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1998 Honda Accord repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 144 repairs.
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1998 Honda Accord repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 125 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1998 Honda Accord

Engine not specified

Honda in Missouri, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

183000 mi

US $200
Radiator leaking Fluid 
Honda in Washington, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2013
Jun 2012

181000 mi

US $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. 
Honda in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

209000 mi
Exhaust system shot. 
Honda in New York, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

130000 mi

US $1000
Replaced a whole transmission 
Honda in Texas, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013

205000 mi

US $400
Oil gasket/seal replacement. 
Honda in Washington, United States
Jan 2012 - Jul 2018
Feb 2013

260000 mi
Engine temperature gauge was not working. Had to reflow solder on speedometer circuit board near light bulb. Solder was visibly cracked. 
Honda in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

90000 mi

US $811
Timing belt was initially changed due to routine maintenance a seal was not included, and car leaked oil. This repair redid the standard maintenance and added the required seal. New mechanic did the work, due to lost confidence in old. 
Honda in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2011 - Dec 2013
Apr 2012

213280 mi

C $540
Front subframe replaced due to rust from road salt. $475 for parts including subframe from Florida. 
Feb 2013

224800 mi

C $1296
replaced as well rt outer tie rod and alignment, replaced rt fr axle 
Honda in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Sep 2010
Sep 2010

171000 mi
Transmission needed to be replaced. 
Honda in Missouri, United States
Sep 2010 - Nov 2010
Nov 2010

209000 mi
Rapid transmission failure over 2 days - OBDII shows code P0740, which is the torque converter. 
Honda in California, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jun 2011

232000 mi

US $280
Starter went out. Towed to shop then replaced the starter 
Honda in Illinois, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

178000 mi

US $1050
Upper ball joints Replaced upper and lower radiator hoses 
Honda in Colorado, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010

175000 mi

US $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 Arizona, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2012
Aug 2012

169500 mi

US $400
Power windows didn't work on driver and passenger doors. Had to replace motors. 
Honda in Ohio, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

203000 mi
CEL, forgot specific. Replaced ignition coils, didn't help. 
Honda in Georgia, United States
Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
Aug 2009

199000 mi
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 Ohio, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2016
Jan 2012

US $550
The mechanic replaced the EVAP Canister and 3 solenoids. 
Oct 2012

238200 mi

US $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

242200 mi
The EVAP Canister was flooded with gasoline and needed to be replaced. This is the second time this has happened in 2 years. Tiny holes on the top of the fuel tank interfered with the exhaust systems ability to reliably detect a vacuum, so the check engine light came on. It is believed that these holes are due to rust. 
Honda in Saudi Arabia
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

131440 mi
ABS system and brake light were on 
Honda in New York, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

103000 mi

US $450
replaced alternator and battery 
Honda in Texas, United States
Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

138000 mi

US $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 New Mexico, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011

156000 mi

US $1000
Replaced CV Joints and Timing belt.  
Honda in Georgia, United States
Feb 2012 - Apr 2013
Mar 2012

185000 mi

US $1600
Original transmission failed and need to be replaced 
Honda in California, United States
Jun 2008 - May 2009
Sep 2008

76000 mi

US $65
Replaced headlight. 

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1998 Honda Accord 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2010

80000 mi
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. 
Dec 2011

94000 mi
Srs light came on. Dealer stated possible weak battery. Reset light. Ok for now. However, dealer performed "free inspection" Now breaks squeal like crazy. 
Honda in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2007 - Feb 2016
Jan 2008

82460 mi

C $250
Replace Right Rear Wheel Bearing 
Feb 2016

184140 mi
Front sub-frame rotted out due to rust caused by air conditioner draining onto it. A $2000 repair estimate on a car worth about $2000. Transmission is shifting roughly - perhaps another 2 years? Otherwise car is GREAT! Really sorry. Bye. 
Honda in Illinois, United States
Sep 2007 - Jun 2013
Sep 2012

123000 mi

US $480
Replaced fuel evaporation canister (near fuel tank) and two supporting valves (one failed open). Engine check light came on. 
Honda in California, United States
Jan 2008 - Sep 2010
Jul 2010

125000 mi
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 mi
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
Sep 2007 - Aug 2010
May 2008

176000 mi

US $150
'SRS' warning light came on - due to faulty steering column sensor 
Honda in Texas, United States
Oct 2009 - Feb 2010
Nov 2009

161000 mi

US $800
CV drive replaced IAC motor; 
Jan 2010

161000 mi

US $400
Starter motor failed 
Honda in Ohio, United States
Mar 2009 - Aug 2012
Oct 2009

204000 mi

US $150
replaced broken sway bar links on front left and right side 
Aug 2010

221200 mi

US $400
Replaced brake line to rear drivers wheel. The old line rusted out and leaked brake fluid all over the ground. 
Mar 2011

