Ignition Switch Problems of Honda CR-V - part 2

I am the owner of a 1998 Honda Cr-v, which I purchased new. The vehicle had no serious performance issues until September 2008. At this time my daughter, who was driving the vehicle, began to experience isolated occurrences during which the Cr-v would stall while in motion. These incidents were at first infrequent. My daughter took the vehicle to a local garage. There, the mechanics replaced the battery, believing that to be the problem. However, these incidents persisted, resulting in the Cr-v being taken to two different garages in the statesboro, georgia area. Mechanics had difficulty in diagnosing the trouble because of the irregularity of the quixotic events. During the week of December 8, 2008, the stalling of the vehicle became more persistent, prompting my daughter to return the vehicle to the local garage once again. Upon further research of the matter, the mechanics informed her that the problem was the Cr-vs key lock ignition switch, and that the particular item fit the paramters of a Honda recall item. My daughter scheduled an appointment for December 13, 2008 at the nearest Honda dealer, savannah Honda, which was two hours away. However, on December 9, 2008, the Cr-v experienced this problem three times. The final stalling-out occurrence resulted in the vehicles inability to be restarted. The entirety of this event was occasioned on a major highway. The vehicle had to be towed to the nearest garage which, as noted on the attached invoice, was statesboro garage. There, mechanics replaced the key lock ignition switch before the precarious operation of the vehicle could lead to still more disastrous mishaps. This recall item resulted in a total bill of $245. 77 plus the cost of towing. Though a Honda owner, I have never received any notification of this particular recall. This particular problem is to be considered very serious, and could have resulted in loss of life. I await your response to this very serious matter.

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I am complaining about an ignition problem on a 98 Honda crv. My car has 97,000 miles on it. I am filing this complaint because Honda should have informed every owner that these switches were failing on almost all of their vehicles. This causes your car to stall randomly in traffic. It is a hazard. We owners deserved to know that this ignition switch was failing on all their cars. I would have replaced it before it stalled permanently in downtown ironwood if I had been informed. It is not expensive to repair but the symptoms are a mystery to any mechanic who has not read about this problem. I was fortunate enough to find a web page posted by a kind soul who explained what was happening to all these Hondas. . Read more...

The contact owns a 1997 Honda Cr-v. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle completely shut down. The failure occurred many times while driving at various speeds. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, shifted, and attempted to restart the vehicle. Initially, he would be able to restart the vehicle after 2 or 3 attempts. The failure progressively worsened and took 20-30 attempts to start again and would only drive a few feet afterwards. The failure occurred approximately 20 times; therefore, he stopped using the vehicle. After the contact replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump, which did not remedy the issue, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. They stated that the ignition switch failed. The dealer referenced NHTSA campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), but they did not repair the vehicle under the recall. Instead, the contact was charged over $300. He spoke with the manufacturer and filed a case. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was approximately 125,500.

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To begin, I recently purchased directly from manly Honda, in marin county, CA, earlier this Jan/Feb of 2007 a brand-new 2007 Honda Cr-v exl, $28k. A first-time car buyer, I had paid in full using my hard-earned money what I believed to be a reliable, dependable and trouble-free car. Alas, I began noticing some irregularities with the car soon thereafter. To name but a few, they are as follows: 1) a tapping sound in the back of my car; 2) a wet spot noted on the floor of my garage under the hood area; 3) intermittent inability to start the car whereby the battery light would come on; and 4) inability to accelerate, but sudden surge thereafter when driving. I brought my vehicle in to be serviced on Monday, August 13, 2007. Later that afternoon I received a call from sf Honda, the service dealer, to advise that: 1) the tapping sound in the back of my car is due to a welding defect. Having jacked up the car and removed all the back panels to the vehicle, they had determined that the defective weld or welds were located further within the vehicle and my car would need to be sent to an auto body shop to be further stripped apart to determine the number of defective welds in question. 2) a powder test performed on my engine had determined that it was a transmission leak and the entire transmission would need to be replaced. 3) they had yet to determine why my car would fail to start and the battery light appear; and 4) the sudden surging of my vehicle once I had stepped on the accelerator was due to the defective leak in the transmission. Upon hearing this, I was flabbergasted. Who would have thought that a brand-new car, a Honda which is noted for its reliability, would encounter such problems? and at 3,158 miles? and simultaneously? what does this say about Honda's quality assurance and manufacturing standards?.

