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
The vehicle had been experiencing intermittent, sudden and complete engine stalling over the past several months. My local independent shop could not find a problem. The car finally stalled completely and the steering column started smoking. Dealer replaced ignition switch and said it was under recall. I never received notice from honda of a recall. During two recent visits to the dealer the paperwork indicated that…
ODI 10259940
Electrical System
On 01/10/2009, i brought my 1999 accord to the dealer because the engine had been stalling. This problem started a year ago and has progressively gotten worse. The tech replaced the ignition back switch and also performed the safety recall of the ignition switch key interlock. A week later, the car stalled again. The car now stalls more frequently than before. *tr
ODI 10256310
Electrical · Electrical System
I had the ignition switch replaced in 2002 under the recall warranty. Now 7years later(2009)120,000miles, i am having the symptoms of a bad ignition switch. While driving the engine just quits. It will start after several attempts. It will run fine for about 3-4 weeks and quit again. I talked with a honda repair man and he said the warranty replacement switches in 2002 are starting to fail now. *tr
ODI 10267591
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted five minutes later. The dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch); therefore, the contact would have to pay $700 for the repair. The vehicle has been repaired, but the manufacturer did not…
ODI 10265461
Electrical System
Ignition switch failure on 1999 honda accord. Not one of the vin numbers i was told that was involved in the recall. Had to repair on my own. The car stops running intermittently with no power at all and then restarts. *tr
ODI 10264933
Electrical System
In 2002 - 2004 my 1999 honda, accord had a recall to replace ignition switch, vehicle could stall in traffic causing an accident. I had the ignition switch replaced by honda in 2004. December 2008, my vehicle while driving down the road just shuts off, after a few minutes restarts. The vehicle shutting off starts to get more frequent, so i take it to a mechanic, who replaces the ignition switch. The problem seems to…
ODI 10254358
Electrical System
While driving on a city street at any speed my car may stall without warning. Sometimes it occurs during a turn, other times while driving at 30-45 mph. It then will take a couple of attempts to restart. This has occurred 5 times in the last year. *tr
ODI 10244059
Electrical System
1999 honda accord engine stalls unexpectedly. Ignition part was recalled by honda in 2003 and was replaced free of charge. Problem started few months back and it is happening more frequently now. Honda regional office refuses to acknowledge the problem and refuses to pay for the repair. *tr
ODI 10274341
Electrical System
Car has intermittent stalling issues while driving. Car has been serviced in leesburg honda, only known thru carfax report. Leesburg honda could not verify if ignition switch was repaired from recall status. Verification came from charlottesville brown's honda that switch was replaced but not by who. Told if key was shook while running and car stalled then it was ignition switch. Car still persists intermittently in…
ODI 10457834
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalls intermittently. The vehicle loses complete power prior to the failure. The contact stated that it is difficult to steer the vehicle due to the loss of power steering and brakes. Occasionally, it takes a couple of minutes or over an hour for the vehicle to restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized honda center and they…
ODI 10255316
Electrical System
After my second honda ignition switch had been replaced after almost getting me killed by cutting out while i was going 80 (in a 75), the replacement which has been in my car for about 5 weeks and installed by honda of flagstaff az, with around 1000 miles on it is now exhibiting the same pre-failure symptoms exhibited by the switch it had replaced. Failure to start after being left in direct sun for prolonged…
ODI 10237731
Electrical System
Ignitions switch was replaced due to car randomly stalling on at least 6 occasions while driving resulting in near collisions due to loss of power steering, power brakes and the ability to accelerate in order to safely remove vehicle from the roadway. Honda customer service informed me that the ignitions switch had been recalled however the ignitions switch had previously been replaced on my vehicle several years…
ODI 10246586
Electrical System
Main relay problems i recently purchased a 99 honda accord le coupe - 6 cylinder automatic. Once i got the car home i found that the car had a starting problem. Early morning when the temperature was cool the car would start fine. After sitting in the sun all day while at work the car would fail to start. Opening the doors and letting the interior heat drop would allow the vehicle to start. With no satisfaction from…
ODI 10245479
Electrical System
Honda accord ignition switch failure leading to engine cut out on highway (going 80), electrical short caused smoking from dash. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10237725
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving less than 70 mph, the vehicle would lose power. All of the instrument panel lights flashed on and off and the vehicle shut off completely. The vehicle then restarted by itself. The failure occurred twice a week and has not been remedied. The failure and current mileages were 149,000.
ODI 10244030
Electrical System
Ignition switch failure, second occurrence. Car stalls during normal operation. The original recall replaced the ignition switch and repaired the interlock. The switch failed again. Obviously this was not a fix only a delay of the next failure since the same component failed. I used detailed repair instructions from the internet to make the second repair myself. I requested "goodwill" from american honda which was…
ODI 10292532
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
I have a 1999 honda accord lx with a 4 cylinder vtec engine. 1-12-08 while driving at lower speeds--typically 30 to 45 mph the car will jerk and change gears when not needed. At highway speeds the car stalls and i have to shift to neutral to restart. Update: may 2008 and i have no reverse gear at all. After reading all the complaints i would really like to know why honda has not put a recall on these 1998 and 1999…
ODI 10226993
Electrical System
1999 honda accord ex sedan. Took to dealer to have s/b : 05-007 fixed in april 2007. August 2007 when leaving work, car would stall @ 2nd or 3rd traffic signal. No lights or electric (all gauges off) (once or twice). Would place car in neutral and restarted, with now problem. In september 2007 the problem begins to happen more frequently (twice a week). Now, october 2007, car has now stalled while driving at highway…
ODI 10205905
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to be restarted after it was shifted back into park. The failure has occurred consistently for the past year. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the failure was due to a defective ignition switch. The…
ODI 10244705
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred at different speeds intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the ignition switch would have to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but was advised by the…
ODI 10471719
Electrical System
My honda accord ex 1999 engine stops running with in 2miles of the place it was started. If you let it warm up it will run fine. Has been to 2 different honda dealers 12 times with no resolve. *tr
ODI 10256039
Electrical System
Engine shuts down while driving. This seems always to occur within a minute or so after the anti-lock braking system light comes on. Otherwise i have no way to predict when it will happen, and it has occurred in a variety of traffic conditions including while driving at high speed on express or freeway lanes. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer three times with this complaint and they deny that anything is wrong…
ODI 10178564
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact stated this happened several times while driving. Nhtsa recall campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) was related to the failure; however, the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall prior to purchasing the vehicle.…
ODI 10404028
Electrical System
1999 honda accord developed a problem with the alternator. *mr the vehicle begun to lose power, braking and steering. There was no indication of a problem. The dashboard light was supposed to illuminate when the alternator was not charging the battery. The dealer refused to consider any compensation. *sc
ODI 10134531
Electrical System
Dt: the lights will come on when starting the vehicle. Maintenance light will stay on, and then when driving on the freeway about 60-80 mph the green light will pop on, and the vehicle will just cut off. *ak
ODI 10126693
Catalog parts for this system
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