235000 mi

US $85
replaced left front wheel bearing and both front sway bar links  replaced front left ABS sensor 
Aug 2011

245000 mi

US $10
muffler fell off of car. re-attached muffler with 4" coupling pipe and 2 clamps 

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1998 Honda Accord 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Honda in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
Jul 2010

132000 mi
Check engine light on, determined to be EVAP/emissions related. 
Honda in California, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2018
Mar 2012

225000 mi

US $180
I had to replace the brake pads and install a new caliper because the caliper bolt was stuck (and the head sheared off). 
Honda in Utah, United States
Feb 2008 - Aug 2012
Jan 2012

240000 mi

US $60
ignition switch was cutting power to the car and engine causing stalling while driving. 
Aug 2012

250000 mi

US $280
hydraulic line from pedal to clutch wore and broke from wiring harness rubbing against it. 
Honda in Alberta, Canada
May 2007 - Aug 2014
Dec 2007

137020 mi

C $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 mi

C $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 mi

C $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 mi

C $600
CV rubber boot covers, torn on both sides. Replaced for approx $600 cdn. 
Honda in Utah, United States
Jan 2010 - Jul 2012
Jul 2010

117000 mi

US $32
A/C not cooling, compressor engaged and no leaks found. Diagnosed as slow refrigerant loss over time, recharged. 
Sep 2011

126000 mi

US $350
Driver's window dropped into door 
Honda in Ohio, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2012
Dec 2008

128000 mi

US $250
Secondary clutch cylinder. 
Jun 2009

131000 mi
Noise/rattle coming from the rear of the car. Diagnosis was sway bar was rattling. Awaiting replacement. 
Feb 2011

146000 mi

US $200
Wheel bearings corroded 
Apr 2011

149000 mi

US $200
replaced door lock motor  replaced front sway bar 
Oct 2011

157000 mi

US $730
Replaced clutch 

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1998 Honda Accord 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda in Missouri, United States
May 2011 - Feb 2012
Oct 2011

177200 mi

US $225
Crack in radiator discovered at Oil Change shop. Had mechanic friend repair it for half price 
Feb 2012

178000 mi

US $65
Hole in an exhaust gasket 
Honda in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2015
Nov 2011

122000 mi

US $1700
rebuilt auto trans. 
Honda in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

137640 mi
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 California, United States
Dec 2010 - Nov 2011
Mar 2011

246700 mi

US $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

248600 mi

US $10
Top radiator hose blew. 
Oct 2011

262000 mi

US $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 mi
The radiator blew and I was told if I replaced it, that other engine parts would need replacing. Sold car for $1100. 
Honda in Florida, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
Dec 2010

171000 mi

US $1700
Replaced seals and radiator. Was leaking oil and emitting steam. 
Jun 2011

180000 mi

US $700
CV joints were worn. Sleeve reptured. 
Nov 2011

182000 mi
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. 
Honda in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2010 - Aug 2017
Sep 2011

172000 mi
"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

176500 mi

US $75
Exhaust O2 sensor Shift interlock. Both the brake and shift interlock switches needed to be replaced. 
May 2014

203600 mi

US $100
Exhaust rusted out. Broke off at catalytic converter. I welded a repair patch Oxygen sensor on exhaust 
Honda in Quebec, Canada
Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
Aug 2010

232500 mi

C $300
gas line was leaking oil pan relaced- was rusted through 
Sep 2010

232500 mi
upper ball joint was cracked. replaced. outer tie rod was bent. replaced front left wheel bearing replaced 
Oct 2010

233120 mi

C $240
heater blower failed, was replaced 
Mar 2011

238080 mi

C $400
replaced left rear wheel bearing (noisy) and battery (towed for latter) 
Jun 2011

241800 mi

C $100
brake line left rear failed due to rust. replaced brake line 
Jul 2011

241800 mi
alarm randomly goes on, draining the battery, especially on humid days 
Honda in California, United States
Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008

82000 mi

US $375
Horn became disabled. Cable reel assembly in the steering wheel had to be replaced. Paid $80 for part and $295 for labor. 
Honda in Nevada, United States
Jul 2008 - May 2010
Nov 2008

98000 mi

US $220
Broken CV Axel boot. 
Jan 2009

100000 mi

US $50
Car would not start, Starter was replaced.  
Honda in California, United States
May 2009 - Sep 2015
Sep 2009

87000 mi

US $300
Timing belt needed to be replaced. 
Nov 2012

111500 mi

US $75
Check emissions system light was on - turned out to be a bad seal on the gas cap. 
Honda in Virginia, United States
Oct 2008 - Dec 2013
Nov 2008

