HondaAccord1998
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  3. 1998
  4. Exhaust System

1998 Honda Accord Exhaust System Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 7, 2009 · 152,000 miles

    Exhaust System

    I have had 2 honda accords and my girlfriend has a 3rd honda accord. Overall the cars are great, but there is an issue that honda refuses to address. The evap system is flawed and especially in new england weather, the canister and shut valve get attacked by road conditions in the winter and something fails. Why should we as consumers have to pay for the repair constantly when the issue is simply an over-sight on…

    ODI 10315726

  • May 1, 2009 · 120,000 miles

    Exhaust System

    I smell the gas around tank area with my 98 accord lx with cel on, took vehicle to dealer and found out the code p0420 and need to replace catalytic converter. *tr

    ODI 10283936

  • June 15, 2003 · 95,000 miles

    Exhaust System

    The problem with my 1998 honda accord has been the check engine light. The light came on several times early on. Honda said that i either left the key in the ignition while refueling of didn't properly tighten the gas cap. The light came on at approximately 95,000 miles. The honda dealer in gainesville, fl said the catalytic converter was bad. They quoted $800 for the part and about $300 for labor. I personally feel…

    ODI 10069770

  • May 15, 2003 · 82,250 miles

    Exhaust System · Power Train

    The catalytic converter failed but was under some special extended warranty so i didn't have to pay a cent. But, it failed, and i am not pleased. The second problem which is my major complaint is that i am being told that i will have to replace my transmission on a car that only has 83k miles on it! Honda knows that this is a problem with 98 - 01 accord models, but only extended the warranty to 00-01 models. I…

    ODI 10070337

  • October 28, 2002

    Exhaust System

    NO SUMMARY. DT

    ODI 769395

  • January 6, 2001

    Exhaust System · Unknown Or Other

    Engine check light continues to come on at more frequency than it should (7 times ) for emisssion failure. *ak

    ODI 752840

  • February 9, 2000

    Carburetor System · Exhaust System · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Unknown Or Other

    In july 1998, i purchased a 1998 honda accord v6 ex. In february 2000 the first problem with the engine check and egr defect occurred. The problem was resolved with the replacement of the intake manifold and repositioning of the pcv valve and hose in accordance with honda recall instructions and resetting the "check engine" light indicator at no cost to me. Service occurred at dealer. In april 2000, the second…

    ODI 761663

  • January 1, 1998

    Exhaust System · Module

    PCM FAILED CAUSING LOW IDLE AND STALLING. YH

    ODI 608852