1998 Honda Accord EX V6
1HGCG1654WA039440
Vehicle history report for the 1998 Honda Accord EX V6 (VIN 1HGCG1654WA039440). Beige, sedan/saloon, 3.0L 6-cyl 200 hp, gasoline. 139,523 mi reported. Registered in Az. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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What's a 1998 Honda Accord worth?
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1998 Honda Accord.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Crash-test safety ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1998 Honda Accord.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program, tested as the 1998 Honda Accord 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1998 Honda Accord costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($1,459) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,062), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 1998 Honda Accord.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 1,239 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Honda Accord, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 6 involved a crash 🚑 11 reported injuries
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 1239
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1998 Honda Accord.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When I was driving my 98 Honda accord lx . I notice it shuts off itself if hitting a hard bump . Then I noticed online they had folks saying that the ignition switch was beginning to be a big issue . I nearly died after picking my 2 kids up from school the car shut off in the middleof the intersection.it’s even a recall on the insurance app about the same pa…
NHTSA ODI #11523565CHILD SEAT
The contact owns an Evenflo Car Seat, Model Number: 36412348, Model Type: Nurture Max, Manufactured Date: 8/17/2022. The car seat was being utilized in a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that she noticed that the latches on the left and right side of the safety seat failed to attach as designed. Additionally, the pull latch snapped from the safety seat.…
NHTSA ODI #11510760AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord Sedan. The contact stated stopped at a traffic light, a second vehicle crashed full onto the rear bumper of her vehicle. The contact stated that her trunk and side rear panels were crushed. The contact stated that the second vehicle crashed her vehicle twice in the rear due to the second vehicle had still been acceleratin…
Crash · 2 injured · NHTSA ODI #11486061ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. Additionally, the battery had to be recharged on several occasions in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. No repair was performed and th…
NHTSA ODI #11482235AIR BAGS
Honda refuses to replace recalled airbags. I've been trying for a year and even when they "order" the part they don't have it when I arrive. This has happened repeatedly. I was in a car accident today and the airbags didn't deploy and they should have. After reading all the online complaints I feel lucky they didn't deploy and extract flying metal pieces. It…
Crash · 2 injured · NHTSA ODI #11421767POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DURING THE NORMAL SPEED ON THE 40 MILE PER HOUR STREET TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STACK AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE MORE THAN 30 MILE PER HOUR .AFTER THAT DATE THIS CONDITION CONTINUES ON AND OFF .ON THE OTHER SIDE THE TRANSMISSION CHANGES THE SPEED ONLY IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. ALL NESESSARY TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENTS HAS BEEN DONE. ORAL MECHANICAL ESTIMATE…
NHTSA ODI #11395039STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
I WAS IN A BAD ACCIDENT I WAS IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE ON THE HIGHWAY I'M GOING 55MPH SOMEONE JUMPED IN FRONT OF ME I USED MY BREAKS THEN MY CAR JERKED RIGHT INTO THE OTHER PERSON CAR CAUSING MY CAR TO SPIN AROUND 2 TIME ON A 6 LANE HIGHWAY . THE AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED THE STARING WHEEL WAS NOT TURNING LOTS OF FLUIDS LEAKING OUT OF IT BUT IT WAS ALWAYS JE…
Crash · 2 injured · NHTSA ODI #11390856STRUCTURE,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
MY CAR KEPT JERKING IT ALSO HAD STOP WHILE MY FEET WAS ON THE METAL WHILE ON EXIT 41 MY CAR SPIN AROUND AND ALMOST COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER CAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT
Crash · 2 injured · NHTSA ODI #11390821+ 1231 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1HGCG1654WA039440 valid?
1HGCG1654WA039440 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 1998 Honda Accord.
Does the 1998 Honda Accord have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 1998 Honda Accord. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 1998 Honda Accord?
Comparable 1998 Honda Accord listings run roughly $600–$2,500, typically around $1,459 (from 162 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What is the 1998 Honda Accord safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 1998 Honda Accord crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What fuel economy does the 1998 Honda Accord get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 1998 Honda Accord at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 27 highway).
Data last checked 2 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.