1999 Honda Accord Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accord years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1,135 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Honda Accord. That ranks 7th out of 32 Accord model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (388 complaints, 34%), typically at around 130,000 miles. Complaints mention 77 crashes, 5 fires, 44 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
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- 1,135owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 77complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Honda Accord problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 388 | 34% | 130,000 | “ignition switch” (63%) | $470 |
| Power Train problems | 246 | 22% | 83,000 | “automatic transmission” (11%) | $5,400 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 144 | 13% | 85,690 | “ignition switch” (10%) | $1,900 |
| Air Bags problems | 74 | 7% | 106,500 | “takata air bags” (14%) | — |
| Structure problems | 69 | 6% | 145,000 | “passenger side” (36%) | $2,250 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 51 | 4% | 82,500 | “throttle body” (12%) | — |
| Seats | 42 | 4% | 115,236 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 38 | 3% | 57,497 | — | — |
| Suspension | 38 | 3% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 32 | 3% | 158,585 | — | — |
| Engine | 28 | 2% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 24 | 2% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 2% | 69,755 | — | — |
| Tires | 18 | 2% | 69,272 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 17 | 1% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 15 | 1% | 61,657 | — | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 1% | 101,254 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 1% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 1% | 156,435 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 1% | 100,030 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 0% | 56,300 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | 176,946 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 165,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Honda Accord recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.
Risk: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to "park."
Risk: If the vehicle operator does not shift to "park" before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that determines the amount of cylinder body wear. If significant wear is indicated, the dealer will replace the cylinder body, collar, and latch plate. If no signs of wear are indicated, dealers will replace the latch plate with a redesigned part. Owner notification began december 8, 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.
Risk: Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began june 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Ignition-park interlock (PE05002) — opened Jan 13, 2005, closed Feb 2, 2005, led to recall 05V025000.
- Ignition-park interlock (DP04006) — opened Oct 8, 2004, closed Jan 13, 2005.
- Ignition-park interlock (EA03017) — opened Sep 9, 2003, closed Dec 17, 2003, led to recall 03V423000.
- Ignition-park interlock system (PE03014) — opened Apr 15, 2003, closed Sep 5, 2003.
- Seat frame bracket failure (PE02072) — opened Oct 2, 2002, closed Mar 28, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front of the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact's father inspected the vehicle and discovered that the sub-frame was severely corroded. Upon investigation, the contact related the…
Why you are driving the RPMs drop down to zero and the car just shuts off and you could be sitting at a light it does the same thing our traffic it is just shut off I Googled about the car and it said it was the ignition switch and then when I Googled that it said it was a recall on my car I'm just…
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the alignment checked by an independent mechanic who determined that the passengerâs…
The subframe is rotting out and Iâm feeling unsafe driving it
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was high resistance in the front driver's side air bag due to the air bag connector failure. The dealer diagnosed that the…
Other Honda Accord years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Accord | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 Accord | 87 | 0 |
| 2024 Accord | 151 | 3 |
| 2023 Accord | 85 | 5 |
| 2022 Accord | 257 | 4 |
| 2021 Accord | 241 | 4 |
| 2020 Accord | 364 | 5 |
| 2019 Accord | 696 | 6 |
| 2018 Accord | 1,891 | 6 |
| 2017 Accord | 539 | 3 |
| 2016 Accord | 609 | 4 |
| 2015 Accord | 601 | 5 |
| 2014 Accord | 981 | 4 |
| 2013 Accord | 1,425 | 5 |
| 2012 Accord | 373 | 8 |
| 2011 Accord | 296 | 9 |
| 2010 Accord | 580 | 12 |
| 2009 Accord | 726 | 10 |
| 2008 Accord | 1,520 | 8 |
| 2007 Accord | 524 | 9 |
| 2006 Accord | 432 | 12 |
| 2005 Accord | 656 | 15 |
| 2004 Accord | 1,018 | 13 |
| 2003 Accord | 1,987 | 13 |
| 2002 Accord | 1,050 | 5 |
| 2001 Accord | 922 | 7 |
| 2000 Accord | 1,183 | 8 |
| 1999 | 1,135 | 4 |
| 1998 Accord | 1,200 | 6 |
| 1997 Accord | 460 | 3 |
| 1996 Accord | 472 | 1 |
| 1995 Accord | 543 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Honda Accord?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 388 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Honda Accord?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Honda Accord a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Accord model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.