1998 HONDA ACCORD VIN: 1HGCG5655WA140235

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VIN 1HGCG5655WA140235 Decoding Honda Vin Decoder

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Make

HONDA

Manufacturer Name

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Model

Accord

Model Year

1998

Plant City

MARYSVILLE

Trim

EX

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant State

OHIO

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

4

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Bed Type

Not Applicable

Cab Type

Not Applicable

Trailer Type Connection

Not Applicable

Trailer Body Type

Not Applicable

Transmission Style

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

4

Engine Number of Cylinders

4

Displacement (CC)

2253.2213000

Displacement (CI)

137.5

Displacement (L)

2.3

Engine Model

F23A1 (VTEC)

Engine Power (kW)

111.855000

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

In-Line

Engine Brake (hp) From

150.00

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Bus Floor Configuration Type

Not Applicable

Bus Type

Not Applicable

Custom Motorcycle Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Suspension Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Chassis Type

Not Applicable

1998 HONDA ACCORD Crash Test Score

0

Overall Rating

Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side

Side Barrier

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Driver
Rear Passenger

Overall Side Pole Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating 4x4
Rollover Star Rating 4x2
Rollover Risk:
0%

1998 HONDA ACCORD Safety Features

Seat Belts and Head Restraints

Dynamic Head Restraints Not Available
Head Restraint Not Available
Advanced Belt Feature Not Available
Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage Not Available
Seat Belt Reminder System Not Available

Air Bags

Frontal Air Bag Driver, Front Passenger
Knee Not Available
Additional Air Bags Not Available
Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements Not Available

Child Passenger Features

LATCH Locations Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations Not Available

Complaints Assosiated with VIN 1HGCG5655WA140235

Components: ENGINE

February 25, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 10838518
Consumer Location: SCAPPOOSE, OR
VIN: 1HGCG5655WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 259,000.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

July 10, 2015
NHTSA ID Number: 10745351
Consumer Location: ROSEVILLE, MI
VIN: 1HGCG5655WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.

Components: SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE

July 01, 2014
NHTSA ID Number: 10607701
Consumer Location: LEBANON, TN
VIN: 1HGCG5655WA****

Summary of Complaint

I HAVE A 1998 HONDA ACCORD WHEN I CALL HONDA TO LET THEM KNOW MY CAR IS STALLING WHILE DRIVING THEY TELL ME THIS IS NOT A COVERED RECALL ON MY CERTAIN CAR FOR MY VIN ALSO THE LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE NOT COVERED BUT THEY HAVE A RECALL FOR THE PARTS ON LINE FOR OTHER 1998 CARS BUT IT IS CRAZY NEITHER OF THESE ITEMS ARE COVERED ON MY CAR. *TR

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

August 16, 2013
NHTSA ID Number: 10535793
Consumer Location: EVERETT, WA
VIN: 1HGCG5655WA****

Summary of Complaint

ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. CAN HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED. THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL FOR THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE (02V120000) FOR THE SAME MAKE, MODEL & YEAR BUT MY VIN IS NOT COVERED. HONDA SAYS THOSE COVERED BY THAT RECALL HAD A DIFFERENT IGNITION SWITCH. WELL GUESS WHAT, THEY NEED TO INCLUDE MINE TOO! *TR

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

September 19, 2009
NHTSA ID Number: 10284771
Consumer Location: PLANO, TX
VIN: 1HGCG5655WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. HE REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS NOT MAKING A SUFFICIENT CONNECTION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH AT HIS EXPENSE AND THAT THE REPAIR COST WAS $300. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT A PART OF ANY OF THE RELATED RECALLS, 02V120000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION SWITCH 03V423000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IGNITION SWITCH. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 140,000.

