1998 Honda Accord
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Recalls
19 recalls name the 1998 Honda Accord. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Remedy
Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Certain j & a auto accessories combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
J & a auto accessories will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps. the recall began on july 10, 2006. owners may contact j & a auto accessories at 310-327-4981.
Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began may 10, 2006. owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
Certain alfaotto combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Alfaotto will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began on may 10, 2006. owners may contact alfaotto at 626-656-2992 or visit their website at www.alfaotto.com.
Certain eagle eyes and sonar headlights and corner lights sold as aftermarket for use on 1988-2005 honda civic, 1990-2005 honda accord, and 1990-2001 acura integra passenger vehicles listed above. headlights and corner lights that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Tom motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the purchase of noncompliant lights. the recall began april 17, 2006. owners may contact tom motorsport at 626-968-4007.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728d, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708p, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (p&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. the recall IS expected to begin during april 2006. owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356.
Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo USA at 909-468-3688.
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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 and remedy
Risk
Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. also steering controllability would be reduced.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles (honda accord sedans manufactured from september 18, 1997 to january 10, 1998; coupes manufactured december 11, december 15, 1997, and january 5, 1998; acura 2.3CL manufactured october 22, 1997 through january 7, 1998). during manufacturing, the casting die caused an irregularity in the right-side transmission…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the vehicle to roll down an incline when the transmission IS locked in "park," increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will install a collar on the transmission parking pawl to ensure proper movement of the actuation lever.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front passenger seat belt retractor mounting bracket was improperly welded.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the bracket to separate from the vehicle body in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles.
Owner complaints
1,200 complaints100 involved a crash3 involved a fire65 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
When I was driving my 98 Honda accord lx . I notice it shuts off itself if hitting a hard bump . Then I noticed online they had folks saying that the ignition switch was beginning to be a big issue . I nearly died after picking my 2 kids up from school the car shut off in the middleof the…
When I was driving my 98 Honda accord lx . I notice it shuts off itself if hitting a hard bump . Then I noticed online they had folks saying that the ignition switch was beginning to be a big issue . I nearly died after picking my 2 kids up from school the car shut off in the middleof the intersection.it’s even a recall on the insurance app about the same part . Do I need to call Honda myself and I shouldn’t have to pay out of pocket for this . Everything shuts off no lies no throttle until I shift in nuetral to crank vehicle up
- Child seat › Latch connector/clip
The contact owns an Evenflo Car Seat, Model Number: 36412348, Model Type: Nurture Max, Manufactured Date: 8/17/2022. The car seat was being utilized in a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that she noticed that the latches on the left and right side of the safety seat failed to attach as…
The contact owns an Evenflo Car Seat, Model Number: 36412348, Model Type: Nurture Max, Manufactured Date: 8/17/2022. The car seat was being utilized in a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that she noticed that the latches on the left and right side of the safety seat failed to attach as designed. Additionally, the pull latch snapped from the safety seat. The safety seat was not inspected or replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the car seat was still in use, just without the base. The manufacturer instructed the contact to destroy the defective seat once the replacement arrived.
- Air bags
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord Sedan. The contact stated stopped at a traffic light, a second vehicle crashed full onto the rear bumper of her vehicle. The contact stated that her trunk and side rear panels were crushed. The contact stated that the second vehicle crashed her vehicle twice in…
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord Sedan. The contact stated stopped at a traffic light, a second vehicle crashed full onto the rear bumper of her vehicle. The contact stated that her trunk and side rear panels were crushed. The contact stated that the second vehicle crashed her vehicle twice in the rear due to the second vehicle had still been accelerating. The second impact sent the contact's vehicle forward, a second time, into the street curb. The front bumper and the driver-side front tire suffered damage. The bumper was crushed and the driver-side tire had been deflated. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact said she hit the steering wheel with her chest and was rendered unconscious, she had bruises on both feet, shins, and knees. The contact had not been able to move her arms without pain and had pain in her chest, and collar bones. The contact thinks she had hit the side and roof of her vehicle with her head because the top of her head and the left side hurt. The contact stated that her son was bruised on both legs, knees, and shins. She said that he had back pain as well. The contact and son were driven by a friend to the Emergency Room. There were no police on the scene. The second vehicle, which was a light truck, had suffered no damage and drove away. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.
- Electrical system
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. Additionally, the battery had to be recharged on several occasions in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was…
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. Additionally, the battery had to be recharged on several occasions in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. No repair was performed and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failures. The failure mileage was 155,000.
