Ignition problems of the 1998 Honda Civic

12 problems related to ignition have been reported for the 1998 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2012

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v423000 (electrical system: ignition: switch) but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further repairs. The failure and the current mileage was 258,000.

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2004

Car stalled while driving under normal condition or highways. No warning,no engine light come on. I call american Honda they said my car does not on racall 02v120000. But it is doing that exact thing the recall said.

3 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2004

Ignition key interlock malfunctioned. As a result, the keys were locked in the ignition.

4 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2002

Consumer called complaining about having problem with the Honda dealer that will charge $45. 00 for the non-factory alarm. Please provide further information. Ts.

5 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2002

Consumer states that it will be hard to start the vehicle and they will have to try numerous of time before the vehicle will start. Dealer notified ts.

6 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2002

Consumer states recieve recall letter 02 v 120 000 for ignition parts are not available till December 20, 2002. Mr.

7 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2002

Vehicle was going 70mph on interstate and stalled in traffic. This has happened many other times over a 6 month period. There iwasno prior warning given before vehicle shutdown. Also, hesistant before starting. Vehicle will restart, and possibly stall out again. Dealer aware of problem. Please provide more information.

8 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2002

The whole spark-plug, distributor system had to be replaced. My mechanic is very puzzled about the failure.

9 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2000

While driving at about 45mph ignitor failed, and the engine shut completely off. Also, power steering failed.

10 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 08/09/1998

Car was in park, hand brake was up-limit, air conditioner and engine on, in a driveway with an incline. I was unloading three pet birds from car in over 90 degree weather, therefore left air conditioner on. When I was done unloading, I knelt on my knees on the front passenger seat and reached over to ignition, turned key and removed it. Car jumped gears to neutral and slid back down hill, into street, causing close to $2,000 damage to my car as well as damage to the car I was parked next to in driveway. I could easily have been severly hurt or killed had a car been coming up or down the street. I reported problem to american Honda. Sent numerous letters. Was initially just laughed at. Eventually they opened a case number but concluded it was "driver error". In light of the recent news releases about the prevelance of this defect on Hondas and acuras, I am furious.

11 Ignition problem

A faulty ignition caused the vehicle not to start. A recall (02v-120000) was issued for this problem but the consumer vehicle was not included due to VIN.

12 Ignition problem

Consumer states of receving a recall on the igniton switch. Dealer was contacted and there is no parts availible. Ts.



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