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Honda Accord

1998–2002 only

2,377 classified complaints 5 recalls

1998–2002 Honda Accord models have 2,377 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 124,048 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1998–2002 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Honda Accord report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1998–2002 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 684 complaints

Median onset: 124,048 miles. 19.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 377 complaints

Median onset: 102,000 miles. 1.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 316 complaints

Median onset: 155,500 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 197 complaints

Median onset: 148,606 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 178 complaints

Median onset: 138,000 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 114 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 1.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 100 complaints

Median onset: 134,043 miles. 5.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 70 complaints

Median onset: 118,000 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 1998–2002 compare with other Accord years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1998–2002 model years. See the full Honda Accord report for every year and full specs/safety data.