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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1998 Honda Accord lights problems

lights problem

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1998 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #4

Jul 142002

Accord

  • miles

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

While driving at any speed headlight lenses will pop off of the vehicle. Dealer notified.

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

problem #3

Feb 222002

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at night humidity gets inside right front headlight, making it hard to see. Took to dealer and dealer indicated headlight wasn't sealed properly.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #2

Jul 011998

Accord

  • miles
Headlights were very dim. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and mechanic replaced battery.

- Pittsburg, CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 181998

Accord

  • miles
Headlights dim (almost flash) when an accessory is activated. Dealer states it is normal.

- Woburn, MA, USA

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