10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,667 miles

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problem #6

May 052004

Accord 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles
I have a 1998 Honda Accord ex coupe V6. I recently had the cable reel assembly fail on this vehicle (pn: 77900-S84-A22). This is the part that attaches the electrical connections from the steering wheel to the rest of the car. This part failed causing all of my switches on my steering wheel to fail and there is a high likelyhood that the airbag was inoperable also. The Honda dealer told me that these parts almost allways fail on 1998 Honda Accord. This part is critical to the operation of the airbag, and this creates a safety issue. Honda does not list a recall for this issue on this vehicle. Someone should look into this issue to see if a recall needs to be made.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

problem #5

Dec 282000

Accord

  • miles
Wiring short near glove compartment. Car was in parking lot at work. Started internal fire. Interior completely destroyed. Car totalled. Car still under warranty.

- Lakewood, NJ, USA

problem #4

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine control module failed.

- Aliso Viej, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 312000

Accord

  • miles
On 3 occasions the car has died while accelerating up a hill. All the indicators light up on the dash. The car loses power steering and braking ability. It starts right up after this occurs. I explained to the technician that the car is hesitant when going up inclines. He told me this was normal.

- Little Rock Ar, AR, USA

problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Electronic control module failed.

- Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Clock is unreadable in day time.

- Vista, CA, USA