- Air bags
Honda refuses to replace recalled airbags. I've been trying for a year and even when they "order" the part they don't have it when I arrive. This has happened repeatedly. I was in a car accident today and the airbags didn't deploy and they should have. After reading all the online complaints I feel…
Honda refuses to replace recalled airbags. I've been trying for a year and even when they "order" the part they don't have it when I arrive. This has happened repeatedly. I was in a car accident today and the airbags didn't deploy and they should have. After reading all the online complaints I feel lucky they didn't deploy and extract flying metal pieces. Its inexcusable to have a recall and then refuse to fix the problem. Honda's negligence could have cost me my life today. * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
- Power train · Vehicle speed control
During the normal speed on the 40 mile per hour street transmission suddenly stack and the vehicle did not accelerate more than 30 mile per hour .after that date this condition continues on and off .on the other side the transmission changes the speed only in 1ST and 2ND gear. All nesessary transmission adjustments has been done. Oral mechanical estimate for repair costs $ 2200
- Air bags · Electrical system · Steering
I was in a bad accident I was in the far right lane on the highway I'm going 55mph someone jumped in front of me I used my breaks then my car jerked right into the other person car causing my car to spin around 2 time on a 6 lane highway . The airbag never deployed the staring wheel was not…
I was in a bad accident I was in the far right lane on the highway I'm going 55mph someone jumped in front of me I used my breaks then my car jerked right into the other person car causing my car to spin around 2 time on a 6 lane highway . The airbag never deployed the staring wheel was not turning lots of fluids leaking out of it but it was always jerking for some reason even when the mechanic says that's natural..
- Service brakes · Structure › Body · Wheels
I'm in the right lane on exit 41 highway my car kept jerking then someone jumped in front of me as soon as I hit the breaks the breaks sent out and hit the lady who jumped in front of me and then there was something wrong with the wheel before then my car was leaking .*dt*jb
- Service brakes · Structure › Body · Wheels
My car kept jerking it also had stop while my feet was on the metal while on exit 41 my car spin around and almost collided with another car after the accident
- Suspension
05/12/1999 manufacturer safety elated recall issued , nhtsa #99v-069 recall # K59 1997-98 honda ball joint safety recall. When I took my vehicle in for the repairs to be made , service agent told me it was be 5 days to get part. Service ask me if I wanted to wait, I replied yes 12/07/2020,today…
05/12/1999 manufacturer safety elated recall issued , nhtsa #99v-069 recall # K59 1997-98 honda ball joint safety recall. When I took my vehicle in for the repairs to be made , service agent told me it was be 5 days to get part. Service ask me if I wanted to wait, I replied yes 12/07/2020,today 12/15/2020 I was told it could not be done , I was also told that it maybe impossible to receive parts for replacing those ball joints and that my vehicle had after market parts , and regrettably that dealership could not perform those recalls , I am currently out of town where I left my vehicle . The dealership might not even have a report of my repairs for those recalls , 12/15/2020 was told it its was ready to be picked up without those repairs , I also offered to pay for my own repairs and was told it was not even possible for that dealership to perform those repairs. *Dt*jb
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called huggins honda (7551 ne loop 820, north richland…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called huggins honda (7551 ne loop 820, north richland hills, tx 76180, (855) 902-9103) and was informed that parts were not yet available, and placed on a waiting list. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owned a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that upon making a left turn at 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle head on at approximately 60 mph. The air bags did deploy upon impact but failed to inflate as needed. Due to the air bag failure, the contact was airlifted…
TL* the contact owned a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that upon making a left turn at 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle head on at approximately 60 mph. The air bags did deploy upon impact but failed to inflate as needed. Due to the air bag failure, the contact was airlifted to the hospital where she was treated for a broken right rib, a fractured left fibula, and other severe injuries to her left leg and arm that required surgery. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic after being deemed totaled at the scene. Later on, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) which she then linked to her failure. The manufacturer was notified of the matter and was informed that a representative would call her back; the contact had yet to hear from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.*dt*jb
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called to scholfield honda (7017 e kellogg dr, wichita, ks 67207; (316) 688-6400) where it…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called to scholfield honda (7017 e kellogg dr, wichita, ks 67207; (316) 688-6400) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags). The contact called the wilde honda dealer located at 1603 e moreland blvd, waukesha, wi 53186, and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags). The contact called the wilde honda dealer located at 1603 e moreland blvd, waukesha, wi 53186, and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. *Bf*jb
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags). The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called don ayres honda (4740 lima rd, fort wayne, in…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags). The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called don ayres honda (4740 lima rd, fort wayne, in 46808, (260) 484-0551) who stated that the remedy parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
I received a letter from honda early this year reporting that the airbags in the 1998 accord are not safe and must be replaced. After multiple calls to them to schedule the repair all they tell me IS that the parts needed are not available. I depend on this car to get me to work each day and cannot stop using it. What other options do I have?
