Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1998 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 .
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the front driver side wheel detached. The contact mentioned that the tires were rotated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front wheel stud was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.
While I was changing the passenger side drive axle of a broken cv joint boot last year (July 2014), I noticed that the subframe had rusted out (about 60% came through and off when I punched the area with a screw driver) where the stabilizing bar bracket and lower control arm pivot are mounted to the frame. The problem area of the subframe is right under the drain hole for the A/C evaporator. The subframe to the driver side is clean and has no rust issue. The location of the rust area suggests that it May be related to the drain hole of the A/C system or/and something similar (such as rain) that had LED to water staying in the area. The rust is getting worse over time. I checked it today (July 23, 2015) after noticing yellowish dripping marks left on the driver way. My wife drove the car the day before when there was a heavy rain. …
Tl contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The vehicle has nankang ultrasport ns2 tires (na). The contact stated that the tread was separating from the tires. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to shake and the front passenger side tire blew out. The mechanic stated that the tire split. Since that time, two other tires have begun to experience tread separation. The tires were purchased five months ago. The tire mileage over the past five months was 20,000 and the remaining tread depth was 80%. The contact does not remember any adverse road conditions at the time of the failures. He has pictures of the tires. The tire size was unknown. The current mileage was 179,800 and failure mileage was 178,000.
Tl contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact purchased four grand am lxe tires. While driving 60mph, the vehicle began shaking and the tires weren't making proper contact with the road. The two front tires were worn, uneven and the tread began tearing apart. The remaining tread depth is approximately 5/32. The tire mileage at the time the failure occurred was unknown. The tire pressure was not available. The tire size was p205/65r15. The dot number was 08407540. Pictures available. The current and vehicle failure mileage were 157232.
Front tires started shaking and didn't know which one. Tread separated from the tire at 73 MPH one the right side front, causing the right front fender to collapse plus other damage in this area. Tires were bridgestoneturanza h revo p205/65r15 92h on a 1998 Honda Accord sedan. Tires replaced. Tire available at dealer. Front end damage ($1800.00) pending results from Firestone/Bridgestone office.
All 4 rims on vehicle are leaking air pressure. Must fill tires on a daily basis. Car is still under warranty and Honda will not replace. This is a serious situation that could cause crash and fatality if tire were to blow out because of under inflation.
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
Had 4 tires and valve stems on a 1998 Honda Accord replaced in April of 2007 at gold coast auto center. In September of 2008 the first valve stem failed. Luckily I noticed the tire was continuously getting low only when the car was driven at highway speeds and was able to get the stem replaced before it caused a crash. The second stem failed in December of 2008, again while driving at highway speeds. In a water bath, the stem only leaked when it was flexed toward the outside diameter of the wheel. This is the flexing that might be expected as a result of the centrifugal force that is applied to the stem at highway speeds. In the case of the second failure, the leakage was so slow that the tire deflated and was run at highway speed for an hour or more. The tire eventually began vibrating badly, causing the vehicle to swerve. I was able to drive off the road onto the shoulder. …
This vehicle has been in the taken back to the dealer 4 times in a month and a half. The car shakes at high speeds and at idle (dealer says unbelivable shake is normal). When vehicle is driven for long periods of time it starts to vibrate and hesitate at high speeds the car becomes very hard to drive in the steering wheel, the whole suspension of the car is not secure. The brakes on the car have also been fixed or checked 4 times - it is very hard to break. Their is also a very hesitation in the engine when changing gears. It feels like there May be a transmission problem or an engine mount problem. The tires were replaced with used tires because manufacturer said that there was a flat spot on the tires. …
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1998 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1998 Honda Accord, 3% of the model year's 1,200 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1998 Honda Accord wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1998 Honda Accord, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1998 Honda Accord wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 109,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.