1992 Honda Accord Ignition Problems

12
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
60–100k mi	1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

April 4, 2001
Ignition
Consume rwas traveling about 30mph and vehicle stopped, totally shutting down. He heard a click in engine shut down. Vehicle was towed to dealership, who was aware of problem. Distributor went out. *ak
ODI 886023
July 1, 2000 · 92,000 miles
Ignition
Engine will not start (even turn over) when the temperature in the interior of the car gets too hot. This occurs on all hot days. I currently have to leave all the windows completely down, the sunroof cracked (hot air rises), and my silver sunshade on the outside of my windshield so that no sun can even penetrate the windshield glass. If i don't do this, i will be stuck where ever i'm parked until sun down. If car…
ODI 10023676
June 1, 2000
Ignition
Concerns with engine hesitation or stumble can be felt under light acceleration between 1500 and 2000 rpm. Dealer says that the distributor is "bad."
ODI 723507
January 17, 2000
Ignition
Vehicle now stalls at various speeds, dealer will not repair even though low mileage, honda in ohio contacted, they will not repair either, low mileage because i am a 100% disabled veteran. Now afraid to drive my only vehicle after it stalled on the freeway at 55mph. Almost had collission, was able to get to side of the road and vehicle restarted. However, distributor makes a grinding noise. Vehicle will suddenly…
ODI 724367
November 9, 1999
Ignition
Cleaning out my glove compartment, after this incident occurred, i found a honda warrenty extension for distributor assembly. My first failure occured 3/17 98 at 73,000 miles and my second failure happened on 11/09/99 at 97,622. This is a very dangerous situation, especially the second time. My wife and i are on a heavy travelled street, the car engine stops while driving on a hill with a blind curve right behind…
ODI 714789
September 13, 1999
Ignition
Distributor bearing failure caused very erratic engine problems, sometimes mis-diagnosed as dirty fuel, or injectors dirty, etc. Honda refuses to go good for rembursement of any amount! Rebuild unit runs approx. $230.00 plus labor.
ODI 713296
December 1, 1997
Ignition
Vehicle was parked and was unable to turn key in ignition.
ODI 530933
October 28, 1997
Gasoline · Ignition · Latch
Door - driver door locked failed. Access and escape impossible. Engine - oil seal failure; crank and cam at 109,000 distributor - failed at 92,925. Just beyond mfgr's letter notifying me that it will fail around 75,000 miles. Suspension - both strut springs failed at 95,000 miles
ODI 700060
October 15, 1996
Ignition
While driving the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. *ak
ODI 803651
October 15, 1996
Ignition
Distributor sensor failed, causing engine failure.
ODI 510628
June 14, 1995
Ignition
Distributor housing makes loud noise; shuts off vehicle completely; speed 40 to 50 mph. Tt
ODI 967452
April 26, 1995
Ignition
Replace of distributor, vehicle will stall without warning while driving. Tt
ODI 964529