Overview & Reviews

Honda redesigns its best-seller for 1998. A 3.0-liter V6 engine makes its debut in LX V6 and EX V6 models, marking the first six-cylinder VTEC in the Honda lineup. The standard 2.3-liter four-cylinder is also re-engineered, as is the chassis. The 1998 Honda Accord is also larger, and the interior boasts more room inside.

• Good build-quality, spacious interior, peppy engine, and comfortable seats. We call it intelligent engineering.

• Popularity. Bad guys steal them.

User Reviews:

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  Sad - 1998 Honda Accord
  By SAD - August 15 - 9:19 pm

  Recap to earlier review. Approx 82k and even though maintained well. Its needed alt., vtec valve and pwr door actuator. Car still looks nice except for corroding wheels. Major problem has been the trans which started shifting bad at 18k and gets worse every year. Sad sad sad. Ive notified Honda about trans and they claim theyll help me

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  Reliable car - 1998 Honda Accord
  By jose Vargas - August 13 - 11:13 am

  I purchased this car in 03 with about 70K miles on it.It now has 170K miles on it. I kept up with the maintenance on it like oil, spark plugs,air filter etc. I did have to replace the Radiator once at about 140K miles.I get about 400 miles to the tank on a 15 gallon tank (about 27 mpg). The torque converter clutch just went out, may need some transmission work, it just starting to slip once in a while. Im debating on fixing it but I am having the new Honda fever! Overall, I am very very very satisfied with this car. I also have a 2004 Honda Accord lx (wifes car), its even sweeter than the 98

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  Where has all my oil gone? - 1998 Honda Accord
  By Shelly124 - July 9 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car new summer 1998 because I drive a lot of miles. When it turned about 2 years old, I stated RUNNING OUT OF OIL! Its not leaking, its not coming out the exhaust. I have taken it everywhere and nobody knows where the oil is going. Also, the 1998 and 1999 have EGR problems, and Honda wouldnt cover mine (or my Dads 99) under the recall. They told me it needed replacing for 400.00, turns out an independent garage cleaned it for 65 and its fine. The other problem, lights keep going out on my dash. At night, I cant see the clock, mileage and half of my speedometer!

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  love it - 1998 Honda Accord
  By mmlorusso - June 11 - 7:12 pm

  Bought it used in 03 with 66K miles. I have 211K miles currently. Still runs strong. Replaced timing belt at 110K and replaced starter at 190K. Still have the original clutch on the 5 speed manual. Leather has stayed like new throughout car except for one small spot in the drivers seat. I drive it daily to work 500 miles per week. I can almost do it with a full tank since I average 485 miles per tank. I think I average about 31mpg. With current prices for regular gas in CT at $4.26 my only dilemma is: Should I trade it in for a newer one?

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  1998 EX V6 Accord 160,000 - 1998 Honda Accord
  By 1998Miles - June 2 - 9:43 am

  Purchased with in 01 at 52,000. Now 160,050. Broken/Replaced: alternator, EGR twice! Thats the only mechanical failure. Shifts hard around 2nd gear, but has always done that. All mechanics have said theres nothing wrong. At 10 yrs old, it impresses friends and mechanics by its maintained appearance. Has held paint real well. Change oil and filter myself every 3k/3 months. I purchased OE spoiler and fog lights. Could do without the spoiler, but the fog lights are great. Come in handy. Very $$ though. Engines still smooth and quiet. has driven between FL and Boston and all points between many times over years. Great travel car, from Key West to NC mountains to downtown Boston!

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  Great car-wish I could order a duplicate - 1998 Honda Accord
  By WWII Flying Ace - May 10 - 12:44 am

  Bought the car used with 7,000 miles. It now has 127k. Recall repair on ignition (never caused a problem) at 90k New belts, hoses, timing belt, spark plugs at 100k ($700ish). Exterior rear drivers side door handle quit working at 105k--replaced this on my Civic once will probably fix it if/when its next in the shop, as I dont use the door too often. Working on fourth set of tires although the last two are low profile Nittos on 18" rims. Replaced front brake pads at 80k. A bit more road noise than I like due mainly to the aftermarket rims/tires. Change oil every 5k miles, adding a bit of Lucas Oil stabilizer--doesnt use a drop. Still gets 24-26mpg city 27-31mpg hwy

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  Reliable and Fun - 1998 Honda Accord
  By Nic - May 9 - 9:09 pm

  I bought my car used, at 100k miles five years ago. Since then my biggest expense has been a new transmission, but I attribute some of that to the first owners treatment. My air conditioning went out at around 125k, but other than that, I have nothing but praise for this car. I know people who have 10yr old cars that are in the shop constantly. I still get compliments from people about it, them thinking its brand new. The style is gorgeous and its a nice bit of sportiness for a young single gal such as myself. Versatile, nice to take on pleasure trips due to the spaciousness and classy looking enough to take a client to lunch.

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  Souring On This Model - 1998 Honda Accord
  By angelcake - May 4 - 2:00 am

  Loved this car until it hit about 80K miles, had to spend almost $2000 in emissions repairs, the "check engine light" still comes off and on, fuel injection problems, acceleration problems, had the catalytic converter replaced to the tune of $650.00 and to top it all off, both of the heating/AC knobs broke off. I am not hard on cars at all, so there should have been no reason for this. Several other owners of the 98 Accord LX have had the same problems. Probably will not buy another Accord after this.

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  still holding up - 1998 Honda Accord
  By rholloman - May 3 - 8:38 am

  This is a great car even after hitting 300,000 havent had any major problems. The most expensive thing i had to replace was the Cadillac converter. Its very good on gas. I would buy any Honda car.

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  My honda is a lemon - 1998 Honda Accord
  By localkid - April 28 - 2:00 am

  What ever happen to Hondas reputation for reliable engines. My diffuculties include engine shut off constantly as I approach a red light. I took my current Honda to a dealer to figure out what was wrong and they explained to me that it was due to a sensor canister (whatever Im not a mechanic) so I got it fixed and a couple of months later the same problem appeared - engine shut off. Second, are minor issues such as the winshield wiper blades nut or screw whatever the thing is every so often becomes lose and Ive had to tighten it a couple of times.