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Honda Accord 1998 Power Train Problems

281 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 1998 Honda Accord - 23% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage281 complaints

281 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V018000Reported February 10, 1998 - 33,966 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 33,966 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System318Engine157Fuel and Propulsion System82Air Bags79Vehicle Structure77Vehicle Speed Control68
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.