| NHTSA Crash Test Results |
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| Frontal Crash: |
Rating: |
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| Side Crash: |
Rating: |
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| Rear Seat |
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| Rollover Resistance: |
Rating: |
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| Rollover Resistance |
Not Rated |
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings - full-width frontal crash test,
side impact crash test, and
rollover resistance.
The frontal crash test indicates how well the safety features and
restraints will protect an occupant in a head-on collision. The
side-impact test conveys the chance of a severe chest injury, while
the rollover resistance rating estimates the risk of rolling over in
a single vehicle crash. Go to NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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| IIHS Crash Test Results |
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| Low-Speed Damage Repair |
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| Front Crash Description: |
Front Crash Cost: |
| Front into flat barrier |
$ |
190 |
| Front into angle barrier |
$ |
776 |
| Rear Crash Description: |
Rear Crash Cost: |
| Rear into flat barrier |
$ |
323 |
| Rear into pole |
$ |
228 |
| Average Damage Per Test |
$ |
379 |
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance. These results convey how well this model's bumpers will protect the car body from damage in low-speed collisions. The low-speed damage repair costs for this 1998 HONDA ACCORD EX were obtained from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these results.
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| Injury, Collision, & Theft Indicators |
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| Index: |
Score: |
Rating: |
| Injury Index |
105 |
Average |
| Collision Index |
86 |
Average |
| Theft Index |
68 |
Average |
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These scores are stated in relative terms, with 100 being the average for all cars in each category. Scores greater than 100 represent higher risk in each category. For example, an injury indicator score of 122 means that a passenger in this model is 22% more likely to be injured in an accident. The injury, collision, and theft indicators for this 1998 HONDA ACCORD EX are provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these results.
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| Safety Recalls |
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| NHTSA Safety Recalls: |
| Important: The following recalls were issued for the 1998 HONDA ACCORD EX by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). To find out if a specific 1998 HONDA ACCORD EX still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an authorized dealership or HONDA. |
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| Recall date: |
Not reported |
| Units potentially affected: |
83 |
| NHTSA campaign number: |
97V220000 |
| Defective part or component: |
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHMENT
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| Description: |
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor mounting bracket was improperly welded. This condition can cause the bracket to separate from the vehicle body in a crash. Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles.
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| Recall date: |
02-10-1998 |
| Units potentially affected: |
33,966 |
| NHTSA campaign number: |
98V018000 |
| Defective part or component: |
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:INTERLOCK SYSTEM
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| Description: |
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles (Honda Accord Sedans manufactured from September 18, 1997 to January 10, 1998; Coupes manufactured December 11, December 15, 1997, and January 5, 1998; Acura 2.3CL manufactured October 22, 1997 through January 7, 1998). During manufacturing, the casting die caused an irregularity in the right-side transmission cover. This irregularity can limit the movement of the parking pawl actuation level and prevent adequate engagement of the parking gear pawl. This does not comply with FMVS No. 114, "Theft Protection." This condition can cause the vehicle to roll down an incline when the transmission is locked in "Park," increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage. Dealers will install a collar on the transmission parking pawl to ensure proper movement of the actuation lever.
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| Recall date: |
Not reported |
| Units potentially affected: |
124,875 |
| NHTSA campaign number: |
99V069000 |
| Defective part or component: |
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
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| Description: |
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse. This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced. Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
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The safety recall information for this 1998 HONDA ACCORD EX was provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety.
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| Power Ratings |
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and customer satisfaction syndicated studies to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. The number of Power Circles represents a specific model's performance on selected factors - mechanical quality, feature and accessory quality, performance, and style.
J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information firm that represents the "voice of the customer." They have been listening to consumers, analyzing their perspective, and refining study methodologies to offer the most advanced customer satisfaction studies, analyses, and training initiatives available today. Learn more at the J.D. Power Consumer Center.
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| Original Manufacturer Warranty |
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| Coverage: |
Years/Mileage: |
| Basic |
3 years or 36,000 miles |
| Drivetrain |
3 years or 36,000 miles |
| Emissions |
2 years or 24,000 miles |
| Corrosion |
5 years or UNLIMITED miles |
| Transferable |
TRANSFERABLE AT NO COST |
| Roadside Assistance |
NO ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE |
| Safety belt & inflatable restraint |
No data from source |
The original manufacturer warranty information for this 1998 HONDA ACCORD EX has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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| Reviews & Opinions |
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| Overview: |
Review: |
| Review: |
Perennially one of the top rated cars on the market - by the press, by consumers, by the industry. The most remarkable thing about the Accord is that it just keeps getting better all the time, exemplifying Dr. Deming's gospel of relentless, constant improvement. They offered two fours and a six this year, and the fours felt like sixes and the six felt like an eight. |
| Best Features: |
Redesigned body this year; Brilliant packaging; Perfect panel fit & finish; Silent, smooth ride; Superb engines; Excellent handling |
| Worst Features: |
New shape no improvement; Seats only 4 in comfort |
| Reliability History: |
Exceptionally good |
| Depreciation: |
Better than average |
| Potential Trouble: |
None |
The review for this 1998 HONDA ACCORD EX was provided by UsedCarCritic.comTM. Don Vorderman, editor and publisher of UsedCarCritic, is an independent automotive journalist who has been writing vehicle reviews for over 30 years. He is best known for his work with Automobile Quarterly and Town & Country Magazine.
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