1998 Honda Honda problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:ignition:module (2) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System (1) · Tires (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Honda Honda model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2003-05-22 · 052203 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
campaign responsibility report for the 1997-99 honda ignition switch recall campaign. letter to service manager. *tt
Suspension 2001-09-01 · 010901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding most left hand drive models are heavier on the left side that the right . this article applies to all 98 and later honda models, except passport. *yh
Unknown Or Other 2001-09-01 · 010901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding rolling backward after releasing brakes is ok on 98 and later hondas. *yh
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 1999-09-01 · 010999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on the two common causes of malfunction indicator light on and diagnostic trouble code p1456. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 1998-09-08 · 98061 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding automatic transmission in-warranty exchange program. *yc
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 1998-04-01 · 98100 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on fuel cap cautions. *yc
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.