The car stalled at 35 MPH and then restarted. It does this every once in a while at different speeds, I have read many complaints on the internet about the same problem, I feel this is very dangerous and needs addressed.
1997 Honda CR-V electrical complaints
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Ignition switch for a 1997 honda crv without warning or any indication the car will stop this is a dangerous situation driving on any road today. Honda should have acknowledge way before it ever got started.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda cr-v. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle completely shut down. The failure occurred many times while driving at various speeds. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, shifted, and attempted to restart the vehicle. Initially, he would be able to restart the vehicle after 2 or 3 attempts. The failure progressively worsened and took 20-30 attempts to start again and would only drive a few feet afterwards. The failure occurred approximately 20 times; therefore, he stopped using the vehicle. After the contact replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump, which did not remedy the issue, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. They stated that the ignition switch failed. The dealer referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), but they did not repair the vehicle under the recall. Instead, the contact was charged over $300. He spoke with the manufacturer and filed a case. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was approximately 125,500.
Vehicle will stall at random times while driving and also while idle. Typically, there is no warning but in some cases the RPM's will drop and then return to current rate, with the whole engine completely shutting off seconds later. Turn signals, radio, power steering are all disabled. Headlights stay on, emergency flashers still work, and heater, if on, still works as well. It usually takes about 5 or 6 trys to restart the vehicle. In some cases, it will reoccur immediately after continuing to drive. Replaced the ignition module and that still did not fix the problem. Problem still occurs presently.
"recall camaign" concerning ignition switch/electrical: consumer stated that this was replaced under a safety recall. However, I could not find that recall number. The problem emerged again. Vehicle will completely shut down while driving. *ak the federal safety agency campaign id number : 02v120000. The original ignition was replace and the new ignition was the one that failed. Honda did not care to assist the consumer because their obligation was fulfilled.
Several times the car has stalled with no warning. Most of the time it has been while stopped but yesterday it happened on the highway at normal speed.
A recall on the ignition switch was issued; however, in order to repair the defect. The dealer advised that he would have to disconnect alarm system, and will only reconnect the alarm system at owner's expense. *ak the defect caused the engine to shut off while driving. The vehicle had to sit for a while before it could be restarted. Both dealers refused to replace the defective ignition switch unless the consumer paid to have the alarm reinstalled. The consumer was told by the dealer not to reinstall the alarm.
Consumer was charged to have alarm reconnected after recall repair was performed.*mr the consumers vehicle was taken tot he dealer to have recall 02v-120000 performed (ignition switch). The consumer received a call stating that there would be a charge to reconnect the alarm. The consumer refused repairs under those condition. The vehicle's power outlet was constantly loose.
While driving the vehicle stalled without warning which forced the consumer to pull off the road. The dealer replaced the ignition switch but the problem is still occurring.
Consumer states while driving at 65 MPH engine stalls. Consumer has to stop and restart engine. Mechanic states problem is due to a faulty ignition switch.
Dealer charge for reconnection of the original alarm system, after disconnecting for recall repair. Dealer and manufacturer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ph
Consumer took vehicle to a honda dealership to have ignition switch recalll performed. Consumer states she's unhappy having to pay for the alarm to be reconnected. Ph
Consumer received a recall notice (02v120000) regarding the ignition switch after already having the work completed out of pocket. Consumer request reimbursement.
The dealer wanted to charge consumer to reconnect the alarm system to perform the recall on the vehicle. Recall#02v120000 ignition switch. Ts *jg
Consumer received recall (02v120000) regarding a faulty ignition switch, however consumer was informed that because the alarm that was installed on the vehicle was an aftermarket product they would not reconnect the alarm or reimburse consumer the cost of having someone else to reconnect it, consumer is requesting reimbursement for having the alarm reconnected.*jb
The federal safety agency recall 02v120000, ignition switch; the owner wishes to register a complaint that honda corporation is charging her to have the electronic alarm removed from her vehicle. Nlm
Consumer received recall notice 02v12 regarding the ignition switch. The dealer informed consumer that there would be an extra charge to reconnect the the alarm. The alarm was installed at the dealership and consumer doesn't feel a charge should imply. The vehicle was to come equipped with an alarm but didn't. The dealer installed the alarm but it was an after market alarm and not a honda alarm the reason for the charge. Consumer would like the situation looked into.
Dealership was refusing to put back the manufacted factory installed alarm system in after the recall for ignition switch was completed.
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle will shut down, the dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm the engine shut off 13 times due to ignition failure. The ignition was replaced.
The vehicle stalls suddenly for no apparent reason. Sometimes when I first start the engine and in idle, the car will suddenly shut off by itself. Other times I will be driving on the street and the engine will suddenly stop. Sometimes there is an indication that it will stall because moments before it does the RPM guage will drop to zero and go back to where it was before but then the car will stall. Other times the engine will just shut off in the middle of the road. We have taken the car to have a diganostic done at the honda dealer and they said there is nothing wrong with it. We have also replaced the computer module and the coils from a private auto mechanic. The car restarts after stalling but it takes up to 5 trys to restart the engine. This is very dangerous because it has stalled on the freeway and in traffic.
Melted metal falling from under instrument panel onto driver's foot. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that the problem was due to ignition switch having melted. Feel free to provide any further details.
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