Engine Stall problems of the 1998 Honda Accord

11 problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 1998 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2012

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 55 mph the engine stalled without warning. The engine was restarted and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The malfunction recurred five times after a previous repair under NHTSA campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The vehicle had not recently been taken back to the dealer for diagnosis or possible repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 305,000.

2 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2010

The engine stalls without warning when going at slow speeds.

3 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2008

Engine stalls without warning. Engine stalls immediately after starting despite multiple attempts to start. Problems are random and occur both in traffic and when parked. Problem started mid-2007 with momentary loss of engine power (<1 sec) combined with loss of power to instrument cluster. Problem is much worse now. Engine now stalls and does not restart for 2-3 minutes which is very dangerous in traffic. Incident date is the latest date.

4 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2006

: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the engine stalls without warning and intermittently the vehicle does not start. There is a NHTSA recall, # 02v120000 regarding the electrical system: ignition: switch. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The dealership has been alerted. The interlock switch has been replaced due to bulletin #03-088 however; this did not correct the problem.

5 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2002

Consumer states that the engine will stall out at any speed with out any warning, due to the defect with the ignition. Contacted dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle is not included in the recall. Mr.

6 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/05/1998

Engine continually stalls, replacement of the pcm (not failed), did not rectify stalling.

7 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1998

Engine stalled (after vehicle has stopped and accelerator then slightly depressed).

8 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/08/1998

Engine continually bucks and stalls, unable to rectify problems.

9 Engine Stall problem

Engine stalls.

10 Engine Stall problem

Engine continually stalling experiences hesitation, unable to be rectified. Mjs.

11 Engine Stall problem

Engine stalls out when idling.



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