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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 144 repairs.
1998 Honda Accord transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (35%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 23 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
| 171000 mi | Transmission needed to be replaced. |
| 130000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced a whole transmission |
| 209000 mi | Rapid transmission failure over 2 days - OBDII shows code P0740, which is the torque converter. |
| 185000 mi US $1600 |
Original transmission failed and need to be replaced |
| 199000 mi | Needed a new transmission. |
1998 Honda Accord 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 161000 mi US $800 |
CV drive |
1998 Honda Accord 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 250000 mi US $280 |
hydraulic line from pedal to clutch wore and broke from wiring harness rubbing against it. |
| 128000 mi US $250 |
Secondary clutch cylinder. |
| 139500 mi C $600 |
CV rubber boot covers, torn on both sides. Replaced for approx $600 cdn. |
1998 Honda Accord 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 122000 mi US $1700 |
rebuilt auto trans. |
| 98000 mi US $220 |
Broken CV Axel boot. |
| 180000 mi US $700 |
CV joints were worn. Sleeve reptured. |
| 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. |
| 112000 mi US $520 |
Also, both front axles replaced. |
| 117000 mi US $700 |
CV Joint replaced. |
| 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. |
| 182700 mi US $50 |
CV joint boot cracked |
| 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. |
1998 Honda Accord 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 144000 mi US $2000 |
Transmission required overhaul, barely driveable. |
| 175000 mi | Auto trans failed. Traded in on new car. |
1998 Honda Accord 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 199000 mi US $780 |
Replaced clutch, |
| 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. |
| 73160 mi C $2500 |
Clutch failure. Clutch cylinder fluid leak due to failed seal. |
1998 Honda Accord 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 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. |
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