Ignition Switch problems of the 2001 Honda Accord

Takata recall: air bag passenegr side light turns on multiple times even a passnger is sitting on the front seat with proper restraint precautions. Electric: brake light fuses keep blowing interlock ignition switch: the key can be disengaged/removed while gear is still in drive mode. Should not happen. Key should only be disengaged in park mode.

Ignition switch should prevent the driver from retrieving the key while shift lever is in any position other than parking. This failure allows the driver to retrieve the key while the shift lever is in any position therefore allowing the car to roll down if parked in a slope and hit people or other cars.

On my vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park. My sedans rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured makin it impossible for me to attach a carseatand lock it safe.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and had difficult steering. The contact restarted the vehicle and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,020.

Ignition switch locked up, and my srs light is on!.

2001 Honda Accord. Consumer states problem with ignition key being removable when shift lever is out of park the consumer stated a recall was issued for the problem. However, when her husband contacted the dealer, he was informed the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

Car cuts off while in traffic. . . Pull off road and wait for a few minutes and car will start. Has happened multible times and is very dangerous. . . My problem is there is a recall for ignition switches for 1998 Honda Accords for this exact problem and looking at online blogs this is not an isolated problem for the 2001 Accords. . . . Why not?????.

I own a 2001 Honda Accord ex - v6, and I found I was able to take the key out of the ignition without being in park. I took it to the local Honda dealer, explained the problem, and asked them to check the recall 05v025000 electrical system: ignition switch and was told my car was not covered under the recall. It was for certain VIN #'s and for earlier years. The car was not repaired.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted after ten minutes. The contact proceeded to drive and the vehicle stalled again. The dealer stated that the ignition was faulty and needed to be replaced. His VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v025000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The failure and current mileages were less than 127,000. Updated 3/16/09 updated 03/19/09.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. Prior to the failure, a green light illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the brake and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle failed to move when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the failure occurred at least five times. The failure was related to the ignition switch and the vehicle was repaired. He feels it is a safety issue because a severe crash could occur due to the failure. The current and failure mileages were 75,121.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord lx. The contact stated that he was able to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park. The vehicle could roll and a crash could occur if he does not shift the gear into park before removing the key and applying the parking brake. The manufacturer was notified in reference to recall# 05v025000 (electrical system ignition switch); however, he was advised him that his vehicle identification number was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage 177,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions; the transmission began to slip without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact received recall notice 03v423000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The dealer charged $100. 00 for a diagnostic test which determined that there was a crack on the outside casing of the transmission. The technician refused to perform the recall remedy until the transmission was repaired. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were unavailable.

2001 Honda Accord shut off while driving. No sound, no warning, just cut out at 40 mph in heavy traffic. Car restarted immediately after pulling over.

- the contact owns 2001 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there was a safety recall on the ignition switch, but it did not apply to this vehicle due to the VIN. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off in traffic as though he had turned the ignition off, and it happened on 2 different occasions. The contact was driving at 15 - 20 mph when the failure occurred. The contact stated that on one of the occasions the driver behind him had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting him. On each occasion the weather was nice. He h had the ignition switch repaired on 03/12/2007, and the problem did not recur. The current mileage was 67,504. Update 4/9.

My 2001 Honda Accord has some "engine shut off" problem which I have had the dealer look at and they did not find any problems. I have had a friend that has had the same problem and it turned out to be the "ignition switch", but his car is a 1999 Honda Accord. He then showed me this recall on his car about it. The recall read, ake : Honda model : Accord year : 1999 manufacturer : american Honda motor CO. Nhtsa campaign id number : 02v120000 recall date : may 13, 2002 component: electrical system:ignition:switch potential number of units affected : 1000000 summary: on certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started. Consequence: worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began June 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238. . Read more...

Consumer complaint regarding safety recall: ignition key is removable with the shift lever out of park issued March 2005. Due to this defect 2001 Honda Accord rolled out of drive way and into neighbors yard striking another vehicle. ***transferred to occ***.

Consumer 2001 Honda Accord ignition key is removable with the shift lever out of park. ** answer required*** the consumer parked her vehicle and went inside her home. When she came back out the vehicle had rolled out into the street hit the bumper of another vehicle, jumped the curb and rolled into her neighbors yard. Recall 05v025000 was issued March 2005 for this problem. The consumer request reimbursement from the manufacturer.

Owner was driving at 25 mph and vehicle shut down. Owner took the vehicle back to the dealer, and electrical portion of the ignition switch was replaced. However, the problem recurred less than 30 days after the vehicle was repaired. Also, contacted the manufacturer.

Owner was driving at approximately 25 mph and the entire dash illuminated and the vehicle lost power. After a 15 minute wait, the owner started the vehicle and drove to the dealer. The vehicle was unable to duplicate itself and the dealer did not find what may have caused the problem. Provide further details. Ignition switch was replaced. Recall campaign; NHTSA campaign id number : 05v025000. The consumer stated that the steering was affected.

My 2001 Honda Accord 2 door coupe ex v-6 is experiencing the same problem as the newly announced recall. The car can be turned off and the ignition key removed while the shift lever is in drive. My wife did remove turn off the ignition and remove the key while the car was in drive. She then locked the car and went into the house. A few moments later I arrived home and the car had rolled out of the driveway and across the street and had come to rest with both rear tires up against the curb. It is just lucky there was no car parked where this car came to rest. It is just as lucky there were no cars coming by when this incident occurred as we live on a very busy street.

Able to pull key out of ignition when not in park.