1998 Honda Accord Problems and Repair Histories
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Honda Accord Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1998 | Honda Accord | 35 Accords, 8.5 months of data per Accord, average 171500 miles 53 |
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1998 Honda Accord
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| Honda in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 164000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 164000 | 0 | Front brakes. |
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 230000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 232000 | 280 | Starter went out. Towed to shop then replaced the starter |
| Jul | 2011 | 234000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 156000 | 1000 | Replaced CV Joints and Timing belt. |
| Oct | 2011 | 156000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 76000 | 65 | Replaced headlight. |
| May | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 137000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 138000 | 245 | the air flow for the vents would not work. the part where the air is selected to go to the bottom feet, front and back window defroster would not work. the cause was the blend door actuator. I went to all sorts of junk yards. no honda!!! |
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 171000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 171000 | 0 | Transmission needed to be replaced. |
| Honda in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 197000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 199000 | 0 | Needed a new transmission. I think the bushings in the struts were bad. Lots of rattling when going over small bumps. Needed new A/C. |
| Honda in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 177000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 178000 | 1050 | Upper ball joints Replaced upper and lower radiator hoses |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 208000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 209000 | 0 | Rapid transmission failure over 2 days - OBDII shows code P0740, which is the torque converter. |
| Honda in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 130000 | 1000 | Replaced a whole transmission |
| Jun | 2011 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 175000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 175000 | 50 | Check engine light coming on. The repair shop reported that I needed a catalytic converter. Since my car needed several repairs I decided to trade the car in. A rear strut was out and leaking. I was told both rear struts needed to be replaced and the front might not be far behind. I decided to not repair the car and trade it in. |
| Honda in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 122000 | 1700 | rebuilt auto trans. |
| Honda in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 229000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 229700 | 550 | The mechanic replaced the EVAP Canister and 3 solenoids. |
| Oct | 2012 | 238300 | 10 | My key would often get stuck in the ignition, or I would not be able to put it in the ignition. I was able to resolve this by squirting some graphite lube into the ignition cylinder. |
| May | 2013 | 242000 | 350 | The EVAP Canister was flooded with gasoline and needed to be replaced. This is the second time this has happened in 2 years. |
| Honda in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 183000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 183000 | 200 | Radiator leaking Fluid |
| Honda in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 198000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 209000 | 0 | Exhaust system shot. |
| Honda in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 180000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 181000 | 150 | Driver seat back adjustment broke. Ordered part from majestic honda online. Was unable to find a seat at a salvage yard that did not have biohazard (blood) etc. Only local partouts were from smokers. |
| Apr | 2013 | 189000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 169000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 170500 | 400 | Power windows didn't work on driver and passenger doors. Had to replace motors. |
| Sep | 2012 | 172000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 239000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 260000 | 0 | Engine temperature gauge was not working. Had to reflow solder on speedometer circuit board near light bulb. Solder was visibly cracked. |
| Apr | 2013 | 270000 | 0 | Timing belt, water pump, and all associated seals and gaskets. No leaks or problems found. |
| Honda in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 129000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 130000 | 230 | brakes seemed rough |
| Jun | 2012 | 157000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 199640 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 213280 | 540 | Front subframe replaced due to rust from road salt. $475 for parts including subframe from Florida. |
| Feb | 2013 | 225300 | 1296 | replaced as well rt outer tie rod and alignment, replaced rt fr axle |
| Mar | 2013 | 226300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 118000 | 200 | Changed front disc pads, found loose screws on rotors. Changed oil and filter plus air filter. |
| Honda in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 131440 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 131440 | 0 | ABS system and brake light were on |
