Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Honda Accord, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system388
- Power train246
- Engine and engine cooling144
- Air bags74
- Structure69
- Vehicle speed control51
- Seats42
- Suspension38
- Service brakes, hydraulic38
- Unknown or other31
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 44 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 107 1999 Accord vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 85 people died inside them, and 16 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1999 Honda Accord failed the safety check 2.05% of the time — 16% more often than the average 1999 passenger car (1.76%). Median odometer at inspection: 154,535 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 1999 Honda Accord cars on Dutch roads are the 1.9 petrol (100 kW, 134 hp), 2.0 petrol (108 kW, 145 hp) and 1.6 petrol (85 kW, 114 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9 petrol | 100 kW 134 hp | 43 |
| 2.0 petrol | 108 kW 145 hp | 32 |
| 1.6 petrol | 85 kW 114 hp | 24 |
| 2.2 petrol | 156 kW 209 hp | 23 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
131 first registered in 1999 are on Dutch roads; 21% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen66
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde59
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm38
- Uitlaatsysteem niet gasdicht / onveilige afvoer uitlaatgasse30
- Licht- donkerscheiding dimlicht onduidelijk29
- Stofhoes stuurinrichting beschadigd, dicht niet af27
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af25
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm24
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
289 cars built in 1999 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 875 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 555 of these cars first registered in 1999 took their annual MOT test. 57% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 1999 the figure was 63%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.0% | 16.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.1% | 7.3% |
| Suspension | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Brakes | 11.5% | 12.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.5% | 9.3% |
| Visibility | 8.5% | 6.9% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
106 of these cars first registered in 1999 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 269,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
299 1999 cars are on the New Zealand register; 34% arrived as used imports, 64% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 5 variants: combined 9.6–11.3 L/100 km (about 21–25 mpg US), CO₂ 221–260 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accord EX/LX · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.8 | 8.2 | 9.6 |
| Accord DX · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.9 | 8.3 | 9.7 |
| Accord EX/LX · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 8.5 | 10.4 |
| Accord DX · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 8.8 | 10.5 |
| Accord V6 · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.0 | 9.3 | 11.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 1999 Honda Accord.
| 2020014 17 Jan 2020 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. In some cases, this could c… |
| 2005037 15 Feb 2005 | Other On certain vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the OFF position a… |
| 2003276 10 Nov 2003 | Other On certain vehicles, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the off pos… |
| 2002096 24 May 2002 | Electrical On certain vehicles electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is sta… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Honda told its dealers about the 1999 Honda Accord: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 76477 | ENGINE SAG/POOR PERFORMANCE AFTER HOT RESTART DUE TO FUEL FOAMING- PROCEDUR ES AND |
| 638004 | INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AT AXLE SEALS, A ROARING NOISE AND ERRATIC SHIFTING. *TT |
| 638000 | SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE HESITATION ON ACCELERATION, IDLE FLUCTUATION, SURGING. *TT |
| 637950 | INFORMATION CONCERNING EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM FUNCTION TEST ERROR MESSAGE. *TT |
| 636987 | THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS MISSING FOR TIMING BELT TENSIONER BOLT. *TT |
| 636755 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT PROBLEMS - SLIPPAGE, FLARE, HARD UPSHIFT. *TT |
| 636753 | INFORMATION ON TESTING FOR INTERAL LEAKS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1456 OR P1457. *TT |
| 636744 | INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING NOISE FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF DASHBOARD. *TT |
| 636738 | SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT |
| 635779 | V6 ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 01-009, DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 2002. *TT |
| 633602 | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING LOOSE OR DETACHED SEAT BACK PANEL. *TT |
| 633567 | SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE THE ABS INDICATOR IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 81. *TT |
| 631777 | INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BACK PANEL REPAIR KIT. *SLC |
| 631709 | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE MOONROOF SQUEAKING. *SLC |
| 631029 | CREAKING, TICKING NOISE AT GLOVE COMPARTMENT. *TT |
| 631027 | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT |
| 631008 | INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BANGS WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO MOVE BACKWARD OR TORQUE IS APPLIED TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT |
| 631002 | INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0753, P0758, P1705 AND P1768. *TT |
| 630996 | INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0172. *TT |
| 630994 | INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING MULTIPLE MISIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0301, P0306). *TT |
| 630987 | SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133. *JG |
| 630984 | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1164. *JG |
| 629952 | ON SOME VEHICLES WITH REVERSE GEAR ALREADY SELECTED, THE TRANSMISSION BANGS WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO MOVE BACKWARD OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATED. *TT |
| 629541 | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC |
| 629533 | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A THUMP AS THE IGNITION SWITCH IS RELEASED FROM THE START POSITION OR AS THE ENGINE STARTS. *SLC |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM
SEAT FRAME BRACKET FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation