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.
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really awful
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I have a 1999 Honda Accord dx sedan. The clutch went out recently. According to Honda, they have a service bulletin out for this problem. However, Honda says this problem is due to faulty manufacturing from a vendor at original assembly. Instead of repair or replace the part that is faulty the whole clutch assembly must be replaced due to new manufacturing and design specs. So instead of a cost of @ $150 it will cost me @ $500. Plus there are no assemblies available - it's back ordered due to the demand of this assembly because of the failure of the original. As of this time - even though Honda freely admits the to bad manufacturing -they are offering no reimbursement or offer no assistance for a rental car. I've been without a vehicle for 3 weeks with no repair date in sight.
- San Jacinto, CA, USA
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- San Jacinto, CA, USA