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. While the contact's daughter was driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to lose power. As she pulled to the shoulder, the vehicle reset itself and regained normal acceleration. The ignition switch was recalled on september 9, 2002 and was replaced by the dealer. Five years later, in october of 2007, the ignition switch failure recurred. While driving to the dealer regarding the…
ODI 10205453
Electrical · Switch
My car shut off when i was in the highway doing 60 m.p.h, this car was recall in 2002 for a ignition switch that was bad. It was replaced but unfortunately i'm having the same problems. I'm very thankful that it was early in the day and not rush hour or anything could had happen.
ODI 10185573
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact is experiencing the same failure with his vehicle as noted in recall # 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). He has taken the vehicle to the honda dealer for inspection, however, the paperwork does not provide a remedy or state whether or not the component has been previously replaced. The contact would like clarification regarding this as well as the…
ODI 10194785
Automatic Transmission · Switch
During the last 6 months i began having problems with my ignition locking up and car would not start & occasionally the car would stop running while in motion for no reason. The dash lights would all flash and then lock-up & die. I checked online and discovered there had been two recalls on my 98 honda accord lx, ignition switch and interlock. I phoned my local dealer, honda of ocala and they gave me an appt. For…
ODI 10171902
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that his vehicle was repaired in may of 2002 for nhtsa campaign id number 03v423000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). Five years later, while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle completely stalled without warning. The dealer stated that because the vehicle was already repaired under the recall, they would no longer assume liability. The vehicle has…
ODI 10214345
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated while driving between 30-65 mph, the engine failed suddenly without warning. An nhtsa recall, #02v120000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the electrical system: ignition: switch however; the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.
ODI 10160455
Switch
Faulty ignition switch on 1998 honda accord causes car to die while driving. Same problem has been source of recall for many vehicles of this year and make but not my car. *jb
ODI 10158834
Switch
I am a first hand owner of a 1998 honda accord ex coupe, the car has exhibited failure of the ignition switch since 2 months (march 2006) ago. One time i was driving about 65 miles at freeway 15, all the sudden the car just stall and lost all power; no dashboard lights, no air-conditioning and car engine stall. Fortunately, there was not much traffic and i was on a downhill slope, so the car gained some momentum and…
ODI 10158029
Engine · Switch
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the engine stalls without warning and intermittently the vehicle does not start. There is a nhtsa recall, # 02v120000 regarding the electrical system: ignition: switch. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. The dealership has been alerted. The interlock switch has been replaced due…
ODI 10152908
Switch
Ignition switch failure for the second time over five years. Honda recalled this item once and now they are charging me for a second replacement. $154.00. *jb
ODI 10153410
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled without warning. A nhtsa recall, #02v120000 was performed in late 2002 concerning, the electrical system: ignition: switch. When the recall work was performed there were no problems with the vehicle. Since december of 2005, the vehicle has been having the problems associated with the recall. The dealership would not offer a second repair…
ODI 10160584
Switch
Dt: the contact received a recall letter in february or march 2005 .that same week the car stopped. She called the dealer, and the dealer was hostile, and told her she would have to pay for the repair. She was going to have to have the car towed to dealer. However, she called before she took vehicle to the dealer. She went to dealer on 9-7-05, and the person in charge was not there. On 9-14-05 she went to the dealer…
ODI 10136462
Switch
Dt: caller received manufacturer's recall 03088 concerning ignition switch key interlock. The key would come out in any gear, and the dealer tried to fix it. Currently, the key will not come out when it is in park. Dealer will not fix it unless caller pays for it. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Caller took vehicle to dealer on july 18, 2005 to get it fixed.*ak
ODI 10129606
Switch
Dt: the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. She is having problems with the ignition switch . Some of the 1998-1999 honda accords were recalled for this problem ,but the dealer told consumer that her vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. She stated that while driving about 65 mph the car will shut off, and the steering will lock up. Dealer said it had something to do with faulty wiring to the ignition…
ODI 10122051
Switch
1) nothing noticeable. Car was able to start all the time cold and warm. 2) car all of sudden stalled while driving. When step on gas pedal car did not accelerate. It just silently stalled. Center console where shift-selector indicator has no power while radio, hazardous signals were working after the stall. Weren't able to restart right away. However after about 45 sec to 1 min, car started normally. 3) dealer…
ODI 10107578
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda. The contact experienced a duplicate failure per nhtsa recall #02v120000 regarding the ignition switch. When the ignition was engaged the vehicle didn't start normally, the engine shut off and occasionally started again. Honda stated that this was not recall related, and that he needed to have the ignition switch column replaced. The dealer diagnosed all of the components except the…
ODI 10188836
Switch
I parked my car in my driveway friday night and took the keys out of the ignition the car was still in drive. The car rolled down my driveway, into the yard, and hit a tree with no one in the vehicle. Since there was no key in the ignition the airbags did not deploy. I did some research and realized that there had been a recall on my car for this very reason, but i had not been notified about this recall. I…
Crash reported
ODI 10104127
Switch
The vehicle failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition, two months after the ignition switch recall 03v423000 was performed. *jb
ODI 10087783
Switch
After the ignition switch repair was performed nhtsa recall #03v423000. The car was in worse shape than it was before. Honda refused to repair the car, despite the fact that the vehicle was fine when it was brought into the dealership. *jb
ODI 10082035
Switch
Dt: had to different parts on the vehicle for the igition switch and the inner lock switch. There was a recall on the egr for the exhaust emission.. Had recall repairs done, but the vehicle still did not function properly. Contacted the three dealers, and manufacturer and still had no help from either. These problems starting happening about a year ago around june 29, 2004. After they fixed the igition switch it was…
ODI 10131575
Switch
My cars stalls in the middle of driving. It is incredibly dangerous. When i searched the recalls for 98 accords, it came back as saying that there is a recall for this exact problem (electrical system ignition switch) on other 1998 honda accords. However, honda says my vin is not part of that recall.
ODI 10066028
Roof And Pillars · Switch
Consumer states roof leaks when it rains. She does not think dealer will take care of it because the warranty doesn't cover it. Consumer received a recall notice for ignition switch.*ak
ODI 10059734
Switch
1998 honda accord was turned off and key removed while vehicle was in drive. After leaving the car, it rolled backwards into a guardrail, causing damage to left rear bumper and left rear panel. This occurred on 2/11/04. Two days later we received recall notice from honda acknowledging ignition failures that could potentially cause such incidents. We have contacted honda and they are "dragging their heels" to take…
ODI 10080615
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact is able to start the engine with any key other than the actual vehicle key. She has started the vehicle with her home keys. In addition, the vehicle stops abruptly when slowing down and driving over 10 mph. In 2004, she received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 03v423000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The dealer stated that they repaired the…
ODI 10273106
Switch
The consumer received a recall notice and contacted the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that they are not making appointment because they do not have the parts. Recall 03v423000 subject: ignition switch. *nm
ODI 10055803