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1999 Honda Accord engine problems

172 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 96,066. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
172
of this car's complaints
15%
typical mileage
96,066
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    33
  • Engine: gasoline
    32
  • Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
    12
  • Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
    9
  • Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
    7
  • Exhaust system
    7
  • Exhaust system: emission control
    3
  • Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda Accord engine problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Honda Accord engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 213Check engine light 56Loss of power 28Won't start 19Engine failure 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Honda Accord owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 27, 2020 · Airbags, Engine · 298,000 miles · OK · crash · 1 injury

My vehicle was in the left turn lane waiting for the light to turn green. I went and didnt realize the far right lane was for parking only on a 1 way street left headed east it was a 1 way with 2 lanes moving forward a 1 lane next to the curb where vehicles park in front of there residents. I slammed into the back of the parked white chevy truck. My vehicle came to a sudden stop forcing my body forward towards the windshield. My seatbelt only restrained my body so far so I used my foot to apply the brake. My cars passenger side air bag did deploy but the drivers side did not. My vehicle needed to be towed because it was not drivable. I then later had a friend drive me to the emergency room. I didnt want to go by ambulance due to pandemic in place. About 2 to 3 weeks later I recieved the recall letter in my mailbox. Since the accident I have been unable to work or even daily functions. I have a crushed heel and unable to walk. Sever pain and swelling. My life has completely changed.

Filed Jun 29, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Ignition switch no longer lets me turn the switch to off. Causinf the battery to die

Filed Dec 10, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Ignition some times doesn't work

Filed Oct 14, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 152,000 miles · IN

The car stalls at any speed or temperature and sometimes refuses to start at all after sitting. The ignition switch recall was performed and replaced previously. Now years later the part failed again.

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 149,170 miles · MD

Car repeatedly shuts off when driving. I was driving in the highway and my honda lights started flickering and the speedometer hands started flickering. My car then shut off and my wheel locked. I tried to restart and it would not turn back on. It sounded like my car was dragging something but I checked underneath and didn't see anything. After gassing the car while starting, it finally started back up but you could tell it was barely being powered. It sounded like it was trying hard to power but it was only doing it so much. Now I'm sitting still on side the highway and it also runs hot so I filled the antifreeze and now I'm letting t run, hoping that the antifreeze is the cause of these problems. My car sounds awful!!!!! It doesn't even have 150k miles!!!! For it to be a 1999!!!!!!

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Body, Engine · CT

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!!!

Filed Sep 22, 2017 · Engine · 173,300 miles · MA

My vehicle turned off while I was driving. I was driving about 35 MPH on a main st. The vehicle beeped and the green key light lit up on the dash, then all dash lights went out, the power steering stopped working and the brakes stopped as well. I had to slam my foot on the brakes to keep from rear ending an 18 wheeler.

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · KY

My 99 honda accord has started loosing power and shutting down while driving, took to independent mechanic who replaced plugs and wires we have replaced wires twice in less then 6 months but this hasn't fixed the problem. After reading the complaints I see quite a few others have same problem. This is a safety issue and car should be recalled!

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Engine · 236,988 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact parked, shifted into neutral, and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. A warning light illuminated, but the contact was unable to identify the name of the warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall and did not provide a diagnosis for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 236,988.

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Body, Engine · 202,000 miles · OH

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).

Questions about the 1999 Honda Accord engine

Does the 1999 Honda Accord have engine problems?

Owners have filed 172 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Honda Accord, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Honda Accord engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 96,066 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Honda Accord engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Accord have bad engine?

The Honda Accord model years with the most engine complaints are 2018 (587 complaints), 2008 (251 complaints) and 2019 (195 complaints).

Other 1999 Honda Accord problems

Electrical 388Transmission 246Airbags 74Body 69Acceleration 51Brakes 49Seats 42Suspension 38Fuel system 24Steering 24Seat belts 22Tires 18Lights 17Visibility 17Locks 15Driver assistance 6Wheels 2

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