1999 Honda Accord Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 388about this part
- Share
- 34%of 1,135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 388 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Honda Accord, 34% of the 1,135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car intermittently stalls. It happened when I was driving on a highway and almost got hit by the incoming traffic. We took it to the Honda dealer and diagnosed it was the electrical portion of the ignition switch. I remembered they have a recall to replace the switch. It probably got replaced but needs to be replaced again. Is it time for another recall? Honda did not solved the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11343727, filed 2020-08, 175,000 miles“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!”
NHTSA complaint #10881904, filed 2016-06, 130,000 miles“My vehicle turned off while I was driving. I was driving about 15 -20 MPH on a main st. 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 hitting a vehicle at a light.”
NHTSA complaint #11104772, filed 2018-06, 121,118 miles“My vehicle quits running for lack of electrical current to the engine!!!!! This happens at random, while driving, after checking everything, including main relay, fuel pump pressure, injectors ect..I found out that this happens to hondas 1998 to 2001, Honda motors is aware of defect!!!! The ignition switch is the problem!!!!! The ignition switch hardness is the defect that needs to be replace!!!! Honda motors needs to recall these vehicles!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11243366, filed 2019-08, 98,250 miles“As I was driving my vehicle on the highway, the engine suddenly turned off. As a result, I had to maneuver the car to the side of the highway as I coasted to a stop. During this time it was difficult to steer. I was able to turn the car on again and be on my way. It then happened again several miles down the highway. This was about 5 days ago and it has not happened since.”
NHTSA complaint #10628478, filed 2014-08, 259,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V025000Jan 28, 2005On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the…Covers: Honda Accord 1999–2002, Prelude 1997–2001, Acura TL 1999–2000
- 03V423000Oct 27, 2003On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the…Covers: Honda Accord 1998–1999, Acura CL 1998–1999, TL 1999 +1 more
- 02V120000May 16, 2002On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current…Covers: Honda Accord 1997–1999, Acura CL 1997–1999, Honda CR-V 1997–1999 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10018467Sep 1, 2005Troubleshooting tips for dtc p1381.
- 10016770Aug 16, 2005Diagnostic trouble code p1381, cylinder sensor intermittent interrupt. Honda tech line summary.
- 10018004Aug 1, 2005A short to ground in the blk/yel alternator wire could cause the ecm/pcm to set certain dtcs and intermittently blow the no. 6 (15a) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
- 10018077Jul 16, 2005If the blk/yel wire is shorted to ground at the rear of the non ulev alternator, the ecm/pcm may retain diagnostic trouble code p1298, p0141, p0135, p0753 or p1753 and the number…
- 10018021Jul 1, 2005Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Honda service news.
- 10016353Apr 16, 2005Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r.
- 10014106Jul 16, 2004Poor radio reception, seek-stop test.
- 10014025Jul 1, 2004Dtc p1381 set check the ignition coil shield.
- 10013977May 1, 2004Broken alternator bracket or bracket mounting bolt.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 11 | 11% |
| 2024 | 26 | 17% |
| 2023 | 23 | 26% |
| 2022 | 107 | 41% |
| 2021 | 68 | 28% |
| 2020 | 55 | 15% |
| 2019 | 109 | 16% |
| 2018 | 296 | 16% |
| 2017 | 155 | 29% |
| 2016 | 201 | 33% |
| 2015 | 237 | 39% |
| 2014 | 378 | 38% |
| 2013 | 417 | 29% |
| 2012 | 32 | 9% |
| 2011 | 18 | 6% |
| 2010 | 34 | 6% |
| 2009 | 44 | 6% |
| 2008 | 105 | 7% |
| 2007 | 60 | 11% |
| 2006 | 42 | 10% |
| 2005 | 96 | 15% |
| 2004 | 146 | 14% |
| 2003 | 142 | 7% |
| 2002 | 69 | 7% |
| 2001 | 78 | 8% |
| 2000 | 171 | 14% |
| 1999 | 388 | 34% |
| 1998 | 308 | 26% |
| 1997 | 96 | 21% |
| 1996 | 40 | 8% |
| 1995 | 43 | 8% |
| 1994 | 32 | 9% |
| 1993 | 28 | 15% |
| 1992 | 26 | 13% |
| 1991 | 17 | 8% |
| 1990 | 26 | 14% |
| 1989 | 6 | 7% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1984 | 2 | 9% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
| 1982 | 2 | 20% |
| 1981 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1999 Honda Accord
246 complaintsEngine cooling
144 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsBody and structure
69 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsSeats
42 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsSteering
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology