LOCKS. I TOOK MY VEHICLE BACK FOR THE RECALL, BUT I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STALLING, BUT MORESO WITH THE CAR ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF. I GET FLICKERING OF ALL THE INDICATOR LIGHTS, AND IF I DO NOT HIT THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY. I ALSO HAVE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY DOORS NOT LOCKING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE. WHEN I HIT THE LOCK BUTTON, ALL DOORS LOCK EXCEPT MINE. MY ALARM SYSTEM (VIPER) HAS AN AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FEATURE BUT ALL THE DOORS EXCEPT THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCKS. THESE PROBLEMS ARE ONGOING, SO IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO GIVE A CORRECT INCIDENT DATE, SO I'M GIVING THE DATE IT LAST HAPPENED.*AK
Jul 10, 2003
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE THERMOSTAT, BRAKES, ENGINE LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT, OVERHEATING, SQUEALING WHILE DRIVING, THE WINDSHIELD MOLDING AT THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE WINDOW, THUMPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, MAINTENANCE LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED, THE ABS LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT, AND THE TIRES WERE REPLACED EARLY. MR SCC *JB
Apr 21, 2003
PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO DETERIORATION. THE TRUNK LATCH, TIMING BELT, BALANCER BELT, AND THE POWER DOOR ACTUATOR WERE REPLACED, THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ADJUSTED, THE ARE REST AND AXLE SEAL WAS REPLACED, THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT, AND THE WINDOWS RATTLED. *PH *JB
Apr 04, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,SEATS
1 complaint
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEAT ADJUSTER AND GAS GAUGE PROBLEMS. *AK *JB
Feb 25, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
Jan 08, 2003
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
THE KNOCKING NOISE WAS THERE SINCE A FEW MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR.THE DEALER SAID THAT'S NORMAL WITH NEW HONDAS B/C THE GEARS . HAD BROKEN-IN, BENEFIT OF A DOUBT. BUT AFTER THAT THE KNOCKING HAPPENED MO RE OFTEN I BECAME SUSPICIOUS AND ASKED A FRIEND WITH A 4CYL '99 ACCORDLX HE SAID THAT HE NEVER HAD THAT PROBLEM. MINE WAS AN EXV6 TOP OF THE LINE THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN. AND THE LAST TIME I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER THEY HEARD IT AT LEAST ONCE BUT THAY SAID THAT THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE IT ON DEMAND SO THEY CAN'T PINPOINT WH AT'S CAUSING IT. THIS SHOULD'VE BEEN FIXED A LONG TIME AGO BY THE DEALER. BRAKES AND STEERING DID NOT WORK, CAR FROZE,CAUSING ME TO GO OFF THE ROAD: REPAIR MECH ANIC SAID,'TIMING BELT". MAINTENANCE WAS DONE 2 MO. PRIOR AT DEALER. THE DEALER SERVICE STATION SHOULD HAVE INSPECTED THE TIMING BELT. EVEN SO THE CAR SHOULD NO T FREEZE B/C OF A TIMING BELT- BRAKES AND STEERING ARE VITAL TO A VEHICLES SAFET Y WITHOUT THESE AIRBAGS AND SEATBELTS ARE JUST CUSHIONS FOR ACCIDENTS WAITING TO HAPPEN. MANUFACTURERS SHOULD FIX THIS SAFETY PROBLEM TO PREVENT CRASHES INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ON CRASH SAFETY. I LOST A CAR BUT I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE FROM THIS H ORRIFYING ORDEAL. I WANT AT LEAST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE CAR FROM EITHER THE MANU FACTURER OR THE DEALER.*AK
Jul 20, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MY PRIMARY CONCERN IS THE ENGINE TROUBLE WITH MY 1999 ACCORD. WHEN I NEED TO ACCELERATE THE CAR "MISFIRES" ACCORDING TO THE GRESHAM HONDA DEALERSHIP. THIS IS WHERE THE CAR IS BEING SERVICED. CONTACT NAME AND NUMBER WOULD BE MARK CAWTHORN @ 503-676-7070. I AM VERY HESITANT TO PULL OUT IN TRAFFIC AT ANY SPEED BECAUSE I NEVER KNOW WHEN MY CAR WILL MISFIRE. AT TIMES THE ACCELERATION STICKS AT BOTH 2-3RPMS. BASICALLY, THERE IS NO ACCELERATION. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NO LONGER COMES ON WHEN THE CAR HESITATES. THE FIRST TWO TIMES THAT THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP THE CHECK LIGHT DID COME ON. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY ON IT'S 5TH STAY WITH HONDA. THEY(HONDA AND THEIR TECHNICIANS) SEEM TO HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. HOPEFULLY THE PROBLEM WILL BE RESOLVED EASILY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, QUICKLY. I'D HATE TO BE THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT. EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT, I HAVE HAD A FAILURE WITH MY ABS. WHILE THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, I BARELY STOPPED AT THE INTERSECTION WHILE BRAKES LOCKED UP ON PAVEMENT. I HAVE HAD PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE ON SUCH OCCASIONS AND EACH WOULD BE WILLING TO GIVE TESIMONIES TO SUCH FAILURES AS LISTED ABOVE. IN FACT, THE HONDA TECHNICIAN HAS ALSO EXPERIENCED THE "MISFIRE" FIRST HAND IN MY ACCORD. I MAY BE A LITTLE DIFFICULT TO REACH WITH COLLEGE AND TWO JOBS BUT PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LEAVE MESSAGES AT EITHER PHONE NUMBER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, AMBER WEIMERSKIRCH. *AK (TIRESIZE: W-10)
