Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Honda Accord

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,345 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V026000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
1,439,841
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-17
Owners notified
2020-10-01

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V025000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
486,659
Reported to NHTSA
2005-01-28
Owners notified
2005-03-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.

Safety risk

IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V423000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
563,861
Reported to NHTSA
2003-10-27
Owners notified
2003-12-08

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."

Safety risk

IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF CYLINDER BODY WEAR. IF SIGNIFICANT WEAR IS INDICATED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CYLINDER BODY, COLLAR, AND LATCH PLATE. IF NO SIGNS OF WEAR ARE INDICATED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LATCH PLATE WITH A REDESIGNED PART. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V120000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
1,000,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-05-16
Owners notified
2002-06-14

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.

Safety risk

WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission18878,998 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch172115,332 mi
Electrical system171142,000 mi
Air bags43110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling4187,000 mi
Power train38155,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3485,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition33102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3362,575 mi
Suspension32145,000 mi
Unknown or other31168,000 mi
Vehicle speed control31125,000 mi
Engine28150,000 mi
Structure: body27145,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2680,000 mi
Seats24125,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields19159,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1950,000 mi
Steering18145,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1288,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip12—
Structure: frame and members12130,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1159,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1185,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components10—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator9100,177 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys965,000 mi
Exterior lighting9145,614 mi
Tires938,687 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder857,497 mi
Structure8150,000 mi
Visibility: windshield8125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system784,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)792,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline787,475 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor7—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust739,000 mi
Service brakes7128,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)6149,170 mi
Fuel/propulsion system6100,030 mi
Seat belts687,000 mi
Structure: body: door6—
Electrical system: starter assembly585,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch5—
Power train: manual transmission585,500 mi
Tires: sidewall595,400 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module4100,000 mi
Electrical system: horn487,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system455,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage4—
Tires: tread/belt457,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control376,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit3—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter380,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic320,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor384,207 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system380,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls364,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2107,500 mi
Equipment2224,528 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2100,177 mi
Equipment: electrical2—
Exterior lighting: headlights280,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system281,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages279,000 mi
Parking brake256,300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)236,000 mi
Power train: driveline278,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit275,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other269,755 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device280,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear263,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices2—
Wheels2155,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1—
Child seat: handle (infant)1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1130,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash197,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices1—
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch153,800 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump162,575 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1130,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift154,980 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly130,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, electric1165,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads185,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint186,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: valve170,707 mi
Unknown195,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.