1998 Honda Accord: ball joint or control arm failure

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 Jul 7, 2018 · Body, Electrical · IN

Takata recall? I bought this vehicle from my co worker which stated these issues were already happening for months, firstly the cluster clusters instrument gages do not work (replaced them and nothing happens) , only the gage lights turn on. These include the gas gage, RPM, speedometer, temp. Which is another issue, the electrical issues even though you try to brighten the lights with the dim knob they are hardly brightened its hard to see the clock time or any thing that lights up to help see at night, the interior lights dont work, the horn doesnt work, cruise control doesnt work. As if all these are tied together thru the electrical wiring. (checked all fuses and replaced most) my wind shield leaks in the top corners, the trunk fills with water everyone it rains due to a leak. Defects in the sealing my rear view mirror fell off on my way to work today as well which caused the windshield to crack around where the mirror was. The hood latch is hard to close, I have to use pliers to push down the latch before shutting hood, (this is another part I replaced with the same factory part number) it looks to be the spring. Ball joints I am guessing... When barely turning the wheel either way you hear a grinding noise like metal against metal. Its a scary sound when making turns not sure if the wheel is you g to break off while making the turn a costly issue daily I have to add oil to the vehicle the oil pump gasket seal leaks every time the engine is running. Exterior issue the paint looks horrible due to the top clear coat peeling. Now after researching, I realize I'm not the only one who has these issues. Please get these issues fixed

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 Mar 8, 2017 · Body · 182,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Body · 213,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 125,000 miles · IL

While I was changing the passenger side drive axle of a broken cv joint boot last year (july 2014), I noticed that the subframe had rusted out (about 60% came through and off when I punched the area with a screw driver) where the stabilizing bar bracket and lower control arm pivot are mounted to the frame. The problem area of the subframe is right under the drain hole for the A/C evaporator. The subframe to the driver side is clean and has no rust issue. The location of the rust area suggests that it may be related to the drain hole of the A/C system or/and something similar (such as rain) that had LED to water staying in the area. The rust is getting worse over time. I checked it today (july 23, 2015) after noticing yellowish dripping marks left on the driver way. My wife drove the car the day before when there was a heavy rain. The car was parked on the drive way (up hill about 15 degrees) over night. When she pulled the car out of the drive way the next day, we saw yellowish water dripping from under the car. So, I looked at the area. For sure, it's getting worse than last year. I punched around and got about a couple of spoonfuls of rust off the frame. I used my pry bar to pry around the area and I can see that the frame is getting very weak. Now I can see the rust is progressing over time. As the area is getting more rusted, the structure is losing its strength. The lower control arm and/or the stabilizing bar will come off the frame, causing disaster on the road. I searched the inernet on the issue ("honda accord subframe rust"). The issue seems very common. There must be a design flaw (A/C drain or rain water) with the car. It seems that the issue had not been understood and taken care of by honda. I am urging somebody looking into the issue and have honda do something about it before it's too late. Thanks.

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

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

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Body · 161,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 333,233 miles · TN

I have a 1998 honda accord when I call honda to let them know my car is stalling while driving they tell me this is not a covered recall on my certain car for my VIN also the lower ball joints are not covered but they have a recall for the parts on line for other 1998 cars but it is crazy neither of these items are covered on my car.

Filed May 9, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 125,000 miles · VT

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.

Filed Mar 15, 2012 · Suspension · 140,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that whenever a turn was made at any speed, the vehicle vibrated and a clunking noise was heard coming from the front end. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, where the ball joints were replaced on two different occasions. The failure continued. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.