| Honda in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 103000 | 450 | replaced alternator and battery |
| Honda in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 122760 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 124000 | 1200 | 200 KM service-timing belt, plugs, water pump, tensioner, also did brakes and 2 rotors replaced Winter tires installed |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 180000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 185000 | 1600 | Original transmission failed and need to be replaced |
| Apr | 2013 | 199000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Honda Accord 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 125000 | 0 | SRS light is on. Shop diagnosed as main SRS computer failure. Decided not to fix due to high cost. Will most likely sell vehicle as-is. |
| Sep | 2010 | 125000 | 0 | Brought in to have SRS light diagnosed. (previously took to independent shop that said computer was bad) Dealer reset light and indicated battery was weak. Did not replace battery as engine cranked fine. Sold car. |
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 80000 | 0 | Passenger rear seatbelt buckle very difficult to engage buckle. Dealer found defective. Ordered new part. Returned car to dealer upon part arrival (about 4 days later). Dealer replaced part. Now operating normally. |
| May | 2011 | 88000 | 40 | Machined warped rotors, problem returned two months later.12 |
| Dec | 2011 | 94000 | 0 | Srs light came on. Dealer stated possible weak battery. Reset light. Ok for now. However, dealer performed "free inspection" Now breaks squeal like crazy. |
| Apr | 2012 | 98000 | 120 | Car had vibration of steering wheel at 65MPH+ upon light brake application. New brake pads and turned rotors. Problem returned 2 wks later. New rotors installed. Still had vibration. New rotors turned. OK for now. |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 176000 | 150 | 'SRS' warning light came on - due to faulty steering column sensor |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 160000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 161000 | 800 | CV drive replaced IAC motor; |
| Jan | 2010 | 161000 | 400 | Starter motor failed |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 107000 | 1040 | Timing belt and water pump |
| Sep | 2012 | 123000 | 480 | Replaced fuel evaporation canister (near fuel tank) and two supporting valves (one failed open). Engine check light came on. |
| Mar | 2013 | 125000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 78740 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 82460 | 250 | Replace Right Rear Wheel Bearing |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 189000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 195000 | 700 | replaced timing, power steering, and ac belts, auto adjuster for timing belt, water pump,idler pulley changed oil and transmission fluid |
| Oct | 2009 | 204000 | 150 | replaced broken sway bar links on front left and right side |
| Aug | 2010 | 222000 | 400 | Replaced brake line to rear drivers wheel. The old line rusted out and leaked brake fluid all over the ground. |
| Mar | 2011 | 235000 | 335 | replaced left front wheel bearing and both front sway bar links replaced front left ABS sensor |
| Aug | 2011 | 245700 | 10 | muffler fell off of car. re-attached muffler with 4" coupling pipe and 2 clamps |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998 Honda Accord 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Honda in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 180000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 240000 | 60 | ignition switch was cutting power to the car and engine causing stalling while driving. |
| Aug | 2012 | 250000 | 280 | hydraulic line from pedal to clutch wore and broke from wiring harness rubbing against it. |
| Honda in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 126000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 128000 | 250 | Secondary clutch cylinder. |
| Jun | 2009 | 131000 | 0 | Noise/rattle coming from the rear of the car. Diagnosis was sway bar was rattling. Awaiting replacement. |
| Feb | 2011 | 146000 | 200 | Wheel bearings corroded |
| Apr | 2011 | 149000 | 200 | replaced door lock motor replaced front sway bar |
| Oct | 2011 | 157000 | 730 | Replaced clutch |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 208000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 225000 | 180 | I had to replace the brake pads and install a new caliper because the caliper bolt was stuck (and the head sheared off). |
| Mar | 2013 | 240000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 117000 | 32 | A/C not cooling, compressor engaged and no leaks found. Diagnosed as slow refrigerant loss over time, recharged. |
| Sep | 2011 | 126000 | 350 | Driver's window dropped into door |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 132000 | 0 | Check engine light on, determined to be EVAP/emissions related. |
| Honda in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 129580 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 137020 | 120 | Check Engine light came on. After $120 Diagnostic check it could potentially be the catalytic converter, or something else. They reset engine check light and told me if it comes on again It may be $1200 to fix catalytic converter. They could not confi |
| Feb | 2008 | 137640 | 1060 | Engine check light came on again, 2nd diagnostic check confirmed cat need replacing. Catalytic converter was replaced from dealer parts. Note I could have replaced w/ aftermarket parts from Midas for $450. I chose dealer parts w/ hopes of having fewer |
