1998 Honda Civic: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 14, 2016 · Electrical · 215,770 miles · NY

There is a recall on 1998 honda civics for the ignition. I am being told my car is not in the recall . My car should be part of the recall it is stalling in the middle of traffic due to the ignition losing it's connection . It has almost cost me my life a few times . The car has become unusable due to this problem. When I was driving on the hi way doing 67 miles a hour the car just stopped. Luckily I was able to get it to the side before I was hit . It has done this now every time I try to drive . The mechanic told me what was wrong and told me to check about the recall . I was told my VIN was not covered . It should be.

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 180,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda civic. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The contact was unsure of what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Electrical · 150 miles · TX

Car stalls without warning. Have to wait 5 to 10 minutes to restart. Mechanic tried several repairs and finally concluded it's a faulty ignition switch. The federal safety agency recall # 02v‑120. Today, I almost got hit and parked it until problem is fixed. Lucky to have a backup car. Honda customer service line said they won't fix it, because it has 220 miles. I want honda to act responsibly and fix it. This problem is a recipe for roads disasters especially for people who don't have multiple cars or just taking it for granted. Today, I could have been killed or hurt an innocent person .I am sure there are a lot of honda owners struggling with the same problem and fear to come out of the shadows with this scary problem and just driving as if everything is ok. Sometimes when accidents happen because of this, the whole truth is unknown.

Filed Apr 29, 2015 · Electrical · MN

1998 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated last year, the vehicle stalled a number of times, while he was wife was driving. It happened about 14 times, over a period of just a few days.

Filed Apr 3, 2015 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 153,000 miles · MI

On saturday, 01/17/2015, while driving at approximately 25 MPH on busy street car stalled while driving. I had to pull over to middle median lane, and then received help to push car out of busy street/traffic to safety on sidestreet curb. The car would not start, it cranked and tried to turn over but would not start. I had to be pushed home by neighbor. After taking it to mechanic, I have had the coil replaced, distributor replaced, spark plugs and wires replaced as well as a sensor. The car still will not start. I have learned of the recall of the faulty ignition, and would like for this to be replaced by dealer under recall process. Nothing is working so far. Please assist, need car to take child to school and to able to work, take care of business.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 96,702 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda civic. While driving 10 MPH, the engine stalled and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,702.

Filed Oct 9, 2014 · Electrical · OH

My car stalls without warning. Speed doesn't matter. All dash lights go out. Headlights barely light at night when it occurs. You lose all power. One day it might do it 4 times, the next it might not do it all. If you turn the key off and try starting it again sometimes it starts right up, other times you might have to sit for a few minutes. I just worry about someone hitting me when it happens. Please let me know something.

Filed Mar 21, 2013 · Electrical · VA

1998 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to defective ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated he received a recall letter in the mail regarding the ignition switch. He took the vehicle to the dealer and the ignition switch was replaced free of charge. Last week, as he was driving at a considerable speed, the engine suddenly cut off. It started up again, but cut off again, after he moved about 20 feet. It repeatedly stalled 15 more times. A couple of days later, he experienced another episode of the vehicle stalling. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and even before they inspected the vehicle, the dealer knew exactly what the problem was; the ignition switch. Their examination of the vehicle, confirmed their theory, the ignition switch was replace at a cost of $ 331.34. The dealer stated they were aware of the recall, but they could not waive the cost, because so much time had passed.

Filed Jun 20, 2012 · Engine · 160,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was safely maneuvered to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle restarted after waiting several minutes. The vehicle functioned normally, but the failure recurred several times after. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection, but they were unable to determine the failure. The dealer and manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2012 · Electrical · 171,000 miles · AL

In compliance with the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v120000, a technician in the service department of an authorized dealer replaced the ignition switch in 2003. However, due to worn contacts, now this switch causes the engine to stall without warning and thereby increases the risk of a collision.

Filed Feb 23, 2012 · Electrical · 258,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v423000 (electrical system: ignition: switch) but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further repairs. The failure and the current mileage was 258,000.