1998 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems
- 94
- 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 94 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Horn · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 31 |
| 100–150k mi | 29 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that the ignition switch could degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle was started (this information given per recall 02v120000-electrical system: ignition: switch). The contact was informed that due to the age of the recall, it was closed. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10383957
Electrical System
1998 honda accord vehicle just shuts off while driving does not want to restart and run. You have to let it sit then restart. Found similar complaints on line checked with honda for ignition recalls. None on this vehicle but they said it sounds like the ignition switch. Have had it replaced at my expense and hope it solved the problem. *tr
ODI 10336101
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE DIES WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TR
ODI 10334363
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics who were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system) but the vin was not…
ODI 10704177
Electrical System
1998 honda accord stalls randomly while driving. Dash lights flash for a brief instant at same time engine stalls and you can hear all the dashswitch relays firing. This car had a previous recall for defective ignition switch which would cause the car to stall suddenly and randomly while driving. This appeared to be the same issue. My car had the recall repair done a few years ago. The dealer told me that the…
ODI 10349529
Electrical System · Switch
My honda accord 1998 engine has stopped. When i was trying to start it was working but only till i loose switch in "on" position. So i couldn't to drive, because it not safe. In my understanding it is electrical switch (part of ignition switch) problem. *tr
ODI 10332431
Electrical System
1999 honda accord purchased as a used car in 2006. No problems up until recently when the car stalled several times. Car would start up after stalling. Took car into mechanic and was told that there maybe be a recall on the ignition switch which he thought was the problem. Took car to honda dealer. They said that vin of car did not fall into recall for the ignition switch. They did find that the electrical portion…
ODI 10321751
Electrical System
HONDA ACCORD LX 1998. *TR
ODI 10320674
Electrical System
While driving, the engine got shut, steering got completely locked (can't do any left-right). The key light got on. All other lights were off. Luckily there was no car behind my car. Else i would have met severe accident. I stopped the car, restarted it, and reached home safely. I am scared now to drive anymore. *tr
ODI 10351451
Electrical System
Engine cuts off at 60 mph. Sometimes hard starting. Honda said it was the ignition and replaced it. Works fine now. 220k miles and still rolling. *tr
ODI 10325017
Electrical System
1. I was driving normally at steady speed on an interstate highway. 2. The engine shut down and restarted then a short while later shut down. 3. The dealership is going to replace the ignition. I still have the old part. The same part has already been replaced once due to a recall by honda. *tr
ODI 10286267
Electrical · Electrical System · Switch
Had the ignition switch replaced on our 1998 honda accord dx in 2002 via the nhtsa# 02v120000 recall at honda dealer. Recently car stalled a few times and i discovered it was the ignition switch they replaced in 2002. I have since moved but called nearest honda dealer 60 miles away and asked if they would replace it and they refused, stating i did not have the extended warranty on vehicle. I feel since the part was…
ODI 10275229
Electrical System
A week ago the lights on my dash flashed on and off several times as i was driving at 60 mpg. I did not lose power, and the car ran fine for a week. Tonight, the car lost power as i was driving, thankfully only at 35 mph. I restarted it and i got home safely. I was told it may be the ignition system, and as i was investigating on the internet, my situation was very similar to others mentioned in the articles. *tr
ODI 10273672
Electrical System
1998 honda accord does not always start and stalls while driving. I called american honda and they claimed, based on my vin number, that the recall issued for this problem does not apply to my particular car. It makes no sense that i have this problem if, as honda claims, this defect does not exist in my car. *tr
ODI 10281110
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure was experienced numerous times. The previous owner took the vehicle to the dealer for recall 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch) but the failure was not corrected and the vehicle continued to stall. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for…
ODI 10373968
Electrical System
My 1998 honda accord lx while driving would turn itself off. This occured repeatedly in city driving conditions and also on freeway driving conditions at 60 miles and above. When the engine would turn off, all dash lights including the green "key" security light would come on. The car would start up again if you turned the ignition key on, but at 60 miles an hour, or crossing a busy street and losing power that…
ODI 10322138
Electrical System · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving at any speed, the vehicle suddenly shuts off. The vehicle is able to immediately restart after the failure occurs. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The current and failure mileages were 124,000. Updated 10/20/09 *cn updated 10/22/09.*jb
ODI 10280450
Electrical System
1998 honda accord quit running in an intersection, on interstate, and other dangerous situations. Would start back up seconds after it quit running. Faulty ignition switch found to be cause. Started occurring over the last year very infrequently then more frequently. *tr
ODI 10265416
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving 10 mph in local traffic, the vehicle shut off several times. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop and they stated that the ignition switch was failing. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers 02v120000 or 03v423000 (electrical system: ignition: switch). The contact stated that…
ODI 10256984
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving 70 mph, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline. The vehicle stalled and then automatically restarted. The dealer stated that because the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 03v423000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) in 2004, they would not assume financial responsibility for any additional repairs. The manufacturer did…
ODI 10253027
Electrical System
My 1998 honda accord had the ignition switch recall performed with the recall came out. In november 2008, i started to notice starting issues. The dash light would flicker. After trying a couple of times the car would start. The car ran fine until around january 2009 when the car engine shut down without warning while stopping at a traffic light while driving home from work. The car was able to start back up…
ODI 10262398
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The vehicle was almost in a crash due to the vehicle shutting off on a six-lane highway. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers 03v423000 or 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). In november of 2008, while driving approximately 55 mph on the road, the entire dashboard flickered off and the vehicle completely shut off for…
ODI 10252526
Electrical System
I drive a 98 honda accord sedan. The engine and the whole electrical system died on me while i was driving on i-75. There was sudden loss of power, no hydraulic brakes, no power steering, no head lights, it was so scary. It was very difficult to stop the car and get the car to shoulder. This happened to me twice. *tr
ODI 10267191
Electrical System
The vehicle is cutting off while driving whether you are at a traffic light or driving at various speeds. This has not caused an accident yet but it is only a matter of time before it causes one. As i looked on the web i see where there are several other complaints about this issue. *tr
ODI 10242148
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving between 45-50 mph, the vehicle would shut off on its own. The key switch would blink on and off seconds before the vehicle would shut off. The dealer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The dealer stated that the ignition needed to be replaced at the cost of $250. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10237679