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:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,533 miles
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Recall repair could not be performed due to the part not being available. After receiving ignition switch recall 02V12 and experiencing vehicle stall-out condition, consumer waited for 60 days and recall repairs had not been performed.
My 1998 Honda Accord (VIN [xxx]) was recalled due to a faulty ignition switch. As a result, I took my vehicle to the dealer on June 10, 2002. Honda stated in its recall notice that it will take several months to manufacture parts for the 1.3 million vehicles involved." Prior to the availability of the replacement part, Honda instructed the dealer to use existing stock to replace the faulty part. This replacement part is now experiencing the same stalling problem associated with the recalled part. The invoice stated the following: Car stalls at times when driving. Faulty ignition switch per american Honda. Replacement of complete ignition switch will relieve ignition recall per [xxx] and [xxx] with american Honda. No further repair or replacement of ignition will be necessary. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
I received a recall notice from Honda dated "summer 2002" to replace an ignition switch on my 1998 Accord. Within 24 hours I called the dealer from whom I purchased the car, schaller Honda of new britain, conn. I left a detailed message with the service department. Not hearing any kind of response from the dealer even after a repeat telephone call, I waited more than 60 days (more like 120 days) to call the auto safety hotline. This was about two weeks ago, and again I have received no response. Thus this complaint.
The consumer received a recall notice from Honda in August in reference to a defective ignition switch. The consumer has called to make an appointment but hasn't received a reponse( in over 2 months). And feels that there is always a risk of being involved in a crash.
The consumer was requesting reimbursement of changes made by the dealer for reinstalling an after market starter while replacing the ignition switch that was on recall.
Consumer stated that the dealer is taking to long to perform the recall#02120000 ignition switch. Kendal Honda 541-485-6111 please provide the address.
Consumer contacted the dealer in regards to recall number 02V12000. Dealer corrected the problem, however the dealer refused to reconnect the remote starter. Dealer stated the terms of the recall required them to disable the remote starter.
While in motion the vehicle suddenly failed and shut off. Consumer was unable to come to a safe hault there by slamming into gears and causing internal transmission failure to occur. After having the vehicle repaired, the shutting off problem would still occur. Soon after consumer recieved a recall notice regarding the ignition switch. Consumer had the recall honored and due to the repair the vehicle is no longer shutting off. Consumer feels the expense incurred was a result of the recall. Consumer requests reimbursement.
Consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding the ignition switch. In order to have the recall repair completed, the dealer hadto disconnect the alarm system. The dealer is charging consumer a reconnection fee. The alarm is not an after market product. It is the original system that came with the vehicle.
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