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.

4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
$240
Average Mileage:
140,650 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace ball joints. (upper w/ control arm) (1 reports)
  2. tighten nuts on rear stabilizer bar (1 reports)
1998 Honda Accord suspension problems

suspension problem

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1998 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 182010

Accord EX V6 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 234,204 miles

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

The lower ball joints can be replaced individually, however, expect 2 hours labor charge per side. The upper ball joints could not be replaced individually (welded to control arm in this case). New upper control arms w/ ball joint approx $110 each. Labor estimated at $90 per side.

- Wesley E., Waukesha, WI, US

problem #1

Apr 042001

(reported on)

Accord

  • 47,000 miles

Rattle is caused by loose nuts on the rear stabilizer bar

- B M., Vancouver, BC, Canada

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