11 problems related to car stall have been reported for the 1999 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Car stalls unexpectedly. This happened twice, luckily on local streets and at very slow speeds. Both times car restarted easily. Honda had replaced the ignition switch on recall back in 2003 by the original owner--I'm the second owner-- but now with over 200,000 miles the problem seems to have returned. Called american Honda and they suggested I have the problem diagnosed at a Honda service center at my expense. $110 cost. If the ignition switch is proven defective, they will reimburse all expenses but only after approval from american Honda for a second replacement. Decided to have my own mechanic fix the problem and then send the bill to Honda with documentation. To be continued. . .
Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred everyday when driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileages was 196,000. Djr.
I was driving my 1999 Honda Civic lx and out of no where it stalled coming up to a stop sign. No warning lights on the dash came on. It also gave a little shake while holding onto the steering wheel. It took a few ignition turns before it started back up. This was the start of many to come stalling out or several attempts at starting the vehicle. This happens intermittently. It will start. . . It won't start. . . It stalled. . . It did not stall. The car had a mind of it's own. Now, we took it to repair shop and they couldn't get it to not start. It started everytime while at the shop. In order to do a diagnostic test on the vehicle it would need to not start. It is dangerous to drive this vehicle as a result of stalling out without any warning and at any speed where a crash is inevitable. I researched this vehicle afterwards to find any recalls on it. Sure enough there was. It had a faulty ignition switch which causes the above symptoms. . . . . Stalling out and trouble starting. I never got a letter or mail of any kind stating there is a recall on this car's ignition switch. Why? there also is one other recall on this car, a fuel tank thermal insulator. No notice on that recall. What do I need to do to get these faulty recalls done? before there is a crash as a result of this manufacturer faulty equipment. .
Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated while at a stop sign the vehicle stalled with out warning. The contact mentioned the failure was experience several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000 and current mileage was 99,000. Ml.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. The contact indicated that after restarting the engine the vehicle would operate normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oxygen sensors and fuel pump relay were faulty. The vehicle was repaired but the defect was not remedied. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 117,000. K.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
Vehicle stalls without notice, can't accelerate anymore when it happens, have to throw hazard lights on and pull over into emergency lane. If not in motion, car will just stall, and cars behind will rear end my vehicle if not paying attention. This is a huge safety concern, it can cause an accident. I brought this up to american Honda, but, my VIN does not qualify for the recall they had on the electrical ignition switch. They directed me to have NHTSA add my VIN to the recall so that I may then qualify.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic lx. While driving 70 mph or making a turn, the vehicle suddenly stalled. Sometimes it would restart right away and other times, it would take a minute or two before it would restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who could not determine the cause of failure. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls and to take her vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. Upatded 3/9/11.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure recurred sporadically on several occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but he was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact replaced the alternator and battery himself but the failure continued to recur intermittently. The dealer advised there was not a recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 170,000.
When it is cold out my 1999 Honda Civic jitters when it idles. It's like it was going to stall. That can be dangerous in traffic.
Car stalls whenever I slow down to stop at interections, stoplights, stopsigns. It will restart immediately, but at the next stop, will fail again.