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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.
1998 Honda Accord engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 51 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
| 178000 mi US $1050 |
Replaced upper and lower radiator hoses |
| 209000 mi | Exhaust system shot. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 183000 mi US $200 |
Radiator leaking Fluid |
| 229300 mi US $550 |
The mechanic replaced the EVAP Canister and 3 solenoids. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 205000 mi US $400 |
Oil gasket/seal replacement. |
| 203000 mi | CEL, forgot specific. Replaced ignition coils, didn't help. |
1998 Honda Accord 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 161000 mi US $800 |
replaced IAC motor; |
| 123000 mi US $480 |
Replaced fuel evaporation canister (near fuel tank) and two supporting valves (one failed open). Engine check light came on. |
| 245000 mi US $10 |
muffler fell off of car. re-attached muffler with 4" coupling pipe and 2 clamps |
1998 Honda Accord 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 132000 mi | Check engine light on, determined to be EVAP/emissions related. |
| 157000 mi US $730 |
Replaced clutch |
| 240000 mi US $60 |
ignition switch was cutting power to the car and engine causing stalling while driving. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
1998 Honda Accord 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 171000 mi US $1700 |
Replaced seals and radiator. Was leaking oil and emitting steam. |
| 172000 mi | Car died on the road, towed to dealer to replace ignition switch (under a recall 2nd time). |
| 176500 mi US $75 |
Exhaust O2 sensor |
| 203600 mi US $100 |
Exhaust rusted out. Broke off at catalytic converter. I welded a repair patch Oxygen sensor on exhaust |
| 94860 mi $400 |
Radiator start liking clolant from the top radiator gasket, radiator replaced with after market |
| 177200 mi US $225 |
Crack in radiator discovered at Oil Change shop. Had mechanic friend repair it for half price |
| 178000 mi US $65 |
Hole in an exhaust gasket |
| 184000 mi US $140 |
Replaced distributor |
| 137640 mi | 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. |
| 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. |
| 248600 mi US $10 |
Top radiator hose blew. |
| 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. |
| 262000 mi | The radiator blew and I was told if I replaced it, that other engine parts would need replacing. Sold car for $1100. |
| 232500 mi C $300 |
gas line was leaking oil pan relaced- was rusted through |
| 87000 mi US $300 |
Timing belt needed to be replaced. |
| 111500 mi US $75 |
Check emissions system light was on - turned out to be a bad seal on the gas cap. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 171000 mi US $80 |
Water hose broke |
| 117000 mi US $700 |
Engine mount replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $2300 |
Catalytic converter clogged - reduced performance. |
| 108000 mi US $175 |
Radiator had a crack causing it to leak. Had it replaced. |
| 128340 mi C $700 |
lower rad hose had detriorated from leaking oil (oil seal also needed to be replaced). |
| 101000 mi US $350 |
Thermostat corrosion, cracked. Replaced. Hoses cracked, replaced. |
| 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 |
| 164920 mi C $350 |
Catalytic converter was finished. |
1998 Honda Accord 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 143000 mi | Transmission was hanging up in 2nd gear, took to parts shop and had codes cleared. |
| 112000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced Timing belt. Check brake light coming on... came back 2 weeks later. |
| 68000 mi US $320 |
EGR tube replaced and manifold cleaned |
| 191700 mi US $50 |
oxygen intake something or other with carbonite. made engine stutter and hesitate like crazy. loss of power and mileage. |
| 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. |
| 169000 mi US $1010 |
Replaced all engine & transmission mounts. |
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