Ignition Switch Problems of Honda Civic - part 2

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the engine stalled with the illumination of the srs warning indicator. The engine was restarted after several minutes and then resumed normally. The failure recurred twelve times. The vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic, who stated that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system) however, the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable.

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Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic ex. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The technician also stated that there was a recall associated with the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system) however, the contact's VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Kmj.

Car stalls without warning. Have to wait 5 to 10 minutes to restart. Mechanic tried several repairs and finally concluded it's a faulty ignition switch. Nhtsa recall # 02v-120. Today, I almost got hit and parked it until problem is fixed. Lucky to have a backup car. Honda customer service line said they won't fix it, because it has 220 miles. I want Honda to act responsibly and fix it. This problem is a recipe for roads disasters especially for people who don't have multiple cars or just taking it for granted. Today, I could have been killed or hurt an innocent person . I am sure there are a lot of Honda owners struggling with the same problem and fear to come out of the shadows with this scary problem and just driving as if everything is ok. Sometimes when accidents happen because of this, the whole truth is unknown.

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The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch). The VIN was not available. The approximate failure and current mileage was 105,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic ex. The contact stated while driving 40 mph the engine stalled. The warning light was not illuminated; however, the instrument panel lights flickered causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road and within ten minutes it restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the electrical ignition switch needed to be replaced. Nhtsa recall campaign id number: 02v120000: electrical system: ignition: switch was related to the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified and advised her the VIN was not included in the recall and to contact NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 184,635.

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the distributor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer for diagnosis who stated that the ignition switch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages was 150,000.

The vehicle stalled intermittently while driving, regardless of speed (the engine, power steering, and dash lights would cut out unexpectedly). I indicated to Honda that I believed it could be an ignition switch failure that was covered under a 2002 safety bulletin. They indicated that my vehicle was not covered. My local mechanic fixed the issue that was in fact a faulty ignition switch. Honda refused to issue reimbursement for the failed part.

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.

In compliance with NHTSA campaign id number 02v120000, a technician in the service department of an authorized dealer replaced the ignition switch in 2003. However, due to worn contacts, now this switch causes the engine to stall without warning and thereby increases the risk of a collision.

Failed ignition switch caused car to stall(engine shut off). Had to pull to side of road and attempt to restart vehicle. Engine started after 3 attempts. For the next 3 weeks engine would randomly stall and all dash lights/cluster would lose power. **note: ignition switch recall was already completed for this vehicle in 2002.

It began I think in February 2012 going down the highway. My 1999 Honda Civic turned off then back on which jerked the car. It did not do it again until weeks later. Then it would begin to actually turn off while driver without warning. But then again it would only do it a time or 2. . . . Then not for several weeks later (which by then I had forgotten about it). It did this on and off for the rest of 2012. . . . But would always start right back up. . . . Even putting it in neutral while moving and starting it. . . . . Then putting it back in gear without hardly slowing down. But the last few months, especially in July (2013). . . . It began cutting off more often and would be harder to start. So I decided to have it checked and it was the ignition switch. I had it repaired because it was definitely becoming a hazard to myself and others. My car was not part of the recall in 2002 for the ignition switch (NHTSA # 02v120000). I see online there are many more instances of this part failing and would like to see my car added to the recall list and possibly reimbursed for the cost of repair.

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and coasted to the side of the road. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle functioned normally. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but informed the contact that the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 13,000. Kmj.

Vehicle stopped running on four occasions while driving. The car suddenly stalled and would restart after pulling over. Acts like a failed ignition switch which is recalled for this year and model but does not cover my particular VIN. I believe the recall should be expanded.

While actuating the power door unlock button, the power window down switch, windshield wipers, and ignition switch, there is a popping sound through the audio system. Took to dealership in November of 2011. They could not isolate problem--however they could duplicate it. After consulting with the Honda tech line, the dealership still had no answers. Was advised to call american Honda customer service. Was contacted by a Honda case manager and am still waiting on resolution. Vehicle is a 2011 Civic si sedan and currently has 5,300 miles.

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The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and restart the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic noticed a faulty ignition switch, which needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the ignition switch. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the ignition switch and the manufacturer advised that the due to the mileage and the age of the vehicle there was nothing they could do to assist. The failure mileage was 165,000.

While stopping at a red light the car automatically stalls (automatic transmission) then leading to it stalling while driving the car. This could be the causes of an ignition switch failure as there is been many recalls by Honda in canada.

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2002 Honda Civic lx the car will shut down with no indication that anything is wrong. The engine shuts down, but all other options work-radio,a/c, lights, etc. After letting the car sit for 10-20 minutes the car fires up as nothing is wrong at all. This has happened 5 times in the last 4 weeks (500 miles of driving) 142,000 miles on car. I have replaced coil packs, relays and fuel pump. I believe, after researching online, that this issue is related to the ignition switch just like the 1997-2000 Honda recall on 3. 3 million Honda products in may 2002. We have been fortunate enough to safely get the car to the side of the road at 70 mph (coasting). I will be replacing my igintion switch to solve this problem ASAP. .

