1. Honda Accord
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Engine

1999 Honda Accord Engine Problems

33
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

  • engine light · 7 records
  • light illuminated · 6 records
  • check engine · 5 records
  • ignition switch · 4 records
  • crankshaft pulley · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi7
30–60k mi4
100–150k mi4
1–30k mi3
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 28, 2001

    Engine

    Crankshaft bolt appears to be sheared off. That held the pully in place which holds on the timing chain and 2 other belts. I contacted the honda corporation who was in touch with wilde honda and was told that there is no defect with the bolt. I have spoken to many other mechanics and they have said that it is most likely due to the factory torqueing the bolt down to tight which may have caused a stress fracture.…

    ODI 750032

  • 85,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine · Starter Assembly

    While driving vehicle lurched forward, and stalled three times. Engine check warning indicator light illuminated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer three times. Starter was replaced, and the dealer performed a valve job. Also, dealer recommended replacing the automatic transmission with a rebuilt transmission. *ak

    ODI 10063078

  • 20,000 miles

    Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    When braking vehicle trembled and stalled while coming to a complete stop. Vehicle restarted after stalling. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who did a diagnostic test and found no problems. *ak

    ODI 10059865

  • 27,000 miles

    Engine

    Engine check light kept coming on. Consumer took vehicle to dealership. But, dealership was unable to resolve the problem. *ak

    ODI 10057770

  • Engine

    Vehicle's check engine light keeps illuminating on dashboard. *mr the check engine light illuminated on the dash for no apparent reason. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to find the problem and just turn the light off. A few days later the light illuminated again. *nm

    ODI 10050366

  • 85,000 miles

    Engine

    While driving 50 to 60 mph the vehicles engine stalled without warning which resulted in loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch, but the problem recurred. *nlm *cb *jb

    ODI 10017763

  • Catalytic Convertor · Door · Engine · Glass, Side/Rear · Lock · Parking Brake · Seal · Seat Belts · Structure

    The catalytic converter was replaced three times due to deterioration. The trunk latch, timing belt, balancer belt, and the power door actuator were replaced, the parking brake was adjusted, the are rest and axle seal was replaced, the seat belt failed to retract, and the windows rattled. *ph *jb

    ODI 10011753

  • Engine

    Mechanical engine lifters were badly damaged. Engine kept making a tapping sound. Engine check light kept coming on. *ak

    ODI 854845