Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the contact stated the vehicle in front suddenly braked, which caused the contact to depress on their brake pedal however the vehicle began to spin out of control and hit another vehicle in the next lane on the front passenger side door by the contacts front bumper. The contact vehicle did not sustain any damage, however, the vehicle they hit the front passenger side tire came off of that vehicle. There was no one was injured. No medical treatment was needed. No police report was filed. The contact was concerned that the cause of their vehicle spinning out of control was due to the brakes system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.
The SRS light indicator is lit showing airbag malfunction unbreaks there is a 10 or clip where the brake pad is located that is broken and leaves the break end break mode leaving my brake lights on after engine shut off
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled but was able to restart after several attempts. The ABS warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
I started driving down a freeway side-road and as I approached a stop sign the brakes slowly went down to the floor. Using the regular brakes and the emergency brake I stopped without incident. I pulled over and found that the brake line had a large leak approximately in the middle and underneath the car. As I worked on replacing all of the brake lines one of the fuel lines also collapsed so I replaced all of the fuel and brake lines to be certain of their reliability.
1999 Honda Accord lx 4-door sedan vehicle has an unwarranted acceleration when driver tried to slow it down at an intersection. Specifically, the driver hit the brakes the vehicle accelerated instead of slowing down, the vehicle went off the road and hit a large tree. Police reported though the vehicle was in park, the brakes were still depressed and brake lights were still on before being towed away from the accident scene.
I am the original owner of a 1999 Honda Accord (purchased new) with 57,400 miles. While traveling down hill in wet but not rainy conditions, my brakes failed. The pedal went all the way to the floor & I lost all braking power. I was not able to pump the brakes back up and there were no brake indicator or warning lights that came on. It was not an ABS activated system because the pedal simply fell to the floor. After the car sat for approx. 30 minutes, full braking power returned. There was also a burning smell, with a foul odor. When I took the car to an independent shop, no problem could be found. I was told it was a one-time occurrance. …
I was going down hill on a four lane highway in town and gave a signal to turn right onto a street. I put the brake on and as I was turning onto the street the brake pedal went to the floor. A truck was coming the opposite direction when I turne the corner and I turned left into some bushes and rocks to miss it. The police officer and the wrecker driver tried the brakes and said the brakes were out. I then had the car towed to the dealer to have repaired under warrenty and the service mangager said he could not find a problem. I picked the car up and had my brother in law drive the car home. The brake pedal went down on him before he got the car home. My son is an ase certified mechanic and repaired the brakes. He said the wheel had not been off the vehicle as the brake drums were still rusted onto the rear axle. …
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while being inspected, it was found that sub frame was severely rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 181,000. ...updated 06/04/2014 the consumers stated the vehicle was not being used because it was deemed unsafe. Replacement subframes are difficult to find because the failure is widespread. Updated 06/06/2014
The consumer applied the brakes then heard a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the consumer that the front brakes had broken and that the calipers were very bad. The dealer was contacted and informed the consumer that they would only check for a problem at cost. Would not repair.
The subframe, brake lines, fuel lines, and suspension, on the front passenger side, have all rusted out to the point of failure due to a poorly designed A/C drain hose. The dealer should have noticed this was a problem during any of the later service visits. Honda should take action on this dangerous situation.
Brake complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1999 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Honda Accord, 4% of the model year's 1,135 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (12 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Honda Accord brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 1999 Honda Accord, though it has 4 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 1999 Honda Accord brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 84,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 12 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to brakes 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.