Ignition problems of the 1996 Honda Accord

Ten problems related to ignition have been reported for the 1996 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2011

I have a 1996 Honda Accord which was suddenly stalling with all the power down for few minutes. After few tests my mechanic said the problem is with ignition key switch. After spending $600 plus the problem stopped. After researching I found out there was a recall for the same problem but for model year 1997 onwards for the same car. After further research I found that there were lot of people on the model year 1996 who complained about the same problem but whose car were not recalled and fixed by Honda. So I think Honda should all include the model year 1996 for recall or reimburse people like myself who had the same problem and whose car were not recalled and who ended up spending hundreds of dollars. Honda should have included model year 1996 along with other year for recall.

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2010

1996 Honda Accord. Driving on freeway on the third line. Suddenly car lights on the front panel turn on. Engine stopped. Car slowed down and almost was hit by a truck on the rear of the car. Felt like the truck would read end my car and that was the day to die. Emergency lights were turn on. While the car was moving, the engine started after so trying so man times and got car out of the freeway. After exiting the freeway, the car lights came on and engine stopped working. A tow truck took the car to a shop, where it was determined that a ignition electrical switched is bad faulty.

3 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2008

1996 Honda Accord, automatic transmission, having trouble removing the key from the ignition, seems like the system doesn't realize that the transmission is in park. The problem occurs every other time so far, seems like something is worn out or on the verge of a defect. Please advise ASAP, I don't want to get stuck someplace. Is this problem on a recall basis ???.

4 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2003

Key comes out of ignition without transmission in park. Car is a 1996 Honda Accord.

5 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 04/11/1996

The engine shuts off while driving at all speeds. Please describe.

6 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 02/19/1996

Vehicle suddenly loses power while driving. Please describe other deficienies.

7 Ignition problem

Intermittently while driving engine just died. Vehicle has been to three different dealers in the last six months. Dealerships was not able to correct this problem. Discovered loose igniter connection and the ignition system was replaced.

8 Ignition problem

Consumer was able to remove keys from the ignition with vehicle still in drive. As a result, vehicle rolled down a hill and damaged the rear end.

9 Ignition problem

Consumer was able to remove key from the ignition with vehicle still in drive. As a result, the vehicle rolled down a hill, and damaged the rear end.

10 Ignition problem

Ignition key fuse light failed.



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