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 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Switch
My 1998 honda accord (vin [xxx]) was recalled due to a faulty ignition switch. As a result, i took my vehicle to the dealer on june 10, 2002. Honda stated in its recall notice that it will take several months to manufacture parts for the 1.3 million vehicles involved." prior to the availability of the replacement part, honda instructed the dealer to use existing stock to replace the faulty part. This replacement…
ODI 10008215
Switch
There were no parts available in order to perform the recall on the ignition switch. *jb *scc
ODI 10007216
Electrical System · Switch
The vehicle experiencec symptoms of recall 02v-120 for the ignition switch prior to recall notificaton, also the vehicle experience loss of power on the passenger side. Nlm
ODI 567319
Switch
Recall 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: intermittently vehicle would not crank properly. Vehicle been to dealer, and they were unable to locate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8018795
Switch
The car engine stops suddenly at various speeeds. After stopping completely, it will restart. It has no warning and has stopped suddenly at 65 mph on interstate. Extremely dangerous. Dealer was informed and did not know the problem. Had to take to a non-dealer to determine that the problem was the faulty ignition switch. *ak
ODI 765552
Switch
While in motion the vehicle suddenly failed and shut off. Consumer was unable to come to a safe hault there by slamming into gears and causing internal transmission failure to occur. After having the vehicle repaired, the shutting off problem would still occur. Soon after consumer recieved a recall notice regarding the ignition switch. Consumer had the recall honored and due to the repair the vehicle is no longer…
ODI 568017
Switch
Vehicle turns itself off. First time while in park, second time while on hwy at 45 mph, losing ability to control vehicle. Dealer states needs new ignition switch. *ak
ODI 755847
Switch
Consumer pulled into garage on an upgrade and parked. Consumer thought car was in park because she was able to pull key out of ignition. Consumer turned around and vehicle was rolling down driveway backwards. Consumer took vehicle to honda dealer, and he said that ignition switch was broken. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 878784
Switch
Manufacturer recalled ignition switch twice. Consumer seeking reimbursement for repairs. (nar) *la *cb
ODI 10060909
Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch · Switch
Please be advised that this has happened on multiple dates ranging from 1999-2012. I thought it was covered through nhtsa campaign id #: 98v018000 but i did not use the car enough to recognize a pattern until 2002. I think at that time, there may have been several thousand miles in 2002 when i began to use the car on more routine bases. There are two occasions that cause the issue to arise. While i am driving, the…
ODI 10475839
Switch
Dealership refused to honor recall 02v120000 concerning ignition switch failure because consumer didn't purchase vehicle from them.*ak
ODI 8014843
Switch
1998 honda accord ignition switch recall 02v120000. *nj the consumer stated he had to return to the dealer for a second time because the ignition switch failed again. The consumer stated it seemed that the problem with the ignition switch was not permanently resolved. *jb
ODI 10295951
Switch
Safety recall was received by consumer on ignition switch interlock and now seeking reimburse for repair on vehicle. *la *jb
ODI 10060975
Switch
Consumer received a recall notice concerning ignition switch failure, and made an appointment. While waiting for the appointment date, consumer took vehicle on an errand. Vehicle shut down in a parking lot. Dealer advised consumer to get vehicle towed for recall repairs at their expense. *ak
ODI 10057933
Switch
Ignition is very loose when the key is placed in the ignition switch. *ak
ODI 10055694
Switch
Consumer received recall notice. Dealership indicated that they won't do repairs because the vehicle was equipped with a security alarm.*ak
ODI 10055674
Switch
Letter regarding 1998 honda accord ignition recall.*mr when the recall was issued, the consumer went to have the defective work done and was asked to pay a $105.00 to disconnect and reconnect the alarm system. The consumer rejected to pay the cost and felt that it was honda's responsibility in the first place to make it a safe vehicle. *cb *jb
ODI 10051761
Switch
Consumer stated the vehicle died out and had difficulty in starting. *la this problem was intermittent. *sc the consumer received a recall after the repair were made, the consumer requested remimbursement. Recall 02v120000. *jb
ODI 10051675
Switch
While parked on an incline vehicle rolled backwards and jumped the curb. Vehicle slowed down when it drove over grass. As a result, consumer was able to unlock the door, enter the vehicle, and put the gear shifter in park. This was caused by ignition failure. Consumer was able to remove keys out of the ignition with vehicle in neutral. There is recall 03 v 423 000 on this issue, but this vehicle is not included in…
ODI 10046653
Switch
Consumer noticed that every 500 miles vehicle would not start unless accelerator pedal was pushed all the way down, and the key was turned at least three times. The cause of the problem had not been determined. *ak
ODI 10040782
Switch
Parts for the ignition switch recall 02 v 120 00 has not been available for 8 months.*ak
ODI 10026829
Switch
The dealer refused to reconnect the after market remote keyless entry, after the recall regarding the ignition switch was performed. *ts *jb
ODI 10011565
Switch
The consumer had recall#02v120000 performed on the vehicle, and the alarm system had to be disconnected in order to perform the recall. Scc *jb
ODI 10008575
Steering · Switch
The consumer has experienced an ignition switch and steering recall with this vehicle. (recall # for the ignition problem is-02v120000) scc
ODI 10004654
Switch
Consumer contacted the dealer in regards to recall number 02v12000. Dealer corrected the problem, however the dealer refused to reconnect the remote starter. Dealer stated the terms of the recall required them to disable the remote starter. Please provide further information. Ts *jb
ODI 8023242