1998 Honda Accord fuel system problems

Filed Oct 3, 2017 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 193,263 miles · VA

Engine cuts out while driving....pulled over but engine still running and a strong smell of gasoline. ...continued driving home.

Filed Jan 13, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · MA

"takata recall I took my car for inspection and it says safety/emissions recall. I wanted to get it fixed but they told me that I would have to take it to a honda dealer.

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 55 miles · CA

I bought this 1998 honda accord and I want to know why my car VIN number is not in the recalls for this no warning cutting off while driving and its very dangerous to drive it and sometimes it takes a long time to start up and then continue to cut off I have replaced fuel pump distributor full tuneup and next my ignition coil which is a recall for my year honda accord and this cut off problem should be taken care of for my safety because I own this vehicle and would appreciate your support and concern of the recalls on my car please. When I first bought the car the next day I was on the freeway and the car just cut off and I didn't even know it was off until I realize I was slowing down and steering got hard and traffic was yelling at me from their vehicles and I was scared pulling over to the side of freeway.and as of today it does it more frequently and take longer to start back up than it did when I first got the car so I think it is unfair that my VIN number for this can't be taken care of under this unsafe recall that my car is included in onthis recall please help me understand why im not included and that's not ok.

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. When the engine was started, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the fuel tank and a strong fuel fumes emitted around the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · NY

Car randomly stalls at different speeds at any given time.could do it sitting in driveway or on highway. Not weather related or how long the car has been running.might happen 4 or 5 times a day or just every 3 or 4 days. No engine lights nothing. A few mechanics think its a ignition switch problem.this car has been recalled for this a number of years ago. Honda dealers in area want to charge me a large sum for finding the problem and repair. I know this is unsafe and should be repaired. Do I have any options? Do you know anything about this problem? Can you help in any way? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 238,000 miles · NY

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!

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 163,000 miles · MA

Noted excessive smell of gasoline in and immediately outside the vehicle, and later determined gasoline mileage had dropped dramatically from 30+ mpg to 18 mpg. Upon securing the first available diagnostic check from my local mechanic it was determined there was "fuel leaking from the top area of fuel tank, but many items would have to be moved out of the way to lower the fuel tank to make a more specific location of the site and cause of the leak, which would be labor intensive and costly because the entire rear cradle would have to be removed with the danger that old rusting bolts would break and might not be able to be replaced. Possible items that might need to be replaced, include the fuel tank, fuel filler neck and fuel pump."

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · MA

Tl - the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitting in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that there was fuel leak and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 165,000. Pm

Filed Jul 20, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 157,800 miles · KY

1998 honda accord: vehicle lost power several times at highway speed. Motor stopped, powers steering and brakes lost, gauge needles spun to zero, as if car was shut off at during normal operation. We did not touch key! Almost got run over by car behind us. Problem occurred six more times before we could get to local honda dealership. They charged me $186.26 to replaced defective ignition switch and they advised they fix a recall for switch interlock while car was in shop for four days! We sent a letter to honda,[xxx] from honda america california called me to decline reimbursing my cost! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 17, 2013 · Body, Fuel system · ME

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.