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.

4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,714 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1999 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #7

Feb 172005

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

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

Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the egr valve which is clogged. The check engine light continues to keep flashing off/on since last summer. Dealer informed the owner that the egr valve needed to be changed. However, the vehicle was out of warranty. This problem has not been recalled, however, a product update has been imposed. This is directed to those vehicle which came with an 80,000 miles and 8 year warranty. This vehicle is less than 6 years old, but has 95,000 miles.

- Willoughby, OH, USA

problem #6

May 202004

Accord 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission slippage. Dealer replaced under warranty with remanufactured transmission.

- Stokesdale, NC, USA

problem #5

Sep 042003

Accord 6-cyl

  • 92,000 miles
The "check engine" light came on within days after my 1999 Honda Accord ex V6 had 90K service at a Honda dealership, including a fuel induction service. The first trip back to the dealer resulted in the service department recording the code in their computer then turning the indicator lamp off in my Accord. The "check engine" lamp returned soon after leaving the dealership. On the 2nd visit, the dealership advised that the code indicated the egr valve was clogged. The service manager advised that Honda had extended the warranty for this problem but only for 8 years/80,000 miles. My car has 92K miles yet I was never advised of this known problem. The Honda dealership's own testing during the 90K service did not detect the emission problem and I see that many others with less mileage have experienced the same problem.

- Plymouth, IN, USA

problem #4

Oct 302001

Accord

  • miles

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

While the consumer was driving the maintenance needed and check engine lights illuminated, the dealer stated that the egr valve was clogged, consumer is concerned due to the fact that the vehicle passed 2 emissions tests in less than a 4 month period.

- King Prussia, PA, USA

problem #3

Nov 222001

Accord

  • miles
Egr valve emissions continously clogs and no one contacted me about the recall. I spent $500 at other mechanics until I was finally told to call Honda.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 102001

Accord

  • miles
Honda has extended the warranty for the egr to 8 yrs due to failures.

- Portage, WI, USA

problem #1

Dec 012001

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Emission valve has been clogged.

- Deluth, GA, USA

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