Ref: the federal safety agency campaign 02v120000 for 1998 honda odyssey. The ignition switch in my car was replaced in the recall of 2002. I was not having problems then. However, last fall (2009) and this winter (2010) I was experiencing sudden stalls and in some cases dangerous situations when accelerating at intersections, pulling out into traffic etc. My honda dealer, in march 2010, could not id the problem. I took the car in the same month to an independent mechanic who first thought it was distributor related. They replaced that part. The problem continued. I returned it right away and they did the research to id the problem as the ignition switch. It is now may 12 and there have been no instances of sudden stalls. Problem fixed.
1998 Honda Odyssey electrical complaints
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1998 honda odyssey van ignition switch failed factory ignition switch replaced in 2003, as per the federal safety agency recall subsequently, the switch has failed again the dealer is unwilling to replace it again as a warranty item.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda odyssey. The contact stated when the vehicle is in neutral the key can be removed from the ignition. If the key is removed, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is a recall for the 1999 model regarding the electrical system:ignition:switch, but not on the 1998 models. The contact feels a recall should be issued on the 1998 models as well. Failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 02/13/10 *bf the consumer stated the fact that the key can be removed when in a gear selector position other than park specifically in neutral which happened to the consumer when the engine was off already is definitely a failure. Updated 02/16/10
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda odyssey. The contacted stated that his vehicle would intermittently stall without any prior warnings. As a consequence his risk for a crash was increased. He contacted the manufacturer and was advised by a representative that because the vehicle was previously repaired according to recall# 02v120000. (electrical system:ignition:switch) in 2002, they would not repair his vehicle again as a free remedy. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000
Vehicle stalls (dies out) while driving. Owner finds out about recall item as probable reason for vehicle stall. Owner contacts the vehicle manufacturer, which represents that recall item remedy was completed on a given date. Owner asks for information on who reported that the recall item was remedied. Vehicle manufacturer stated that information was not available. Owner disagrees that remedy on the recall item was completed, then checks with the local dealer (the only one in town). Dealer does not have any record of recall item being completed, though have confirmed through diagnostics that the problem is because of the recalled item. No evidence of center-punch found at engine compartment VIN to indicate that recalled item was remedied. Work must be done, and dealer will charge owner for work (parts and labor). Owner feels that manufacturer information is incorrect, and that manufacturer should honor its recall notice to have this problem remedied.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda odyssey. Approximately an hour after parking the vehicle he noticed flames and smoke coming from under the hood. The fire department was notified but was unable to determine the cause of the fire. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the fire. The current and failure mileages were 164,000. Updated 02-01-08. *kb the consumer stated the representative made a comment that the fire may have had something to do with the battery cables. Updated
Just another owner wishing recall # 03v423000 applied to the 1998 honda odyssey in addition to the 1998 honda accord. Since at least a year before that recall we have been able to remove the key from the ignition of the odyssey while the transmission was not in park. On occasion the car rolled forward or back until it bumped something or rolled part way into the street. When the honda recall came out the dealer howdy honda in austin said that it did not apply to the odyssey, and honda dealerships did not have an internal service bulletin to fix odysseys if owners complained.
The previous owner of this vehicle had a the federal safety agency recall performed at the local honda dealer concerning the replacement of the electrical portion of the ignition switch. Ak now the vehicle can be turned off and the key can be removed while in any gear. I am very concerned that I may turn the vehicle off, exit the vehicle while it is still in drive and it will roll away and run over someone. This is the same recall the federal safety agency issued for 1998 honda accords as well as 1999 honda odysseys. I own an auto repair
Tl* - the contact stated that he could remove the key from the ignition of his 1998 honda odyssey while the transmission was not in park. The contact stated that during one incident the vehicle continued to move forward after inadvertently removing the key. The contact took the car to the dealer, but car was not covered under the recall # 03v43000. His current and failure mileage was 136,845. Updated 1/29/2007 -
The key will not come out of the ignition. I took it to palm harbor honda, and they charged me about $100 just to look at it, after which they told me it would be $800 to fix it. See that there has been a safety recall for 1999 odyssey minivans, and wonder if the ignition switch I have may pose a safety risk as well. In any case, I am very disapointed in this whole situation. This car is my 3rd honda, and will likely be my last.
The dealership refused to honor the recall for the ignition switch, the dealer stated they did not have the correct tools.
No parts available::::::::::::the consumer receive a recall notice for the ignition switch the dealer name larry hopkins honda service man gabriel 408 720 1888 please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
No parts available::::::::::::the consumer receive a recall notice for the ignition switch the dealer name larry hopkins honda service man gabriel 408 720 1888 please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Consumer recieved a recall letter for ignition. Dealer states the manufacture has not provided the dealerships with parts. Recall # 02 v 120 000. Ph
Consumer states a recall on the ignition, dealer does not have parts available at this time, due to manufactured. Ts
Consumer received a recall notice regarding the replacement of the ignition switch. In order to have the recall work repaired, the vehicle alarm must be disconnected and reconnected at consumers expense because it is an after market product. Consumer feels the cost to disconnect and reconnect the alarm should be included or honda's responsibility, in the replacement of the ignition switch.
Dealer is refusing to replace alarm system because it was not brought/installed by them.
The dealership is charing consumer to re-attach the alarm and keyless entry system, due to a recall on the ignition switch. *ak the consumer states that honda will not allow them to re-attach both systems under the recall. Both were installed on the vehicle at the time of purchase. The keyless entry is factory equipment and is stated to be a honda system. (the federal safety agency# 02v120000)
Consumer received a recall 02v120000 notice for ignition switch failure. Service manager mr wellman from leith honda dealership. 4800 capital blvd raleigh nc #919 876 5432, stated there were no parts available.
Date: 3/17/99; mileage: 12,264;ngine check light code p0740, transmission system flushed. Date: 11/08/99; mileage: 23,874 enginecheck light on, defective ecu, bulletin 98-033. Date: 12/20/99; mileage: 25,706; engine check light on, replaced ecu and flushed transmission. Date: 7/24/01 engine check light on, code 740 torque converter locked up, transmission flushed. Date: 11/06/01; mileage: 61,115:engine check light on, code po740, special order PCM (control module) per bulletin. Date: 11/12/01; mileage: 61,281 engine check light on, installed pcu and flushed transmission. Date: 7/12/02; mileage: 70,624; engine check light on, failure code p0740, clutch failure, will need torque converter replaced, est. Cost $1400. As can be seen, this same design flaw has been ongoing since 12,000 miles. The controller was "too sensitive" and replaced, which brings into question the reason for the ultimate clutch failure. Failure of the transmission could lead to serious accident and loss of life, for instance, should this occur during acceleration into busy traffic. Requesting assistance asap. Note: car was purchased at griffith honda, baltimore, md, but has always been serviced at o'donnell honda, ellicott city, md.
Upon applying the brakes a growling and a thumping sound seems to be coming from the wheels; sounds like an impact is occurring underneath the vehicle. Causes vehicle to shimmy. Been in/out of dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still remains unresolved. Consumer has also experienced problems with the ignition--key will not turn to allow car to start, even after new keys were tried. *ak
Main computer failure.
Psa computer failed. Mjs
Pcm work performed as stated in the service bulletin due to problems. Mjs
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