| Jul | 2009 | 139500 | 300 | Door seals on drivers side replaced after they leaked and water leaked down window and damaged stereo speaker, which then damaged amp. total cost to me 300 for new door sash and $1100, if I choose to repair custom stero. |
| Mar | 2011 | 139500 | 600 | CV rubber boot covers, torn on both sides. Replaced for approx $600 cdn. |
| Dec | 2012 | 143840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Honda Accord 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 241000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 243000 | 30 | Head gasket leak, losing compression. Added Bar's Leak. Involved draining the engine and refilling it with additive. Cost about $30, took 6 hours. Seemed to fix issue. My mileage went from 150 per tank with no power to 400 per tank and full power. |
| Apr | 2011 | 249500 | 10 | Top radiator hose blew. |
| Oct | 2011 | 262000 | 40 | The compression started to drop again, so I did a different radiator leak that required full draining before adding the substance. $35 including the coolant. Compression improved too much, had to replace radiator cap. |
| Nov | 2011 | 262000 | 0 | The radiator blew and I was told if I replaced it, that other engine parts would need replacing. Sold car for $1100. |
| Honda in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 172000 | 1399 | "k" frame that supports the engine on the passenger side of car rusted and rotted out. Had frame repairs done by a body shop. Car died on the road, towed to dealer to replace ignition switch (under a recall 2nd time). |
| Feb | 2012 | 177000 | 75 | Exhaust O2 sensor Shift interlock. Both the brake and shift interlock switches needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 186000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 163680 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 164920 | 350 | Catalytic converter was finished. |
| Apr | 2010 | 177940 | 160 | The back plate behind the disc brakes had rusted through and was scraping on the disc. Front link kits replaced once again. Have been replacing these things every 3 years. Same goes for rear link kits. Will be due next winter. |
| Apr | 2012 | 190960 | 650 | After regular cleaning of brakes, caliper was not functionning properly. Replaced both front calipers. They were the original parts! |
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 82000 | 375 | Horn became disabled. Cable reel assembly in the steering wheel had to be replaced. Paid $80 for part and $295 for labor. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 175000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 177300 | 225 | Crack in radiator discovered at Oil Change shop. Had mechanic friend repair it for half price |
| Feb | 2012 | 178000 | 65 | Hole in an exhaust gasket |
| Honda in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 98000 | 220 | Squealing brakes. Broken CV Axel boot. |
| Dec | 2008 | 98000 | 0 | Squealing of brakes came back, took the car in to get it checked. Shop was able to fix the squealing of brakes. |
| Jan | 2009 | 100000 | 50 | Car would not start, Starter was replaced. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 135000 | 81 | Starter failed. Replaced by owner. |
| Sep | 2010 | 153000 | 20 | Fuel pump relay was failing in hot weather. Resoldered the connections in the relay to solve this common Honda problem. Motor mount broken. Replacement from Autozone was cheap price and cheap (China) quality. Should have bought Honda OEM instead. |
| Nov | 2010 | 155000 | 50 | Car does not start after filling up with gas. Car appears to be flooding. Car starts after sitting for 20 minutes, or if throttle is opened fully when starting the car. |
| Dec | 2011 | 171000 | 80 | Water hose broke |
| Aug | 2012 | 184000 | 50 | CV joint boot cracked |
| Mar | 2013 | 190000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 128000 | 2300 | Catalytic converter clogged - reduced performance. |
| Mar | 2013 | 190000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 112000 | 1049 | Front brake pads replaced. Also, both front axles replaced. |
| Aug | 2009 | 117000 | 700 | Tie rods and bushings replaced. CV Joint replaced. Engine mount replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 136400 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 137640 | 0 | Cruise control and door locks not working when sold. Key insert always stuck and made it very difficult for me to remove my key from the ignition, I always had to jam the shifter into park for the key to release. |
| Honda in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 124000 | 550 | right front wheel bearings replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 127720 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 128340 | 700 | lower rad hose had detriorated from leaking oil (oil seal also needed to be replaced). |
| Dec | 2009 | 134540 | 850 | Brake pads, rotors, calipers |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 184000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 204000 | 640 | car was missing all the time and needed a new timing belt, water pump, and fuel filter. Right now things are better but it cost alot |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 99820 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 101680 | 350 | Leaking brake line caused by corrosion. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 105000 | 491 | Preventative maintenance - new front brake rotors, new front brake pads, new rear brake pads, replace brake fluid, oil change, oil filter change. |
