Request reimbursement for part and labor for ignition switch interlock recall work that was performed. *ph this is because the consumer had the repair made in germany.
1998 Honda Accord electrical complaints
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My cars stalls in the middle of driving. It is incredibly dangerous. When I searched the recalls for 98 accords, it came back as saying that there is a recall for this exact problem (electrical system ignition switch) on other 1998 honda accords. However, honda says my VIN is not part of that recall.
When starting the vehicle it vibrated, then engine shut off. Consumer noticed that this problem only occurred when driving for a long period of time. After the vehicle was returned to the consumer from having a recall performed, the air bag light illuminated. The dealer stated it was not their fault and therefore the consumer would have to pay for the repairs.
Question as to whether the dealership have the right to charge $90.00 to remove wires from an existing alarm system to perform the recall. *ph
Manufacturer recalled ignition switch twice. Consumer seeking reimbursement for repairs. (nar) *la
Ignition key sometimes won't come out of ignition when transmission is in park. (nar) *la dealer was notified.
Consumer states roof leaks when it rains. She does not think dealer will take care of it because the warranty doesn't cover it. Consumer received a recall notice for ignition switch.
Vehicle crashed due to ignition switch interlock system failure. *la the consumer requested reimbursement for the deductible cost of the ignition switch, and compensated for the loss of the use of the vehicle for 58 days.
The vehicle rolled down the hill with key out of ignition switch and car was still on drive. The driver wasn't inside the vehicle. Recall notice on ignition switch was received by consumer 4 months after incident. *la the vehicle rolled fast down the hill and crashed into a concrete barrier and curb. Recall#03v423000
Safety recall was received by consumer on ignition switch interlock and now seeking reimburse for repair on vehicle. *la
Consumer received a recall notice concerning ignition switch failure, and made an appointment. While waiting for the appointment date, consumer took vehicle on an errand. Vehicle shut down in a parking lot. Dealer advised consumer to get vehicle towed for recall repairs at their expense.
The consumer received a recall notice and contacted the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that they are not making appointment because they do not have the parts. Recall 03v423000 subject: ignition switch.
Ignition is very loose when the key is placed in the ignition switch.
Consumer received recall notice. Dealership indicated that they won't do repairs because the vehicle was equipped with a security alarm.
The consumer complained about a horn problem. The horn worked intermittently. The consumer was told my a mechanic that the air bag may be the cause of the horn problem. *ak the consumer had to "hit" the steering wheel to get the horn to activate. *ph
Onseveral occasions car would not start when parked on incline. After a few hours car would start. Check engine light was lit at this time. Took to dealer and he indicated to me that it was a catalytic converter problem. Dealer referred to emission specialist. I had the catalytic converter replaced and reset check engine light. Check engine light turned back on after a few days, car would not start after a couple of weeks. I took the car to a local mechanic, he could not find the problem. Now car stalls while at least once a week while in use. I have been parking my car downhill and it starts without a problem. Today, on two different occasions car stalled on the road. For some reason I did not receive notice of ignition switch issues and did not have it replaced.
While traveling 25 MPH the front driver's side wheel separated from the axle (ball joint failure), causing sudden deceleration and steering lost. Also the ignition key was able to be turned to the off position and removed even though the transmission was not set to park. The consumer stated that honda issued a recall for both problems that his vehicle experienced, however the consumer was told his vehicle was not included. *cb (recalls 03v423000 & 99v069000)
Letter regarding 1998 honda accord ignition recall.*mr when the recall was issued, the consumer went to have the defective work done and was asked to pay a $105.00 to disconnect and reconnect the alarm system. The consumer rejected to pay the cost and felt that it was honda's responsibility in the first place to make it a safe vehicle. *cb
Consumer stated the vehicle died out and had difficulty in starting. *la this problem was intermittent. *sc the consumer received a recall after the repair were made, the consumer requested remimbursement. Recall 02v120000.
Consumer removed key from ignition at any position without cutting the vehicle off. Also, consumer left key in the ignition while vehicle was in the driveway, and vehicle rolled back. Consumer would take vehicle to the honda dealer to have it repaired once he checked with the manufacturer to see if vehicle was included in the honda recall.
While parked on an incline vehicle rolled backwards and jumped the curb. Vehicle slowed down when it drove over grass. As a result, consumer was able to unlock the door, enter the vehicle, and put the gear shifter in park. This was caused by ignition failure. Consumer was able to remove keys out of the ignition with vehicle in neutral. There is recall 03 v 423 000 on this issue, but this vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN.
When the vehicle was engaged in the drive position the key was removed from the ignition.
While vehicle was shut off the key was taken out of the ignition without the vehicle being in the park position. As a result, the vehicle rolled back into a truck.
About 5 months ago, my ignition starter failed due to worn contacts. The car would not start. It had to be towed to my honda dealer. It cost me over $500 to replace. I do not recal receiving a recal notice about the problem on ntsa id 021v120000. And the dealer made no mention of this.
Consumer noticed that every 500 miles vehicle would not start unless accelerator pedal was pushed all the way down, and the key was turned at least three times. The cause of the problem had not been determined.
The key could be removed from other gears besides park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that was the way the vehicle was made. *ak the key could be moved from any gear when the engine was off. (should be manufacturers responsibility) *scc
Ignition switch failure this is the third ignition switch failure in this vehicle. Honda replaced the first two but refuses to replace the third. Service manager at dealer decided it was not the switch this time before even looking at the car. Currently the car intermittently will not start. My independent mechanic got the car to act up and said it is definitely the ignition switch again. The first time it went the car died on the beltway at 65 MPH. A big SUV came up on my bumper. I was in the middle lane on a hill and could not get to the right because cars were passing me on the right. It was scary.
The consumer received recall notice #02v120000 regarding the ignition switch, when the consumer called to make an appointment, he/she were told only the vehicle's that experienced a problem would be fixed.*jb the vehicle died twice on the highway at 65 MPH. The vehicle was finally repaired by the dealership. *ph
This complaint is similar to investigation number pe 03-014. My wife's 1998 honda accord (4 cylinder with automatic transmission) rolled away from the spot where she had parked it. Apparently she had left the vehicle in drive, but was able to remove the key from the ignition. When she returned from her errand, the car was no longer in the parking spot where she had left it. The car had rolled about 75 feet away, somehow managing to miss several other cars in the parking lot. Thankfully, she and our baby weren't halfway out the car door when the car rolled away. I verified that the key can be removed with the shifter in drive. I took the car to the honda dealer here in colorado springs, and they indicated that there may be a mechanical problem in the ignition switch, but that it isn't covered by a warranty or recall. They also said it would be pretty expensive to fix since the electrical part of the ignition switch would need to be replaced as well as the mechanical part and the electrical part of the switch has an anti-theft feature that reads a computer chip in the key and that the system would have to be reprogrammed (including the remote controls for the doors...). The car had about 60,000 miles on it when we first noticed the problem. We don't recall the exact date of when it happened, but it was during the summer of 2002 when we first noticed the problem. Thank you for your attention to this issue. Michael brady (719) 668-4068.
The ignition switch was recalled but no parts were available to repair it. *nlm the consumer had not been contacted after a year. *scc
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