1997 Honda Accord Switch Problems
- 32
- 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 · 29 records
- electrical system · 4 records
- concerning ignition · 4 records
- ignition lock · 4 records
- recall ignition · 4 records
- alarm system · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seat Belts · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to latch in place without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key disengaged while in the on position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10670595
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at an unknown speed. The dealer stated that the o-ring needed to be replaced and an oil leak needed to be repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 98v231000 (electrical system). The failure progressively…
ODI 10629338
Electrical System · Switch
1997 honda accord coupe, 2.2l, dx trim ignition switch failure. Fiance' and her daughter were driving this vehicle when the engine just "died", no power, no warning light illuminations, etc. Vehicle did/does restart at this time. This is identical to the honda campaign recall #02v120000 which covers some hondas of this year/model. I contacted honda and was basically blown off... "sorry, this recall doesn't cover…
ODI 10356306
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that the ignition on the vehicle would not lock. He had to turn it completely off in order for the key to come out of the ignition without being in park. The failure made it possible for the vehicle roll away and potentially cause a crash to occur. Honda stated that they could offer no assistance and the repairs would be at the owners expense. The current…
ODI 10348437
Switch
Engine stalls without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Occurs unexpected and with out any warning. Instance occurs at all speeds and leaves driver in possible deadly situation. Failure corrected on similar honda vehicles on recall 02v120000 (ignition switch) but not all models included as in my vin. *tr
ODI 10273503
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact noticed that when he placed the ignition in the lock position, the vehicle would not start. He had to turn the ignition several times in order for the vehicle to start. The dealer stated that a new ignition switch would cost $500. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was 12 years old and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000…
ODI 10272583
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. In 2004, the vehicle was repaired according to a recall for the ignition switch. While driving 25 mph, the ignition switch failed again and the vehicle lost power. The failure also occurs at various speeds. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for repairs. The current mileage was 143,000 and failure mileage was 135,000.
ODI 10272351
Ignition · Switch
Honda missed a recall on an ignition switch that could have caused me a fatal accident as the car was stopping on the freeway once at full speed 65+ mph i brought the car in with detail of the problem "the car dying' and they misdiagnosed it and failed to see the recall which they would have had access to once they input the vin - honda then refused to reimburse me the money i paid for the unnecessary and…
ODI 10211395
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While driving 50 mph or greater, the vehicle shut off. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the pgmfi relay was the cause of failure. The vehicle has not been repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The current mileage was 184,000 and failure mileage was…
ODI 10202884
Switch
I have a 1997 honda accord. I have been having serious problems with the car turning off while i am driving. It looks as if the problem should have been covered in nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 but was not. I consulted the honda dealer and they said that my car was not covered by this recall and therefore i must pay for the repairs to the ignition switch. With a possible one million cars recalled, it seems as…
ODI 10167335
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 40 mph the engine stalled without warning. The ignition switch had already been replaced twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who performed diagnostic testing and determined the ignition switch was bad again. The dealership replaced the ignition switch again. Updated 2/9/2006 - the ignition switch was also recalled (02v120000) in the summer 2002. The dealer…
ODI 10148393
Switch
A recall for the ignition switch was issued. Dealer refused to repair the vehicle under the recall because of an after market anti-theft device that was added by the manufacturer upon delivery of vehicle to consumer. *ak
ODI 10095177
Switch
The consumer had the ignition switch replaced on a recall number 99i-0020000 on january 20. The same problem started again in june. Vehicle stalled while driving on the highway at 65 mph. The consumer was almost struck by another vehicle. The dealer was contacted, and they stated that the parts had already been replaced twice, and there has to be something else wrong. *la
ODI 10082184
Switch
Consumer was able to take the key out of the ignition switch without the vehicle being in park. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10083914
Switch
Per consumer, after the dealership superior honda; orangeburg sc; [redacted], had the vehicle for over a week the recall for the igntion switch 02 v 070 000 was not done. Ts
ODI 10001739
Switch
Nhtsa# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: island honda, manahawkin, nj was unable to honor recall. Not enough parts available. Please provide any further information. Mr
ODI 8022045
Interior/Under Dash · Switch
Consumer received recall notice 02v120000 for ignition switch. Technician left live wires hanging from underneath dashboard.*ak
ODI 8018969
Switch
Consumer states that honda manufacturer is refusing to do any recall on vehicle cause vehicle was made in canada, and the honda canada is refusing to do any recall on vehcile cause vehicle is no longer in canada. Also per honda usa vehicle is registered in canada. Nlm
ODI 8018598
Switch
Dealership is refusing to remove alarm system to do recall o2v120000 repairs on ignition system. Ak
ODI 8018526
Switch
Consumer states that delaer is charging for the disconnecting of an alarm in order to correct recall.*jb
ODI 8019270
Switch
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall 02v120000 ignition switch repairs. Dealer advised consumer that she would have to wait until car has 50000 miles before they would do repairs. *ak
ODI 8017830
Switch
No parts available recall#02v120000ignition switch. Honda auto drive santa ana, ca [redacted]. Nlm
ODI 8020131
Air Conditioner · Switch
Prior to the recall the ignition switch failed causing the engine to completely stop. *yh
ODI 567516
Switch
1997 honda accord. Consumer states vehicle was not apart of 2002 recall but has a problem concerning the ignition switch *tgw the consumer stated the key would come out of the ignition, when the vehicle was in drive or neutral. On one occasion the vehicle slightly rolled in the parking lot at work and hit another vehicle. There was not much of an incline, so neither vehicle was damaged. The dealer replaced a faulty…
ODI 10355328
Switch
No parts available. Recall #02120000 ignition switch. Ataman honda [redacted] please provide the address. Ts
ODI 10001237