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1998 Honda EV Plus

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The Verdict

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No complaints reported

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model-year.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 2 years.
Category19981999vs. 1998 similar vehicles
Annual fuel cost ($)1,6001,600Fewer than 5 vehicles of this class OR of this fuel type are cataloged for 1998 — too few to compare.
Combined MPGe4848Fewer than 5 vehicles of this class OR of this fuel type are cataloged for 1998 — too few to compare.
City / Highway MPGe49 / 4649 / 46Fewer than 5 vehicles of this class OR of this fuel type are cataloged for 1998 — too few to compare.Fewer than 5 vehicles of this class OR of this fuel type are cataloged for 1998 — too few to compare.
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)00Fewer than 5 vehicles of this class OR of this fuel type are cataloged for 1998 — too few to compare.
Complaints filed00Not compared
Recalls issued21Not compared
Crash-involved complaints00Not compared
Fire-involved complaints00Not compared
Injuries reported00Not compared
Deaths reported00Not compared
Configurations compared11

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1998 Honda EV Plus have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Honda EV Plus get?

EPA rates it 48 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1998 Honda EV Plus?

EPA estimates $1,600 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (A1)——ElectricityCompact Cars49 MPGe46 MPGe48 MPGe$1,6000 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
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Electrical00000
Brakes00000
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Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

Recalls (2)

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 20V026000 · Jan 21, 2020

    Defect: 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 Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

    Consequence: 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 increase the risk of serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE · Campaign 98V300000 · Dec 11, 1998

    Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE PROGRAM LOGIC FOR THE MOTOR ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) CAN MISTAKENLY DETECT A FAILURE OF AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT SENSOR AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ECU QUICKLY REDUCES VEHICLE SPEED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PROPER FEEDBACK CONTROL.

    Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND UNEXPECTED DECELERATION THAT COULD CAUSE A REAR-END COLLISION.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE ECU .