Components: STRUCTURE

January 10, 2008
NHTSA ID Number: 10246231
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 1HGCG5655WA****

Summary of Complaint

THE PAINT ON MY 1998 HONDA ACCORD HAS FADED OFF. THE PAINT HAS COME OFF ON THE TOP AND THE TRUNK OF THE CAR. THE PAINT HAS JUST FADED AWAY. *TR

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

December 17, 2004
NHTSA ID Number: 10104127
Consumer Location: CLIMAX, NC
VIN: 1HGCG5655WA****

Summary of Complaint

I PARKED MY CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY FRIDAY NIGHT AND TOOK THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION THE CAR WAS STILL IN DRIVE. THE CAR ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, INTO THE YARD, AND HIT A TREE WITH NO ONE IN THE VEHICLE. SINCE THERE WAS NO KEY IN THE IGNITION THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND REALIZED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR THIS VERY REASON, BUT I HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS RECALL. I CONTACTED HONDA AND THEY SAID THAT I HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED BECAUSE THE CAR STILL HAD THE PREVIOUS OWNERS INFO IN THEIR SYSTEM. I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A HONDA DEALERSHIP, YET THEY SAID THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THEM TO CHANGE THE INFORMATION OVER TO ALLOW THEM TO CONTACT ME WITH RECALL INFORMATION. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS. WOULD HONDA NOT HAVE SOME RESPONSIBILITY IN THE ACCIDENT?*AK

Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

August 01, 2002
NHTSA ID Number: 8017626
Consumer Location: VANCOUVER, WA
VIN: 1HGCG5655WA****

Summary of Complaint

WHEN STARTING COLD VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTINGTO DEPRESS GAS PEDAL, HAS TO USE EXCESSIVE EFFORT. WHEN CONSUMER IS ABLE TO DEPRESS PEDAL, TIRES SPIN,AND VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD, THROTTLE STICKS.*AK

Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

July 20, 2000
NHTSA ID Number: 729326
Consumer Location: KINGSVILLE, TX
VIN: 1HGCG5655WA****

Summary of Complaint

VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL STICKS CAUSING ROTORS TO WARP. TOOK TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND NOT THE PEDAL. WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS JUST A INCONVENIENCE NOT A SAFETY HAZARD. LATER FOUND THAT THE PEDAL WAS STICKING AND WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE HEAD ENGINEER FOR HONDA HAD TO COME AND DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND REPLACE THE ENTIRE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY

Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

March 25, 2023
NHTSA ID Number: 864986
Consumer Location: KINGSVILLE, TX
VIN: 1HGCG5655WA****

Summary of Complaint

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS AND APPLYING NORMAL BRAKING PROCEDURE, VEHICLE WILL SHAKE POSSIBLY DUE TO ROTORS WARPING. 2. AFTER DISENGAGING CRUISE CONTROL BY APPLYING BRAKES , IT WILL NOT RESUME DUE TO BRAKE PEDAL STICKING.*AK

Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

November 01, 1997
NHTSA ID Number: 706119
Consumer Location: RALEIGH, NC
VIN: 1HGCG5655WA****

Summary of Complaint

I HAVE ASKED THE DEALER TO REPAIR A PROBLEM WITH A STICKY ACCELORATOR ON THREE OCCASIONS WITH NO SUCCESS. THEY ADMIT IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR BUT OFFER NO REMEDY. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND HAS ALMOST RESULTED IN TWO ACCIDENTS! PLEASE DEMAND THAT HONDA REMEDY THIS SERIOUS DEFECT IMMEDIATELY. MY DEALER'S INCOMPETENT SERVICE MANAGER CLAIMS HE CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM IN MY CAR. HOWEVER, ONE OF HIS TECHNICIANS DID. I'VE GIVEN UP TRYING TO HAVE THEM REPAIR THE CAR AND HOPE YOU CAN CONVINCE THE MANUFACTURER TO RECALL THIS CAR. SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE WILL BE KILLED IF THIS IS NOT REPAIRED. THANK YOU. PLEASE CALL ME DIRECTLY IF I CAN OFFER ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Components: AIR BAGS

June 21, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11421767
Consumer Location: LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
VIN: 1HGCG1654WA****

Summary of Complaint

Honda refuses to replace recalled airbags. I've been trying for a year and even when they "order" the part they don't have it when I arrive. This has happened repeatedly. I was in a car accident today and the airbags didn't deploy and they should have. After reading all the online complaints I feel lucky they didn't deploy and extract flying metal pieces. Its inexcusable to have a recall and then refuse to fix the problem. Honda's negligence could have cost me my life today.

