1999 Honda Accord Switch Problems
- 172
- 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 172 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 123 records
- electrical system · 28 records
- system ignition · 24 records
- without warning · 18 records
- failure mileage · 15 records
- switch replaced · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 33 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical · Switch
Car stalled when at complete stop to make a turn on5-24-07, started back up immediately and drove fine. Car stalled while making a turn into a pharmacy parking lot on 5-25-07, started right back up and drove ok after that. I was thirty miles from home to go to the doctor so i started home on i-44 in a rain storm. I was driving 65 mph in the inside lane when the car stalled. Thought i was going to die. This on a…
ODI 10192096
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that when he starts the vehicle, it stalls after being driven approximately two blocks. The failure also occurs while driving 70 mph and in hot weather. The dealer discovered that the failure noted in recall # 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) was the cause of the contact's failure. However, the vehicle is not included in the recall. The vehicle…
ODI 10190185
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The vehicle shut off twice while driving 20 mph. The vehicle also shut off on four more occasions. The recall repair was performed per recall#02v120000 concerning the electrical system: ignition switch . The dealer agreed that the failure was related. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 16000.*ak
ODI 10188842
Switch
The 1999 honda accord was subject to a recall in summer 2002 for an ignition switch defect. I had the recall taken care off in october 2002. Now, in 2007, the same part was defective again. The cost to me to have this fixed wasa $293. The dealership was not willing to help w/ the cost because of the time lapse. Honda refused to look at it. I was told that a recall part was only repaired once a period! Any additional…
ODI 10187338
Switch
While driving, my car will stall. I then have to jiggle the key to start the car up. Sometime it takes several times to get it going while in the middle of traffic. It occurs on almost a daily basis and occurs while stopped a light to even more frightening while driving in four gear. While this has yet to cause an accident, the possibility is very high. I researched this problem and found that there was a recall in…
ODI 10227826
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving 65 mph on a clear day the vehicle decelerated and the engine stalled with no warning indicators. The contact restarted the vehicle and pulled to the side of the road. Approximately 10 minutes later the failure was duplicated while driving 65 mph. The failure occurred three times that day. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced, and…
ODI 10186813
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly shut off while driving 40 mph. All indicator lights illuminated, and the vehicle finally restarted. The vehicle was brought to a local mechanic ,and diagnosed as needing a new ignition switch. The vehicle was included in a recall for the ignition interlock lever, which was replaced in april 2006. The ignition switch was replaced…
ODI 10186177
Switch
Tl*- while driving on the freeway at 60 mph when the 1999 honda accord stalled. As he made his way over to the shoulder the car started back up. The vehicle stalled six times , then it would automatically start back up. The speed was not a factor in the failure. The dealer repaired the vehicle at a cost of $400.00. The vehicle had a nhtda recall 02v120000 repairs for ignition done. Also, he called the honda…
ODI 10183194
Gear Position Indication (Prndl) · Switch
[xxx] november 21, 2006 i was driving on a freeway, and i noticed smoke streaming from the top of the steering column. I took the exit off the freeway. The car was losing power, and jerked when i gave it gas. I pulled over and called the tow truck. The car was towed to marin honda, a nearest dealer. November 24, 2006 they tested and found the electrical portion of the ignition switch had failed. They replaced it but…
ODI 10175648
Starter Assembly · Switch
Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds or while stopped, the vehicle stalled without warning on numerous occasions. The vehicle restarted each time, and was taken to the dealership where the starter was replaced. The dealer replaced the ignition switch. Updated 12/05/06. *jb
ODI 10173323
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated recall # 02v120000 for the electrical system: ignition: switch was performed in 2003. The ignition failed again, causing the vehicle to stall, while driving 20 mph. The stalling had occurred 30 times. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.
