1998 Honda Accord Suspension Problems
- 30
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 30 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 15 records
- front subframe · 6 records
- subframe rusted · 4 records
- unsafe drive · 4 records
- ball joints · 4 records
- clunking noise · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
The vehicle fail state inspection because the sub-frame on the passenger side had completely rusted through. I understand that this has been a known and documented problem with this make and model year. What has been the manufacturers response, have they issued a recall? This is a serious safety issue.
ODI 11204400
Suspension
Front subframe rusted on passenger side presumably from a/c drain design flaw. Has not failed yet but will not pass state inspection without replacement of subframe.
ODI 11013665
Suspension
The front subframe is getting rusty and i can see a lot of water draining from the ac system on it. I think it might fail and cause a major issue. My car is not rusty, it is in a great shape for the age. The only place that is rusted so bad is that area. Honda's bad design that makes the ac water drain plug dump into the subframe made that problem happen.
ODI 10882398
Body · Steering · Suspension
Http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/investigations/center-for-auto-safety-requesting-recall-of-1-5-million-honda-accords-for-rust-issue-in-sub-frame. This is what happened
ODI 10700888
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 mph, the ball joints became fractured. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 190,000.
ODI 10671333
Body · Steering · Suspension
Heard clunking noise while turning. Figured it was a cv joint, took it to my very trusted mechanic. He confirmed the right joint was bad, and said that on the left joint, the boot was already off, and it is slinging grease everywhere. More disturbing, he also said that the front subframe is dangerously rusted out. He specifically mentioned that the "cradle", which holds up the front of the engine is almost…
ODI 10661131
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Sub-frame is rusted out on the passenger side between the cv axle and tie rod. *tr
ODI 10653242
Suspension
Coming home from work suspension broke car flew up landed on railing almost went over. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10639962
Suspension
My vehicle is one of the 2 million+ honda accords with sub-frame rot, caused by the a/c drain hose. I have had it inspected through local mechanics during routine oil changes and they warn me it is unsafe to drive. I am worried the engine and/or transmission will eventually fall out. It is only rotted on the passenger side directly underneath the ac hose, driver side is fine.
ODI 10760480
Suspension
I took my 1998 honda accord ex 4cylinder v-tec to get new shocks, and struts which had 161,000 miles. My mechanic called to tell me that i needed a new subframe. I had heard a tire squeal when i made right turns, and i have brand new firestone tires so i knew it wasn't the tires. So i went to the shop to look at the car myself, and sure enough up under the passenger side of the car was rusted out as if the car…
ODI 10627635
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Upon routine brake inspection vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive due to passenger sub frame that has cracked due to rust. Sub frame is cracked in multiple places. *tr
ODI 10617774
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Upon servicing front brakes, safety inspection revealed accelerated corrosion off the passenger side sub frame component. The driver side is solid and intact. Deemed unsafe for highway use. *tr
ODI 10611186
Electrical System · Engine · Suspension
I have a 1998 honda accord when i call honda to let them know my car is stalling while driving they tell me this is not a covered recall on my certain car for my vin also the lower ball joints are not covered but they have a recall for the parts on line for other 1998 cars but it is crazy neither of these items are covered on my car. *tr
ODI 10607701
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
After hearing and feeling a cracking sound and then inspecting under the car, i noticed that the subframe of the car was rusted thru and a visible separation of the subframe. The point of the rust thru is at the passenger side rear corner of the vehicle's subframe. The car is at the mechanic's being repaired, he stated the cause is the drain hose for condensation from the ac at that location. This car has been an…
ODI 10555895
Suspension
Took 1998 honda accord to mechanic for check on bumping noise in passenger front tire area. Told that the subframe rusted and rotted out. Mechanic said it is because the ac drain hose is leaking onto passenger front subframe. Must replace subframe. Mechanic said it is very dangerous.
ODI 10538082
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline · Suspension
Failed clear coat and faded paint were the first problems to occur with my silver honda accord. Next was the gas tank leak, where fumes and leaked gas could be smelled and seen on the ground when filling the tank more than half full. Finally my passenger side front subframe rear cross member rusted thru and now the car isn't safe to drive and won't pass inspection without major repairs to the frame. None of the rest…
ODI 10618951
Engine · Suspension · Underbody Shields
A clunking noise was noticed while driving. The vehicle was taken in for service and it was advised that the passenger's side sub frame was rusted. The private mechanic stated that the entire sub frame needed to be replaced and that the vehicle was not safe to be driven. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. *tr
ODI 10525602
Suspension
Rusted sub-frame assembly, right front passenger side resulted from a/c drippings.
ODI 10524410
Body · Suspension
Was driving vehicle (1998 accord lx 4 cylinder) when a loud thump was heard from the front passenger side suspension. Put the vehicle up on ramps to inspect and the front subframe on the right side holding the sway bar was completely separated and rotted/rusted out. Prior visual inspection never showed the issue as the rusting was taking place from on top of the subframe. After some quick research this issue is a…
ODI 10514774
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Right passenger side subframe crossmember has suffered sever corrosion due to poor a/c drain valve location. Damage is extensive into the lower control arm housing, and car has been deemed as unsafe to drive. *tr
ODI 10511220
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Clunking noise when going over bumps or turning right. Got the noise inspected by a mechanic and found out that the passenger side subframe is rusted out. *tr
ODI 10493680
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that while at the dealer for a safety inspection, the technician stated that the front frame was corroded and the front passenger side axle shaft boost was fractured. As a result, the frame and axle needed to be replaced. The technician advised the contact that the vehicle should not be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10473725
Body · Steering · Suspension
The accord models from 1998 to 2002 have been having a crucial rust problem. The sub- frame has been rotting out due to a misplaced air conditioning condensation drain. Honda claims that there are not enough complaints out this problem and that is coincidence that there are a rust problem. Here's the deal, all these cars have a major rust problem on the foundation of the car. Honda also, claimed that the a/c drain…
ODI 10513217
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that whenever a turn was made at any speed, the vehicle vibrated and a clunking noise was heard coming from the front end. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, where the ball joints were replaced on two different occasions. The failure continued. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10451779
Front · Suspension
During the first month of purchase, a strong rattling sound coming from the front end everytime the car goes over a little bump on the road. Years later the noise got louder, the front end, front stabilizer arm, ball joints, bushes got worsen. The car is very unsafe to drive. *tr
ODI 10247330