1999 Honda Accord Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Honda Accord. Part of Generation 6 — 1998–2002.

19982000
Complaints
1,345
Crashes
92
Fires
5
Injuries
52
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 1999 Honda Accord Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1188 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Avg mileage:81,457 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:1
#2172 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Avg mileage:118,095 mi
Crash-related:5
#3171 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:142,985 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Honda Accord.

Automatic Transmission
188
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,457
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
172
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
118,095
Electrical Faults
171
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
142,985
Airbags
43
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
Avg Miles
126,046
Engine & Cooling
41
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
94,687
Transmission / Drivetrain
38
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
147,370
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
34
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,718
Electrical System:Ignition
33
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
113,938
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,575
Suspension Failures
32
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
217,265
Unintended Acceleration
31
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
Avg Miles
114,492
Engine Problems
28
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
175,429
Body Structure
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
152,661
Air Bags:Frontal
26
complaints
Crashes
22
Fires
Avg Miles
75,143
Seat-Related Issues
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,403
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
148,148
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
54,400
Steering Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
150,235
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
97,209
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
12
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
154,377
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,122
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
81,660
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
103,072
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,407
Headlight/Taillight Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
158,123
Tire Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
38,687
Brake Master Cylinder
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
57,497

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Recalls for 1999 Honda Accord

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,439,841 vehicles.

20V026000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,439,841 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

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1999 Honda Accord — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1999 Honda Accord reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1999 Honda Accord has 1,345 NHTSA complaints, 92 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 188 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Honda Accord?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (188 complaints, avg 81,457 mi); Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (172 complaints, avg 118,095 mi); Electrical Faults (171 complaints, avg 142,985 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Honda Accord?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 115,043 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Honda Accord?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Honda Accord include 92 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 52 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,439,841 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1999 Honda Accord?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Accord reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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