I have had my car for over a year and the car is chipping so bad.I am upset about this problem!!plus my dash lights stopped working and I have ran off the road several times.I have checked everything and I don't see the problem.zhonda should have to fix these problems.
1998 Honda Accord body complaints
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Passenger side subframe has rusted just behind where the lower control arm connects. This rust is not visible when viewing from the underside of the vehicle when on a lift, making failure of the subframe imminent. Honda should admit a design flaw exists with the AC discharge and replace these bad frames. What a disgrace. Sad to say I will be switching brands. I prefer companies who step up to the plate to protect their customers. This failure is very hard to detect until it's too late. Shame on honda. I already had my ball joints fail (recall exists for them) and I only hope my subframe holds out a little longer.
Excessive corrosion and rust on the passenger side front sub frame. Technician says it's because the A/C drain tube. The drivers side has no corrosion at all! Honda changed this in 03+ models. Very expensive repair, this car has no body rust. This should've been a recall.
Clear coat began peeling back in 2005 and I dealt with it until 2007 and had someone repaint the entire car for $900. 8 years later, the same issue is happening. Must be the metal that honda used on their cars. It is very annoying to say the least. I see it on several honda accords from the same generation.
After bringing the car in for routine maintenance on the brakes, I was notified that the passenger side sub frame is completely rusted through and the car is no longer safe to drive. It was a huge surprise as the car has had regular maintenance and does not have significant rust on any other location. I was told that any pot hole or large bump could have broken the frame and completely dislodged the engine. I was told it was a design issue that caused isolated rusting on an important part of the frame.
I was driving on the highway at normal speed and as I was making a turn I heard a loud popping sound from the front of my vehicle. I took the car to an independent mechanic who after inspecting the vehicle informed me that my passenger side sub-frame arm had rusted off and snapped. This came as a surprised, because the car was inspected for a state inspection less then a week before the said incident and it had passed the state inspection. I was told the vehicle was not safe to drive. I was told by the technician that the AC hose were placed directly above the sub-frame and every time the AC was used it would leak onto the sub frame and cause it to rust. The other sub-frame arm had no indication of rust at all. This is a case of complete negligence by the manufacturer. The manufacturer has designed a flawed product and has filed to address the issue and take accountability for their actions. No recall was issued. No statement made. The owner cannot be held responsible for the cost of the repairs as the product that was manufactured by honda has initial design flaws which directly attributed to the frailer of a major structural component of the vehicle. There is no doubt in my mind that the manufacturer had and has been fully aware of this problem. A recall must be issued to prevent most of all fatalities and help alleviate the financial burden placed upon the owners as the repairs are often times very costly.
While driving on city streets and also on the highway I noticed a clanking noise coming from the right front wheel area of the car. Parked the car and pushed on the right side of the hood and could hear the noise. Took off the right front tire and noticed severe rust through of the frame that connects below the control arm. (2 photos attached) car is unsafe to drive and am getting estimates on repair cost.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving at various speeds, a clanking noise was present near the front end of the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the front passenger side of the subframe was rusted and corroded, which caused the frame to separate. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
Http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/investigations/center-for-auto-safety-requesting-recall-of-1-5-million-honda-accords-for-rust-issue-in-sub-frame. This is what happened
Body panel of the passengers is all scratched and their is cameras in my building complex and I told the owner to check them and he said it wasn't his problem and now I'm seeing more scratches and I told him again and he told me to park outside now not inside when I'm actually paying $50 for the parking every month.
I took the vehicle into the shop to check the brakes and was told that the passenger front sub frame was badly rusted. I called a local honda dealership to see if they could replace the sub frame, but they referred me to an autobody shop, as they couldn't do the work at the dealership. I then got a second opinion at another shop. They said that I would probably only have a few months left before the sub frame broke from the rusting. Rust is only a problem on the passenger side, not the drivers side, despite living in a northern area and parking on the street year round. Have not driven the vehicle much since summer 2014 and am still trying to decide whether to replace the sub frame or scrap the car, which is otherwise fine.
