While driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over.it will be hard to get vehicle to start again.dealer notified.
1998 Honda Accord engine complaints
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Engine check light came on and owner took vehicle to dealership. Dealer replaced oxygen sensor. A couple of thousand miles later, catalytic converter failed. *ak when the vehicle was purchased the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership where the vehicle was placed on a diagnostic machine. The result was that it was something with the catalytic convertor, but that it was usually the oxygen sensor. The oxygen sensor was changed. About 200 miles later the engine light illuminated. Consumer took to a different dealership and was informed that there is an ongoing problem with the catalytic convertors in these vehicles.
Engine check light has illuminated. Cause unknown. Dealer has been contacted. *ak the front brake pads were worn, in which the dealer replaced, the engine would stall while driving, the catalytic converter was replaced, the ignition switch was replaced which was the cause of the check engine light coming on and the stalling.
Catalytic converter has failed at an early age. My repair shop claims to 'see it a lot' the repair is $1070. Honda deems it normal wear.
In july 1998, I purchased a 1998 honda accord v6 ex. In february 2000 the first problem with the engine check and egr defect occurred. The problem was resolved with the replacement of the intake manifold and repositioning of the pcv valve and hose in accordance with honda recall instructions and resetting the "check engine" light indicator at no cost to me. Service occurred at dealer. In april 2000, the second problem with the egr valve as manifested by the "check engine" light occurred. The problem was resolved by replacement of the pcv hose in accordance with honda recall instructions and resetting the "check engine" light indicator at no cost to me. Service occurred at dealer. In october 2000, the third occurrence of the egr valve failure occurred. This problem was resolved by cleaning the egr port and valve. This was performed at a cost of $66 plus tax. Service occurred at dealer. In january 2001, a related occurrence of the egr problem occurred with an idle air controller (iac) motor failing. The egr port and valve were not checked, however the symptoms of the problem were resolved by replacement of the iac motor and clearing of the check engine light indicator. This resulted in a cost to me of $226.69. Service occurred at dealer. In november 2001, I was sent a notice by american honda concerning the egr failures and extending the warranty to 80,000 miles. Service occurred at dealer. In may 2002, the fourth egr problem occurred with the check engine light indicating a problem. The problem was diagnosed to be the egr valve failure and the catalytic converter failure. This repair has been estimated to be $800.00. Honda?s district service manager has denied the claim, since the failure occurred at 81,000 miles, it has been considered to be out-of-warranty by honda and therefore repairs would be at my cost. Service occurred at dealer in tucson, az. As a further point, honda has denied all claims for work done under warranty.
Consumer stated that the cassette player failed and was replaced.
Engine has developed a crack which has caused coolant and oil to mix together. Please give any further details.
Engine check light stays on after having recall done for egr valve. Consumer has taken vehicle into repair shop, and diagnostic reading showed no problem. Consumer has been advised to please attach a copy of recall information with complaint form.
Vehicle experienced a coolant leak due to a faulty radiator, consumer was charged for labor and feels he should not have been due to service bulletin 98054.
Engine check light continues to come on at more frequency than it should (7 times ) for emisssion failure.
Catlytic converter heat shields deteriorate rapidly under normal use leading to car undercarriage overheating and/or fire. Suggest replace shields with a thicker gauge metal shield.
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Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and vehicle stopped without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.
#1-7941 miles (gas gauge failed), #2-22960 miles (gas gauge failed-replaced fuel sending unit), #3--34496 miles (gas & temp. Gauges fail-replaced entire meter/gauge set-mileage reset to 0), #4-34996 miles (all gauges failed-replaced loose ground connection), #5-44257 miles (catalytic converter failed, pcv & egr-all replaced) ***this car has been a lemon from day one. The true mileage is unknown because it has failed for miles at a time. Honda has done nothing to compensate me for selling me this lemon. I had attempted to resolve the matter with the bbb, three dealerships, the district office and the corporate office with no compensation. I can't trade the car or sale the car because of the odometer replacement. The car is worthless. And worst of all I am still to this day having problems! Right now the check engine light is on and the service department tells me it is due to clogg egr valves that need to be cleaned at my expense, although they just covered it under warranty less that a month ago when they replaced the catalytic converter. Where do I go now? What do I do? Should I have to keep continuing paying honda for a defective car?
While traveling noticed a noise, had vehicle serviced. Technician stated engine had a crack. *ak the crack in the engine creates an expensive repair and potential safety hazard. Yh
Engine is overheating. Dealership is unclear as to what is causing defect. This defect occurs randomly regardless of weather conditions. *ak 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.
Vehicle will stall intermittently and ,without prior warning. It will not crank back up right away, causing a safety hazard. Dealer cannot duplicate defect and determine cause.
I noticed the engine oil consumption problem at around 7k miles, but I did not believe it at first. I checked the oil level once a week. The engine burns close to 3/4 quart of oil every 1,000 miles, but the honda dealership said it's fine. I believe it is excessive for a relatively new car, and honda has a known reputation for excellence in relability and low maintenace.
Engine quits without warning when coasting to a stop with clutch in (about twice a month). Dealers have inspected with no diagnosis; independent of engine temperature and weather.
Engine continually stalling experiences hesitation, unable to be rectified. Mjs
While driving and without warning the vehicle completely shut down, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Engine stalls out when idling.
Engine stalled (after vehicle has stopped and accelerator then slightly depressed).
Since it was brand new, the car has stalled periodically. Usually from stopped position, but sometimes when braking/slowing. Air temp. Not a factor. Has happened anywhere from 20f to 80f. Dealer apparently unable to replicate
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When pulling out, vehicle stalls and hesitates, this has occured since purchase of thr vehicle.
Windshiled leaking which caused headliner to be replaced. Nlm
Since 1/99, car will not start sporadically, dealership and regional offfice contacted. Keys and immobilizer replaced. Today, car shut off in third gear. Had to come to full stop and start up again. Dealership contacted again.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with engine. Vehicle constantly stalls. Vehicle has been in the shop three times for the same problem. The defects described comply with investigation number ie98073. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Rear engine motor mount failed. Yh
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