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact called to flow honda in winston salem (2600 peters creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27127…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact called to flow honda in winston salem (2600 peters creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27127; (336) 785-3380) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
I am filing a safety complaint because it has been 7 months since I was notified of the safety recall on my 98 honda accord. The recall listed the risks as including serious injury or death if the airbag does not deploy or deploys and expels metal fragments. There IS still no replacement parts or…
I am filing a safety complaint because it has been 7 months since I was notified of the safety recall on my 98 honda accord. The recall listed the risks as including serious injury or death if the airbag does not deploy or deploys and expels metal fragments. There IS still no replacement parts or updates about when the replacement parts will be available. I am concerned for my safety when driving my vehicle and am requesting an update for all those who have the same recall notice before an incident happens.
- Air bags
We were alerted in march,2020 of a recall involving a defective airbag that could cause harm or death. we have called several times to inquire when the parts to replace this defect would be in. it IS now august, 2020. we feel we can't drive the car safely. it has been 5 months. we have received no support from honda on this
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact called on behalf of his client who owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that his client received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
TL* takata recall. The contact called on behalf of his client who owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that his client received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to white plains honda service center (61 bank st, white plains, ny 10606), and was rejected to be serviced due to the part not being available for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The client had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
We received a notice of a defective airbag march 2020. this defect could cause severe injury or death. in repeated calls to dealers we are told there are no parts yet. since this could cause a potential serious injury, when will the parts be ready? it has been 3 months. *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer confirmed that the part was not available.…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Gunn honda located at 14610 w. Interstate 10, san antonio, tx 78249, was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Ignition-park interlock
Six of the odi complaints are duplicative of honda complaints, as well as four of the crashes.the one injury occurred when a rollaway vehicle struck the exiting operator who had inadvertently parked the vehicle in an unsecured state (not in park, brake not engaged).honda identified the warranty claims from complaint…
Six of the odi complaints are duplicative of honda complaints, as well as four of the crashes.the one injury occurred when a rollaway vehicle struck the exiting operator who had inadvertently parked the vehicle in an unsecured state (not in park, brake not engaged).honda identified the warranty claims from complaint descriptions that contended the interlock system failed to operate properly.honda presented the results of their investigation into interlock system failures at an october 16, 2003 meeting with odi in which honda identified a supplier and an engineering specification change for the ignition cylinder body (cb), a subcomponent of the ignition lock assembly.results from honda?s analysis demonstrated a strong correlation between the production date range of vehicles that experienced higher interlock warranty claim rates and the implementation dates of the changes.an engineering specification for a surface treatment process for the cb was eliminated at the beginning of my 1998.the supplier of the cb was changed in february 1999.vehicles built within this time period contain a cb with poor surface hardness that can wear prematurely.as the wear progresses, the interlock system becomes incapable of preventing key removal when the shifter IS in a non-park position.interlock failure increases the risk of a vehicle rollaway and subsequent crash or injury when vehicles are parked unsecured.honda accord vehicles subject to this change include my 1998 and my 1999 through february 1999 production.vehicles produced after this date are not affected by this condition and thus are not considered at risk for failure.odi notes that 12 of the 13 voq reports fall within this production range (the 13TH does not have a vin and cannot be verified).the above population represents the number of the accord vehicles to be recalled.honda also reported that certain odyssey and acura cl and TL models were affected and would also be recalled.a total of 570,120 vehicles will be recalled.under recall 03v-423, honda will inspect vehicles and replace components (including the cb) on vehicles with excessive wear.vehicles not showing wear will have a redesigned part installed which prevents wear.
- Ignition-park interlock system
Six of the odi complaints are duplicative of the manufacturer complaints, as well as four of the crashes.the noted injury occurred when a rollaway vehicle that had been inadvertently parked in neutral struck the exiting operator.the warranty claim count shown for other represents incidents where honda's analysis of…
Six of the odi complaints are duplicative of the manufacturer complaints, as well as four of the crashes.the noted injury occurred when a rollaway vehicle that had been inadvertently parked in neutral struck the exiting operator.the warranty claim count shown for other represents incidents where honda's analysis of claim detail indicates the interlock system malfunctioned.the interlock system utilizes a lever to block ignition key removal when the transmission IS not in park.honda has identified a wear condition of the interlock lever that can cause the system to malfunction; when wear occurs the key can be removed from the ignition while the shifter IS in a non-park position.honda documents indicate that a manufacturing process may be the cause of interlock lever wear, and that this process was revised in january of 2001.an engineering analysis will be opened to further investigate this concern and its scope.