Components: POWER TRAIN VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

December 10, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11395039
Consumer Location: ANAHEIM, CA
VIN: 1HGCG5643WA****

Summary of Complaint

DURING THE NORMAL SPEED ON THE 40 MILE PER HOUR STREET TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STACK AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE MORE THAN 30 MILE PER HOUR .AFTER THAT DATE THIS CONDITION CONTINUES ON AND OFF .ON THE OTHER SIDE THE TRANSMISSION CHANGES THE SPEED ONLY IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. ALL NESESSARY TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENTS HAS BEEN DONE. ORAL MECHANICAL ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR COSTS $ 2200

Components: STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AIR BAGS

March 29, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11390856
Consumer Location: CHARLOTTE, NC
VIN: 1HGCG1653WA****

Summary of Complaint

I WAS IN A BAD ACCIDENT I WAS IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE ON THE HIGHWAY I'M GOING 55MPH SOMEONE JUMPED IN FRONT OF ME I USED MY BREAKS THEN MY CAR JERKED RIGHT INTO THE OTHER PERSON CAR CAUSING MY CAR TO SPIN AROUND 2 TIME ON A 6 LANE HIGHWAY . THE AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED THE STARING WHEEL WAS NOT TURNING LOTS OF FLUIDS LEAKING OUT OF IT BUT IT WAS ALWAYS JERKING FOR SOME REASON EVEN WHEN THE MECHANIC SAYS THAT'S NATURAL..

Components: STRUCTURE WHEELS SERVICE BRAKES

December 02, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11390821
Consumer Location: CHARLOTTE, NC
VIN: 1HGCG1653WA****

Summary of Complaint

MY CAR KEPT JERKING IT ALSO HAD STOP WHILE MY FEET WAS ON THE METAL WHILE ON EXIT 41 MY CAR SPIN AROUND AND ALMOST COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER CAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT

Components: STRUCTURE WHEELS SERVICE BRAKES

March 29, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11390823
Consumer Location: CHARLOTTE, NC
VIN: 1HGCG1653WA****

Summary of Complaint

I'M IN THE RIGHT LANE ON EXIT 41 HIGHWAY MY CAR KEPT JERKING THEN SOMEONE JUMPED IN FRONT OF ME AS SOON AS I HIT THE BREAKS THE BREAKS SENT OUT AND HIT THE LADY WHO JUMPED IN FRONT OF ME AND THEN THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE WHEEL BEFORE THEN MY CAR WAS LEAKING .*DT*JB

Components: SUSPENSION

December 07, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11383497
Consumer Location: HUNTSVILLE, AL
VIN: 1HGCG5558WA****

Summary of Complaint

05/12/1999 MANUFACTURER SAFETY ELATED RECALL ISSUED , NHTSA #99V-069 RECALL # K59 1997-98 HONDA BALL JOINT SAFETY RECALL. WHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE REPAIRS TO BE MADE , SERVICE AGENT TOLD ME IT WAS BE 5 DAYS TO GET PART. SERVICE ASK ME IF I WANTED TO WAIT, I REPLIED YES 12/07/2020,TODAY 12/15/2020 I WAS TOLD IT COULD NOT BE DONE , I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT IT MAYBE IMPOSSIBLE TO RECEIVE PARTS FOR REPLACING THOSE BALL JOINTS AND THAT MY VEHICLE HAD AFTER MARKET PARTS , AND REGRETTABLY THAT DEALERSHIP COULD NOT PERFORM THOSE RECALLS , I AM CURRENTLY OUT OF TOWN WHERE I LEFT MY VEHICLE . THE DEALERSHIP MIGHT NOT EVEN HAVE A REPORT OF MY REPAIRS FOR THOSE RECALLS , 12/15/2020 WAS TOLD IT ITS WAS READY TO BE PICKED UP WITHOUT THOSE REPAIRS , I ALSO OFFERED TO PAY FOR MY OWN REPAIRS AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT EVEN POSSIBLE FOR THAT DEALERSHIP TO PERFORM THOSE REPAIRS. *DT*JB

Components: AIR BAGS

January 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11382841
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 1HGCG1655WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED HUGGINS HONDA (7551 NE LOOP 820, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180, (855) 902-9103) AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE, AND PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Components: AIR BAGS

