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.

9.1

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,896 miles

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1999 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #33

Dec 012003

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,575 miles

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

When temperature reaches under 32F, first thing in the morning, the car was warmed up, and after driving 1/2 mile, the car shut-down and won't restart. Problem was found to be the fuel pump, according to the mechanic, he has known of at least 20 Accord from the same model 98-02, with similar problems, and it all was traced to the same manufacturer who made the fuel pumps.

- White Plains, NY, USA

problem #32

Jul 152002

Accord

  • miles
Car stalled numerous times at any speed. Dealer has been notified.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #31

Sep 052002

Accord

  • miles
The car jerked and stalled in oncoming traffic. Cars were able to miss me at that time. This occured and I took it immediately to dealership where replacements of output shaft seal X 2 was done. It has continued to pull and stall and still having problems. The trasmission has been serviced and have never had probems. Feel that a 99 Honda should not have transmission failures at this time.

- Leeds, AL, USA

problem #30

May 262002

Accord

  • miles

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

Consumer states of having problems with her transmision, consumer also states that there is a recall for this metter on 2000 and 2001 vehicles already.dealer was notified.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #29

Sep 252002

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
When driving at various speeds the engine will pause and then return to normal. The dealer has replaced the catalytic converter; however the problem still occurs.

- Greenwell Spring, LA, USA

problem #28

Sep 102002

Accord

  • miles
Car died when pulling from stop, had previously died when going 20 mph. First time dealer said no way to check. This time another dealer checking and said idle was low. Car not part of iginition recall but very same symptons. When car ws less than 1 yr old, took to dealer for somewhat similar problem and was told that keychain may have interferred with ignition. Made detailed report of problem at the dealer. Had 1990 Honda civic die on freeway, had 49,000 mile on car. Was a switch and under warranty.very concerned that I will be in an accident. This problem seems far too common with Honda. Will think twice about ever buying one again. Had 1980 Honda that stalled at red lights but car so old -about 140,000 mile that I just traded it in.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #27

Jul 082002

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles

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

Consumer states vehicle is stalling while driving, dealer can not remedy problem and has tried by replacing the ignitor on two occasions and spark plugs once.

- Sherman Oaks, CA, USA

problem #26

Mar 012002

Accord

  • miles
The vehicle started hesitating and pulling violently forward. Twice having the vehicle checked the second drum was diagnosed as the problem causing the catylic converter to go out. The problem was partially corrected by a independent mechanic. The dealer was informed of the problem.

- Houtson, TX, USA

problem #25

Nov 242001

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving approximately 15 to 20 mph engine stalled unexpectedly. Dealership examined vehicle but was unable to reproduce the problem.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #24

Aug 132001

Accord

  • miles
My primary concern is the engine trouble with my 1999 Accord. When I need to accelerate the car "misfires" according to the gresham Honda dealership. This is where the car is being serviced. Contact name and number would be mark cawthorn @ 503-676-7070. I am very hesitant to pull out in traffic at any speed because I never know when my car will misfire. At times the acceleration sticks at both 2-3rpms. Basically, there is no acceleration. The check engine light no longer comes on when the car hesitates. The first two times that the car was taken to the Honda dealership the check light did come on. My car is currently on it's 5th stay with Honda. They(Honda and their technicians) seem to have no idea what the problem was. Hopefully the problem will be resolved easily and most importantly, quickly. I'd hate to be the cause of an accident. Equally as important, I have had a failure with my ABS. While there was no accident, I barely stopped at the intersection while brakes locked up on pavement. I have had passengers in my vehicle on such occasions and each would be willing to give tesimonies to such failures as listed above. In fact, the Honda technician has also experienced the "misfire" first hand in my Accord. I may be a little difficult to reach with college and two jobs but please feel free to leave messages at either phone number. Thank you for your time, amber weimerskirch. (tiresize: W-10)

- Stevenson, WA, USA

problem #23

Sep 152001

Accord

  • miles

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

Intermittent stalling while driving at any speed. Vehicle been in dealer's shop on 3 occasions, and dealer was unable to duplicate problem. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

- Capistranno, CA, USA

problem #22

Jun 302001

Accord

  • miles
Vehicle shutsdown without prior warning. There is a hesitation before shutting down.

- Ewing, NJ, USA

problem #21

Dec 192001

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
For no apparent reason my car stops while driving. This engine shuts down forcing me to make an emergency stop whether I am driving on the freeway or surface streets. This has happened repeatedly and regardless of the speed at which I am driving. I have taken my car to the auto repari shop each time it has occurred over the last 2 weeks, for a total of 7 times. Each time the car is probed and diagnostic testing is conducted but still the problem cannot be identified. I have been told by the mechanics that the computer in my car fails to provide a code which could then be used to trace the source of the problem. Yesterday, Dec. 18th, the mechanics had a group discussion about

- Sherman Oaks, CA, USA

problem #20

Dec 192001

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
Vehicle stalled out and died without warning.

- Daly City, CO, USA

problem #19

Aug 012001

Accord

  • miles
Car stalled while driving.

- Burbank, CA, USA

problem #18

Aug 282001

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalled once while driving 50-55 mph. Dealer could not find a problem with vehicle. The vehicle stalls when applying brake to slow down.

- Manville, RI, USA

problem #17

Jan 242001

(reported on)

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalls while at stop signs or at an idle, occasional stalling occurs at 55 mph and under, the vehicle always starts right back up, the dealer can not locate the problem, consumer states the problem is getting worse and that the stalling has happened numerous times.

- Douglas, GA, USA

problem #16

Aug 222000

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
A banging noise from the engine and a vibration are experienced every time when I start the engine. This is a design defect, since the dealer let me test drove several new Honda cars in stock and every 1999 and 2000 year new Honda Accord LX has this problem. This is dangerous because noise and vibration loose screws and connections for the long run. Some of thousands of screws and connections in a car may drop out some day and cause accident.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #15

Aug 142000

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
Intermittent starting problem; stalled @light rolled back -dealer cannot duplicate problem.

- Elkton, MD, USA

problem #14

May 252000

Accord

  • miles
Paint on hood is chipping and paint all over car cracks easily. Engine fails to start or takes several tries to turn over. Dealer failed to duplicate. No safety defect indicated.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

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