1998 Honda Accord engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 1998 Honda Accord — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 11, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to operate normally…”
filed Jul 26, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service…
A18070 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 9, 2018Engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes. *sc
05162005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2005
Engine problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Accord | 10 | 8% |
| 2023 Accord | 12 | 15% |
| 2022 Accord | 29 | 13% |
| 2021 Accord | 30 | 14% |
| 2020 Accord | 67 | 19% |
| 2019 Accord | 163 | 25% |
| 2018 Accord | 521 | 29% |
| 2017 Accord | 62 | 12% |
| 2016 Accord | 44 | 7% |
| 2015 Accord | 105 | 18% |
| 2014 Accord | 179 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.