Honda Civic owners have reported 61 problems related to ignition (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the Civic.
Ignition key interlock malfunctioned. As a result, the keys were locked in the ignition.
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Consumer states that while trying to start vehicle would be hard to start. Dealer notified.
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When I start my car, sometimes it will start hard. There have been a couple of times where it wouldn't turn over unitl the 3 or 4th times I tried to start it. Also, after I drive a little while my clutch will make a clicking noise and in first gear when I take off my car makes a cluncking noise. Both noises are un usually loud. You can definately hear them outside my car too.
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.
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.
Similar experience found in internet Honda crv car dies/stalls for no apparent reason; no other indication that something else is wrong. When clutch is pushed in and/or car placed in neutral; engine just dies. Dt.
The keys get stuck in the ignition and at times will not come out at all.
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Consumer states recieve recall letter 02 v 120 000 for ignition parts are not available till December 20, 2002. Mr.
When consumer recieved recall letter, consumer called dealer to schedule an appointment. Consumer was told he would get a call back when an available spot came up. Ts.
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While driving in traffic vehicle choked a couple of times and lost power. When consumer coasted into a gas station and tried to restart vehicle, it would not start. Consumer had vehicle towed, and mechanic told her that that there was something was wrong with ignition: coil.
Vehicle was broadsided while making a slow left hand turn, the steering column locked up. No injuries, vehicle was totalled. While making a left turn, an oncoming vehicle hit the passenger side rear quarter panel. Because the vehicle couln't be controlled, it slid head on into a telephone pole, deploying the air bags and totalling the vehicle. The ignition key is stuck in the ignition.
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.
The whole spark-plug, distributor system had to be replaced. My mechanic is very puzzled about the failure.
There are many more problems with this car. This is my first car I have ever bought new and I am so upset that Honda is doing very little to help me. No safety defect mentione din summary.
While driving at about 45mph ignitor failed, and the engine shut completely off. Also, power steering failed.
On two seperate occasions, engine would turn over but not start. Dealer could not diagnose. At various times vehicle is hard to start.
I was driving and the auto just stopped. This was fixed and less then 2 years later the same thing happen I was driving and the enjine stopped. The same thing has been replaced twice. I find it unusual that they are willing to fix this under another recall for emission warranty , when I submitted to be reinbursed it was denied. The first time the mechanic said that the coils and inginition looked as if it had caught on fire. I am getting concerned over this and the future of this ignitions.
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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.
Belts came of pulleys, vehicle lost control resulting in acollision. Also, replaced throttle cable/emissions/ignition/cv boots and windshield wipers.
Car is stalling and not wanting to pick up speed.
At various times when stepping on accelerator no matter how much pressure, vehicle will deaccelerate w/cause unknown by hersons Honda in rockville MD. ,.
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.
Consumer states of receving a recall on the igniton switch. Dealer was contacted and there is no parts availible. Ts.
Intermittent stalling due to distributor malfunctioning.
Vehicle was accidentially shut off due to design of ignition key system, easily engaged without knowledge.
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Electronic doors automatically locked by themselves within 5 to 10 seconds. This could cause a problem when getting out of the vehicle with the key still in the vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer, who stated there was no solution for this problem. When the key was in the ignition, the doors locked by themselves.
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