HondaAccord1999
  1. Honda Accord
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Switch

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

BandRecords
100–150k mi33
60–100k mi18
150–400k mi16
30–60k mi10
1–30k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 17, 2004

    Switch

    Car stalled while driving. Was able to get car restart after pushing it to the side of the road. Car would not start later in the day. Had car towed to nearest auto shop. Shop informed me of recall. Contacted nearest dealer who informed me that vin was not part of the recall. Shop replaced ignition switch and needed to reprogram keys, resulting in $700 bill.*ak

    ODI 10082769

  • July 6, 2004 · 18,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Switch

    02 v 120 000/ignition switch: after having the recall repairs done by the dealer approximately 1 year ago, the vehicle been having an on going / intermittent problems with engine stalling. The vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions and they were unable to duplicate or resolve the issue. Please provide any further information. *jb

    ODI 10082043

  • June 24, 2004

    Switch

    While placing the key inside the ignition consumer could remove the key while in park. Consumer was concerned that the vehicle could move on its own and cause a collision. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak

    ODI 10079839

  • May 11, 2004 · 80,000 miles

    Switch

    The consumer can remove the ignition key without placing the vehicle in park. *jb

    ODI 10087971

  • April 22, 2004

    Switch

    While placing the key inside the ignition vehicle did not turn on. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that ignition switch needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem had occurred more than once. *ak

    ODI 10071331

  • January 14, 2004 · 53,000 miles

    Switch

    Dealership has the part to perform the ignition switch recall 03v423000, but they don't have the tools to install it. *ak

    ODI 10055963

  • January 1, 2004

    Switch

    Problems with ignition switch on 1999 honda accord. *ph

    ODI 10056024

  • December 10, 2003 · 52,000 miles

    Switch

    Honda currently has a recall scheduled on their website for 1999 accords involving the ignition switch. This failure causes the car to quit while driving and/or not start properly. These have both happened to me, but honda will not do anything about it as my vin is not supposed to have a bad switch. My vehicle is acting exactly as described on the website. It has quit while driving two times and not started once.…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10054977

  • November 4, 2003 · 46,000 miles

    Switch

    IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. *AK

    ODI 10046306

  • October 10, 2003

    Switch

    Consumer received recall 02v120000 concerning ignition switch. Vehicle contained an after market alarm system which was connected to the ignition. Dealer charged a fee to disconnect the alarm system in order perform recall repairs.*ak

    ODI 10042768

  • July 15, 2003 · 72,000 miles

    Switch

    My 1999 honda accord ex rolled backwards after i left it parked on a level surface. I was able to remove the keys from the ignition and lock the car even though the car was left in neutral. The car rolled back 15-20 feet and was stopped by some large bushes and small trees. I presented the vehicle to my honda dealer to inspect the car after the nhtsa recall was announced. The dealer declined to inspect the ignition…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10093469

  • July 9, 2003

    Switch

    No parts available. Recall on ignition switch. Recall number unknown. *ak

    ODI 10027078

  • July 9, 2003

    Switch

    Nhtsa# 02-v-120- 000: on certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started. This recall failed in this vehicle. *ak

    ODI 10026834

  • January 13, 2003

    Switch

    Consumer states that the dealer wants to charge them for the repair of recall#02v120000 ignition switch. Please provide the dealer name, number, and address. Ph

    ODI 10004084

  • January 12, 2003 · 90,000 miles

    Switch

    Consumer states that the vehicle was on recall for the ignition switch. Consumer states that the dealership will not honor recall. The accord seem to have horn problems where it blew out while steering the wheel is in almost straight ahead position. *ak *cb

    ODI 10024561

  • January 1, 2003

    Switch

    Nar 1/29/2003. The consumer was unable to get the recall regarding the ignition switch repaired for several months. The dealer told the consumer there was a waiting list. *jb

    ODI 10006043

  • January 1, 2003

    Switch

    Consumer made an appointment for recall on defective ignition switch and dealer has failed to fix it. Nar 1-22-03 when the consume arrived to have the recall repair made, she was told she would have to disconnect her alarm at her expense. The consumer incurred a cost of $65.00. The consumer requested reimbursement from honda. (lawyer pamela bates on behalf of client fran morrall)*jb

    ODI 10004498

  • November 13, 2002

    Switch

    The vehicle was recalled for a faulty ignition switch. The dealer had to disconnect the alarm in order to do the repair. The consumer had to pay to have the alarm reconnected. The consumer requested reimbursement. *nlm *jb

    ODI 568436

  • November 12, 2002

    Switch

    Took 1999 honda accord in for ignition switch recall. Dealer replaced switch, however did not reconnect alarm system. Was told by service rep that "it was against federal law for them to do so". Additionally cars itermittent wiper system is no longer functioning properly. Spoke with honda corporate customer service and was advised that each individual dealer assumes responsibility for car alarm issues related to the…

    ODI 10000113

  • November 5, 2002

    Switch

    Ltr fm christina iler (ny) request assistance in getting honda to pay for damages to her 1999 honda accord lx due to a recalled ignition switch in which the transmission was damaged. *mr *ts before the consumer was told of a recall, the vehicle stalled, it was then the consumer was informed the stalling was caused by the ignition switch. *jb *ph *cb *jb

    ODI 10029391

  • November 4, 2002

    Switch

    No parts available. Recall#02120000 ignition switch dezel honda [redacted] please provide the address.. Ts

    ODI 8022981

  • October 30, 2002

    Switch

    Dealership is not making any appointment to have recall for the ignition switch done, until january 2003. Ts

    ODI 8021942

  • October 30, 2002

    Switch

    Parts to recall are not available. Dealership doesn't know when parts will be available. Ts

    ODI 8021904

  • October 27, 2002

    Switch

    No parts available. Recall#02120000 ignition switch. Island honda [redacted] please provide the address. Ts

    ODI 8022990

  • October 17, 2002

    Switch

    No parts available. Recall#02v120000 ignition swtich. Goodson honda [redacted] ts

    ODI 8021666