1998 Honda Accord Horn Problems
- 16
- 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.
What owners report
- horn works · 5 records
- does work · 5 records
- works only · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical · Electrical System · Horn
1998 honda accord(four-cylinder sedan) horn works intermittently. Sometimes the horn works at the slightest touch and at other times it does not work at all. Also, ignition switch of the said vehicle was replaced for the second time. The engine of the said vehicle would die and cause the car to stall while driving. *tr
ODI 10344137
Horn
1998 honda accord with horn that was always difficult to sound. Then sounded only intermittently. Now usually will not sound at all. *tr
ODI 10285473
Horn
Horn works only on rare occasions, primarily when wheel is turned sharply to either direction. Dealer has stated that this is a known problem, but it will take several hundred dollars to fix, which includes replacing part of the driver air bag assembly. Over time, the problem has worsened, and dealer says it likely the horn will eventually fail completely.*ak due to financial difficulties, i do not have the money to…
ODI 10242073
Electrical System · Horn
1998 honda accord ex 4-door: horn functions intermittently. While driving straight ahead (normal highway driving), horn usually does not work. Isolated the malfunction and found that the steering shaft is only intermittently grounded, and the horn requires that ground in order to function. The horn (and the steering shaft ground) operates perfectly when the key is removed from the ignition switch. It appears that…
ODI 10197030
Accelerator Pedal · Brake Lights · Cruise Control · Flasher Unit · Horn · Latch
Car did fine for a while then it went crazy on us. Accelerator petal sticks, brake lights don't work, horn does not work, cruise control does not work, door locks wouldn't work, front left blinker works only sometimes! *tr
ODI 10195066
Engine And Engine Cooling · Horn · Multiple Axle · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have owned this car for two years and have had two axles replaced, as well as rotors and breaks replaced twice. The brakes wear, the rotors had to be replaced, the horn does not function properly when pushed. Recently i went to get an inspection sticker and failed because of the emissions part. My check engine light does not work because a bulb is malfunctioning which means there is no sensor, my three way…
ODI 10118234
Horn
When using the horn it would not shut off. Consumer pulled over and removed the horn fuse. Dealership informed the consumer that the horn was sticking to air bag. *ak
ODI 10117045
Horn
The horn failed to work intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10103340
Horn
Horn works only on rare occasions, primarily when wheel is turned sharply to either direction. Dealer has stated that this is a known problem, but it will take several hundred dollars to fix, which includes replacing part of the driver air bag assembly. Over time, the problem has worsened, and dealer says it it likely the horn will eventually fail completely.*ak due to financial difficulties, i do not have the money…
ODI 10079088
Air Bags · Horn
The consumer complained about a horn problem. The horn worked intermittently. The consumer was told my a mechanic that the air bag may be the cause of the horn problem. *ak the consumer had to "hit" the steering wheel to get the horn to activate. *ph *nm
ODI 10046744
Catalytic Convertor · Horn
Dt: 1998 honda accord. The contact states the horn does not blow while the vehicle is being driven. When the vehicle stops the horn will blow. This has been happening for over a year. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership, and they stated it will cost $800 to fix it. The contact stated the vehicle kept stalling and there was a heat at her feet . Took the vehicle to the dealership. This has been happening…
ODI 10139049
Horn
Horn works only intermitantly since new, dealer claims nothing wrong and it is now out of warranty then one dealer claims there is a problem but we have to pay to fix this factory defect!*ak
ODI 10026076
Horn
The horn sometimes works and sometimes does not. We have been to the dealer 12 times prior and each time they were able to make it work but there has been three close calls where the horn did not work and a car backing almost hit my car. We had to yell to make the other car stop! Today 12/11/02 we had yet another very close call and the dealer finally was able to see there is a fault as the horn did not function…
ODI 10000030
Horn
Horn was working intermittently. Then, it did not operate at all. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter. *ak
ODI 899190
Air Bags · Horn
Horn intermittently failed without warning. Dealer replaced airbag mechanism and cable into steering wheel, but problem still occurred. Vehicle brought back to dealer and they replaced steering column at recommendation of honda, problem solved. *ak *ml
ODI 864572
Horn
Position of horn is difficult to locate during emergencies. *yc
ODI 607014