HondaAccord1996
  1. Honda Accord
  2. Problems
  3. 1996
  4. Switch

1996 Honda Accord Switch Problems

6
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.

What owners report

  • ignition switch · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
150–400k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 20, 2009 · 205,759 miles

    Switch

    Tl*the contact owns a 1996 honda accord. The vehicle has an ignition switch issue. Once the key is released from the ignition, the vehicle stalls. The failure occurred at a store once and the vehicle could not be started. The mechanic initially thought there was a loose connection on the battery, but he later discovered that it was a switch issue. The ignition switch was replaced. The contact stated that the 1997…

    ODI 10270054

  • April 15, 2007 · 97,360 miles

    Switch

    While driving at normal freeway speed, engine suddenly quit, tachometer dropped to zero, fan, radio still worked. A few seconds later while the vehicle was still coasting, engine started again. This happened several times, quite scary, and dangerous with two kids in the car on a busy freeway. *ak

    ODI 10188232

  • June 10, 2006

    Switch

    It began a couple of months ago intermittently. The car would stop running for no reason. It would start up again with no problem. Now, the car will only run while holding the key between the run and start position. As when it began happening, it does not matter if the car is in gear or not, sitting idle or driving down the highway. *jb

    ODI 10160211

  • July 20, 2005 · 108,000 miles

    Electrical System · Switch

    Faulty ignition switch...recurrent intermittent problem. Fails to start. This has been occurring off and on for years. Sometimes the key sensor senses a key in the ignition when a key isn't inserted, thus a beeping sound when the door is opened even if the key is not in the ignition. Car has shut off while driving several times over the years. *tr

    ODI 10610921

  • September 1, 2000

    Switch

    Vehicle cuts off when decelerating. Vehicle will start back, but is very hazardous in traffic. Dealer has changed iginition switch. But because problem is so intermittent, they can't find a remedy. *ak

    ODI 873266

  • June 23, 1999

    Switch · Unknown Or Other

    Engine check light came on after arriving home. Took to dealer next day. Was informe d by mechanic a faulty ignition switch which needed replacement. *ak

    ODI 844276