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Just recently purchased my 1998 Honda Civic cx hatchback about 2 months ago, it had 112,608 miles, while reversing out of the dealership it stalled. First sign, I did not no it had a recall the car and just thought it was a fluke . It started right back up. 2nd sign, while entering the highway it just queitly stopped running . . This was in February. . . On April 26, 2011 Tuesday , needed to crank the car two times to get it to started in the mourning, in the afternoon after work at 1:30 pm it needed to be started two times to start. At 5:00 pm car started up fine, six houses down to the stop sign and the car stopped again, parked the car and started the car right up. April 27 2011. Wednesday. 4:30 am car started right up. Stoped at sheetz gas station before work, motor stopped running but all the lights and radio were still on, parked and started it once. Went to work. 1:30 pm started car up and was heading home. On the highway driving about 60 - 65 miles an hour car motor stops. First time it ever died while driving at highway speeds. . Put hazzards on and parked on the side. Parked and then started it once. Drove home. . . It is getting scary, ive put new spark plugs, ignition wires, to correct the problem of the motor stopping before I knew about the recalls on this year Civics. Went to Honda web sight and typed in my VIN number. This car had a recall. It said it was fixed. There has been three owners of this car. 1st. The person who bought it . 2nd. The cleveland Honda dealership. 3rd . Me. Does a Honda dealership have to fix the recall in order for it to say fixed ? cause it wasnt in the car fax that they gave me. . I would really like to know who fixed the ignition problem because it seems like this car is having the same symptoms again. . . Electrical part of the ignition switch. . .

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the ignition switch was failing and would need replacing. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 201,000 and the current mileage was 202,000. Updated 06/01/lj.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The contact was able to immediately restart the vehicle. The failure seemed to occur every other day. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired according to recall 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but the failure occurred again in 2011. The current mileage was approximately 155,000. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000. Updated 05/12/11 updated 05/26/11.

My Honda Civic 1998 engine stalled two times in the past several months while driving. It is showing exact symptoms as the 2002 ignition switch recall. Over the last year it has also hiccupped several times like it was going to stall. I checked with Honda and they said my car was not included in the recall. I believe my car has the problem and should be included in the recall. I have not been using the original key so I will start doing that to see if that is the issue.

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that he started having problems with the vehicle failing to start. The contact stated they had to wiggle the key in the ignition in order to get the vehicle to start. In addition, the vehicle would stall at any time without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the ignition switch and the cylinder lock failed. The contact located a recall under NHTSA campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 253,000.

Vehicle stalls intermittently while driving, stopping, and accelerating. It will restart after a time period or after multiple attempts to restart. Vehicle stalled exiting the freeway, approaching a stop, and leaving an intersection, multiple times. Honda refused to repair the ignition switch even though a recall has been issued. Ref Honda recall id #43534, NHTSA #02v120000 I was not contacted by Honda for a repair even though I am the original owner. A search of the internet reveals hundreds of similar safety complaints regarding the ignition switch failure. I am now forced to repair at my own cost.

Car shuts down at random intervals while being driven. This is an ignition switch failure. Usually restarts immediately. Very dangerous!! has died in oncoming traffic!! ignition switch replaced previously due to recall, evidently this is a recurring defect.

Parked the vehicle driveway, exited the vehicle with keys in hand. Walked behind the vehicle to speak to neighbor, the neighbor noticed car rolling, we both jump out of way. Vehicle rolls down hill across street onto neighbor property and flips on the neighbors retaining wall. Ignition key was removed from the ignition switch with the vehicle in the drive position.

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Engine will stall without warning at idle, slow speeds, even high speeds on the highway, just checked my VIN with Honda. Com and it was affected by the 1997-99 ignition switch recall.

Faulty ignition switch on a 1998 Honda Civic ex at 110,000 miles. It was causing frequent stalling and dangerous situations at times. We have had it replaced but not sure it solved the problem. We were never notified of this safety issue on this car.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The driver attempted to accelerate from a stop but the vehicle suddenly stalled. Upon restart, the vehicle operated normally. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that various engine and fuel components needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was repaired. The failure continued. The contact called the manufacturer and referenced recall 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but was told that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000 and the current mileage was approximately 160,000.

While driving on the highway, all the dashboard lights turned off and the accelerator was not responsive. However, the brakes still worked. After coasting to a stop, the car was able to restart immediately. This failure has not yet recurred. The symptoms are very similar to those caused by a defective ignition switch, which was recalled on 2002 Honda models.

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I have a 97 Civic dx and several times while driving the car will turn off and is to hard to control the wheels, when turns off there is no engine lights & the car dies totally and I try to turn the car on but it wont start I need to wait for about 5 minutes then I can turn the car again. I have been doing some research in the internet and it seems that I'm not the only one who have this problem and it seems to possible could be the ignition switch.

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I am having problems with my car starting. The key will not turn it takes a while and when it starts and I get out and then back to start it the same thing happens. I was told it was the ignition switch.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The identical failure occurred on a separate occasion. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The contact experienced the identical failures mentioned in the recall; however, the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 194,000. The current mileage was 195,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. While driving the vehicle would stall. He contacted the dealer in reference to recall# 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). He was advised that since his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall he was ineligible for a free remedy. The failure mileage was 149,569.

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the problem was with the ignition switch and that there was an existing recall. The contact stated that recall campaign 02v120000, which was related to the ignition switch on the electrical system, but the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 190000. The current mileage was 211000.

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the key came out of the ignition switch and made a clicking noise. When the key was removed occasionally the contact was unable to place the key in the ignition. She referenced NHTSA campaign id number 10v364000, electrical system ignition, and she contacted Honda who stated that her vehicle was not included in the recall even though the symptoms were identical. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. The current mileage was 80,000.

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