1999 Honda Accord exterior lighting problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1999 Honda Accord — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1) honda ignition switch: four times between end november and first wk of december: vehicle suddenly stalled while driving in city streets - so dangerous! I have to turn engine off and restart it. Need to wiggle ignition key to start engine. 2) -interior lighting does not work when opening doors…”
filed Dec 21, 2018
“Takata recall I had problems with getting the key to turn in the ignition. It eventually failed. I was informed by a professional that it was the key. I had the key replaced. Honda tried to charge me for the key knowing that there was a recall. Too, my headlights have always been very dimmed. I…”
filed Nov 15, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Accord | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 Accord | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Accord | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Accord | 11 | 2% |
| 2018 Accord | 23 | 1% |
| 2017 Accord | 21 | 4% |
| 2016 Accord | 127 | 21% |
| 2015 Accord | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 Accord | 19 | 2% |
| 2013 Accord | 15 | 1% |
| 2012 Accord | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.