27 problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1998 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The vehicle fail state inspection because the sub-frame on the passenger side had completely rusted through. I understand that this has been a known and documented problem with this make and model year. What has been the manufacturers response, have they issued a recall? this is a serious safety issue.
Front subframe rusted on passenger side presumably from a/c drain design flaw. Has not failed yet but will not pass state inspection without replacement of subframe.
The front subframe is getting rusty and I can see a lot of water draining from the ac system on it. I think it might fail and cause a major issue. My car is not rusty, it is in a great shape for the age. The only place that is rusted so bad is that area. Honda's bad design that makes the ac water drain plug dump into the subframe made that problem happen.
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Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 3 mph, the balljoint fractured on the vehicle completely. The failure recurred on multiple occasions and the vehicle was not taken to a independent mechanic, and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the approximate mileage was 190,000. Rw.
Heard clunking noise while turning. Figured it was a cv joint, took it to my very trusted mechanic. He confirmed the right joint was bad, and said that on the left joint, the boot was already off, and it is slinging grease everywhere. More disturbing, he also said that the front subframe is dangerously rusted out. He specifically mentioned that the "cradle", which holds up the front of the engine is almost completely rusted through. He said "you are one pot-hole away from total failure. . . The engine will fall to the ground. Do not drive it. " I looked online and saw that there is a recall for the same make/model/year, but my car falls outside of the covered dates. My vehicle was made in Dec 1997, and the recall only goes through Aug 1997. Quite frankly, given that the failure mode is exactly what is covered by the recall, I believe my car should be included in the recall. While I recognize that the car is old, the frame of a 98 model Accord shouldn't corrode and break in half, potentially leading to catastrophic results.
Sub-frame is rusted out on the passenger side between the cv axle and tie rod.
Coming home from work suspension broke car flew up landed on railing almost went over.
My vehicle is one of the 2 million+ Honda Accords with sub-frame rot, caused by the a/c drain hose. I have had it inspected through local mechanics during routine oil changes and they warn me it is unsafe to drive. I am worried the engine and/or transmission will eventually fall out. It is only rotted on the passenger side directly underneath the ac hose, driver side is fine.
Tl- the contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 60 mph on a highway suddenly the rear passenger tire collapsed into the wheel wall. The contact fish tailed safely off the road. An independent mechanic stated the rear sub frame severely corroded causing the failure. The manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 153,000. The VIN was not available. Az.
I took my 1998 Honda Accord ex 4cylinder v-tec to get new shocks, and struts which had 161,000 miles. My mechanic called to tell me that I needed a new subframe. I had heard a tire squeal when I made right turns, and I have brand new firestone tires so I knew it wasn't the tires. So I went to the shop to look at the car myself, and sure enough up under the passenger side of the car was rusted out as if the car wasn't maintained properly, which isn't the case. I keep my car regularly serviced, and when the "check engine light" comes on the issue is always addressed, and fixed. I don't think that it's fair as a consumer to take care of something that's just going to fall apart in turn. Come on Honda, bite the bullet and reimburse us consumers who've had to have this expensive problem taken care of.
Upon routine brake inspection vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive due to passenger sub frame that has cracked due to rust. Sub frame is cracked in multiple places.
Upon sevicing front brakes, safety inspection revealed accellerated corrosion off the passenger side sub frame component. The driver side is solid and intact. Deamed unsafe for highway use.
Tl- the contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact stated that driving at approximately 55 mph, the front driver wheel detached. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had it's tires rotated before the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front wheel stud was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000. Jo.
After hearing and feeling a cracking sound and then inspecting under the car, I noticed that the subframe of the car was rusted thru and a visible separation of the subframe. The point of the rust thru is at the passenger side rear corner of the vehicle's subframe. The car is at the mechanic's being repaired, he stated the cause is the drain hose for condensation from the ac at that location. This car has been an excellent vehicle throughout. This rust thru of the subframe could have caused a accident.
Took 1998 Honda Accord to mechanic for check on bumping noise in passenger front tire area. Told that the subframe rusted and rotted out. Mechanic said it is because the ac drain hose is leaking onto passenger front subframe. Must replace subframe. Mechanic said it is very dangerous.
Failed clear coat and faded paint were the first problems to occur with my silver Honda Accord. Next was the gas tank leak, where fumes and leaked gas could be smelled and seen on the ground when filling the tank more than half full. Finally my passenger side front subframe rear cross member rusted thru and now the car isn't safe to drive and won't pass inspection without major repairs to the frame. None of the rest of the under body is rusted, just that section. Not happy!.
A clunking noise was noticed while driving. The vehicle was taken in for service and it was advised that the passenger's side sub frame was rusted. The private mechanic stated that the entire sub frame needed to be replaced and that the vehicle was not safe to be driven. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Rusted sub-frame assembly, right front passenger side resulted from a/c drippings.
Clunking noise when going over bumps or turning right. Got the noise inspected by a mechanic and found out that the passenger side subframe is rusted out.
Tl- the contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while at the dealer for a safety inspection, the technician stated that the front frame was corroded and the front passenger side axle shaft boost was fractured. As a result, the frame and axle needed to be replaced. The technician advised the contact that the vehicle should not be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Pmb.
The Accord models from 1998 to 2002 have been having a crucial rust problem. The sub- frame has been rotting out due to a misplaced air conditioning condensation drain. Honda claims that there are not enough complaints out this problem and that is coincidence that there are a rust problem. Here's the deal, all these cars have a major rust problem on the foundation of the car. Honda also, claimed that the a/c drain was not the problem for it. Well then tell me why all these cars have this problem only on the passengers side of the vehicle directly under the a/c drain. Honda needs to recalls this model because if that structure breaks on the road the passenger side wheel could come off or the rack of the power-steering could split and cause the driver to lose control of their car. . Read more...
I had car accident and two days after I had picked up car form body shop I notice that a a noise . I called the insurance and the rep. Said to take car back to shop. I did and from what the insurance and we're told the car just needed an alingment. , I remember hearing a loud heavy sound on left front end of car on passenger side and all of the sudden the car looses control . I rememberd the vehicle was on its roof I, felt arm getting burn by fire . It seemed that the roof of vehicle was not protected. And did not server it purpose . My speed was about 25 30 mph . The left front side and wheel were sticking out from body frame of car . The same side where shop had made, repairs and the arm axel had been replaced just few days before per insurance request . The insurance had used and after market in invoice . If we check all of the parts the car had put in and the extend of the damage and the wheel not align with body of car along with the loud sound and jolt I felt could only show the neglect and the lack of safety .
Consumer states that while driving at any speed there is a heavy vibration in the vehicle causing it to be hard for the consumer to drive. Dealer notified.
While on a hill vehicle drifts back about a car length.
Car shimmied at 20 mph. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was consumer's fault, and they were not going to repair it.
I brought the car to two different dealerships for them to fix the rattling noise from the windows. I also spoke to the regional customer service and district service manager to find a solution to fix my car but it still making the smakes noise. I believe I got a lemon. Therefore, I hope manufacturer would help solving the problem.