Jan 15, 2002
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
CONSUMER'S RIGHT TIRE DID A 90 DEGREE TURN CAUSED BY A TIE ROD PROBLEM AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER WAS INJURED DURING THIS. *AK
Mar 16, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE BRAKING BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD, AND RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND A CRASH. BEEN TO DEALER FOR 1 MONTH, AND COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Dec 06, 2000
VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
DRIVER'S FRONT AND REAR AND PASSENGER'S REAR TIRE HAD BLOWOUTS. THEY WERE MANUFACTURED BY MICHELIN. ANGLE OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD CAUSES A GLARE FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS WHICH RESULTS IN VISUAL DIFFICULTY, AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Oct 18, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
VEHIICLE HESISTATED WHEN ACCLERATING AND IT STALLED. THIS CONDITION ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR TROUBLE OVER 3 OR 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. *AK VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT FOUR OCCASIONS WHEN TRYING TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC OR ACCELERATE. BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPPED AND REAR DRUM WERE SCORED PREMATURELY. CLINCKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN DUE TO COMBO SWITCH FAILURE. DRIVER SEAT BELT SQUEAKE WHEN LEANING FORWARD OR BACKWARD DUE TO RETRACTER FAILURE. *YH
Jul 18, 2000
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
LEFT STOP LIGHT & "T" BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE ENTERING INTERSECTION. UPON IMPACT WITH VEHICLE, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN. DRIVER HIT SUPPORT BETWEEN SIDE WINDOW & FRONT WINDOW. *AK *ML
Mar 03, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
LEFT TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO CANCEL. VISUAL DISTORTION IN WINDSHIELD
Feb 16, 2000
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
WHEN VEHICLE IS FACING DOWN HILL , AND YOU PUT IN REVERSE IT GOES FORWARD .I SPOKE TO THE SERVICE ADVISOR HE SAID IT WAS NORMAL.I PERSONALLY DO NOT THINK ITS NORMAL .I HAVE AN `89 FORD TEMPO AS OLD AS IT IS IT DOES NOT ROLL DOWNHILL WHEN IN REVERSE AND FACING DOWNHILL.I HAVE COME CLOSE TO HITTING MY GARAGE DOOR BECAUSE OF THAT. ALSO WHEN PUTTING IN GEAR IN ANY KIND OF LAND LEVEL IT CRACKS AND MAKES NOISES. TIRES VIBRATE ,FRONT ONES ALSO ON THE HIGHWAY IT STRAYS TO THE RIGHT A LOT . I`VE CHECKED AIR PRESSURE ON TIRES TO MAKE SURE THAT DID NOT CAUSE THE PULLING TO THE RIGHT, AND IT WAS NOT THAT .AIR PRESSURE IS LOST A LOT ALSO ,EVERY 2-3 WEEKS AIR IN FRONT TIRES GOES DOWN APPROXIMATELEY 4-6 POUNDS, AND REARS GO DOWN 2-3 PUONDS.I HAVE TO CHECK AIR PRESSURE ON A WEEKLY BASES .( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P195/65R15 )
Oct 22, 1999
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
RATTLING NOISES COMING FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL, CENTER PANEL AND MOONROOF WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS AT LOW SPEED. DRIVER SIDE DOOR MISALIGNED. EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE EVEN AT 25MPH
Aug 23, 1999
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
I AM HAVING A HARD TIME SECURING MY CHILD SEAT IN THE MIDDLE POSITION REAR SEAT. IT DOESN'T HAVE A LOCK ON THE 3 POINT BELT . I USED THE HARNESS RETAINER THAT CAME WITH THE CENTURY CAR SEAT WHICH HELPS, BUT I FEEL THE SEAT SHOULDN'T MOVE AT ALL ACCORDING TO THE PARENTS MAG ARTICLE I READ. ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO SECURE THIS SEAT ANY BETTER??? THANKS. *AK
May 03, 1999
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1999 HONDA Accord have?
The 1999 HONDA Accord currently has 1154 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1999 HONDA Accord?
The most common problems reported for the 1999 HONDA Accord are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1999 HONDA Accord problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1999 HONDA Accord comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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