Three problems related to differential unit have been reported for the 1998 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Faulty transmission in 1998 Honda Accord. The vehicle was losing fluid. The dealer found that the differential bearings were worn out and damaged the axle seals. The consumer requested reimbursement.
We took my 1998 Accord ex in for regular service (90,000 miles) and to have the interlock switch recall done. When we picked up the car, the dealer told us the transmission was leaking and needed to be replaced. I've never had a problem with the transmission - no leaks in the garage, no strange shifting problems. We declined the service, but the dealer called and said our re-manufactured trans was in and since I had the extended warranty would be replaced at no charge (incl. Rental car). I was suspicious that they would order the part and push the issue so strongly, so I did some research. . Read more...
In 2002, we began having problems with the axle seals leaking on our 1998 Honda Accord. We have always followed Honda's recommended maintenance schedule, and thus took the car to the local dealership. They have seen the car for this problem 3 times, replacing the seals at least once. They now advise us that by diagnosing the symptoms (they cannot dissemble the transmission) they feel the leaking is due to worn differential bearings and the only solution is a new transmission. We have reported to Honda north american who advises they can do nothing as this is a maintenance problem. If so, why wasn't this caught during one of the many visits to the dealership? when the problems began, this car only had 75,000 miles on it. With the leak, there has also been clunking and slopping shifting, almost since the first day we owned the car.