1999 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems
- 165
- 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 165 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 90 records
- electrical system · 33 records
- without warning · 27 records
- system ignition · 18 records
- stalled without · 17 records
- failure mileage · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 64 |
| 150–400k mi | 53 |
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
The car stalls at any speed or temperature and sometimes refuses to start at all after sitting. The ignition switch recall was performed and replaced previously. Now years later the part failed again.
ODI 11268259
Electrical System
My vehicle quits running for lack of electrical current to the engine!!!!! This happens at random, while driving, after checking everything, including main relay, fuel pump pressure, injectors ect..i found out that this happens to hondas 1998 to 2001, honda motors is aware of defect!!!! The ignition switch is the problem!!!!! The ignition switch hardness is the defect that needs to be replace!!!! Honda motors needs…
ODI 11243366
Electrical System
Ignition switch recall on1999 honda accord causes the car to stalls while driving due to ignition switch that had a recall in 2004 before i bought the car. This recall is no longer in effect so the dealer wants to start with diagnostic test which i have had done and it does not show up on that. The first hour is $120. Recall number was 02v120000. Electrical contacts in the ignition switch degrades due to high…
ODI 11170190
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
1) honda ignition switch: four times between end november and first wk of december: vehicle suddenly stalled while driving in city streets - so dangerous! I have to turn engine off and restart it. Need to wiggle ignition key to start engine. 2) -interior lighting does not work when opening doors. -light on clock does not work -panel light ok
ODI 11163056
Electrical System · Steering
My vehicle turned off while i was driving. I was driving about 15 -20 mph on a main st. Light lit up on the dash, then all dash lights went out, the power steering stopped working and the brakes stopped as well. I had to slam my foot on the brakes to keep from hitting a vehicle at a light.
ODI 11104772
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that there was a random failure with the park interlock function and the vehicle stalled several times without warning. In addition, the vehicle failed to restart and shifted in and out of park several times. The vehicle was to be inspected and diagnosed by a dealer and independent mechanic. The manufacturer indicated that there was no recall to address…
ODI 10981336
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 05v025000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the key could not be removed from the ignition after the recall repair. The key was able to be removed after several attempts. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10937300
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Takata recall i had problems with getting the key to turn in the ignition. It eventually failed. I was informed by a professional that it was the key. I had the key replaced. Honda tried to charge me for the key knowing that there was a recall. Too, my headlights have always been very dimmed. I have bought several replacements. They still appear very dim.
ODI 10926129
Electrical System
I was driving on the freeway going at highway speeds when all of a sudden, my engine stalls. I immediately put on my hazard lights and was almost hit by a car behind me as my car was coasting. Luckily, i was able to steer my car off to the shoulder as was able to start my car again. In doing some investigating online, it appears the main issue is with the ignition switch. There were a few recalls on the ignition…
ODI 10885888
Electrical System
Car was in motion driving 70 mph and engine cut out, maintenance required light flashed, power steering locked, car jolted. It did this twice within a matter of seconds and restarted both times. I just purchased the car for my 17 year old and it happened two days after we bought it. I tried to replicate it but could not. I ran the vin looking for recalls before purchase but found none for my vehicle. After this…
ODI 10893101
Electrical System · Engine
My 99 honda accord has started loosing power and shutting down while driving, took to independent mechanic who replaced plugs and wires we have replaced wires twice in less then 6 months but this hasn't fixed the problem. After reading the complaints i see quite a few others have same problem. This is a safety issue and car should be recalled!
ODI 10881904
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 05v025000 (electrical system), 03v423000 (electrical system) and 02v120000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10896634
Electrical System
Same issue as everyone else with a 1999 honda accord vin # starting with 1hgcg, was told by honda my vehicle did not fall under the recall. My car will turn off while driving down the road, i've had it happen at 70 mph and i have had it happen at 15 mph. Normally will turn off and restart itself (while driving) and the key signal will flash. The past two times my car has completely turned off on the interstate and i…
ODI 10872153
Electrical System
My car has been randomly shutting off while driving for several months. No one could tell me exactly what was causing it. This problem has occurred numerous times including on the interstate. There is no warning other than lights flashing on the dash and then cuts off. I lose my power steering and can barely get it to the side of the road to restart it. Nine times out of ten it will restart on the first try but…
ODI 10862280
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The vehicle was able to be restarted after numerous attempts. The contact noted that the hotter the vehicle was, the more frequently the failure occurred. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be…
ODI 10874214
Electrical System
CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING.
ODI 10838561
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled but was able to restart after several attempts. The abs warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10854271
Electrical System
When i'm driving along, the car will suddenly die. No sputter, no nothing, just dead. This happened a few times and i just took it to honda. Searching on the internet says that electrical switch seems to be the problem. However, i called the honda dealer at dch kay honda, 200 nj-36, eatontown, nj 07724. They said no complaints or recall on my vin. This is safety issue as it may stop at any time during the driving.
ODI 10818267
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed over a pothole, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer eligible for repairs since it had already been repaired under…
ODI 10824879
Electrical System
Recall order for ignition switch replacement was never brought to dealer to perform. Now that problem has occurred dealership repair claims to have done work on two recall items that were never brought in for repair. I.e., fraudulent claim of replacement work was filed with honda by dealership. Claim repair was done 1/28/2006. Have all repair records from 2000.
ODI 10780535
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle stopped abruptly without warning. The contact turned on the hazard lights and blinkers, restarted the vehicle, and called for emergency road service. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic checked the vehicle, but was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred three months…
ODI 10825310
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
ODI 10762297
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle's power turned off without warning. The contact stated that the same failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to honda of olathe (1000 n rogers rd, olathe, ks 66062) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 11128540
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Suspension
I have a 1999 honda accord and i jus paid to get front headlight wire replaced because i could not use low beam lights only high beam. Light is working now but there is a suspension and/or electrical problem i need to check. The heat/air doesnot come on? Is this car safe to drive?
ODI 10749396
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The…
ODI 10864208
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