CarComplaints.com Notes: The 1999 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, engine shuts off while driving, & peeling paint. 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.

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.

Engine stalling while driving in the 1999 Accord is typically caused by a defective ignition switch -- inexpensive to repair (under $200) but dangerous.

Peeling paint has also been an issue for these Accords. Most of the complaints are with darker paint colors -- especially green & blue.

1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,702 miles

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1999 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #10

Apr 112015

Accord

  • 130,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the front passenger side subframe had excessive rust. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was rusted due to the air conditioning hose leaking. The subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Strongsville, OH, USA

problem #9

Sep 242014

Accord

  • 287,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While the vehicle was being inspected, the technician noticed that the subframe was completely corroded. The dealer stated that a new subframe was needed in order to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 287,000.

- West Chester, PA, USA

problem #8

Sep 062014

Accord

  • 75,016 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from front passenger side of the vehicle. The failure occurred on six occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sub frame on the passenger side needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,016.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #7

Jun 112014

Accord

  • 124,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection and was informed that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 124,000.

- Venetia, PA, USA

problem #6

Mar 122014

Accord 4-cyl

  • 181,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while being inspected, it was found that sub frame was severely rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 181,000....updated 06/04/2014 the consumers stated the vehicle was not being used because it was deemed unsafe. Replacement subframes are difficult to find because the failure is widespread. Updated 06/06/2014

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #5

Nov 012012

Accord 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the mechanic stated the passenger's side sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000....updated 11-18-13 updated 11/29/2013

- Lyndora, PA, USA

problem #4

Apr 172009

Accord

  • miles

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

While changing my brakes, I noticed significant ruse on the vehicle sub-frame. It is located on the passenger side, near the rear of the front tire. The sub-frame component is rusted through on the top side, leaving only the lower portion of it holding the engine and suspension in place. I took the vehicle to my local dealers service department, and they said that this is a definite safety issue, and the sub-frame component needs to be replaced. The part is called the "rear beam" (part number 50200-S84-A00). Total cost of repair estimate was originally $1400, but dealer quoted $1100 due to the uncommon of the repair and its severity if the part were to fail while driving. The dealer has recently seen another vehicle of the same age with the same problem. I spoke with another local dealers service department, and they also said that this typically should not have to be done on the vehicle. It was recommended to me to contact the american Honda service center to see if they would at all assist in this service issue. My request was escalated to walter, the executive team manager, and he informed me that they would not provide any assistance whatsoever. I plan on getting this component replaced because I do not want my engine and suspension to become detached from my vehicle while driving, but feel that Honda should be at least partially responsible for this service as the car is 9 years, 6 months old since manufactured. The vehicle sub-frame should not rust through.

- Chesterfield, MI, USA

problem #3

Jul 172006

Accord 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Broken engine mounts.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #2

Mar 011999

Accord

  • miles
Turn signal fails to self cancel on left turns sometimes, dealer claims this is normal: Unibody so out of alignment that doors (4) do not fit properly, wind and road noise present constantly, dealer and manufacturer contacted twice, more damage done to vehicle by dealer attempting repairs.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #1

Mar 011999

Accord

  • miles
Turn signal fails to self cancel on left turns sometimes, dealer claims this is normal: Unibody so out of alignment that doors (4) do not fit properly, wind and road noise present constantly, dealer and manufacturer contacted twice, more damage done to vehicle by dealer attempting repairs.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

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