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- the contact owns a 2002 Honda crv. The contact stated that the ignition switch would intermittently stick. The vehicle was involved in recall 03v422000. The vehicle was inspected by a Honda dealer as apart of the recall, and they did not find a problem, therefore, nothing was repaired. The ignition switch recently became stuck, and the vehicle was towed to a Honda dealer. The ignition switch and assembly were replaced. The contact stated that the failure would not be covered under the previous recall. The failure mileage was 57,000, and the current mileage was 57,498. The consumer states that when he came to pick up the vehicle at the dealership that there were was food left in the car and evidence of blood all over the place. The consumer took pictures and filed a police report just in case something happened in the car. The consumer has provided a copy of the police report. The consumer was informed that the mechanic was cut on the dashboard that is why the blood was located in the car. The consumer wants to be reimbursed for all services performed on the car. Updated 05/23/07.

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I have a 2005 Honda crv purchased new from jeff wyler Honda in florence, ky. Twice now, my ignition has simply shut itself off while I was driving. Once this occurred on the highway (in 2006) and again this week (2007) on a busy road. When the car shuts off, the green key icon in the dash flashes. Luckily both times I was able to coast out of traffic, shift into park and restart. I have been able to restart immediately, but it's a really dangerous problem when you are driving 65 mph and your car shuts itself off. The first time this happened I had about 40,000 miles on the car. Now I have nearly 60,000. Otherwise, the crv is in perfect condition. I noticed that there was a recall on Honda crv ignition switches in 2002, and the description sounded identical to the problem I'm having. I think that they have not fixed the problem yet. I took it to the dealer for service a year ago, but they could not replicate the problem. They told me that they suspected it was cell phone interference with the ignition switch. If so, that's a big flaw because. . . Who doesn't have a cell phone in their purse in the car?.

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My 2003 Honda crv ex sustained over $2700 in damage as a result of the following: after pulling into the driveway and turning off the car,I removed the key from the ignition,and exited ,thinking the transmission was in park. It was not in park,it was still in drive. The ignition switch interlock failed! the car rolled backwards on the driveway, striking and damaging a fence and narrowly missing a group of teenagers as it rolled into the street.

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Ignition switch for a 1997 Honda crv without warning or any indication the car will stop this is a dangerous situation driving on any road today. Honda should have acknowledge way before it ever got started.

This spring, while driving on the interstate my 1998 Honda Cr-v suddenly stalled. No warning at all. Luckily, I was able to pull to the shoulder. Turn the ignition off, wait a while and restart the car without another problem. A week or so later the same thing happened on local roads once one day and twice another day. Each time, I was blessed to be able to get to the center turn lane or off onto the shoulder without getting rear ended. It happened several more times before we could figure this out. My mechanic checked out the car and could find nothing "wrong". He looked on this site NHTSA and found the ignition switch recall. I took it to a curry Honda in chamblee, GA and they fixed it and the tail light assembly harness recall also. I've referred a few folks back to this site for future reference. Thanks, you may have saved my life. Btw- I love my Cr-v!!!.

Consumer owns a 1998 Honda crv. She said the vehicle just shut off. This happened several times in the last three months. When it shut down vehicle was in traffic a couple different times, and this almost caused an accident. The vehicle shut down on August 15, 2005 while she was in traffic on hilton avenue in baltimore maryland. She was almost struck in the rear, she did not panic, put on emergency flashers, notifying the traffic she was having problems. The contact was not hit, but it did scare her. When this happened the vehicle shuts down, and it appeared to shut down everything electrical. The flashers were the only thing she working. She placed the vehicle in park and put foot on the brakes then had to try twice before vehicle would start. When vehicle was on level ground or facing up hill it usually would not start as quickly. Had to pat the gas a few times and tried to start vehicle a couple times before it will start. When vehicle was on a hill it seemed to start back much easier, if vehicle was facing down hill she does not have to pump gas or try as many times to start vehicle. She was aware of a recall 02v120000 on same make/model and year concerning electrical system ignition switch. She has not yet checked with Honda to see if this vehicle was included in this recall. She became aware of this recall when she took vehicle to a garage and had a diagnostic check . The check would not register any codes, the vehicle did shut down on the mechanic, but no codes came up.

