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.

9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
111,300 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
1998 Honda Accord fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1998 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 092016

Accord V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 221,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car just stops running. Have to crank over and over until it fired up again. Had check /low fuel pressure. How do I fix this?

- Clarence G., GODWIN, NC, US

problem #1

Dec 122007

Accord V6 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,600 miles

I have sourced a replacement of the pump from local stores to no avail. Local auto mechanics have tried five pumps, but none worked. I have tried the Honda website and there is no help in sight. It is frustrating. - Imaga

- imaga, Asokoro, Abuja/FCT, Nigeria

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