HondaAccord1998
  1. Honda Accord
  2. Problems
  3. 1998
  4. Switch

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

BandRecords
100–150k mi22
60–100k mi14
30–60k mi10
150–400k mi10
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • Switch

    Parts for the ignition switch recall has not been available for 2 months and dealership don't when parts will be available. Mr

    ODI 8022547

  • Switch

    After recall for the ignition switch was completed on vehicle. Consumer states that the vehicle power windows and locks are inoperative. Mr

    ODI 8022065

  • Switch

    Consumer states that has receive a safety recall three months ago for the ignition swich and they still have not fixed. Mr

    ODI 8021386

  • Switch

    CONSUMER STATES CONCERNED ABOUT RECALL. *MR

    ODI 8020253

  • Switch

    Consumer states that the dealership is charging them to reconnect the alarm system after disconnecting it to do recall. *mr

    ODI 8020217

  • Control Module · Switch

    Dealership is charing consumer to remove a factory installed alarm system to fix ignition switch recall.*ak

    ODI 8018997

  • Switch

    Ed boyles honda, marietta ga 30060; parts for ignition switch recall 02v120000 were on national back order until unknown time. Vehicle was experiencing symptoms of irregular starting. (no parts). Please describe details.*ak

    ODI 8018751

  • Switch

    Dealers will not reconnect the alarm system after removing it to do ignition recall repairs. *ak *scc

    ODI 8018718

  • 92,000 miles

    Switch

    Labor for removing aftermarket alarm system in order to fix recall 02v120000 concerning ignition switch failure should be at cost to maufacturer whether it is an aftermarket product or not. *tt

    ODI 8015333

  • Control Module · Switch

    On 8/30/02 i took my car to immke nw honda to have the ignition switch replaced due to a honda recall. I left the car at the dealer for the weekend because i went away on a trip. When i returned sunday night i had a voice-mail message from jason white saying that the ignition switch could not be replaced and that the car would not "be touched" because of the anti-theft device that was connected to it. He said that…

    ODI 766683

  • Switch

    The consumer received a recall notice from honda in august in reference to a defective ignition switch. The consumer has called to make an appointment but hasn't received a reponse( in over 2 months). And feels that there is always a risk of being involved in a crash. *scc *jb

    ODI 568440

  • Switch

    Consumer requesting reimbursement for replacement of remote starter after being removed during ignition switch recall repair.

    ODI 568388

  • Switch

    The consumer had received safety recall notice 02v120000 concerning ignition switch failure. Consumer had taken vehicle to get repairs when he was told that it would cost $70.00. Honda would not reimburse any dealer for wiring costs required for such remote keyless entry units. *scc . *ak

    ODI 567787

  • Switch

    The consumer had received a recall notice regarding the accord ignition switch from honda. When the vehicle was getting the recall work done, the dealer unhooked the auto lock system that was installed after he purchased the vehicle. The dealer then informed the consumer that they had found this keyless entry system in the vehicle. Honda would not pay to reinstall this system. As a result the keyless entry in…

    ODI 567786

  • Switch

    Consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding the ignition switch. In order to have the recall repair completed, the dealer hadto disconnect the alarm system. The dealer is charging consumer a reconnection fee. The alarm is not an after market product. It is the original system that came with the vehicle. *jg *dt

    ODI 567743

  • Switch

    When consumer brought vehicle in for recall relating to ignition switch, dealership would not perform recall repairs stating that consumer is reponsible for disconnecting the alarm system that was installed on his vehicle. Dealership was willing to disconnect the alarm system but was not willing to reconnect after recall repairs were performed. *tt

    ODI 567390

  • Switch

    The ignition switch failed, this has occured several times while the vehicle was in motion, in one instance the vehicle was stuck while stalled out in an intersection. Nlm

    ODI 562869