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.
My mother bought this accord in 1999 with 102000 miles on it. It has been garage kept since and only driven 31000 miles. I took it to be inspected this month and was told that the subframe was completely rusted and would need to be replaced. I was also told that the suspension was barely holding to the subframe. I was advised not to drive it as the engine could fall out while driving or the suspension could pull loose. My mother is 89 yrs old and now her vehicle has no value. The passenger side is severely rusted. The air conditioning drain tube hangs directly above the frame and drips on it if the AC is running. There is absolutely no body damage or rust. The leather interior is perfect. And the vtech engine is perfect. What is she supposed to do at 89 years old, expecting her car to outlive her?!
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the front passenger side of the vehicle vibrated and the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact discovered that the subframe and engine cradle was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
I recently encountered a very dangerous situation with my 1998 accord. One day when driving home, I noticed the car felt like it was all over the road and felt like I had no control over the steering wheel. The next day after jacking it up, I discovered the entire right side of the subframe was rusted out, not even attached to the car anymore. It had broken loose. I hate to think what would have happened if I had kept driving it in this condition and hit a large bump. After researching parts for it, I discovered the many people with the same exact problem, and also found out nothing is being done about it. Apparently the AC drain lines leak and rust out the subframe over time. This is a major safety issue and honda needs to do something about it. If undetected, this could be very dangerous and cause a fatal car accident! I had no choice at this point but pay the very costly repair bill to make my car drivable and safe again. Just bringing this safety issue to your attention. 98-02 6th gen honda accord. Thanks
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving 60 MPH, the rear passenger side tire collapsed into the wheel well. As a result, the rear of the vehicle began swaying uncontrollably. The contact maintained control of the vehicle and merged to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the rear subframe was severely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 153,000.
On august 23, 2014, I went to get my oil changed at the honda dealer and they said the sub-frame on the passenger's side had completely broken and the car is now a safety issue. I find this to be horrible. I've had this car for about 3 years now (a gift from my grandmother) and all oil changes and services have been done at the dealership on time and they are just now telling me about this!!! I have searched and found that I am not the only person with this problem. It seems honda has known about this rusting problem for years and has done nothing about it. What does it take to hold them accountable? I now have to either buy another car or get this one fixed.
The clear coat on my black 1998 honda accord peeled off leaving the car looking like it has a skin disorder. The problem is most prevalent on the hood, roof and trunk, while the doors, bumpers and quarterpanels seem unaffected. The problem has persisted for years, and I had it also with a previous 1994 accord. The paint just fails after 6 or 8 years--very disappointing performance.
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!
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle and the vehicle would veer to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that a section of the sub frame located on the front passenger side was rusted and corroded due to fluid draining from the air conditioning drainage pipe onto the sub frame. In addition, the front passenger side tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 161,000.
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 servicing front brakes, safety inspection revealed accelerated corrosion off the passenger side sub frame component. The driver side is solid and intact. Deemed unsafe for highway use.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the sub frame on the passenger's side became rusted. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.
Was driving vehicle (1998 accord lx 4 cylinder) when a loud thump was heard from the front passenger side suspension. Put the vehicle up on ramps to inspect and the front subframe on the right side holding the sway bar was completely separated and rotted/rusted out. Prior visual inspection never showed the issue as the rusting was taking place from on top of the subframe. After some quick research this issue is a design flaw where the AC condenser empties directly above the subframe causing premature failure of the subframe. The vehicle only has 49,765 miles on it and the frame should not be failing in this magnitude.
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. Not to mention the engine could drop out the bottom or even more devastating things that could hurt people! Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcqzuddas-g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eefxsqpr0pq http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/investigations/center-for-auto-safety-requesting-recall-of-1-5-million-honda-accords-for-rust-issue-in-sub-frame.
Right passenger side subframe crossmember has suffered sever corrosion due to poor A/C drain valve location. Damage is extensive into the lower control arm housing, and car has been deemed as unsafe to drive.
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.
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