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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 6 of 88 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Seat Belts. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
14 crash reports1 fire reports15 injury reports
What owners actually said
88 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 1999
EquipmentFuel System, Gasoline
FUEL FILLER PIPE RUSTED THROUGH AT TOP CONNECTION TO VEHICLE BODY (AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH WEATHER, AND CAUSED FUEL VAPOR RELEASE. APARENTLY, EARLIER MODEL OF THE HONDA ACCORD, UP TO WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF MY VEHICLE MANUFACTURE, WERE RECALLED FOR THIS VERY FAILURE. MY CAR WAS NOT A PART OF THAT RECALL. I WOULD SEEK REMEDY IN…
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FUEL FILLER PIPE RUSTED THROUGH AT TOP CONNECTION TO VEHICLE BODY (AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH WEATHER, AND CAUSED FUEL VAPOR RELEASE. APARENTLY, EARLIER MODEL OF THE HONDA ACCORD, UP TO WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF MY VEHICLE MANUFACTURE, WERE RECALLED FOR THIS VERY FAILURE. MY CAR WAS NOT A PART OF THAT RECALL. I WOULD SEEK REMEDY IN THE REFUND OF REPAIR COSTS. REGARDING THE JACK STAND FAILURE, I WAS CHANGING A TIRE IN MY GARAGE WHEN THE JACK SLIPPED FROM ITS TOP SEATED POSITION UNDER THE CAR. THE CAR DID FALL AND DAMAGE OCCURRED TO THE LOWER BODY PANEL. I RECEIVED ONLY A MINOR SCRATCH, AND A MAJOR SCARE. NO MAJOR INJURY OCCURED THIS TIME.
NHTSA ODI #701314
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 1999
Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
THE CAR HAD BEEN STARTED IN PARK, THEN IT JUMPED INTO REVERSE AND ACCELERATED INTO A VAN AT A HIGH SPEED. DRIVER WAS INJURED. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #833013
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 1998
Vehicle Speed Control
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED. PROPERTY DAMAGE TO APARTMENT COMPLEX. *AK
NHTSA ODI #832738
Mileage unknown · Oct 7, 1998
Engine And Engine Cooling
LOSS OF POWER WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION.
NHTSA ODI #780983
Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 1998
SteeringCrash
CAR DID NOT STOP. CONSUMER HAD TO RUN INTO A TREE TO STOP THE CAR. NO ONE WAS HURT, AND THE DEALER WAS INFORMED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #827404
Mileage unknown · Jul 29, 1998
Exterior Lighting
AS THE HIDE-AWAY HEADLIGHTS FLIP UP THE WIRES AT THE MAIN TWIST WEAR INTO AND MELT TOGETHER, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS NOT TO BURN. (QCAW)
NHTSA ODI #538519
Mileage unknown · May 13, 1998
Latches/locks/linkages
HOOD FLEW UP WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.
NHTSA ODI #535480
Mileage unknown · Apr 25, 1998
Structure
PAINT HAS BEEN COMING OFF THE HOOD TOP AND TRUNK.
NHTSA ODI #534766
Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 1998
Exterior Lighting
THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND THE TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK.
NHTSA ODI #780488
Mileage unknown · Mar 29, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES AT LOW SPEEDS DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILURE.
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
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