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 recently got a car off a friend who was in need. Oh hell naw, car so messed up, can't get it inspected. Rotten, rusted front subframe, and now I can't even get my money because the friend moved!! Honda knows this is a problem and needs to replace subframe like they did airbags...Disgusted.
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I recently got a car off a friend who was in need. Oh hell naw, car so messed up, can't get it inspected. Rotten, rusted front subframe, and now I can't even get my money because the friend moved!! Honda knows this is a problem and needs to replace subframe like they did airbags...Disgusted.
- momzdukes, Donora, US