1999 Honda Accord: sudden loss of power

Filed Jun 14, 2016 · Electrical · 230,000 miles · GA

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 replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Prior to the failure, the ignition was replaced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Electrical · 191,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH the vehicle lost power as unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was placed into park and turned off. The vehicle was restarted three minutes later and resumed normal operations. The failure occurred on ten different occasions. The manufacturer was contacted and did not provide a remedy. A local mechanic diagnosis on the vehicle was that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be repaired. There were no repairs completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 191,000 and the current mileage was 194,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2014 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · NY

Cars just shuts off while driving losing all power. Was a recall on the ignition switch but it was replaced.

Filed Mar 1, 2012 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 163,700 miles · TN

Update to odi 10444643 filed 1/20/12. I was attempting to turn left at a highway intersection and the honda totally stalled and the green key light came on the dash. The vehicle did not lose total power but it stalled while a fast vehicle approached from the right. I was afraid I would not get through the intersection without a wreck. It was a terrifying experience. After that first experience the vehicle totally lost power while at a stop sign in a mall. It took 2 attempts to restart car. I could not imagine what the problem could possibly be so I researched the possible problem and found that this honda had ignition switch problems. I purchased the vehicle in 2007 and it had approximately 121,200 miles. The vehicle was recalled in 2002 due to a defect in the ignition switch. Am "ignition switch update" was completed on 10/1/02 at 59,183 miles. By an authorized honda dealer. I have had no issues until jan 2012. Looks like I will have to replace this switch again but it is too dangerous to not address the problem. Can't imagine this problem at 70 MPH. Update; took the vehicle to honda dealer on 1/23/12 and told the tech what I thought the problem was. The test showed it was indeed the ignition switch once again . The cost for replacing was $206. 36. . So, honda's recall in 2002 did not correct this defect.

Filed Feb 14, 2012 · Electrical · 153,000 miles · CO · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 55 MPH in increment weather. The contact lost power steering and the vehicle crashed into a pole. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. Prior to the failure, the dealer replaced the ignition switch under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The dealer stated that the failure was due to the ignition defect addressed in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The failure mileage was 153,000 and the current mileage was 157,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 20, 2012 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 163,700 miles · TN

I was attempting to turn left at a highway intersection and the honda totally stalled and the green key light came on the dash . The vehicle did not lose total power but it stalled while a fast vehicle approached from the right. I was afraid I would not get through the intersection without a wreck. It was a terrifying experience. After that first incident the vehicle totally lost power while at a stop sign in a mall. It took 2 attempts to restart the car. I could not imagine what the problem could possibly be so I researched the possible problem and found that this honda had ignition switch problems. I purchased this vehicle in 2007 and it had approximately 121, 200 miles . I checked the papers received when buying the auto and the vehicle was recalled in 2002 due to a defect in the ignition switch. An "ignition switch update" was completed on 10/1/02 at 59,183 miles by an authorized honda dealer. I have had not issues until january 2012. Looks like I will have to replace this switch again but it is too dangerous to not address the problem. Can't imagine this problem at 70mph .

Filed Sep 11, 2010 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · MO

1999 honda accord repeatedly has sudden loss of power while driving. Symptoms are exactly the same as those surrounding previous recall suggesting an ignition switch failure. Local dealer indicated the recall service was previously completed.

Filed Jun 7, 2010 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power. The contact referenced recall 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) when he called the manufacturer but was informed that the vehicle was not included. The contact called the dealership but was offered no assistance. The contact also stated that when the vehicle was in gear, the key was able to be taken out of the ignition. The contact was awaiting a callback from the dealer for a possible solution. The current and failure mileages were approximately 85,000. Updated 10/27/10.

Filed Sep 17, 2009 · Transmission · 189,000 miles · FL

I got a 1999 honda accord lx and while I was driving my car just loss power and I was scared I was on the florida turnpike going 70 ml. With on going traffic and I did not know what to do the car was just slowing downed please help and do something to stop this thank you.

Filed Jan 16, 2009 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · CA

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 stated that the electrical contacts in the ignition switch were worn and needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2008 · Electrical · 91,000 miles · KY

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 ago under this recall and any repair would be at my own expense. Repair invoice is available as can verification of the problem by the repair shop who experienced the same problem while test driving the vehicle. I feel this repeated problem illustrates failure on honda to resolve the original problem associated with the defective ignition switch which presents an immediate treat to life of all owners of the 1999 honda accord and the public at large affected by the original recall and another recall should be mandated by the federal safety agency.

Filed Oct 8, 2008 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · IN

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 manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls; therefore, they would not cover the cost for repairs. The current mileage was 150,000 and failure mileage was 130,000.