Ignition Problems of Honda Civic - part 1

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Civic. The contact stated upon inserting the key in the ignition switch to start the vehicle, he was unable to turn the key and the steering wheel was locked. The contact wiggled the steering wheel and attempted to turn the key in the ignition switch; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition lock needed to be replaced. However, the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 70,800.

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The contact owns a 2014 Honda Civic. The contact stated that all three keys failed to turn over and start the vehicle after multiple attempts. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had spoken to several unknown dealers who all provided estimates to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic. The contact stated that after inserting the key into the ignition switch, the ignition switch would not turn, and the engine could not be started. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.

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When in haste I parked and got out of my car with the keys in my hand, it began to roll. I quickly entered the vehicle, stopped it, found the gear selector lever still in drive. Previously they key could.

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My ignition key is stuck. The key does not release from the ignition.

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My key will not go into the ignition, leaving me stranded in an area where I do not want to be stranded.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated that she was unable to insert the key into the ignition or start the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after and stated that the failure recurred constantly. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the ignition lock was inoperative, making it difficult for the contact to insert the key to turn the vehicle on. The dealer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 125,000. Updated 12/16/lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at a cost of $ 722. Updated 12/21/11.

Ignition key switch fails/ jams, cannot turn key to start postion. Web search turns up numerous recalls from Honda about faulty ignition key switchs. Honda dealer refused to fix problem. Money from me was their only solution.

Steering wheel visibly vibrates and shakes when driven above 50mph - this is clearly a safety issue loud buzzing when starting car (while turning key in ignition).

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The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall intermittently; however, it would stall more frequent when the vehicle was turned on. The contact was experiencing the same failures as the NHTSA campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) recall, but the VIN was not a part of the recall. The dealer was contacted, but not repair the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,500 and the current mileage was 79,100.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed of recall 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was included but due to an aftermarket switch and alarm installation, they could not repair the problem. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. When the key was placed into the ignition he notice that it would not turn. He experienced the failure several times but eventually the key turned. On August 31, 2010 the ignition failed; yet, the key no longer turned. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure and the current mileages were 76,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. While driving 3 mph in reverse, the contact was able to pull the key from the ignition. The failure occurred three times. The contact called the dealer who stated that there were no related recalls and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000 and the current mileage was 119,554.

2003 Honda Civic. Consumer states vehicle failed two months prior to announcement of recall and writes in regards to dealer refusal to pay the bill for repairs consumer wrote in on behalf of mother-in-law. Recall # 10v364000.

1999 Honda Civics should also be recalled for problems with the ignition keys. It is possible to remove the ignition key while the car is in the drive position. If a car is started with the ignition key it can then be removed and driven.

Ignition key may be removed when vehicle is not shifted into "park. " unless the parking brake is engaged, this can cause the vehicle to roll from an apparently parked position, creating a risk of damage to property and personal injury.

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Daughter was driving to work on 27 Dec 09. On her way she began to smell smoke in vehicle, but attributed it to the outside air. Upon arriving at work, she went into the building put her personnel items away and went outside. A few of her CO-workers told her that her car alarm was going off. She went back into the building to retrieve her keys, went to her car and found out that the alarm had stopped, but there was smoke in the car. At that time she open her trunk and found an open flame fire in the vicinity of the passenger side rear speaker. At which time she called geico (employer) security, called 911 and security put out the flame with a hand held fire extinguisher. Vehicle was returned to hughes Honda, warner robins, GA on 28 Dec 09 for disposition. Later that day I was informed by the service manager that he could not do anything and I needed to contact american Honda. American Honda than informed me that this was not their problem and that they were not going to communicate with me and/or do anything about this and that I needed to report the claim to state farm insurance. Multiple attempts by myself and state farm led to Honda not responding to any request and a decision was made on 21 Jan 10 that state farm was going to get the vehicle repaired at central georgia collision, but I was going to have to tell hughes Honda to release the car to them. I went by hughes Honda at 1115 hours 21 Jan 10 to inform them of such and was told by the service manager (by cell phone) that Honda had removed my car and was going to take care of the problem. Talked to general manager and owner of hughes Honda on 29 Jan 10 and told them that this was not acceptable in that no one had investigated and informed me of where the fire started, what the ignition source was, how this impacts diminshed value and was the car safe. Picked up car on 4 Feb 10, with Honda informing me that this was all they were willing to do and the only reason the car was repaired by them was to get parts.

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The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The contact stated the key would extract from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. The contact stated that the failure was recurring over a period of one year. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and would offer no assistance. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Honda Civic. The contact stated that when the vehicle was in park he was not able to take the keys out of the ignition. The contact had to move the gear shift around in order to remove the keys from the ignition. The dealer was contacted via email and they have not responded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 45000 and the current mileage was 65000.

