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.

  • September 24, 2002

    Switch

    Consumer states that dealership doesn't not have the parts avialable for recall and don't know when it will be avialable. Consumer afraid that while waiting for parts defect stated in recall will accur and cause serious injuries. Nlm

    ODI 8019300

  • September 23, 2002

    Switch

    Consumer states that part for recall have not been available for over a month, and dealership doesn't know when they will be available. Ts

    ODI 8021764

  • September 16, 2002

    Switch

    Consumer states that the dealer, honda of hayward in hayward ca. Phone# 510/582-1300. Stated a reconnection fee of $90.00 dollar would be charge for reconnection of the remote wiring after recall repairs was done. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm

    ODI 8019413

  • September 5, 2002

    Switch

    The honda accord ignition switch recall in 2002 arrived the same day my wife had our 1999 honda die on her while driving on i-95. The engine suddenly dying (turn the key and it starts right up again) has happened a total of six times since then. Each time we've taken it to our honda dealer. They eventually said to bring it in the next time it quits (without re-starting it) so they can find out what's wrong. How do i…

    ODI 10167589

  • September 2, 2002

    Switch

    Parts for the ignition switch recall are not available throw the dealership. Ts

    ODI 8021917

  • September 2, 2002

    Switch

    Consumer states that the ignition switch on the vehicle is not working properly contacted dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle was not on recall.*jb

    ODI 8019243

  • September 1, 2002

    Switch

    Consumer received a recall notice regarding the ignition switch. Consumer was placed on a waiting list for parts and the recall repair still hasn't been honored. *jg ph

    ODI 10004563

  • September 1, 2002

    Switch

    Consumer stated has contacted dealer several times regarding recall remedy 00v257000. Dealer continously advises that parts are not available. First contact was 1 week after receipt of recall letter in 09/02. Ts

    ODI 8023531

  • August 22, 2002

    Switch

    Consumer received recall 02v120000 for ignition switch replacement. Consumer took car to dealer for repairs. Dealer had vehicle for 2 days, and then told consumer did not have parts. Consumer picked up vehicle, and contacted honda. Honda advised consumer vehicle was unsafe to drive. Consumer very concerned because dealer never advised that vehicle should not be driven.*ak

    ODI 8017653

  • August 2, 2002

    Switch

    Consumer states that the ignition switch on the vehicle is defective and that while driving the vehicle stalls, the consumer had to pull over before starting the vehicle again. The vehicle is not part of the recall that are on the accords. Contacted dealer.*jb *nlm

    ODI 8019242

  • August 1, 2002

    Switch

    While attempting to start vehicle, consumer states' when turning the ignition the vehicle sometimes won't start. Vehicle has also stalled out while driving. Please provide any further information. Ts

    ODI 8022387

  • July 1, 2002

    Switch

    Vehicle would stall at mutiple speeds. Vehicle hasbeen to dealer on two occasions, and the problem still occurring. *ak. Consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced under recall, and the dealer stated there would be a charge to reconnect the alarm.*jb *dt

    ODI 8018219

  • May 23, 2002

    Equipment · Inflator Module · Switch

    Recall on ignition switch/steering column case steering column had groove marks from steering wheel ignition switched replaced / steering column case replaced since then the horn doesn't blow all the time when blown. I also reported this to the state police here in baton rouge, la. *jb

    ODI 10144498

  • April 12, 2002 · 60,000 miles

    Switch

    Inter lock failed, causing the key to come out of ignition switch without vehicle being parked. As a result, vehicle rolled across a parking lot crashing into another vehicle. *ak *mr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10053482

  • January 23, 2002 · 41,911 miles

    Switch

    After the ignition switch repair (recall # 02v120000) was performed by the dealership, the defect recurred. **jb *ts

    ODI 10015678

  • November 20, 2001 · 30,000 miles

    Switch

    Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving approximately between 35-40 mph the engine stalled without warning. The engine restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was take an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle was repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number 03v423000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). However, the recall remedy was insufficient and did not address the recall defect.…

    ODI 10290026

  • September 1, 2001

    Switch

    The consumer receive a recall notice for ignition switch.#recall l55 and the dealership has no parts available. Honda of oakland [redacted] oakland ca 94611 [redacted] the dealership is aware of the problem no parts available. Ts

    ODI 8021741

  • September 1, 2001

    Switch

    Various lights on instrument panel will illuminate and engine will stall suddenly. Dealership examined vehicle and could not reproduce the problem. *ak the vehicle was returned to the dealer to have the ignition switch replaced. *nlm

    ODI 8001144

  • August 20, 2001

    Switch

    Vehicle stalled at any speed. Dealer replaced faulty ignition switch.*ak *jb

    ODI 898641

  • August 2, 2000

    Switch

    Whenever key is in ignition & pressing on brakes, vehicle is not able to shift from park to reverse. Would have to take key out of ignition & place it in hole next to the ignition & then turn it. Afterwards, key must be removed & put back in ignition switch to start vehicle. It causes a lot of problems, and hazardous.*ak

    ODI 877678

  • 78,000 miles

    Switch

    Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for recall repairs regarding ignition switch . However, the problem recurred. *ak

    ODI 10072199

  • 25,000 miles

    Switch

    Consumer complained about an ignition switch problem. Consumer could extract the key from the ignition although the vehicle was not in park. Currently, a recall was issued for this defect, but this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak

    ODI 10063415

  • Switch

    Received a recall notice on ignition interlock problem. Took vehicle to dealership for repair which included the replacement of the ignition key as stated on the recall, because the keys were worn, but dealer advised consumer would have to incur the cost of the keys at $40.00. *la *jb

    ODI 10060943

  • Switch

    The consumer received a notice from the manufacturer about the ignition and stalling problems in the vehicle. The dealership fixed the problem, but a few days after, the problem recurred. *la as the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle died. The ignition would stall intermittently. *sc *jb

    ODI 10059112

  • 50,000 miles

    Switch

    Consumer complained about ignition switch problems. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, who would not assist consumer, and continuously told her that vehicle was not effected by the recall. *ak

    ODI 10054056