1998 Honda Accord transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 239 complaints for the 1998 Honda Accord, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 239 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 124 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 33 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 37 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 18 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 124 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
The car's transmission surges. We had the car in for servicing the week before and then our son lost control and crashed into a tree. He was only going 35 MPH at the time and was braking at the time. We had been experiencing problems with the transmission shifting and surging. The dealer said there was a broken seal and the transmission fluid was leaking out. This accident happened 3 days after we picked the car back up from the dealer after supposed repairs.
Master cylinder on clutch failed. Had no clutch. It took honda a week and me calling customer relations at american honda to locate the part. The car rental was $315. Customer relations is "playing games" with customer requesting reimbursement for car rental. They are not "user friendly." I have had to rent a car or loose time from work many times because of this car. Honda is not responsive to these problems.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Honda Accord
- Electrical system 319 complaints
- Engine 150 complaints
- Fuel system 83 complaints
- Air bags 79 complaints
- Body & structure 77 complaints
- Cruise control 69 complaints
- Suspension 65 complaints
- Brakes 56 complaints