1998 Honda Accord suspension problems

Filed Dec 15, 2020 · Suspension · AL

05/12/1999 manufacturer safety elated recall issued , the federal safety agency #99v‑069 recall # k59 1997-98 honda ball joint safety recall. When I took my vehicle in for the repairs to be made , service agent told me it was be 5 days to get part. Service ask me if I wanted to wait, I replied yes 12/07/2020,today 12/15/2020 I was told it could not be done , I was also told that it maybe impossible to receive parts for replacing those ball joints and that my vehicle had after market parts , and regrettably that dealership could not perform those recalls , I am currently out of town where I left my vehicle . The dealership might not even have a report of my repairs for those recalls , 12/15/2020 was told it its was ready to be picked up without those repairs , I also offered to pay for my own repairs and was told it was not even possible for that dealership to perform those repairs. *dt

Filed Apr 29, 2019 · Suspension · 254,000 miles · PA

The vehicle fail state inspection because the sub-frame on the passenger side had completely rusted through. I understand that this has been a known and documented problem with this make and model year. What has been the manufacturers response, have they issued a recall? This is a serious safety issue.

Filed May 1, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 84,800 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the upper control arm squeaked and was about to detach without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was rusted out and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The technician recommended that the entire subframe be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 84,800.

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Suspension · 168,000 miles · PA

Front subframe rusted on passenger side presumably from A/C drain design flaw. Has not failed yet but will not pass state inspection without replacement of subframe.

Filed Jul 4, 2016 · Suspension · 218,000 miles · OH

The front subframe is getting rusty and I can see a lot of water draining from the AC system on it. I think it might fail and cause a major issue. My car is not rusty, it is in a great shape for the age. The only place that is rusted so bad is that area. Honda's bad design that makes the AC water drain plug dump into the subframe made that problem happen.

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Suspension · 19,000 miles · MN

My vehicle is one of the 2 million+ honda accords with sub-frame rot, caused by the A/C drain hose. I have had it inspected through local mechanics during routine oil changes and they warn me it is unsafe to drive. I am worried the engine and/or transmission will eventually fall out. It is only rotted on the passenger side directly underneath the AC hose, driver side is fine.

Filed Mar 21, 2015 · Body, Steering · 160,000 miles · CA

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

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Suspension · 190,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 MPH, the ball joints became fractured. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 190,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2014 · Body, Steering · 192,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Body, Steering · 146,000 miles · MI

Sub-frame is rusted out on the passenger side between the cv axle and tie rod.