1998 Honda Accord Steering Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle started to slow down and then stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the brakes failed and the steering would not turn. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road, where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective. The vehicle was then taken…
ODI 10732721
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
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
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
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
While i was changing the passenger side drive axle of a broken cv joint boot last year (july 2014), i noticed that the subframe had rusted out (about 60% came through and off when i punched the area with a screw driver) where the stabilizing bar bracket and lower control arm pivot are mounted to the frame. The problem area of the subframe is right under the drain hole for the a/c evaporator. The subframe to the…
ODI 10736167
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
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
1998 honda accord: vehicle lost power several times at highway speed. Motor stopped, powers steering and brakes lost, gauge needles spun to zero, as if car was shut off at during normal operation. We did not touch key! Almost got run over by car behind us. Problem occurred six more times before we could get to local honda dealership. They charged me $186.26 to replaced defective ignition switch and they advised they…
ODI 10525902
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
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
I had car accident and two days after i had picked up car from body shop i notice that a a noise . I called the insurance and the rep. Said to take car back to shop. I did and from what the insurance and we're told the car just needed an alingment., i remember hearing a loud heavy sound on left front end of car on passenger side and all of the sudden the car looses control . I rememberd the vehicle was on its roof…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10605805
Steering
The vehicle had no steering, which caused the vehicle to become hard to control. *jb
ODI 10014623
Steering · Switch
The consumer has experienced an ignition switch and steering recall with this vehicle. (recall # for the ignition problem is-02v120000) scc
ODI 10004654
Gasoline · Steering
Went to honda dealership in santa maria ca and they agreed to do a oil consumption test. When oil change was due i took again and they said i have to take it sooner. On the receipt of oil change dealership in deed did write a message that said it wasted to much oil. Will continue to take to dealership for further test. I was just wondering if my car was the only car with this particular problem. Also my steering…
ODI 702171