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
Consumer removed key from ignition at any position without cutting the vehicle off. Also, consumer left key in the ignition while vehicle was in the driveway, and vehicle rolled back. Consumer would take vehicle to the honda dealer to have it repaired once he checked with the manufacturer to see if vehicle was included in the honda recall.*ak
ODI 10050001
Automatic Transmission · Switch
While vehicle was shut off the key was taken out of the ignition without the vehicle being in the park position. As a result, the vehicle rolled back into a truck.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10046297
Lower Ball Joint · Switch
While traveling 25 mph the front driver's side wheel separated from the axle (ball joint failure), causing sudden deceleration and steering lost. Also the ignition key was able to be turned to the off position and removed even though the transmission was not set to park. The consumer stated that honda issued a recall for both problems that his vehicle experienced, however the consumer was told his vehicle was not…
ODI 10046348
Switch
When the vehicle was engaged in the drive position the key was removed from the ignition. *ak
ODI 10046299
Switch
When starting the vehicle it vibrated, then engine shut off. Consumer noticed that this problem only occurred when driving for a long period of time. After the vehicle was returned to the consumer from having a recall performed, the air bag light illuminated. The dealer stated it was not their fault and therefore the consumer would have to pay for the repairs. *jb
ODI 10059866
Switch
The vehicle rolled down the hill with key out of ignition switch and car was still on drive. The driver wasn't inside the vehicle. Recall notice on ignition switch was received by consumer 4 months after incident. *la the vehicle rolled fast down the hill and crashed into a concrete barrier and curb. Recall#03v423000 *sc
Crash reported
ODI 10060993
Switch
Ignition switch failure this is the third ignition switch failure in this vehicle. Honda replaced the first two but refuses to replace the third. Service manager at dealer decided it was not the switch this time before even looking at the car. Currently the car intermittently will not start. My independent mechanic got the car to act up and said it is definitely the ignition switch again. The first time it went the…
ODI 10039201
Switch
Vehicle crashed due to ignition switch interlock system failure. *la the consumer requested reimbursement for the deductible cost of the ignition switch, and compensated for the loss of the use of the vehicle for 58 days. *sc
Crash reported
ODI 10060997
Switch
Consumer stated that the key can come out the ignition whether the vehicle is on or off. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10026441
Switch
About 5 months ago, my ignition starter failed due to worn contacts. The car would not start. It had to be towed to my honda dealer. It cost me over $500 to replace. I do not recal receiving a recal notice about the problem on ntsa id 021v120000. And the dealer made no mention of this.*ak
ODI 10045411
Switch
Six months had passed, and the consumer was told no recall parts regarding the ignition switch were available. Recall #02 v 120 000. *jb
ODI 10017697
Switch
The ignition switch was recalled but no parts were available to repair it. *nlm the consumer had not been contacted after a year. *scc *jb
ODI 10017710
Switch
The consumer received recall notice #02v120000 regarding the ignition switch, when the consumer called to make an appointment, he/she were told only the vehicle's that experienced a problem would be fixed.*jb the vehicle died twice on the highway at 65 mph. The vehicle was finally repaired by the dealership. *ph *jb
ODI 10020222
Switch
Reference complaint #10008215: nhtsa assisted in arranging a meeting with mike monell part/service director for norm reeves honda and eric catherine, district parts/service mgr. For american honda. The meeting took place on 3/24/03 and i explained the problems associated with my 2003 hybrid and my 1998 accord. The primary concern about the accord was the recall of electrical portion of the ignition switch. Norm…
ODI 10021516
Switch
The ignition switch overheated, which caused the vehicle to stall.*jb
ODI 10007347
Power Window Devices And Controls · Switch
Nar 1/29/2003. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for stalling and sputtering issues. Honda issued a recall on the ignition switch, but the consumer has taken the vehicle in to the dealer 3 times and the problem has not been resolved. The passenger side power window would not work when the control panel was used on the drivers side. *jb
ODI 10006050
Switch
I received a recall notice from honda dated "summer 2002" to replace an ignition switch on my 1998 accord. Within 24 hours i called the dealer from whom i purchased the car, schaller honda of new britain, conn. I left a detailed message with the service department. Not hearing any kind of response from the dealer even after a repeat telephone call, i waited more than 60 days (more like 120 days) to call the auto…
ODI 10000181
Switch
Consumer stated that the dealer is taking to long to perform the recall#02120000 ignition switch. Kendal honda [redacted] please provide the address. Ts
ODI 8023339
Switch
No parts available. Recall#02120000 ignition switch. Heritage honda of townsen please provide the address ts
ODI 8022857
Switch
Consumer states that dealership is refusing to reconnect their alarm system after disconnecting it to do recall. And the parts are not available for recall. Ts
ODI 8021532
Switch
Consumer states having the same problem as recall#02v119 ignition switch. Dealer will not repair because vin is not included. Ts
ODI 8021728
Switch
Consumer states: dealer has been scheduled three times for changing the ignition switch and three time has been cancelled the appointment, saying they don't have the part. Please provide further information. Mr
ODI 8020877
Switch
No parts available.recall#02v120000 ignition switch. Holler honda hwy 1792 winter park, fl 32789 [redacted] mr
ODI 8020944
Switch
Recall repair could not be performed due to the part not being available. After receiving ignition switch recall 02v12 and experiencing vehicle stall-out condition, consumer waited for 60 days and recall repairs had not been performed. *tt *jb
ODI 10009719
Switch
No parts available recall#02v120000ignition switch. Thilhugaes honda [redacted] aspen, ga 30606 mr
ODI 8020908