1998 Honda Accord Switch Problems
- 142
- 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.
Among these 142 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 104 records
- electrical system · 20 records
- system ignition · 19 records
- without warning · 17 records
- switch recall · 12 records
- recall notice · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact started upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle turned off without warning. The contact mentioned in order to keep the vehicle on the key had to be forcefully pushed into the ignition. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have it diagnosed…
ODI 11121524
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure occurred numerous times. An independent mechanic replaced the ignition switch. Nhtsa campaign number 02v120000 (electrical system) was related to the failure; however, it had expired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10605123
Electrical System · Switch
Engine stalls without warning. Can happen at any speed. There is an existing recall for this exact same issue (02v120000) for the same make, model & year but my vin is not covered. Honda says those covered by that recall had a different ignition switch. Well guess what, they need to include mine too! *tr
ODI 10535793
Switch
My car experienced stalling at both highway speeds and slow speed operation. This of course led to a loss of throttle response and power steering, jeopardizing the safety of the vehicle. The smell of burning plastic and light smoke were also evident coming from the steering column during these events. This stalling had the exact same symptoms as if the key had been switched to the accessory position (i.e. Power was…
Fire reported
ODI 10457207
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact was driving 45 mph when smoke was seen coming from the steering column. The contact merged into a parking area where the vehicle was towed to the mechanic. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the ignition switch had burned out. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000…
ODI 10454827
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated the vehicle would stall abruptly and without warning. The contact spoke with a mechanic who advised that there was a recall for the year, make and model vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v42300 (electrical system: ignition switch). The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure…
ODI 10443710
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 ( electrical system:ignition:switch). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and was awaiting diagnosis. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages…
ODI 10421597
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord ex. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. The vehicle was able to restart at times and the vehicle inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he needed to replace the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10379677
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The vehicle was previously repaired for the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000, electrical system:ignition:switch. While driving at an unknown speed the vehicle stalled. He was unable to give an approximate speed and he was also unaware if any service lights illuminated on the dashboard. Upon restart the vehicle continued to drive as normal. This…
ODI 10354603
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the vehicle would stall without warning. The dealer advised that the ignition switch was defective and would need to be replaced at the owner's expense. The manufacturer advised that there was a recall for the failure but the contact's vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current…
ODI 10343439
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic prior to the failure regarding ignition problems; however, no repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were two recalls under the nhtsa campaign id numbers…
ODI 10330861
Electrical System · Switch
My honda accord 1998 engine has stopped. When i was trying to start it was working but only till i loose switch in "on" position. So i couldn't to drive, because it not safe. In my understanding it is electrical switch (part of ignition switch) problem. *tr
ODI 10332431
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving at various speeds, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall intermittently without warning similar to nhtsa campaign id number: 03v423000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The dealer and manufacturer informed the contact that her vehicle was not included in the previous recall and offered no additional assistance. A local mechanic informed the contact…
ODI 10390290
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast onto the emergency lane. She was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving until the vehicle stalled a second time within a few miles. The dealer replaced the ignition switch and stated that the electrical wires were defective which caused the vehicle to stall. Although there was a recall for the…
ODI 10329745
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving approximately 5 mph. He was able to restart the vehicle. He removed the key from the ignition and noticed that it was not making a sufficient connection. The dealer stated that they had to replace the ignition switch at his expense and that the repair cost was $300. The manufacturer stated that his vin was not a part…
ODI 10284771
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off. He was able to restart the vehicle and drive normally. There where no warning lights when the failure occurred. A local mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that the vin was a part of nhtsa campaign number 03v423000, electrical system: ignition:switch; however, the repair cost was $200.00 and the failure…
ODI 10283867
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to a recall; however, the failure still persists. While making a turn at 30 mph, the entire vehicle shut off and lost power without warning. The failure has occurred twice. The dealer stated that the ignition switch was previously replaced by the previous owner according to nhtsa campaign id number 03v423000…
ODI 10280233
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving between 25-30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The engine was able to be restarted after several attempts. The failure occurred intermittently and the vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics on two separate occasions. The technicians were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that…
ODI 10278821
Electrical · Electrical System · Switch
Had the ignition switch replaced on our 1998 honda accord dx in 2002 via the nhtsa# 02v120000 recall at honda dealer. Recently car stalled a few times and i discovered it was the ignition switch they replaced in 2002. I have since moved but called nearest honda dealer 60 miles away and asked if they would replace it and they refused, stating i did not have the extended warranty on vehicle. I feel since the part was…
ODI 10275229
Switch
1998 honda accord had recall for the ignition switch. *nj ***nar*** the consumer stated the vehicle would unexpectedly shut off while driving. The consumer had to put the vehicle in neutral and had to try several times to restart it. The auto service informed the consumer the ignition switch needed to be replaced. When the consumer contacted the dealer, he was told that no such recall showed in the computer…
ODI 10264628
Electrical · Switch
The ignition system fails in my 1998 honda accord. It has already been through the recall process for the same problem (03v423000). Design problems were obviously not corrected. The recall appears to have replaced existing parts with new parts that are the same. Car cuts out due to failure of ignition circuit to be completed. This can occur anywhere. It has happened driving down the road at 60 mph. Sitting for 1…
ODI 10259752
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the entire engine was replaced. One year later, the failure resurfaced accompanied by a no-start condition. The dealer would not repair the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) because she allowed an…
ODI 10265294
Switch
My stepdaughter's car would shut down with no warning. Being an aircraft mechanic i spent a lot of time trouble shooting this intermittent problem and was quite sure this was an electrical problem which can be the hardest problem to narrow down so i change quite a few of the common part and tuned up the vehicle i changed the following components: distributor cap rotor, timing belts wires cleaned the fuel injection…
ODI 10224106
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that on five separate occasions, while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle completely shut off without warning. The vehicle was restarted after approximately five minutes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but they could not locate the cause of the failure. The vehicle was then taken to another mechanic and they stated that the ignition switch needed…
ODI 10226819
Equipment · Switch
Follow up to phone complaint 10/11/07 3:50 pm pst. No reference number, told 4 to 6 weeks before i get form to review and another 4 to 6 weeks to review. I decide to use website. I'm original owner of 1998 honda accord lx . On 9/24/02 ignition switch was recalled as engine stops running when driving. Did not find recall on your website, have copy if needed. Dealer is bill pearce [redacted] reno nv 89502 tel…
ODI 10205478