1998 Honda Accord Body and structure Problems

“The air conditioning condensate drains onto the subframe assembly supporting the engine. There is a rust hole in the top of the frame at this location, first reported by the dealer tech and noted as 'common'. My mechanic and I watched it grow for a couple years to the point now where he says it's becoming risky to drive the vehicle because of the likelihood of catastrophic failure.”

“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 .”

“I paid $1300 to replace a timing belt and a leaking water pump. The mechanic test drove it when the repairs were finished, only to discover a loud squeaking which revealed a rusted right front subframe that I have found, after some online research is fairly common and due to the placement of a drain tube that leaked water over this spot on the subframe for 20 years.”

“Clear coat began peeling back in 2005 and I dealt with it until 2007 and had someone repaint the entire car for $900. 8 years later, the same issue is happening. Must be the metal that Honda used on their cars. It is very annoying to say the least. I see it on several Honda accords from the same generation.”

“The clear coat on my black 1998 Honda Accord peeled off leaving the car looking like it has a skin disorder. The problem is most prevalent on the hood, roof and trunk, while the doors, bumpers and quarterpanels seem unaffected. The problem has persisted for years, and I had it also with a previous 1994 Accord. The paint just fails after 6 or 8 years--very disappointing performance.”