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.

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NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Driver FrontPassenger FrontDriver SidePassenger SideRollover
1998 Accord 2-DR.********not tested
1998 Accord 4-DR.****************not tested
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IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

1998 Honda Accord 4-door sedan

Moderate Overlap FrontSmall Overlap DriverSmall Overlap PassengerSideRearRollover
A Overall
A Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
P Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
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Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.

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