CarComplaints.com Notes: The 1998 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, peeling paint, & subframe rust. We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague.
The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 100,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000.
Peeling paint has also been a huge issue for these Accords. Most of the complaints are with darker paint colors -- especially green & blue.
Subframe rust near the front passenger side wheel has become a problem recently, due to the poorly positioned A/C drain hose directly above that area. Repair cost to the subframe is over $2,000.
I just purchased the car with the blisters, but now after going on line and hearing that this year, make, and model has had problems, I believe Honda should do something about it. Giving a voucher to pay at least 1/2 of the cost would be fair
- tmehlman,
Hamilton, OH, US
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My car has peeling all over it...looks like it is blistering.
- Carol C., Marietta, US