Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 05012004 | 05/01/2004 | 10013953 | Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 1102 | 11/16/2002 | 10013811 | Can't program homelink system. honda tech line summary. *tt | 04/26/2005 | |
| 040103 | 04/01/2003 | 10003147 | Skimpy homelink range. change batteries in remote. *tt | 10/09/2003 | |
| 010200 | 02/01/2000 | 618962 | Information on programming immobilizer keys. *tt | 05/09/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 1102 | 11/16/2002 | 10013805 | Odometer accuracy. honda tech line summary. *tt | 04/26/2005 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005876 | Air conditioning (a/c) compressor out? check blower motor operation. honda servicenews. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005930 | Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 903 | 09/16/2003 | 10005023 | Unequal dash vent air conditioner temperature. tech line summary. *tt | 01/26/2004 | |
| 010101 | 01/01/2001 | 624177 | Subject on regarding: a/c stops blowing cold air. *et | 11/01/2001 | |
| 98038 | 04/21/1998 | 601129 | The backing plate for the accessory siren kit could contact the suction line on the a/c condenser. *yc | 07/01/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | |||||
| 404 | 04/16/2004 | 10009048 | Audio, anti-theft codes. honda. tech line summary. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| 040103 | 04/01/2003 | 10003145 | Factory security system doesn't arm. *tt | 10/09/2003 | |
| 303 | 03/16/2003 | 10001840 | Factory security won't arm. *tt | 07/22/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 11012003 | 11/01/2003 | 10009273 | Remote audio controls don't work properly. honda. servicenews. *tt | 09/21/2004 | |
| 03022 | 05/20/2003 | 03022 | 10002332 | Remote audio controls do not work properly. *tt | 08/22/2003 |
| 03022 | 03/18/2003 | 10001304 | Remote audio control do not work properly. *jb | 04/28/2003 | |
| 98058 | 08/11/1998 | 609928 | Corrosion on the antenna'a cozxial connector in the back of the audio unit causing, poor radio reception, with static, noticed mostly on the am band. yd | 04/11/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 05/21/2007 | 107000 | 1 | |
| Hunter green paint failure on hood, roof, and trunk. *tr | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 62000 | ||
| This is my mothers car (1998 honda accord ex-vl) which was totaled in an accident due to a sudden unintended acceleration.my wife was the first owner of the vehicle and my mother has had the car for about 2 years. she had stopped, put the car into park, got out to open a parking lot gate, got back in, stepped on the brake, and shifted the car into gear. it immediately went into a high rev and accelerated uncontrollably resulting in the car smashing into a wall about 60' away. luckily the air bags worked and neither her or my step father were seriously hurt. her foot was definitely on the brake pedal as there is a lockout mechanism that prevents the car from being taken out of park if the brake pedal is not pushed. this may or may not be related, but she was having difficulty getting the handle to move. the problem with it not moving had occurred previously, usually on a slight incline, but the honda dealer looked at it and told her nothing was wrong. my mother is a retired bus driver with a perfect driving record, no accidents, and only uses one foot to control the vehicle. | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| I purchased a 98 honda accord in october of 2001. it has been in the shop approximately eight times since it was purchased for numerous problems. the brakes had to be replaced about four months after buying the car. the paint has faded on the roof and is now fading on the trunk lid. the key has gotten stuck in the ignition twice and would not come out until the next day. the gas pedal has gotten stuck after cranking the car and pedal had to be "punched" to get it to accelerate. the cd player has been replaced. the doors would not lock using keyless entry or manually and the door accuator was replaced. the keyless entry has also been replaced. these are some of the things that are going on. currently, the back window is vibrating and it is unclear whether it is loose or not. i do feel this is a lemon. | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| Upon slowing down with brakes on, engine starts to buck and wants to quit, also happens when starting from a stop position. does not happen all the time but has caused a few situations whereby a collison almost occurred. dealer advised, checked out by dealer,stated nothing found would not go any further. note-above dates approx., have dealer invoice if needed. | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 58000 | ||
| The engine completely blew out one day. i was on the way to work and there was an explosion under my hood. honda put in a re-built engine and i have had nothing but problems since then. a few months later...the paint gradually started to fade away on the roof. it has only gotten worse and will get much worse. it is a 1998 honda!! this stuff shouldn't be happening! | |||
| 5 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Car remote for garage doesn't work. | |||
| 10/06/1997 | 1 | 10/06/1997 | |
| Due to the design of dash board lights, it is hard to read odometer, digital clock, and radio indicator. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 4 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Fuel sending unit failed twice causing gauge to read inaccurately | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 4 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Compressor knocks loudly and seized once | |||
| 2 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| Air conditioner compressor failed. yh | |||
| 1 | 05/15/1998 | ||
| Air conditioner knocks when vehicle is at idle. *yc | |||
| 01/05/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Electronic climate control module fails when defogger and lights are on. also, gas gauge did not read over 3/4 full. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Consumer stated that the cassette player failed and was replaced. *yh | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Radio failed. *yc | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Radio failed. yh | |||
| 07/07/1998 | 1 | 07/07/1998 | |
| Part missing from the compact disc player at time of delivery. mjs | |||
| 1 | 01/07/1998 | ||
| Remote radio failed. | |||
| 10 | 11/11/1997 | ||
| Radio looses the memory when switched from am to fm. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 01/01/2098 | |||
| My concern is that the lug wrench provided with this car and most others will not allow most people to remove the lug nuts after they have been torqued by a tire dealership. either the torque being applied is too much or the wrenches are not adequate. many people theres days have some type of road-side insurance and never really have to remove the wheel, however if a flat happens in a remote area and the only equipment avaiable is the equipment supplied with the car, many people would not be able to loosen the lug nuts. my concern is not only the equipment in the car, but also the amount of torque applied. i believe the torque being applied by the tire dealerships is within the specifications, however i also believe it is more than necessary. if you have lug nuts torqued to specification on your car, ask your wife to try and loosen one. nlm | |||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||
| 03/05/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Dealer installed gold kit trim became discolored and color started to peel off of the gold strip trim over rear license plate. *ak | |||