1998-2002 Honda Accord: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
Reviews & Ratings
Pricing
Explore
Specifications & Safety
Related to Honda Accord
Related Reviews
View Another Vehicle
Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1998-2002 Honda Accord directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1998:
Irregularity in transmission cover can allow car to roll down an incline while transmission is in "Park."
1998-99:
Worn ignition switch may cause interlock to fail, allowing key to be removed without shifting into "Park."
1999-02:
Ignition-switch interlock may not function properly, making it possible to turn key to "off" position and remove it, without shifting transmission to "Park."
2000:
Airbags may not deploy correctly, due to improper welding.
2000:
Rear suspension lower arms and/or control arms could break, due to improper welding.
2000-01:
Certain rear seatbelt buckles were improperly manufactured and may be difficult to unfasten after a crash.
2000-01:
Dimmer control for instrument panel lights on some cars could fail due to heat build-up, possibly causing instrument lights to fail.
2001:
Broken plastic piece of air cleaner box cover could travel into the intake chamber. If the piece lodges in the throttle body, the throttle could stick in a partially open position.
2002 w/V6 engine:
Engine will stall if timing belt breaks due to a misaligned tensioner pulley on the water pump.








