I am having issues w/temp gauge going up and down , may have to have a big eng, job done, this is not right, I take very great care of my cars, neaver had issues like this before, ? Heater core, , and paint on the roof!!! Why the rest of car is fine, looks like skin cancer ,this should be fixed!!! I have heard that they are redoing this! Car runs ok,, temp gauge is a big issue 151,000 miles. Good for the yr!!!
1999 Honda Accord body complaints
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Front passenger side, rear chamber of front subframe rust. Reports of A/C drain resulting in rust. Driver side of subframe, no visible rust.
My accord was making a clunking sound when hitting small bumps at all speeds. The sound was coming from the front right of the vehicle and was analyzed as unsafe to drive unless the front sub-frame was replaced. The passenger side front sub-frame was completely rusted out and was loose from the car's body and very dangerous to drive. Other areas of the sub-frame have minimal rust and don't have this issue. My mechanic has seen this issue in many other honda accords in this age range and says it's caused by the AC's condenser drain that's located right above that area of the sub-frame. Honda moved the drain location in the 2003/2004 model. The cost of the repair is in the $2500 area which is more than the car is worth. Honda should have issued a recall for such a major design flaw.
My three small children and myself were traveling on the interstate in our home town right at city speed limit of 75mph when out of nowhere from the middle lane attempted to get in the right lane to to get off on my exit 4 miles ahead I slowly hit my brakes then the gas and my car would not move I was almost plowed into numerous times and almost caused a few collisions myself since I was not able to move at all l was so scared I was about to die with my kids I was frozen
I bought a 1999 honda accord ex for my niece. After driving it to get tires, I heard a clunk/scraping noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, I notice the subframe is rusted clean through. Right underneath the A/C drain drip. The car drifts to the right. The upper ball joint is compramised. The sway bar mount bolts right to that area.
The A/C compressor drips directly on the subframe, which rusted it completely apart. Which in turn, destroyed the suspension. My car is now waiting to be towed back to my house, totally not drivable. I was on a city street. Normal turn around a corner. If I would have been injured, I would be filing a lawsuit against honda for extremely poor engineering and lack of thinking this horrible design flaw through completely. Please contact me asap at [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that the front passenger side subframe had excessive rust. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was rusted due to the air conditioning hose leaking. The subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
1999 honda accord ex v6 didn't pass inspection due to rusted subframe. There should have been a recall for this problem since its a design flaw. Water from air conditioner drips onto subframe. Since the value of the car is the same as the cost of repair, I have to get rid of the car since I cant see spending that kind of money on a.
The issue is not really "suspension", but sub-frame. It is a part called the rear beam and it supports the rear engine mount. Part number 50200-s84-a00 has rusted entirely through. As numerous people have reported online, it is true that an A/C drain hose drips right onto this piece of sub-frame and completely rusted it through until it broke on the passenger side. The other areas of this part and the attached front beam are in fine condition and the repair looks to be about $2000. I have some pictures if needed.
Took my 1999 honda accord to a honda dealership for routine oil change & multi-point inspection on 2/16/15. I was taken into the garage and shown a hole about 2" across in the subframe near the right front wheel well. I was advised that it was due to salty roads and rust. The vehicle was flagged as "unsafe to be driven" by the honda dealership and I was advised to either repair or stop driving the vehicle as soon as possible. I was told the frame could drop down or cause the engine to come into the passenger compartment in the event of a front end crash. Cost to repair was estimated at $1600. Dealership said I could not sell the car without disclosing the defect. The service manager said the car would only have scrap value at $350-500 as no one would put the necessary repairs into a 16 year old car. Previous complaints have been made to the federal safety agency about this problem, which honda refuses to acknowledge. The service manager seemed surprised when I said this was a "known problem" with the '99 accords.
Driving down the road and heard a loud clunk coming from the front end of the car. After this noise, the car did not drive or steer properly. Upon inspection, discovered the sub-frame on the passenger side was completely rusted through. This sub-frame provides mounting points for major suspension components. Upon further inspection, the drivers side was not rusted at all. Even further, it was discovered that the air conditioner drain hose on the passengers side drains directly on to the sub-frame below where the excessive rust caused the sub frame to deteriorate.
The clear coat/paint is peeling/wearing off of my 1999 honda accord. It is causing the vehicle to look horrible. Thousands of other honda owners have the same problem, you see the same car with same color (green) on the road. If I have the car repainted, it will cost over $1000. This is unacceptable and honda should be held accountable for this defect and the paint be recalled. [xxx] [xxx] lake junaluska nc [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
My car has been making clunking noise from the bottom for about 2-3 weeks and has been getting worse. I took it to a mechanic, he showed me the cradle/subframe on the passenger side rusted heavily and almost breaking off. In researching on the internet I see this is a common problem with 1999-2002 accords, due to water leaking from AC condensation. This has been reported as a serious mechanical/frame issue with possibility of becoming catastrophic. My mechanic is looking to order the subframe from an honda dealer but I think this is a serious design problem. These vehicles should be recalled and fixed by honda.
The car's clear coat is peeling and has been since about 2005 when I brought it to their attention and also explained there are many other of the same cars having the same problem I was told it was parking under a tree, or bird poop, or sun damage but I have a friend you does all or the above with their car and there is no problems and I do not have any of those problems (yes a few bird poops but not extreme, as with sun). I explained that I went to a professional paint place and they explained that it was either the way it applied or the batch(lot) was a bad batch and you can typically isolate it to a area or manufacture - no I have not had my car repainted I feel as a certified honda vehicle they should repaint it on there dime. Yes I have had the car for 11 years but still I should have been entitled to not having the embarrassment when I took guess out and with my neighbors thinking I don't take care of my car as with fellow employees. Shame firms can't stand behind "oh there award winning" product. I also had several issues with the transmission the second year and it took 3 years to get that resolves, then there was a recall with a ignition parts that they fixed after the car rolled into the road twice, and if you want to change the odometer light you have to pay to have the dash removed - sad.
The subframe of my 1999 honda accord ex has rotted through. This is located on the front passenger side near the strut assembly, presumably beneath the air conditioner drain, as noted by others on postings on the world wide web. The vehicle is in excellent condition otherwise, especially with very low miles (77,000 miles) I contacted honda of america and they state that the rot is not covered by them. This will cost me $1800 to repair. There is no other rot on the vehicle and the vehicle only has 77,000 miles. My mechanic says it is unsafe to drive. It appears to be the result of a design flaw relating to the location of the air conditioner drain. Honda should be made to repair this unsafe situation.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While the vehicle was being inspected, the technician noticed that the subframe was completely corroded. The dealer stated that a new subframe was needed in order to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 287,000.
My 1999 honda accord had a strange passenger-side body sound while driving at low speed. I went to the local mechanic who said the passenger side sub-frame was thoroughly rusted. I spent $3300 total to replace the sub-frame with a new one from a honda dealer for $982.18 and two days of labor for $1100. The mechanic and I both reviewed the internet for honda accord recalls on this sub-frame for the 1999-2002 model years. I was surprised there has not been a recall as I was lucky to notice this before it became a serious safety hazard. As the mechanic replaced this labor-intensive sub-frame, the rack and pinion assembly also was totally rusted and need replacement - the assembly costing $417.49. Also a major leak occurred in the power steering pressure hose that had to be replaced with the part costing $148.89.
The subframe, brake lines, fuel lines, and suspension, on the front passenger side, have all rusted out to the point of failure due to a poorly designed A/C drain hose. The dealer should have noticed this was a problem during any of the later service visits. Honda should take action on this dangerous situation.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from front passenger side of the vehicle. The failure occurred on six occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sub frame on the passenger side needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,016.
A well maintained and cared for auto. Its paint came off, or is damaged. Damage appears as three each six inch wide stripes running the length of car. Side panels of car not effected and paint in good condition .
The problem is the clear coat is peeling on almost all of the body parts and looks atrocious.
My 16 year old daughter was coming home from school in the rain and was unable to stop in time to keep from rear ending another vehicle. Our car sustained extreme front end damage. Fortunately there were no injuries but the air bags did not deploy. The entire front end is crumpled and still the air bags did not deploy. I thought my daughter was driving a safe car.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the front side of the vehicle started to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnose that the rear sub-frame area was corroded. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 110,000.
The front cross beam that holds the suspension has rusted through on the right side of the car. This has weakened the frame/engine cradle to the point the car is no longer safe to drive. In checking it may have been caused by a badly designed AC drain system.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection and was informed that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 124,000.
On may 26th, 2014 I had my 1999 honda accord lx sedan in for an oil change. The technician noticed that the front subframe, passenger side has rusted to the point that the subframe will need replaced. The subframe is free of any significant rust otherwise. I was told and have read that this issue has been caused by an improperly placed AC drain hose. The car's undercarriage is virtually rust free as well, and is frequently washed during winter months.
We have been told by a certified mechanic that the front subframe or cradle on our 1999 honda accord is rusted beyond repair and due to the rust, any parts that attach to the subframe, such as the upper control arms and struts, cannot be safely replaced due to the condition of the subframe. The mechanic estimated that the subframe will become a safety issue within the next 6 months and suggested it be replaced. In a search on the internet, I found several other owners of 1999 accords experiencing the same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that while being inspected, it was found that sub frame was severely rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 181,000. ...updated 06/04/2014 *bf the consumers stated the vehicle was not being used because it was deemed unsafe. Replacement subframes are difficult to find because the failure is widespread. Updated 06/06/2014
The sub-frame is rusted on passengers side corner. Manufacturers defect due to placement of drain for A/C all other sides are ok.
The vehicle is unsafe to drive as the sub frame is rusted due to the air conditioner drain. Engine runs great but the design is flawed.
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