Identity
Year:
1998
Make:
Honda
Model:
Accord
Generation Name:
6th Gen (CG/CK)
Generation Start Year:
1998
Generation End Year:
2002
Vehicle Systems
Vehicle Details:
Engine: 2.3L F23A / 3.0L V6 J30A. Drive: FWD. Trans: 4AT / 5MT.
Rating
Repair & Maintenance:
Mechanical Design Vulnerabilities: Major transmission failure rates on both 4-cylinder and V6 automatics. Failure Modes: Transmission slip, EGR valve clogging. Repair: High DIY potential but 4AT failure is a 'when' not 'if'.
Recall & Legal:
Recall: 02V120000 (Ignition switch), Takata Airbags. Legal: Transmission warranty extensions.
Vehicle Control:
None. Rating: 0/10.
Driver Control:
None. Rating: Excellent.
Dealer Capture:
None. Rating: Excellent.
Recommendation:
Conditional. Only recommended with a manual transmission. The automatics of this era are a liability.