CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Honda Accord has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,200 complaints with NHTSA, including 100 crashes, 3 fires, 65 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (319 reports).
1998 Honda Accord recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain Honda and Acura vehicles from the late 1990s and 2000 can absorb moisture because of a manufacturing issue.
Most common 1998 Honda Accord problems
Problem areas named in the 1,200 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 319 |
| Power Train | 281 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 140 |
| Air Bags | 79 |
| Structure | 77 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 69 |
| Suspension | 65 |
| Unknown Or Other | 50 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 47 |
| Fuel System, Other | 40 |
What owners report
When I was driving my 98 Honda accord lx . I notice it shuts off itself if hitting a hard bump . Then I noticed online they had folks saying that the ignition switch was beginning to be a big issue . I nearly died after picking my 2 kids up from school the car shut off in the middleof the intersection.itâs even a recall on the insurance app about the same part . Do I need to call Honda myself and I shouldnât have to pay out of pocket for this . Everything shuts off no lies no throttle until I shift in nuetral to crank vehicle up
The contact owns an Evenflo Car Seat, Model Number: 36412348, Model Type: Nurture Max, Manufactured Date: 8/17/2022. The car seat was being utilized in a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that she noticed that the latches on the left and right side of the safety seat failed to attach as designed. Additionally, the pull latch snapped from the safety seat. The safety seat was not inspected or replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the car seat was still in use, just without the base. The manufacturer instructed the contact to destroy the defective seat once the replacement arrived.
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord Sedan. The contact stated stopped at a traffic light, a second vehicle crashed full onto the rear bumper of her vehicle. The contact stated that her trunk and side rear panels were crushed. The contact stated that the second vehicle crashed her vehicle twice in the rear due to the second vehicle had still been accelerating. The second impact sent the contact's vehicle forward, a second time, into the street curb. The front bumper and the driver-side front tire suffered damage. The bumper was crushed and the driver-side tire had been deflated. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact said she hit the steering wheel with her chest an
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. Additionally, the battery had to be recharged on several occasions in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. No repair was performed and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failures. The failure mileage was 155,000.
Honda refuses to replace recalled airbags. I've been trying for a year and even when they "order" the part they don't have it when I arrive. This has happened repeatedly. I was in a car accident today and the airbags didn't deploy and they should have. After reading all the online complaints I feel lucky they didn't deploy and extract flying metal pieces. Its inexcusable to have a recall and then refuse to fix the problem. Honda's negligence could have cost me my life today. * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
1998 Honda Accord questions
Does the 1998 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1998 Honda Accord: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Honda Accord?
Based on 1,200 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (319), Power Train (281), Engine And Engine Cooling (140).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Honda Accord has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.