Good afternoon, I have a 1999 Honda Civic lx, when I'm driving at the speed limit or idling at a stop sign, the engine just dies for no reason. You lose all power steering control and power brakes, etc. This too me is a major safety issue and could quite possibly get me (or my teens who drive it) rear ended or cause you to lose control, crash and be killed. I have confirmed (from Honda) that my electrical ignition system is faulty and it is shutting off by itself due to a defective switch, cause; Honda) there is too much power going through the switch. (I can actually remove my key while I'm driving. ) there is a recall by Honda on this switch which was posted in may 2002 for all Honda Civics from 1997 to 2001. All Civics were built in canada at that time. 1,000,000 were recalled. However, my car is not included in the recall ( my VIN # not in the recall, in canada it was all cars recalled). Honda reps tell me they don't know why my car is not in the recall. I have the same exact symptoms as in the recall. In canada, they recalled and repaired every single car in that country. Why not my car? because it was sent into the USA? I'm filing a major safety complaint against Honda USA and I want my car fixed by them. The cost is $ 153. 00 for the switch and 195. 00 for labor. I'm ready to elevate this complaint if necessary, news organizations, etc if you direct me to do this. I hope you can help me and all the people in the USA who own a Honda Civic for those years, have a bad switch but, their VIN # isn't included in the recall. I hope nobody dies before this safety problem its fixed. Thanks in advance for your help!! you guys at the NHTSA are awesome!! have a great week!!.

Srs airbag light indicator went on suddenly on ignition and never turned off. Brought to dealership who said the srs fuse box needed to be replaced as it wasn't under warranty anymore. Other Civic's also have multiple complaints of this. Front passenger window also moves up real slow almost to a halt sometimes using both driver and passenger power window switches. Haven't taken this in as already past the warranty too. Electrical stuff seems to be going kaputz after the warranty ended.

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would stall. Occasionally, it would take at least four to five attempts to restart the vehicle. The vehicle loses complete power when the failure occurs. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The failure mileage was 73,929.

I own a 2008 Honda Civic, six months. I have been having problem with the ignition system. In the morning, when I try to start, no connection or sometimes, just a little crank. I have to try a few times to get it to work. I took to Honda of conyers in georgia. They have it there overnight and they cant find anything. It first started in December 2008.

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The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch); however, it is just now beginning to experience the failures listed in the recall. While approaching a stop, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileages were 121,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic ex. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically without any warning. The vehicle would restart after several minutes and was taken to a local repair shop. The mechanic was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance stating that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch) . The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 206,436.

I bought my 2004 Civic lx 2 door, thinking that I would not have the problems of a used car I was certainly wrong. The first problem was that I never received a copy of or signed the pre delivery inspection check list. I had my car up to the dealership at just over 3,000 miles for its first alignment. Then, I had problems with the car not starting. Sometimes it would start and sometimes it wouldn't. It didn't depend on the temperature outside or the amount of gas in the car. Sometimes when it would start, it would crank out as if I was letting out the clutch too fast. But on many attempts to restart the vehicle it would crank, but would never turn over or fire. Had the car up to the dealership once again for the starting problem , but they said since there weren't any error codes, there was nothing that they could do the car seemed fine. My latest problem; at just over 9,000 miles, I just had my front left wheel bearing replaced. ! once again my alignment was done. Everything has been covered under warranty. But what is going to go wrong next??? I certainly wouldn't recommend a Honda to anyone I know.

When the brakes were applied, the vehicle would shut down until it coasted to a stop. The dealer found no defects nor did they duplicate the problem. The manufacturer told the consumer to reproduce the problem. The ignition died and the vehicle was stuck in gear, but the vehicle continued on gaining momentum.

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.

Serveral times while driving car stalls. There is no telling as to when and where car' s engine will cutoff and how fast I might be going. Car has stalled when driving at speeds of 60mph. I lose power steering and I have to coast to come to a stop. No battery light or any other lights display on the dash. Once car is put back into park the car starts with no problem. This is a very serious safety issue and the Honda dealership continues to guess as to what the problem may be. They told me that my keychain is the problem and that I should just use the ignition key by itself. I just don't want to get involved in a serious accident which can cost my life or anyone else's.

Vehicle was parked. However, when consumers went back to vehicle it was in drive, and rolled back into another vehicle. The dealer repalced the ignition lock and switch. The interlock and shifter were checked and both appeared to be operating as designed.

Ignition key hot to touch after driving---noticed this occurs more when air conditioning is used.

Manual transmission jumps while driving also does not want to go into second gear. Makes wierd grinding sound while driving slow. Car shutters and shakes violently while in 5th gear in excess of 70 mph. Car shuts off by its self( was told VIN not in sequence for ignition recall). Right front springs sticks and some times makes a ( " boing" ) sound. Car keeps pulling to right even after alignment. When heater or defroster are on they make a loud chirping sound. On cold or rainy days steam will pour out of engine compartment smelling like radiator fluid. Was in 2 minor accidents one front end colision one rear end colission both about 30 mph and air bags did not deploy. Engine is becoming rusty and coroded. Drivers power window is slow to go up and front seat belts will not retract. Engine light comes on and car loses power and gas mielage. Goes offf when gas tank is filled. Car has been to dealer numerous times for Honda scheduled service and also while it was under warranty. All the problems adressed above were told to dealer who said they could not find a problem. . But they sure did when my warranty expired. Now they will not fix anyhting unless I pay for it.