1999 Honda Accord: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Nov 19, 2019 · Body · 139,000 miles · MA

1999 honda accord lx sub-frame on the passenger side is being rusted out, between the anti-sway bar mount and the lower control arm to sub-frame bushing. In contrast, the same area on the driver side is in great shape. The difference is that the AC condensation drain line directs water to this sub-frame section on the passenger side. It is mainly a design flaw that only shows up over time. Mechanics deem it unsafe to drive and could cause a fatal crash when rusted out. However, the replacement of the sub-frame could cost up to several thousand dollars. Honda should do a recall to have it replaced.

Filed Mar 31, 2016 · Body · 133,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Suspension · 230,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed, the front passenger side wheel turned completely to the right. The dealer stated that the passenger side suspension collapsed and caused the lower control arm to sink to the ground. The lower control arm, tie rod, and passenger side axle were replaced, but the failure recurred a third time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.

Filed May 28, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 107,000 miles · MO

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.

Filed Jun 11, 2013 · Body · 105,689 miles · NY

This is just to enter a complaint with the federal safety agency about a subframe issue on this make/model/year car. I understand there have been other complaints on this but not enough at this time to involve a recall. We were not in an accident but brought the car in because of noise. We did have to have our subframe replaced in may because it was rusted out and potentially dangerous. It cost $2410.10 (actually part of this cost was for a ball joint repair as well - perhaps a couple of hundred of the total was for that). The cost was for a used subframe. A new one would have been extremely expensive. Perhaps enough complaints will bring some action on the subframe issue.

Filed Dec 13, 2005 · Suspension · 86,000 miles · IL

1999 honda accord lx front right wheel ball joint broke.

Filed Sep 22, 2002 · Suspension · MD

Vehicle handling became unstable. Vehicle as taken to ourisman honda (bethedsa, md) for service. Diagnosis was worn ball joints. Replaced at cost of $500. Issue is not cost, but safety. It was possible that the ball joint(s) could have failed catastrophically on the highway at high speed, resulting in injury or death. This vehicle was never driven roughly. The maintenance schedule was followed faithfully. I believe that the manuafacturer should be notified.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Airbags, Steering · MD · 1 injury

Consumer's right tire did a 90 degree turn caused by a tie rod problem and both airbags deployed. Consumer was injured during this.

Filed Jan 23, 2001 · Seats · NJ

Left metal control arm that raises and lowers the drivers seat has broken. Both the metal and the weld have broken and the bar under the seat is no longer attached to the control arm under the left front of the seat. The seat flops and is unstable. This car has not been involved in an accident but the fear is that had it been or should it be, the seat will fall backwards causing serious injury to both the driver and rear seat passenger. Should the right side fail, the seat will not be held in place at all. This does not seem to be the type of failure that should occur under normal circumstances or even in an accident. Honda will accept no responsibility for this failure even though it appears to be a serious safety concern.

Filed Oct 27, 1999 · Suspension · NY

Bolt that holds lower control arm assembly broke away from the frame, causing wheel to come out of fender, and loss of control .