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.
2.3
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,750 miles
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- the contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord ex. The contact stated that the SRS air bag light flashed on/off, and it was related to a problem on the driver's seat. The contact stated the problem with the light was an every day occurrence. The contact stated that the lights turning on/off normally happened upon the acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle. The contact could be driving at 5 mph or more when this occurred. The contact was told that he needed a new driver's seat because of the wiring. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealership to find out if there was a warranty or recall and was told that there was not. The contact stated that the 2004 and 2005 model vehicles already have the safety recall, but it was not on this 1999 vehicle. The current and failure mileage were both 109,000.
While driving the SRS light came on and it flashed for a while, and then it stayed on, repeating its cycle. Called dealer, and informed consumer that would have to run a diagnostic test at the cost of at least $90.
While driving, SRS air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the air bags needed to be replaced. All the vehicle's door locks stopped working after the dealer replaced the recalled ignition switch. The consumer requested that the manufacturer pay for the door lock repair. They agreed to pay for the part but wanted the consumer to pay for the labor. The consumer believes they should pay the total expense.
While driving air bag sensor light would come on intermittently. The consumer made contact with the dealership. When consumer took the vehicle to a Honda dealership, it was determined that the air bag and reel would have to been replaced at estimate of $873.90 to repair. After filing a complaint with Honda, they agreed to cover half of the repair costs. On November 13, the consumer had the repairs completed. Two weeks after the repair, the consumer sold the vehicle in fear of something happening.
- Cleveland, OH, USA
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