Honda Honda 1998
Model Honda made in 1998 by Honda got 16 consumer complains as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 052203 | 05/22/2003 | 10002333 | Campaign responsibility report for the 1997-99 honda ignition switch recall campaign. letter to service manager. *tt | 08/22/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 010999 | 09/01/1999 | 608026 | Information on the two common causes of malfunction indicator light on and diagnostic trouble code p1456. *tt | 10/28/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 98100 | 04/01/1998 | 602140 | Information on fuel cap cautions. *yc | 09/22/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 98061 | 09/08/1998 | 90-014 | 602688 | Information regarding automatic transmission in-warranty exchange program. *yc | 01/06/1999 |
| 90014 | 12/15/1997 | 90-014 | 600562 | Subject on automatic transmission in-warranty exhchange program. *yc | 05/26/1998 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 180298 | 02/18/1998 | 604251 | Subject regarding nsx electronic power steering campaign a referred in bulletin # 97-037. ak | 04/20/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 626846 | Information regarding most left hand drive models are heavier on the left side that the right . this article applies to all 98 and later honda models, except passport. *yh | 12/18/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 626835 | Information regarding rolling backward after releasing brakes is ok on 98 and later hondas. *yh | 12/18/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/31/1999 | 1 | ||
| During vehicle collision no deployment of air bag, resulting in laceration to head. (police accident report). | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 3 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| On three occasions the central processing unit failed. *yc | |||
| 1 | 10/04/1997 | ||
| Main computer unit failed. *yc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 03/20/2007 | 199800 | 100 | 10/09/2005 |
| First of all, the electrical ignition switch had to be replace. every time the car is started up, u have to keep trying in order for it to crank up. if it does crank, while driving down the highway, the car would cut off in the middle of traffic. that was very dangerous. you would have to put the car in neutral & keep turning the switch until it finally cranks back up. next, there is the problem with the exterior lighting. the fuse blows about 3 times a week & has to be replaced so that the headlight & brake lights would work. everytime the fuse blow & the lights stop working, the car wont get into gear unless u unlock the gear shift everytime u put it in park. then there is the transmission. i have put 2 transmissions in this car in less that a year. what's going on with this car? *tr | |||
| 04/14/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 11/08/2001 |
| I own a honda accord 1998, ex 4d sedan, vin: 1hgcg5551wa222223. sometimes when i make a turn, the engine stalls and steering wheel gets locked. this is very dangerous!!! it used to happen once a few months. but now it occurs once a day! i talked to my local dealer and was told that they can not diagnose it since the problem is irreproducible by them. however, they said it?s very likely an ignition switch problem and recommended to replace it. i checked honda?s web site and found there?re two recalls about ignition switch for 98 accords, which are 03-088 and 02-031. but those two recalls don?t cover manual transmission cars. there is not too much difference between automatic and manual cars regarding the key cylinder. problem happens to automatic car?s key cylinder can equally happen to manual car?s too! i wonder if honda could include manual transmission cars for the recalls too, or at least reimburse me for replacing the ignition switch?*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling, unable to rectify problems. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 07/11/2005 | 1 | ||
| No events leading up to the failure. passenger side door on my 1998 honda civic (2 door), failed/fails to open. passenger thought door had been locked by driver but door failed to open even after it was repeatedly locked and unlocked in attempt to correct problem. door has not opened since. passenger must climb out window or crawl over driver seat to exit car. would be very dangerous situation if auto accident occurred especially if exit from drivers side door was impossible. children ride in this car and owner fears for their safety. car taken to dealer to have problem fixed but dealer asked for over $400 to replace inside door parts and also stated $400 more would be required if door panel was broken as they attempted to remove it. door panel is very difficult to remove with door stuck shut. owner feels this is a safety problem with manufacturing of car and should be fixed by manufacturer without charge. *nm | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 05/08/2004 | |||
| The paint and clearcoat are breaking down on my car. it has never been waxed or buffed. it started with a small spot, then grew. now, all of the edges, the top, side panels and trunk have whitish gray areas where it used to be the original black paint. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/20/2007 | 199800 | 100 | 10/09/2005 |
| First of all, the electrical ignition switch had to be replace. every time the car is started up, u have to keep trying in order for it to crank up. if it does crank, while driving down the highway, the car would cut off in the middle of traffic. that was very dangerous. you would have to put the car in neutral & keep turning the switch until it finally cranks back up. next, there is the problem with the exterior lighting. the fuse blows about 3 times a week & has to be replaced so that the headlight & brake lights would work. everytime the fuse blow & the lights stop working, the car wont get into gear unless u unlock the gear shift everytime u put it in park. then there is the transmission. i have put 2 transmissions in this car in less that a year. what's going on with this car? *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Clutch pedal failed. *yc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/20/2002 | 08/01/2098 | ||
| No description given. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/14/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Both front brake pads wore out prematurely and into the rotors at 9400 miles.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 08/11/2005 | 100338 | 3 | 06/14/1998 |
| 1998 honda accord,vin: 1hgcg5659wa194802. replaced stoplight switch #36750-s84-003, three times in 100,338 miles. switch allows you to take car out of park. when brake pedal is depressed. when part fails, you are stranded where ever you are, with car stuck in park. *nm | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Horn indicator failed. mgm | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/06/2005 | 1 | ||
| I put the spare tire that came with my car on the the car theother day. it appeared to be a new tire. it was a bf goodrich touring t/a sr4 205/70r15 that came with my honda crv when i bought it two years ago. while driving home, the tread came loose. it beat up my bumper and caused it to come loose and tore up the light wiring beside it. the wlamart fellow said that it looked like a faulty tread. i would like to be reimbursed for the damage to my bumper and light as well as have a new tire. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Heater/air conitioner failed. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | FORT DEPOSIT | 36032 | B J AUTO | |
| AL | HUNTSVILLE | 35801 | DAMSON HONDA | |
| MI | CLINTON TWP | 48038 | MITCHELL HONDA #207050 | 586 412 9600 |