Sell your 1998 Honda Accord for cash

The 1998 Honda Accord is a midsize car that came with a choice of 2.3L 4-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl engines. At 28 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1998 Honda Accord at a glance

Body styleMidsize Cars
Engines2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy18–22 city / 26–28 highway / 21–24 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,800–$3,200 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂370–423 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA5 configurations
Age28 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 28 years old, most of a 1998 Accord's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a midsize car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1998 Accord. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the power train, typically around 86,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

1998 Honda Accord recalls

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering the 1998 Honda Accord. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsJan 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V026000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios incr

Electrical SystemOct 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V423000

On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to "park."

Risk: If the vehicle operator does not shift to "park" before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

Electrical SystemMay 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V120000

On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.

Risk: Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

SuspensionMay 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V069000

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.

Risk: This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.

Power TrainFeb 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V018000

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…

Risk: 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.

Seat BeltsDec 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V220000

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor mounting bracket was improperly welded.

Risk: This condition can cause the bracket to separate from the vehicle body in a crash.

Common 1998 Accord problems

Owners have filed 1,200 complaints about the 1998 Honda Accord with NHTSA. 100 reports involved a crash and 3 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 65 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Power Train204
  • Electrical System143
  • Electrical System98
  • Unknown or Other50
  • Air Bags49
  • Structure41

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Power Train86,000 mi
  • Electrical System123,000 mi
  • Electrical System140,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other91,000 mi
  • Air Bags132,000 mi
  • Structure150,000 mi

1998 Honda Accord service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 255 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1998 Honda Accord. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Unknown or Other29
  • Engine and Engine Cooling15
  • Electrical System14
  • Engine and Engine Cooling13
  • Fuel System11
  • Service Brakes11

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2018 · A18070

    Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The a

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2018 · ABOM08092018901

    Dealer message - Today, American Honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (s

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2013 · SB-99-075

    Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1456 and p1457. Dealers are to run evap function test to find if there is a leak so the vehicle can be repaired.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 2006 · 05021

    Rear stabilizer link is broken. *tt

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 1998 Honda Accord.

Electrical SystemEA03017 · opened Sep 2003, closed Dec 2003Led to recall 03V423000

Ignition-park interlock

Six of the odi complaints are duplicative of Honda complaints, as well as four of the crashes.the one injury occurred when a rollaway vehicle struck the exiting operator who had inadvertently parked the vehicle in an unsecured state (not in park, brake not engaged).Honda identified the warranty claims from complaint de

Power TrainPE03014 · opened Apr 2003, closed Sep 2003

Ignition-park interlock system

Six of the odi complaints are duplicative of the manufacturer complaints, as well as four of the crashes.the noted injury occurred when a rollaway vehicle that had been inadvertently parked in neutral struck the exiting operator.the warranty claim count shown for other represents incidents where Honda's analysis of cla

SeatsPE02072 · opened Oct 2002, closed Mar 2003

Seat frame bracket failure

This pe was opened based on 10 consumer complaints in the odi database alleging that the power assisted seats were failing in certain 1998-2002 Honda Accord vehicles.failures are concentrated in the 1998-99 model year vehicles.the bracket that attaches the seat bottom to the seat base is fracturing due to: 1-the weld c

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Selling a 1998 Accord: questions

How much is a 1998 Honda Accord worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1998 Accord that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1998 Accords that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1998 Accord with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1998 Honda Accord; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1998 Accord?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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