1998 Honda Accord Honda Accord 1998

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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%)

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1998 Honda Accord suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 19 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

156000 mi

US $1000
Replaced CV Joints and Timing belt.  
199000 mi I think the bushings in the struts were bad. Lots of rattling when going over small bumps. 
178000 mi

US $1050
Upper ball joints 
175000 mi

US $50
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. 
224800 mi

C $1296
replaced as well rt outer tie rod and alignment, replaced rt fr axle 

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1998 Honda Accord 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

82460 mi

C $250
Replace Right Rear Wheel Bearing 
204000 mi

US $150
replaced broken sway bar links on front left and right side 
235000 mi

US $250
replaced left front wheel bearing and both front sway bar links  

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1998 Honda Accord 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

131000 mi Noise/rattle coming from the rear of the car. Diagnosis was sway bar was rattling. Awaiting replacement. 
146000 mi

US $200
Wheel bearings corroded 
149000 mi

US $200
replaced front sway bar 

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1998 Honda Accord 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

177940 mi

C $160
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. 
124000 mi

US $550
right front wheel bearings replaced 
232500 mi upper ball joint was cracked. replaced. outer tie rod was bent. replaced front left wheel bearing replaced 
238080 mi

C $400
replaced left rear wheel bearing (noisy) and battery (towed for latter) 
117000 mi

US $700
Tie rods and bushings replaced.  

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1998 Honda Accord 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

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. 

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1998 Honda Accord 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

175600 mi

US $200
Wheel bearings 

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1998 Honda Accord Suspension Problems

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