general problems of the 1999 Honda Accord

20 problems related to power train have been reported for the 1999 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2020

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at 60 mph, the rpm revved up and jerked with the transmission warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2019

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle jerked and inadvertently decelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,251.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2017

At around 185000 miles now, this car which we bought a few years ago with maybe 50,000 to 60,000 less miles started shifting really hard between 1st gear and 2nd gear. Now it slams in gear. From all we've read it is a design flaw regarding the filter which collects tiny metal particulates preventing enough pressure for the transmission to properly and smoothly shift. Honda is well aware of this situation and will not offer to replace these transmissions. There are literally thousands of complaints I find when reading about this complaint online and everyone says the same thing. And there are so few left of these years that Honda ought to have no problem replacing or repairing these transmissions for those of us who are still driving these cars. I want them to repair or replace our transmission because of their design flaw, not our misuse. Please see this gets reviewed by a decision make, thank you so much.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2017

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there was a random failure with the park interlock function and the vehicle stalled several times without warning. In addition, the vehicle failed to restart and shifted in and out of park several times. The vehicle was to be inspected and diagnosed by a dealer and independent mechanic. The manufacturer indicated that there was no recall to address the issue. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2016

My three small children and myself were traveling on the interstate in our home town right at city speed limit of 75mph when out of nowhere from the middle lane attempted to get in the right lane to to get off on my exit 4 miles ahead I slowly hit my brakes then the gas and my car would not move I was almost plowed into numerous times and almost caused a few collisions myself since I was not able to move at all l was so scared I was about to die with my kids I was frozen.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2016

On 03/19/20016 I was on my way to work and out of now where I stop at a red light and I tried to take off I had to hit the gas peddle before the car would move. I made it to work and I took into a mechanic that same night and he informed me that I may need a new transmission.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicles rpms increased to 5,000 as the vehicle made a jerking motion and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled over and powered the vehicle off and back on. The rpms returned to normal, however, the failure recurred. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000. Sw.

8 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2014

Drove car 70mph. The gear down shifted to 55. Can't get past 55.

9 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2013

The vehicle is unsafe to drive as the sub frame is rusted due to the air conditioner drain. Engine runs great but the design is flawed.

10 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2013

Upon inspection, the right rear portion of the front sub frame is rusted and disintegrated to a point where the car is not considered safe to operate. The frame section has lost so much material that it flexes when downward pressure is applied to the hub assembly. The left side of the front frame is intact and fully functional showing no similar signs of rust.

11 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2013

I am the original owner of the vehicle and have followed all the recommended maintenance milestones at the same dealership since I purchased the vehicle. I was driving on highway and the transmission went out. This caused the vehicle to lose speed and I was almost rear ended by another vehicle. I called Honda and they said that even with regular maintainance they will not stand behind the transmission after three years. I believe they should at least help in the cost of the repairs which are around $3,600. 00 to rebuild the transmission.

12 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2011

The ignition key can be removed while the car is in drive. This has always been the case when the engine is turned off since I purchase the car 2 1/2 years ago. Several times I or another family member have returned to the car to find it in drive, but on level ground, so it did not roll more than a few inches at most. However, the potential to roll further and cause a crash is definitely there if one fails to use the parking brake. Honda (national level) claims this recalled issue was repaired 10 years ago and will not do a diagnostic without guarantee of payment by me. Their defense is that it could be some other problem and they are no longer responsible for the safety issue once a repair has been made. I am alerting you to this potential "other problem" as a safety concern. Either the parts used to replace the recalled parts are also defective and could potentially cause a crash, or a different problem is causing the same safety issue that has the potential of causing a crash.

13 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2011

I bought this car new in 1999 while working as a salesman for a Honda dealership. Its always been well maintained as it is the only transportation I have. I no longer work at the dealership but my little boy needs a way to get to various activities as well as school. We depend on this machine and Hondas reputation to get things done. Around 76000 miles the transmission started to shift hard and not want to go into gear. After checking around various shops and the internet I was surprised to find out that so many other owners of 1999-2002 Accords had the same problems or worst. Some with only 50000 miles had to be replaced. I'm pretty sure this is an american Honda deal as the japanese people would back up their products. Once again we get screwed by our fellow greedy americans. I will not be buying another Honda product be it a lawnmower,car,motorcycle,generator or paper bag for that matter. I will also warn everyone I know by internet and carrier pidgeon about american Honda and their lack of ethics. What goes around comes around!.

14 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2010

I have 91,000 miles on my Honda Accord lx 99 year model. I have maintained it very well with regular check ups and services. Transmission on my car behaves so erratic and its beyond my control. It suddenly stops in middle of drive and I am afraid of someone hitting me from behind because of this nature of my car.

15 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2010

My car's transmission shifts badly. When shifting between 1st and second gear it jumps badly and sometimes wont shift at all. And even from second to third it does it too. After I'm in the higher gears it shifts better. But in those early gears my car is dangerous. I'm afraid it might completely stop working one day. I've read online all the complaints people have about my same year of Accord and the years surrounding almost all of them have a faulty transmission. I think that Honda needs to fess up about their faulty trasmission and do a real recall. I'm one of many concerned Honda owners and wish that they would own up to the problem. Many people wont be going back to Honda brand cars because of this problem, including me.

16 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2010

Failed transmission.

17 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2008

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving less than 70 mph, the vehicle would lose power. All of the instrument panel lights flashed on and off and the vehicle shut off completely. The vehicle then restarted by itself. The failure occurred twice a week and has not been remedied. The failure and current mileages were 149,000.

18 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2005

Honda -accord -model 1999- v6 - have a transmission problem -while changing 30 to 40 miles -speed. Honda dealer asking to repair the part for $ 4,450. 00 the trasmiice to Honda to repair or recall the transmission ( automatic ).

19 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/05/1999

Speedometer is off by 10 percent.

20 Power Train problem

The speedometer reads a little over 8 percent higher than the actual speed that is being traveled. Dealer says it's normal for vehicle to be at least 10 percent faster than what the speedometer reads.



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