18 problems related to power train have been reported for the 1998 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle automatically decelerated to 25 mph. The contact was unable to shift the gear into reverse and the vehicle jerked while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 266,000.
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle jerked and stalled. In addition, the vehicle failed to shift out of reverse and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 266,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall intermittently without warning. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 170,000. The VIN was unavailable. Kmj.
Second and third gears are defective in my 1998 automatic transmission Accord, everytime I have a problem when I stop then move at a stop light.
1998 Honda Accord with transmission problems customer states that she wants a response* the consumer stated that she was having problems with her vehicle so she took it to the dealer. When she took the car in, the dealer informed her that she needed her transmission rebuilt. The consumer stated it was a shock being as though the vehicle only had 72,714 miles on it. The vehicle was taken to the shop and the transmission was rebuilt for $2700. The consumer stated a couple of months later she was in fact having the same issues as before and returned to the vehicle for service. The consumer stated the dealer stated the problem could not be duplicated.
The clutch master cylinder on this vehicle is defective. When the vehicle is stopped ,when the clutch is depressed and the car is placed in gear the clutch automatically engages and the car moves on its own . This can cause deadly consiquenses at a red light ,school crossing, railroad crossing , the master cylinder fails with usage ,one of the problem is Honda doesn't have the parts to fix it! so here we are with a 5 year old car w 70000 miles in it and the factory doesn"t have any parts.
My transmission went out (slipped in and out of gear lurching forward) at 81,000 miles even though I had maintained the car just as the manufacturer suggested at the Honda dealership. After seeing many of the exact same problems from other Honda owners of the v6 engine for years 1998-2002 on the internet, I confronted the dealer and asked them to contact american Honda. I got them to give me a new (reconditioned/rebuilt) transmission and it did not cost me anything. Unfortunately if the consumer is not informed and fairly direct, then you could end up paying what they wanted in the beginning which was $4,500 for a new transmission. From what I could tell on the internet, the best deal everyone else got was a transmission but they paid for the labor (around $500). I paid nothing, except being without a car for a week.
I was backing up in a parking lot. My car suddenly started to accelerate. I pressed on the brakes, but they did not work. It was like I had no control over the car. The car finally stopped after I crashed through a fence and hit a tree.
The catalytic converter failed but was under some special extended warranty so I didn't have to pay a cent. But, it failed, and I am not pleased. The second problem which is my major complaint is that I am being told that I will have to replace my transmission on a car that only has 83k miles on it! Honda knows that this is a problem with 98 - 01 Accord models, but only extended the warranty to 00-01 models. I believe Honda should be force to do a recall! it is very dangerous to be driving in southern California I-5 with a car that doesn't shift properly. Please help all us 98-99 Honda Accord owners.
Nar 1/31/2003. The vehicle lurched forward while at a stop light with the brake applied and then hesitated when the consumer attempted to accelerate. The consumer was told a new transmission was needed.
The engine completely blew out one day. I was on the way to work and there was an explosion under my hood. Honda put in a re-built engine and I have had nothing but problems since then. A few months later. . . The paint gradually started to fade away on the roof. It has only gotten worse and will get much worse. It is a 1998 Honda!! this stuff shouldn't be happening!.
Speedometer is inaccurate at the 10% level which maufacturer says is within guidelines established by your agency altho could not provide me with hard copy, later dealer said inaccurate speddometer readings within dot standard and finally said it was a Honda standard. Inaccurate speedometer is dangerous and may lead to a serious accident. Honda replaced it once. Told me replacement might be as bad. And it was. So does Honda have who knows how may Accords out on the roads with 10% inaccurate readings on their speedometers? I believe that accuracy standard shoud exist for sppedometers but am at mercy of manufacturer who says they set the accuracy level only. This is a safety issue in my humble opinion. Could you look into this for me and probabl thousands of other Honda owners who do not have the faintest idea that their speedo are giving them false reasdings.
Speedometer failed.
The consumer's 1998 Honda Accord v-6 developed transmission problems. The consumer found out that the 1999 and 2000 models were being repaired under a silent recall. The consumer would like to know why her vehicle is not being covered by Honda.
There was a noise coming from the vehicle when the consumer released the accelerator, the dealer found the noise was caused by excessive bearing play at the left output shaft.
Speedometer error has been verified by aaa. Also, a coworker with the same car, has similar high readings. This adds additional maintenance costs as well as lowers the resale value.
Unable to read speedometer at speeds between 40-120 mph due to design . Mjs.