1998 Honda Odyssey: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Electrical · 190,000 miles · MI

Vehicle stalls unexpectedly and leaves us stranded in traffic. Happens sporadically at first and then with increasing regularity. I had a dealership perform a diagnostic and they found the ignition switch needed to be replaced. Once it was replaced, the problem disappeared. This vehicle had the ignition recall performed in 2004 with a previous owner. I filed for compensation with honda and now they are saying they don't have to pay for a second ignition switch.

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Electrical · OR

1998 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement parts recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated in 2002, the vehicle was subject to a recall regarding the electrical contacts being replaced on the ignition switch. The work was done, to prevent the vehicle from stalling. In 2008, the entire ignition switch had to be replaced because it would not release the key. Two weeks ago, the engine stalled repeatedly in traffic. Honda informed the consumer, they would not replace the contacts under warranty or recall, because the recall had already been done.

Filed Mar 11, 2013 · Electrical · 190,057 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda odyssey. The contacted stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter, battery, and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 190,057.

Filed May 12, 2010 · Electrical · 141,223 miles · GA

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.

Filed Jan 27, 2010 · Electrical · 16,000 miles · MI

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

Filed Aug 28, 2009 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · NC

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

Filed Oct 18, 2007 · Electrical · 70,346 miles · HI

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.