135000 mi

US $81
Starter failed. Replaced by owner. 
Sep 2010

153000 mi

US $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 mi

US $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 mi

US $80
Water hose broke 
Aug 2012

182700 mi

US $50
CV joint boot cracked 
Dec 2013

195000 mi

US $50
Transmission finally went out after babying it along for a year. I put the car on Craigslist and had 10 callers in 4 hours. Guy that bought it paid top dollar. He had a transmission to put in it, and said these cars are very reliable. 
Honda in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

112000 mi

US $520
Also, both front axles replaced. 
Aug 2009

117000 mi

US $700
Tie rods and bushings replaced.  CV Joint replaced.  Engine mount replaced. 
Honda in Indiana, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Mar 2017

175000 mi

US $600
replace bracketed calipers and slide pins 
Honda in Texas, United States
Nov 2007 - Nov 2013
Sep 2008

128000 mi

US $2300
Catalytic converter clogged - reduced performance. 
Honda in Illinois, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
May 2018

184000 mi

US $140
Replaced distributor 
Honda in Florida, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

108000 mi

US $175
Radiator had a crack causing it to leak. Had it replaced. 
Honda in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

128340 mi

C $700
lower rad hose had detriorated from leaking oil (oil seal also needed to be replaced). 
Dec 2009

134540 mi

C $850
Brake pads, rotors, calipers 
Honda in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2010 - Apr 2015
Nov 2010

124000 mi

US $550
right front wheel bearings replaced 
Aug 2014

148900 mi

US $200
Starter needed to be replaced. 
Honda in Tennessee, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

204000 mi

US $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 
Honda in California, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2011

134000 mi

US $1300
Check engine light came on, OBD2 Codes 0700 and 0740 relating to Transmission Control Module and Torque Converter circuit malfunction. Transmission rebuilt. 
Honda in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2014
Jan 2011

101000 mi

US $350
Thermostat corrosion, cracked. Replaced. Hoses cracked, replaced. 
Honda in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2009 - Nov 2013
Sep 2011

118000 mi

US $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 mi

US $500
Both rear brake calipers replaced as they were worn/misaligned and not providing full braking power 
Honda in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2009 - Apr 2012
Jul 2009

164920 mi

C $350
Catalytic converter was finished. 
Apr 2010

177940 mi

C $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 mi

C $650
After regular cleaning of brakes, caliper was not functionning properly. Replaced both front calipers. They were the original parts! 
Honda in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
Nov 2009

101680 mi

C $350
Leaking brake line caused by corrosion. 
Honda in Israel
Dec 2010 - May 2011
Apr 2011

94860 mi

$400
Radiator start liking clolant from the top radiator gasket, radiator replaced with after market 

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1998 Honda Accord 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda in Colorado, United States
May 2010 - Aug 2012
Feb 2011

169000 mi

US $1010
Replaced all engine & transmission mounts. Replaced both front fender liners & front splash shield. 
Aug 2012

175000 mi
Auto trans failed. Traded in on new car. 
Honda in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2013
Mar 2011

182000 mi

US $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 mi
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

191700 mi

US $50
oxygen intake something or other with carbonite. made engine stutter and hesitate like crazy. loss of power and mileage. 
Feb 2013

199500 mi

US $30
hood shocks went out, had to replace. 
Aug 2013

204000 mi

US $70
ignition switch died. same one as part of early 2000s recall. OEM part 90 at dealer (1 yr warranted, aftermarket autozone (lifetime warranty) was 65. known issue with this car. sloppy engineering. 
Honda in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2012
Apr 2009

68000 mi

US $320
EGR tube replaced and manifold cleaned 
Honda in Florida, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

112000 mi

US $1400
Replaced Timing belt. Check brake light coming on... came back 2 weeks later. Replaced overhead lamp, headlights. 
Honda in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2007 - May 2009
Aug 2008

142000 mi

US $50
Starter relay was dissabling vehicle at random times. 
Sep 2008

143000 mi
Alternator failed and was replaced. Transmission was hanging up in 2nd gear, took to parts shop and had codes cleared.  
Dec 2008

144000 mi

US $2000
Transmission required overhaul, barely driveable.  

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1998 Honda Accord 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Honda in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2018 - Sep 2019
May 2018

199000 mi

US $780
Replaced clutch, 
Honda in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2009 - Sep 2010
Sep 2009

73160 mi

C $2500
Clutch failure. Clutch cylinder fluid leak due to failed seal. 
Honda in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013

203000 mi

US $820
Clutch sticking to floor. Master cyclinder failure due to age. Entire Master cylinder assembly had to be replaced due to Honda TSB around 2002-2003 that prevented just the master cyclinder from being replaced. 

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1998 Honda Accord 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda in New York, United States
Jan 2008 - May 2008
Apr 2008

98000 mi

US $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. 
Honda in Florida, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012

175600 mi

US $200
Wheel bearings 

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