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
Recall campaign: ignition switch failure. Reconnect alarm system. *bf recall campaign: the consumer complained that she was charged for service completed under the recall for her vehicle. The consumer was charged for the service of reconnecting the alarm system through the new working part installed. A full refund is requested by the consumer. The recall issue dealt with the ignition switch interlock on the vehicle.…
ODI 10108814
Switch
The consumer was requesting reimbursement of changes made by the dealer for reinstalling an after market starter while replacing the ignition switch that was on recall. *yh *scc
ODI 568308
Switch
Consumer states that they had to make several attempts to make appointment to have recall done. Part are not available, and by the mean time the defect stated in recall is happening to vehicle. Ts
ODI 8021551
Switch
Consumer states that unable to get an appointment to have vehicle serviced for over a month,and the dealership is telling her she has to wait for another month to get an appointment. Mr
ODI 8020815
Switch
Mfr# 02 & 02 v 120 00 / ignition switch: dealer wants to charge consumer to reconnect the car alarm after recall repairs are complete. Honda of princeton in princeton, nj. Phone# 609/683-0722. Feel free to provide any further information. *mr
ODI 8019744
Switch
Mfr3 02-031 & nhtsa# 99 v 120 000/ignition switch: consumer states that the dealer, baron honda in patchoque, ny. Phone # 631/475-85000 is refusing to reconnect the alarm after recall repairs are complete. Feel free to provide any further information. *mr
ODI 8019739
Switch
Consumer states that dealer is charging consumer for the removal of an alarm system. Consumer feels that there should not be a charge for any part of recall. Please provide any further informatiion. *mr
ODI 8019710
Switch
The ignition switch failed and was replaced. The consumer is requesting reimbursement. *yh *scc
ODI 568299
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that the ignition switch was defective and was included in nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The engine would occasionally shut off when the vehicle was stopped. The dealer inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the cause was the iginition switch. The contact had the vehicle repaired previously, but it failed again.…
ODI 10214039
Switch
Mfr# 02-031 & nhtsa# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: consumer states that the dealer, braiman honda in miami, fl. Phone# 305/266-9900.is charging consumer to reconnect the alarm after the recall. Consumer want to know does the dealer have that right. *nlm *jb
ODI 8019608
Switch
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the air bag light comes on. Dealer notified. *mr the consumer states that the vehicle had recall work done (02v-120 for the ignition switch), but when the consumer had gotten into the vehicle and started the engine, the srs light had come on. The dealer states that the two are unrelated, but they said thaey had to unplug the srs unit to work on the…
ODI 8019694
Switch
Mfr# 02-031 & 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: consumer states that the dealer, pohanka honda in college park. Phone# 301/899-7800. Did not reconnect the alarm system after recall repairs was made. Consumer want to know does the dealer have that right? And can nhtsa assist in this matter? Feel free to provide any further information.
ODI 8019478
Switch
Consumer states that dealer is charging for the removal of an alarm to get to a recalled part. Consumer feels there should not be a charge. The alarm was uninstalled in order to perform the recall work. Consumer doesnt feel a charge should incurred. Consumer feels the mechanic should reinstall the alarm since it was a part of the vehicle at time of purchase. *jg
ODI 8019473
Switch
Consumer states has been in constant contact regarding recall. Dealer advised a limited amount of parts came in and now ignition switch is on back order. Dealer is not able to provide a recall remedy date. Ts
ODI 8021260
Switch
Consumer was charged for the reinstallation of the remote control alarm system after the recall repairs was completed for the ignition switch.*jb
ODI 568381
Switch
Consumer received recall notification (02v120000) regarding the ignition switch, however consumer was informed that the recall could be performed but the cosnumer would have to pay to have the alarm reinstalled, consumer states he should not have to pay to have the alarm reinstalled because the ignition switch is defective.*yh
ODI 567513
Switch
NO PARTS AVAILABLE RECALL#02V120000IGNITION SWITCH. BREWSTER HONDA [redacted] BREWSTER, NY 10509. [redacted]. NLM
ODI 8020115
Switch
Consumer received recall 02 v 120 000. Took vehicle to dealer. Since consumer had an alarm sysem she was charged for dealer to cut alarm to install ignition switch recall. *ak *scc
ODI 8015984
Catalytic Convertor · Disc · Switch
Engine check light has illuminated. Cause unknown. Dealer has been contacted. *ak the front brake pads were worn, in which the dealer replaced, the engine would stall while driving, the catalytic converter was replaced, the ignition switch was replaced which was the cause of the check engine light coming on and the stalling.*jb
ODI 8015534
Anti-Theft Device · Switch
Dealership wants to charge for removing a manufactured alarm system, and to replace recall 02v120000 ignition switch . *ak
ODI 8015500
Floor Shift · Switch
This complaint is similar to investigation number pe 03-014. My wife's 1998 honda accord (4 cylinder with automatic transmission) rolled away from the spot where she had parked it. Apparently she had left the vehicle in drive, but was able to remove the key from the ignition. When she returned from her errand, the car was no longer in the parking spot where she had left it. The car had rolled about 75 feet away,…
ODI 10033072
Switch
Dealership ran out of parts to do recall o2v120000 repairs on ignition switch. Consumer was told that will be notified when they receive more parts. But consumer never heard from dealership.*ak
ODI 8016598
Switch
Consumer brought vehicle to dealer for recall repairs, 02v12, consumer was charged with the explanation being that the car alarm had to be removed in order to change the ignition switch, consumer is requesting reimbursement, lionel barnet, attorney for client. *slc
ODI 567120
Switch
After recall for ignition switch was done, describtion stated in recall happened. *ak
ODI 8016618
Switch
Recall 02v120000/ignition switch:dealer boch honda in norwood, ma. Phone# 781//255-6000.is unable to honor recall. No parts are available. *ak *yh
ODI 8014828