1999 Honda Accord Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1999 Honda Accord has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1,135 complaints with NHTSA, including 77 crashes, 5 fires, 44 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (398 reports).

4Recalls
1,135Owner complaints
77Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Accord?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1999 Honda Accord recalls

Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash

Recall 20V026Jan 17, 20201,439,841 vehicles affected

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.

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Recall 05V025Jan 28, 2005486,659 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Recall 03V423Oct 27, 2003563,861 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Recall 02V120May 16, 20021,000,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1999 Honda Accord problems

Problem areas named in the 1,135 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System398
Power Train251
Engine And Engine Cooling148
Air Bags74
Structure72
Vehicle Speed Control51
Service Brakes, Hydraulic43
Seats42
Suspension38
Unknown Or Other31

What owners report

2024-01-02, Structure
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front of the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact's father inspected the vehicle and discovered that the sub-frame was severely corroded. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to an A/C condensation leak onto the sub-frame, causing the sub-frame to corrode. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.
2023-11-14, Electrical System
Why you are driving the RPMs drop down to zero and the car just shuts off and you could be sitting at a light it does the same thing our traffic it is just shut off I Googled about the car and it said it was the ignition switch and then when I Googled that it said it was a recall on my car I'm just trying to see what's going on
2023-08-08, Suspension
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the alignment checked by an independent mechanic who determined that the passenger’s side subframe was extremely rusted, causing the vehicle to be out of alignment. The mechanic also advised the contact that the A/C drain tube had drained over the subframe on the passenger side and might have been a contributing factor to the extreme rusting of the subframe. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,
2023-05-11, Structure
The subframe is rotting out and I’m feeling unsafe driving it
2022-09-09, Air Bags
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was high resistance in the front driver's side air bag due to the air bag connector failure. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V026000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximatel

1999 Honda Accord questions

Does the 1999 Honda Accord have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1999 Honda Accord: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Honda Accord?

Based on 1,135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (398), Power Train (251), Engine And Engine Cooling (148).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.

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