19 problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1998 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have had so many corrosion issues with this car, it is structurally dangerous. The car has 160,000 miles on it but has been kept in a garage and has had the under carriage frequently washed since I live in the northeastern us. In the last 2 years I have had to replace both the brake and gas lines do to corrosion. The gas line ruptured during a drive. Fortunately there was no fire. The gas tank rusted through and was replaced. It was leaking for some time. The leak was near the half way mark and only leaked when over half full and during driving or going up hill. Fortunately we did not have a fire. I just found out the front sub frame is completely rotted out and will not pass inspection this year. Body rust is minimal and normal for age and the northeast winters. The clear coat is pealing off everywhere. I am very disappointed with my first and probably only Honda. Looking back, I am very lucky that the car didn't catch fire and kill someone.
My car started leaking gas. When I took it to the dealer, where it was bought and has had all of its service, they told me that the gas tank would need to be replaced and had rusted through. This doesn't seem like normal wear and tear for a 10-year old, dealer maintained car that has never been in an accident. But Honda could provide no other reason for the tank to have begun leaking.
Engine is overheating. Dealership is unclear as to what is causing defect. This defect occurs randomly regardless of weather conditions. Honda stated new head gaskets were needed, after repair check engine light illuminated, dealer then stated #5 cylinder was misfiriing, dealer cleaned plug, engine light illuminated again, all plugs were replaced, computer was reset, and #5 spark plug wire was replaced, engine light still illuminated, consumer had thermostat replaced and examined it finding burrs were evident on the stamping surrounding the movable bellows, a lot of shiny ridges were evident on the bellows, he ran a hot water test to see if the burrs would cause the device to remain closed, however it stuck close, consumer removed the burrs and the thermostat operated properly, on one occasion all lights went out at night due to steam from thermostat, consumer feels the radiator recovery tube was being blown off by the steam also, check engine light still illuminated and code p1399 comes up, which noone knows what the code stands for, engine runs rough. . Vehicle experienced gas gauge problems.
Fuel guage failed.
Fuel gauge was not registering the proper amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this part was not covered under a manufacturer's recall, and repairs would be made at consumer expense.
Fuel gauge failed.
Fuel gauge failed.
Gasoline gauge.
Gas gauge failed,delear repaired and failed again. Yh.
Gas gauge malfunctional. Yh.
Fuel gauge failed. Yh.
Gas guage failed. Yh.
Gas guage failed.
Fuel gauge reads inaccurately despite 4+ repair attempts.
Fuel meter, rpm gauge.
Fuel gauge never shows past 2/3 when gas tank fully filled.
Fuel gauge.
Fuel gauge indicates empty tank with warning light on with 5 gallons remaining in tank.
Gas gauge.