Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
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).
My vehicle was in the left turn lane waiting for the light to turn green. I went and didnt realize the far right lane was for parking only on a 1 way street left headed east it was a 1 way with 2 lanes moving forward a 1 lane next to the curb where vehicles park in front of there residents. I slammed into the back of the parked white Chevy truck. My vehicle came to a sudden stop forcing my body forward towards the windshield. My seatbelt only restrained my body so far so I used my foot to apply the brake. My cars passenger side air bag did deploy but the drivers side did not. My vehicle needed to be towed because it was not drivable. I then later had a friend drive me to the emergency room. I didnt want to go by ambulance due to pandemic in place. About 2 to 3 weeks later I recieved the recall letter in my mailbox. Since the accident I have been unable to work or even daily functions. …
Car repeatedly shuts off when driving. I was driving in the highway and my Honda lights started flickering and the speedometer hands started flickering. My car then shut off and my wheel locked. I tried to restart and it would not turn back on. It sounded like my car was dragging something but I checked underneath and didn't see anything. After gassing the car while starting, it finally started back up but you could tell it was barely being powered. It sounded like it was trying hard to power but it was only doing it so much. Now I'm sitting still on side the highway and it also runs hot so I filled the antifreeze and now I'm letting t run, hoping that the antifreeze is the cause of these problems. My car sounds awful!!!!! It doesn't even have 150K miles!!!! For it to be a 1999!!!!!!
On March 3, 2015 my wife's 1999 Accord would not start. We had the starter replaced for about $550.00 but the car was still near impossible to start and the engine can cut out at any time once you do have it started. The auto repairman told us the keys made poor contact inside the ignition switch and that was why it was still so hard to start. He taught us a tedious process to start the car but since then when we drive it the engine can suddenly stop running and stopp, also disabling the power steering. The car is no longer safe to drive. It stopped running 4 times on a 10 mile trip today.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact parked, shifted into neutral, and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. A warning light illuminated, but the contact was unable to identify the name of the warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall and did not provide a diagnosis for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 236,988.
The A/C compressor drips directly on the subframe, which rusted it completely apart. Which in turn, destroyed the suspension. My car is now waiting to be towed back to my house, totally not drivable. I was on a city street. Normal turn around a corner. If I would have been injured, I would be filing a lawsuit against Honda for extremely poor engineering and lack of thinking this horrible design flaw through completely. Please contact me asap at [redacted].
Oil is pouring out the bottom of my car. Oil also filled the radiator overflow. The problem is a porous engine casting. This can cause the car to sieza as it loses oil quite rapidly. It cannot be driven. There are many reported cases of this online, but Honda is taking no responsibility. A new engine is required. While this is an older car in years, the mileage is low for a Honda of its age and for any Honda for that matter and a probelm that requires an entire new engine is unacceptable. I contacted Honda and they will do nothing.
My 99 Honda Accord has started loosing power and shutting down while driving, took to independent mechanic who replaced plugs and wires we have replaced wires twice in less then 6 months but this hasn't fixed the problem. After reading the complaints I see quite a few others have same problem. This is a safety issue and car should be recalled!
My vehicle turned off while I was driving. I was driving about 35 MPH on a main st. The vehicle beeped and the green key light lit up on the dash, then all dash lights went out, the power steering stopped working and the brakes stopped as well. I had to slam my foot on the brakes to keep from rear ending an 18 wheeler.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contacts house. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
The car stalls at any speed or temperature and sometimes refuses to start at all after sitting. The ignition switch recall was performed and replaced previously. Now years later the part failed again.
Engine complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 1999 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 172 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 1999 Honda Accord, 15% of the model year's 1,135 complaints. The component named most often is engine (34 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Honda Accord engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling 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 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 97,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to engine & cooling 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.