ODI 10172429
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The ignition switch would be either difficult to start or would not start at all. The vehicle stalled each time it was started. The ignition switch has failed twice. The vehicle was repaired under a safety recall the first time. The contact was informed that her vehicle had already been repaired under the safety recall, and was out of warranty. Two nhtsa campaign id numbers…
ODI 10219940
Switch
{nhtsa recall 02v120000}. My vehicle exibited the exact symptoms described in this recall, yet honda dealerships advised my vin was not included in the recall. Therefore, i had to pay for replacement. I still have the defective part. How can i very it is the same as the one recalled in order to get reimbursement.
ODI 10192777
Switch
On at least two separate occasions, the engine on my 1999 honda accord spontaneously quit while driving down the road. It then restarted immediately. On at least two other separate occasions, the engine would appear to start, but would quit immediately when the key was released from the start position. The cause of the problems was diagnosed by the dealer's service department as a faulty electrical part in the…
ODI 10163345
Switch
Over the last two months, my accord ex has stalled numerous times while driving on highways, major streets, and a couple of times in the middle of major intersections. Not only does it stall, but it is very difficult to start up again. I sometimes have to sit wherever i may be for 10-15 minutes while trying to start up again. When i took it to the dealer last week to have the recall on the ignition switch taken care…
ODI 10161102
Switch
The car has had difficulties starting and stalled out numerous times while driving. This is an extremely dangerous condition and can cause an accident. This exact problem was highlighted in a recall by american honda for 1997-2000 honda accords dated may 23, 2002. They suggested in the recall that the ignition switch should be replaced. I took the vehicle to honda and was told that the vehicle's vin [xxx] did not…
ODI 10157112
Switch
The engine shut off while i was driving, it restarted okay. I had the ignition switch replaced in 2000, when there was a recall. With that symptom. I took it to a honda dealer to have it repaired , problem was fixed. (2) the symptom of shutting off while driving continued and happened more often. It occurred 3 to 5 times a week. It also became hard to restart. Several times it shut off while entering the freeway and…
ODI 10151822
Switch
(1) the engine shut off while i was driving, it restarted okay. I called an ase certified technician and he advised me of an ignition recall with that symptom. I took it to a honda dealer to have it repaired , and a different recall repair was performed, but i was lead to believe my problem was fixed. (2) the symptom of shutting off while driving continued and happened more often. It occurred 3 to 5 times a week. It…
ODI 10148933
Switch
1999 honda accord ex. While driving on the freeway, the engine quits and many gauges go to zero. I pull over and put the car in park and it usually starts. My mechanic could not find the problem. Happened many times before i jiggled the key and the car started going again. I replaced the ignition switch and all is well. Honda issued a recall for 1998 models but not for mine. I think this is the same problem honda…
ODI 10141203
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving over 30 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would restart intermittently. There were no warning indicators. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced in 2005 for nhtsa recall 02v120000, electrical system:ignition:switch. There was no failure at the time the switch was replaced. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10205756
Switch
1999 honda accord ignition switch failed.***no answer required***.*mr the consumers wife noticed the vehicle was difficult to start. On 4-5 occasions the vehicle would stall when a turn was made. The consumer was told about recall, however the vehicle identification number was not included. *jb
ODI 10132373
Switch
Recall campaign 03v423000 concerning ignition switch. Owner received a recall notice from the manufacturer pertaining to this recall. Owner took vehicle to the dealer to have this recall repairs done. However, the dealership wanted to charge the owner $500.00 for repairs. *ak
ODI 10118960
Automatic Transmission · Switch
The vehicle was parked in the driveway which is very steep. The consumers husband had come home and found the vehicle in the woods beside the driveway. The problem could not be duplicated. *ak the emergency brake was engaged and the vehicle appeared to be in park. The consumer requested reimbursement for the deductible and the rental car expense. Also the key was able to be removed while the vehicle was in gear.…
Crash reported
ODI 10115565
Switch
When the consumer attempted to place the key inside of the ignition switch the vehicle failed to turn on. After several attempts, the vehicle started. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic to have it inspected. The mechanic informed the consumer that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The consumer informed the mechanic that the ignition switch was replaced once. Please fill in additional information.…
ODI 10097436
Switch
The ignition switch allows the driver to take the key out of the ignition without the vehicle being in park. This will allow the vehicle to roll freely.
ODI 10090947