April 13, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11366819
Consumer Location: KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC
VIN: 1HGCG1650WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE HEAD ON AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY UPON IMPACT BUT FAILED TO INFLATE AS NEEDED. DUE TO THE AIR BAG FAILURE, THE CONTACT WAS AIRLIFTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE SHE WAS TREATED FOR A BROKEN RIGHT RIB, A FRACTURED LEFT FIBULA, AND OTHER SEVERE INJURIES TO HER LEFT LEG AND ARM THAT REQUIRED SURGERY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AFTER BEING DEEMED TOTALED AT THE SCENE. LATER ON, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) WHICH SHE THEN LINKED TO HER FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MATTER AND WAS INFORMED THAT A REPRESENTATIVE WOULD CALL HER BACK; THE CONTACT HAD YET TO HEAR FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000.*DT*JB

Components: AIR BAGS

March 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11364209
Consumer Location: NEWTON, KS
VIN: 1HGCG1640WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO SCHOLFIELD HONDA (7017 E KELLOGG DR, WICHITA, KS 67207; (316) 688-6400) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

January 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11360880
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 1HGCG1653WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED DON AYRES HONDA (4740 LIMA RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808, (260) 484-0551) WHO STATED THAT THE REMEDY PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

January 17, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11360929
Consumer Location: WAUKESHA, WI
VIN: 1HGCG2248WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED THE WILDE HONDA DEALER LOCATED AT 1603 E MORELAND BLVD, WAUKESHA, WI 53186, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *BF*JB

Components: AIR BAGS

September 17, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11355511
Consumer Location: CHARLOTTE, NC
VIN: 1HGCG1654WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

January 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11355303
Consumer Location: HOOVER, AL
VIN: 1HGCG3247WA****

Summary of Complaint

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HONDA EARLY THIS YEAR REPORTING THAT THE AIRBAGS IN THE 1998 ACCORD ARE NOT SAFE AND MUST BE REPLACED. AFTER MULTIPLE CALLS TO THEM TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR ALL THEY TELL ME IS THAT THE PARTS NEEDED ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I DEPEND ON THIS CAR TO GET ME TO WORK EACH DAY AND CANNOT STOP USING IT. WHAT OTHER OPTIONS DO I HAVE?

Components: AIR BAGS

March 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11351384
Consumer Location: LEWISVILLE, NC
VIN: 1HGCG1653WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO FLOW HONDA IN WINSTON SALEM (2600 PETERS CREEK PKWY, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127; (336) 785-3380) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

August 13, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11349140
Consumer Location: SAN DIEGO, CA
VIN: 1HGCG2244WA****

Summary of Complaint

I AM FILING A SAFETY COMPLAINT BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN 7 MONTHS SINCE I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE SAFETY RECALL ON MY 98 HONDA ACCORD. THE RECALL LISTED THE RISKS AS INCLUDING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF THE AIRBAG DOES NOT DEPLOY OR DEPLOYS AND EXPELS METAL FRAGMENTS. THERE IS STILL NO REPLACEMENT PARTS OR UPDATES ABOUT WHEN THE REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY WHEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND AM REQUESTING AN UPDATE FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE THE SAME RECALL NOTICE BEFORE AN INCIDENT HAPPENS.

Components: AIR BAGS

March 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11348613
Consumer Location: LOPEZ ISLAND, WA
VIN: 1HGCG2250WA****

Summary of Complaint

WE WERE ALERTED IN MARCH,2020 OF A RECALL INVOLVING A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG THAT COULD CAUSE HARM OR DEATH. WE HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES TO INQUIRE WHEN THE PARTS TO REPLACE THIS DEFECT WOULD BE IN. IT IS NOW AUGUST, 2020. WE FEEL WE CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR SAFELY. IT HAS BEEN 5 MONTHS. WE HAVE RECEIVED NO SUPPORT FROM HONDA ON THIS

Components: AIR BAGS

July 02, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11339283
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 1HGCG2255WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS CLIENT WHO OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS CLIENT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WHITE PLAINS HONDA SERVICE CENTER (61 BANK ST, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10606), AND WAS REJECTED TO BE SERVICED DUE TO THE PART NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CLIENT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

March 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11328854
Consumer Location: LOPEZ ISLAND, WA
VIN: 1HGCG2250WA****