- Seat frame bracket failure
This pe was opened based on 10 consumer complaints in the odi database alleging that the power assisted seats were failing in certain 1998-2002 honda accord vehicles.failures are concentrated in the 1998-99 model year vehicles.the bracket that attaches the seat bottom to the seat base IS fracturing due to: 1-THE weld…
This pe was opened based on 10 consumer complaints in the odi database alleging that the power assisted seats were failing in certain 1998-2002 honda accord vehicles.failures are concentrated in the 1998-99 model year vehicles.the bracket that attaches the seat bottom to the seat base IS fracturing due to: 1-THE weld condition of bracket, 2-THE drivers weight, and 3-THE impact on the seat when the driver enters the vehicle and sits down.over time the bracket that attaches the seat may fail at the left front corner of the seat bottom.the other 3 points of attachment of the seat bottom to the seat base stay attached and the seat movement IS limited.the attachment of the seat bottom to the seat back does not fail.the condition IS most apparent during rapid acceleration causing the seat to tilt rearward.although a few complaints report concern over loss of vehicle control, no loss of control incidents, crashes or injuries are reported.in response to customer complaints, honda will provide owners of 1998 and some 1999 accords a no-cost reinforcement for the seat at the left front corner.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation IS closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10144037Dealer message - Today, American Honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously notified CARB and the EPA for this action.
- 10144032Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not installed at the factory; they were installed during postmanufacturing repairs that required replacement of the underlying part. This will cause the vehicle to be non-compliant with emissions regulations.
- 10053545Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1456 and p1457. Dealers are to run evap function test to find if there IS a leak so the vehicle can be repaired.
- 10020176Replaceable ball joints.
- 10018467Troubleshooting tips for dtc p1381.
- 10018077If the blk/yel wire IS shorted to ground at the rear of the non ulev alternator, the ecm/pcm may retain diagnostic trouble code p1298, p0141, p0135, p0753 or p1753 and the number 6 fuse in the driver's underdash fuse/relay box may blow intermittently.
- 10018004A short to ground in the blk/yel alternator wire could cause the ecm/pcm to set certain dtcs and intermittently blow the no. 6 (15A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
- 10017432Rear stabilizer link IS broken.
- 10016770Diagnostic trouble code p1381, cylinder sensor intermittent interrupt. Honda tech line summary.
- 10016295Engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
- 10015294Timesert 14MM drain plug thread repair kit.
- 10014328Atf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt.
- 10014248Water leak at doors and/or floor.
- 10014232Grunt noise after sitting for several hours.
- 100142302ND to 5TH or 3RD to 5TH gear upshift.
- 10014106Poor radio reception, seek-stop test.
- 10014050Dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p1279, pgm tester software error.
- 10014025Dtc p1381 set check the ignition coil shield.
- 10014017Poor a/c cooling during hard acceleration.
- 10013983Use the honda diagnostic system to read srs diagnostic trouble codes.
- 10013977Broken alternator bracket or bracket mounting bolt.
- 10013953Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network.
- 10013838Oil filter deflector.
- 10013811Can't program homelink system. Honda tech line summary.
- 10013808Srs warning on after body shop repair. Honda tech line summary.
- 10013805Odometer accuracy. Honda tech line summary.
- 10013782Power steering belt tension adjustment. Honda tech line summary.
- 10013779Anti-lock braking system (ABS) or tcs diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 51 and/or 53 troubleshooting. Honda tech line summary.
- 10013614Use oil deflector when changing oil filter.
- 10011098Product update: throttle body air bleed screw.
- 10010758Clutch pedal noise.
- 10009278Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. Honda. Servicenews.
- 10009273Remote audio controls don't work properly. Honda. Servicenews.
- 10009272Humming or growling? Check the wheel bearings. Honda. Servicenews.
- 10009144Clean modulator pump motor ground for diagnostic trouble code 51/53. Honda. Servicenews.
- 10009053Reading srs diagnostic trouble codes. Honda. Tech line summary.
- 10009049Broken alternator bracket or lower mounting bolt. Honda. Tech line summary.
- 10009048Audio, anti-theft codes. Honda. Tech line summary.
- 10009033Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. Honda. Servicenews. April 2004.
- 10009018Srs indicator on after body shop repair. Check for srs diagnostic trouble codes. Honda servicenews. April 2004.
Every Honda Accord model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.