1993 Honda Accord Ignition Problems

March 16, 2008 · 76,975 miles

Ignition

Ignition igniter failure: i was just driving and all of a sudden the engine shut down. Almost caused an accident as i was trying to accelerate onto ramp at time. Called aaa service and vehicle towed to ed voyles honda, marietta, ga. 30067. Mechanic determined ignition igniter failed and replaced. Had similar complaints according to honda dealer. *tr

ODI 10222067

September 11, 2006 · 77,000 miles

Ignition

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled suddenly without warning. The check engine did not illuminate. The vehicle was towed to a tire dealership where it was determined the entire distributor assembly failed. *ak

ODI 10167868

June 1, 2004 · 187,000 miles

Ignition

While driving during rush hour 06/01/2004 the engine of my honda accord lx 93 completely stalled. My car completely stopped ( i was on the left lane). Luckily another driver stopped to assist me to move my car to the emergency lane. Called aaa to get my car to the left. Had my car towed to the shop. The igniter was replaced and now appears to be running okay. *ak

ODI 10075270

September 10, 2001

Ignition

Driving at 70 mph on freeway, car engine turns off. Repair is at a cost of $460.*ak

ODI 752036

August 16, 2001

Ignition

The vehicle broke down due to distributor failure, rotor in the distributor melted due to extremely high temperatures. *yh

ODI 785458

May 9, 2001

Ignition

It seems that the ignition failiure is common on all 1990 to 1993 honda models. Such failiure is extremely dangerouse and can cause a major accident had it happened on the freeway, because once the ignition fails the car just dies. Nhtsa should look into this matter and maybe force honda to issue a recall. Nhtsa should not wait for a high number of fatalities in order to open an investigation, prevention is better…

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ODI 745096

February 9, 2001

Ignition

While driving on the freeway at normal highway speeds, the engine of my 1993 accord completely stalled (no power). After quick troubleshooting, the car repair facility, s&r service center in vista, ca , determined that the igniter had failed and replaced it. After replacement the car started and now appears to be running normally.*ak

ODI 741487

November 27, 2000

Ignition

Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with distributor failure. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that extended warranty on the distributor at 73,000 miles expired, and nothing would be done unless cost went to consumer. Feel free to provide any further issue on this matter. *ak

ODI 877094

December 6, 1999

Ignition

Failure causes car to stall. Manufacture aware of problem however would only fix the problem if it broke. *ak

ODI 717918

October 1, 1999

Ignition

Distributor problem, screeching, emission system indicator light, engine stall. Not covered under recall because it has more that 75000 miles and six years. Unethical behavior on the part of the company. Recall must be extended.*ak

ODI 748429

May 20, 1999

Engine · Gasoline · Ignition

Believe failure of distributor while vehicle in motion caused the oil pump to stop functioning and resulted in lack of oil pressure and resulting in engine camshaft (lack of oiling) breaking and destroying cylinder head and engine, resulting in total engine replacment.*ak

ODI 744715

April 1, 1999

Axle Shaft · Ignition

Driving vehicle & heard funny noises. Took to dealer. Mechanic noticed bearings & distributor had gone bad. Mechanic thought there was a recall. Manufacturer is not acknowledging that vehicle is involved in a recall. *ak

ODI 841114

June 14, 1997

Ignition

IGNITOR UNIT FAILED COSTING ME $350 TO REPAIR. *AK

ODI 752037

September 28, 1996

Ignition

IGNITOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

ODI 509797

August 23, 1995

Ignition

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

ODI 483548

Ignition · Unknown Or Other

Vehicle stalled while driving due to a faulty distributor. Prior to stalling consumer heard loud squealing noise, and then malfunction indicator lamp came on. *ak

ODI 874312

Ignition

Defective distributor failed while driving. Yh

ODI 552013