Summary of Complaint

WE RECEIVED A NOTICE OF A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG MARCH 2020. THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. IN REPEATED CALLS TO DEALERS WE ARE TOLD THERE ARE NO PARTS YET. SINCE THIS COULD CAUSE A POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURY, WHEN WILL THE PARTS BE READY? IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS. *TR

Components: AIR BAGS

February 17, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11328307
Consumer Location: WALDEN, NY
VIN: 1HGCG3247WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

January 17, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11327925
Consumer Location: SAN ANTONIO, TX
VIN: 1HGCG1659WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. GUNN HONDA LOCATED AT 14610 W. INTERSTATE 10, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78249, WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

January 17, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11326775
Consumer Location: MITCHELLVILLE, MD
VIN: 1HGCG1650WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: STRUCTURE

May 01, 2010
NHTSA ID Number: 11325928
Consumer Location: GRANDVILLE, MI
VIN: 1HGCG3153WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED DUE TO THE CONDENSATION FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT SECTION OF THE SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SIERRA HONDA OF GRANDVILLE LOCATED AT 4260 KENOWA AVE SW, GRANDVILLE, MI 49418, WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Components: AIR BAGS

March 16, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11325144
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 1HGCG2250WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD COUPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BOBBY RAHAL HONDA (6696 CARLISLE PIKE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050, (717) 766-4300) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER

January 20, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11325177
Consumer Location: CHICOPEE, MA
VIN: 1HGCG5642WA****

Summary of Complaint

I HAVE REPLACED MY IGNITION SWITCH LAST YEAR AND AM HAVING THE SANE PROBLEM. I LOOKED ONLINE AND NOTICED THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PART FOR MY VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHILE IM DRIVING OR WILL NOT TURN OVER ALL THE WAY WHEN I SWITCH IT ON. I CAN TELL WHEN THE SWITCH CATCHES. *TR

Components: AIR BAGS ENGINE

January 17, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11324162
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 1HGCG1653WA****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTACTED HONDA OF SALEM (1101 VAN NESS AVE NE, SALEM, OR 97301, (971) 701-2708) WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: AIR BAGS

April 12, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11321029
Consumer Location: FILLMORE, CA
VIN: 1HGCG1651WA****

Summary of Complaint

HELLO. I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FRONT AIRBAGS OF MY CAR AND THAT THEY COULD UNDER INFLATE OR RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER. ACCORDING TO THE RECALL NOTICE THE PARTS FOR REPAIR OR NOT AVAILABLE YET. THIS IS SOMETHING I'M VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WITH DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. WOULD ANY TYPE OF RENTAL CAR BE AVAILABLE THROUGH HONDA MOTORS UNTIL THE PARTS TO ARRIVE AS I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY??

Components: STRUCTURE

March 18, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11318918
Consumer Location: WYANDANCH, NY
VIN: 1HGCG5554WA****

Summary of Complaint

MY CROSS MEMBER BAR IS ROTTING AWAY

Components: STRUCTURE

August 05, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11241917
Consumer Location: HUDSONVILLE, MI
VIN: 1HGCG1655WA****

Summary of Complaint

THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRAINS ONTO THE SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING THE ENGINE. THERE IS A RUST HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE FRAME AT THIS LOCATION, FIRST REPORTED BY THE DEALER TECH AND NOTED AS 'COMMON'. MY MECHANIC AND I WATCHED IT GROW FOR A COUPLE YEARS TO THE POINT NOW WHERE HE SAYS IT'S BECOMING RISKY TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.

Components: SUSPENSION

April 20, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11204400
Consumer Location: HARRISBURG, PA
VIN: 1HGCG5649WA****

Summary of Complaint

THE VEHICLE FAIL STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE THE SUB-FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN AND DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL YEAR. WHAT HAS BEEN THE MANUFACTURERS RESPONSE, HAVE THEY ISSUED A RECALL? THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.

HONDA ACCORD Sold

honda accord 1999 vin 1hgcg1652xa031886
1999 HONDA ACCORD Normal Run & Drive
1HGCG1652XA031886
honda accord 2001 vin 1hgcg16501a033384
2001 HONDA ACCORD Collision Run & Drive
1HGCG16501A033384
honda accord 2000 vin 1hgcg165xya101846
2000 HONDA ACCORD Collision Starts
1HGCG165XYA101846