| May | 2010 | 108000 | 417 | Replacement of timing, serpentine and power steering belts, water pump at dealership. |
| Sep | 2011 | 118000 | 600 | Replaced car battery and alternator. Alternator was failing and not charging the battery & was replaced with a remanufactured Bosch alternator. Battery was very marginal and was replaced as well |
| Jun | 2012 | 126000 | 500 | Both rear brake calipers replaced as they were worn/misaligned and not providing full braking power |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 224440 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 232500 | 300 | gas line was leaking oil pan relaced- was rusted through |
| Sep | 2010 | 232500 | 200 | upper ball joint was cracked. replaced. outer tie rod was bent. replaced front left wheel bearing replaced |
| Oct | 2010 | 233120 | 240 | heater blower failed, was replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 238080 | 400 | replaced left rear wheel bearing (noisy) and battery (towed for latter) |
| Jun | 2011 | 241800 | 100 | brake line left rear failed due to rust. replaced brake line |
| Jul | 2011 | 241800 | 0 | alarm randomly goes on, draining the battery, especially on humid days |
| Honda in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 108000 | 175 | Radiator had a crack causing it to leak. Had it replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 169000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 171000 | 1700 | Replaced seals and radiator. Was leaking oil and emitting steam. |
| Jun | 2011 | 180000 | 700 | CV joints were worn. Sleeve reptured. |
| Nov | 2011 | 182000 | 0 | Automatic transmission began began clunking into 2nd gear and was slipping out of gear while cruising. Needed complete transmission rebuild which would have been more than cost of car. Decided to get rid of it. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 87000 | 300 | Timing belt needed to be replaced. |
| Nov | 2012 | 111500 | 75 | Check emissions system light was on - turned out to be a bad seal on the gas cap. |
| Mar | 2013 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Israel | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 90520 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 94860 | 400 | Radiator start liking clolant from the top radiator gasket, radiator replaced with after market |
| May | 2011 | 94860 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 101000 | 350 | Thermostat corrosion, cracked. Replaced. Hoses cracked, replaced. |
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 134000 | 1300 | Check engine light came on, OBD2 Codes 0700 and 0740 relating to Transmission Control Module and Torque Converter circuit malfunction. Transmission rebuilt. |
| Mar | 2013 | 149000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Honda Accord 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 112000 | 1400 | Replaced Timing belt. Check brake light coming on... came back 2 weeks later. Replaced overhead lamp, headlights. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 131000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 142000 | 50 | Starter relay was dissabling vehicle at random times. |
| Sep | 2008 | 143000 | 100 | Alternator failed and was replaced. Transmission was hanging up in 2nd gear, took to parts shop and had codes cleared. |
| Dec | 2008 | 144000 | 2000 | Transmission required overhaul, barely driveable. |
| May | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 181000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 182000 | 100 | passenger side power window motor failed, elected to get OEM motor instead of actuator (actuators run about 20 dollars, but very loud and not very reliable) |
| Jun | 2011 | 183000 | 0 | something called a "knuckle" or "ball joint" was loose on the driver side front tire causing left turns to make a large clicking noise. repairman tightened the bolt/nut and noise has not been heard from since. no charge. |
| Apr | 2012 | 192300 | 50 | oxygen intake something or other with carbonite. made engine stutter and hesitate like crazy. loss of power and mileage. |
| Feb | 2013 | 199500 | 30 | hood shocks went out, had to replace. |
| Mar | 2013 | 200000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 162000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 169000 | 1010 | Replaced all engine & transmission mounts. Replaced both front fender liners & front splash shield. |
| Aug | 2012 | 175000 | 0 | Auto trans failed. Traded in on new car. |
| Honda in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 68000 | 320 | EGR tube replaced and manifold cleaned |
| Mar | 2012 | 76000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Honda Accord 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Honda in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 70060 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 73160 | 2500 | Clutch failure. Clutch cylinder fluid leak due to failed seal. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998 Honda Accord 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 98000 | 500 | Replaced CV boots. I was warned the CV boots were dried out and drove on them too long (3 months) after they started making noise. Replacing the boots did not stop the noise and I was advised the drive shafts needed to be replaced. Buyer was warned and price adjusted. |
| May | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 163000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 176300 | 200 | Wheel bearings |
| Dec | 2012 | 177000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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