1998-2002 Honda Accord: Recall History

Updated: 11/23/08

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1998-2002 Honda Accord 

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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.
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