The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.
The risk
This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-069 (99V069000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint |
| Report date | May 10, 1999 |
| Owners notified | May 17, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 124,875 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 1997 Acura CL
- 1998 Acura CL
- 1996 Acura RL
- 1997 Acura RL
- 1998 Acura RL
- 1996 Acura TL
- 1997 Acura TL
- 1998 Acura TL
- 1997 Honda Accord
- 1998 Honda Accord
- 1997 Honda Odyssey
- 1998 Honda Odyssey
- 1997 Honda Prelude
- 1998 Honda Prelude
- 1997 Isuzu Oasis
- 1998 Isuzu Oasis
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the suspension
- 1997 Acura CL suspension problems 9
- 1998 Acura CL suspension problems 7
- 1997 Acura RL suspension problems 3
- 1998 Acura RL suspension problems 2
- 1996 Acura TL suspension problems 3
- 1997 Acura TL suspension problems 1
- 1998 Acura TL suspension problems 1
- 1997 Honda Accord suspension problems 28
- 1998 Honda Accord suspension problems 62
- 1997 Honda Odyssey suspension problems 1
- 1998 Honda Odyssey suspension problems 1
- 1997 Honda Prelude suspension problems 7
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-069 repair free?
Yes. Acura dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 124,875 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.