Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle continued to stall multiple times while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
1998 Honda Accord electrical complaints
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My engine switch. Does not want to turn. My key on and off. I been having lots of problems with the key. It started a while ago. My wheel locks on me not letting it. Turn no were causing. An accident.
The engine randomly shuts off while driving. Extremely dangerous! It is not the ignition switch which is the subject of a past recall. Honda does not have a clue about what is causing this issue and if you check the internet all kinds of honda owners are experiencing this problem. I bet someone has already been killed because of it.
The ignition switch is faulty. The car will run and suddenly cut out and has difficulty starting. Most other models of accords manufactured in this timeframe were covered under an ignition recall in 2002. I owned a different accord in 2006 that was repaired under the recall. However, I was told by a honda dealer my particular model is not covered under the recall.
Horn pad on steering wheel has never worked properly. It takes excessive force to operate when and if it does work.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 393,033.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system); however, the remedy failed to repair the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The details of the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 239,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the distributor, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 165,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle started to slow down and then stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the brakes failed and the steering would not turn. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road, where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the failure was due to a faulty wire harness. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.
Car died when I was driving. All the dash lights went off. I let the car sit for a while and then was able to start it again. I drove a few more miles and the same thing happened again. I have done some research on this and it appears that the ignition switch has had a recall for this problem. I called honda and they said they don't have a recall for this year.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics who were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system) but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 8/10/15*cn updated 10/05/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed, the lights on the instrument panel started to blink, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was confirmed that the ignition switch failed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v012000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 192,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 192,442. Updated 04/13/15*lj updated 11/12/15
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Notice ref: honda lawyer statement on recall notice july 2004 ref. Letter to nvsc on 01072015 this is recent notice to bh, ie beaverton honda, I am still am complaining that beaverton honda has continued an ongoing refusal to repair / replace ?? With honda accord lx ??starter switch?? Y 98 problem I have purchased new from b-h, which shuts off the engine at 50-60 mpg on the interstate highway. I have had this car in for maintenance repeated;u at bh maintenance dept. On canyon rd. With this complaint for several years, including 2004,5,6,7,8,9,2010,11,12,13,14. T question: have you changed your position, of, refusal, to replace this defective part.? Do you still need recall statements, which I have provided you in the past?. Ref see recall notice honda lawyer statement on recall notice july 2004 letter http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm2840814/rcdnn-03v423-6128.pdf information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Car randomly stalls at different speeds at any given time.could do it sitting in driveway or on highway. Not weather related or how long the car has been running.might happen 4 or 5 times a day or just every 3 or 4 days. No engine lights nothing. A few mechanics think its a ignition switch problem.this car has been recalled for this a number of years ago. Honda dealers in area want to charge me a large sum for finding the problem and repair. I know this is unsafe and should be repaired. Do I have any options? Do you know anything about this problem? Can you help in any way? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and caused the power steering and brakes to stop working. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but no remedy was offered. The failure mileage was 160,000.
We were charge for a recall on this electrical ignition switch. We have talked to a the recall service department at honda automobile customer service. That person told us that this should have been no charge to us. They told us to file a complaint with you. We will also be faxing the bill to the number[xxx]. Faxing on sept 10, 2014, here is the case no. [xxx]. Please your immediate attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated. May contact us at[xxx] thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When driving the car, it suddenly loses power and shuts off. You have to restart it again, with traffic behind you, who could suddenly rear-end you, when not expecting your car to shut off, in the middle of the road! This is an ignition switch problem that was a recall. Honda has "fixed" this part the first time, and refuses to pay for the recall the second time. Can I be any less dead the 2nd time? Honda needs to reimburse for every bad, defective ignition switch issue that results in a car that shuts off! Apparently, they have not fixed the problem and could be life-threatening!
I have a 1998 honda accord when I call honda to let them know my car is stalling while driving they tell me this is not a covered recall on my certain car for my VIN also the lower ball joints are not covered but they have a recall for the parts on line for other 1998 cars but it is crazy neither of these items are covered on my car.
I had car accident and two days after I had picked up car from body shop I notice that a a noise . I called the insurance and the rep. Said to take car back to shop. I did and from what the insurance and we're told the car just needed an alingment., I remember hearing a loud heavy sound on left front end of car on passenger side and all of the sudden the car looses control . I rememberd the vehicle was on its roof I, felt arm getting burn by fire . It seemed that the roof of vehicle was not protected.and did not server it purpose . My speed was about 25 30 MPH . The left front side and wheel were sticking out from body frame of car . The same side where shop had made, repairs and the arm axel had been replaced just few days before per insurance request . The insurance had used and after market in invoice . If we check all of the parts the car had put in and the extend of the damage and the wheel not align with body of car along with the loud sound and jolt I felt could only show the neglect and the lack of safety .
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure occurred numerous times. An independent mechanic replaced the ignition switch. The federal safety agency campaign number 02v120000 (electrical system) was related to the failure; however, it had expired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000. Updated 08/18/14*lj updated 08/23/2017
I have a 98 honda accord lx that dies at random times while driving. It takes a few minutes to get my vehicle to restart. I've called honda and they told me it was the electrical portion of the ignition switch that wasn't covered by the recall and is expensive for labor and the part. I've done some research online and this seems to be a lot of honda owners who has this problem and the dealership won't replace the part.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system) and 03v423000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
1998 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch failure. *smd the consumer stated the ignition switch failure would happen randomly while driving on the highway. The vehicle would cut off without warning. The dealer confirmed, the ignition switch was faulty.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated while driving various speeds the key moved out of the on position causing the vehicle to suddenly stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician performed the repairs for the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 03v423000 (electrical system) and diagnosed that the ignition cylinder was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 180,248.
My 1998 honda accord would randomly shut off while driving. Incident would happen anytime, any day, weather condition, on any road (highway, interstates, etc). Has happens over 100 times. I wasn't able to turn the steering wheel, or even stop the brakes. Everything failed on huge roads and intersections where my car would shut off while in front of a whole lane of traffic. Ended up finding out that there was recall on the ignition switch. I called a local honda dealership to see if it has been serviced. It "was". I replaced the part myself and now my car has had a couple good trips. But if I would of taken it to honda, they were going to charge me which is ridiculous, even though they could of recalled it twice like other people I read about.
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