"recall camaign" concerning ignition switch/electrical: consumer stated that this was replaced under a safety recall. However, I could not find that recall number. The problem emerged again. Vehicle will completely shut down while driving. Nhtsa campaign id number : 02v120000. The original ignition was replace and the new ignition was the one that failed. Honda did not care to assist the consumer because their obligation was fulfilled.

The engine of my Honda crv-v stalls without warning. On several occasions it has stalled while driving on a highway at 60 mph. Lehigh valley Honda in allentown PA is suggesting that the ignition switch cylinder is the problem. The ignition switch itself was replaced in 2002 (NHTSA campaign id number : 02v120000).

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I have a 2002 Honda crv. On numerous occasions I have accidentally attempted to remove the key from the ignition with out the transmission being in park and have been successful. Not every time. I don't know the exact dates. Honda had a safety recall for an interlock. I took the vehicle in and they advised interlock working at this time. After that on at least two occasions I removed the key without having in park. I returned to dealer again and again while at the dealer it did not fail. The dealer said they could not fix until failed while in their possession. I called Honda customer service and they asked me to take it back to the dealer again. I asked what happened if it didnt fail at the dealer again. They said then they could not do anything. Since this is an intermittent problem, I think Honda should take the necessary steps to correct it.

Consumer received a recall notice for ignition switch interlock failure. However, no parts were available.

Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v422000 concerning ignition failure in December 2003. Consumer called the dealer, who indicated that there were no parts available for recall repairs. Consumer called again several days later, but the dealer still did not have the parts available.

Consumer received recall 03v422000 notice concerning metal parts in ignition. After sixty days dealer still had not made an attempt to repair the vehicle. The consumer was told no parts were available.

The parts to peform ignition switch recall 02v120000 repairs have not been available to the dealership for 3 months.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Honda Cr-v. The contact attempted to open the door with his key on the driver door and the vehicle failed to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated the door lock cylinder would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. 2 years later the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000. Another failure the contact wanted to report a progressive problem with his ignition switch. The contact stated that initially he has having problem turning the key in the ignition switch. Eventually, the key became stuck in the ignition switch. The contact had to have the vehicle towed to his residence. The contact hired a locksmith. The locksmith stated the entire ignition cylinder would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 230,000. Az.

This is the 3rd recall on my 2002 Honda Cr-v. The 1st was for the power-train-automatic transmission, the 2nd for electrical system-ignition switch, and now it's for the Cr-v a/t shift cable. The whole car seems faulty. What are my rights as a consumer? shouldn't they just give me a new car?.

I have multiple issues with vehicle: 1) engine stalls while driving, which interrupts power steering. This occurs generally within the first mile of driving, now daily. Initially, problem occurred at random, once or twice per month. Regular service checks revealed no problem. The car runs without problems all day once the initial stalling of the engine has occurred. Consumer information has found this to be an ignition switch problem, but Honda-authorized service dealer refused to acknowledge any recall or problem on this model on 1/17/2004. Instead, Honda claims that a scheduled "valve adjustment" would correct the problem. Engine stalling and interruption of power steering is a serious safety problem while driving, and the occurrence is not predictable - how can I be satisfied with a "valve adjustment" and take the car back on the road? 2) advanced tire wear. The vehicle only has 33,000 and I had to replace tires. Firestone / bridgestone dealer mentioned that the wear is premature and sold me a new set of tires for a fair price. Honda authorized dealer mentioned that it is driver/owner responsibility to maintain vehicle tire pressure and rotate tires according to scheduled maintenance. I have rotated and keep correct pressure in tires at all times. 3) while making a sharp turn (more noticeable while making a u-turn) primarily from the rear of the vehicle, a loud howling noise can be heard. The same firestone / bridgestone dealer noticed the same sounds and referred me to the Honda dealer. Honda authorized dealer mentioned that a lube service is necessary to take that howling noise away from my vehicle. Firestone / bridgestone believe more than a lube job is needed. 4) rear glass trunk lid leaks during car washes and strong windy rain.

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Ignition was accidentally to be turned off and the key removed with the automatic transmission still in drive on 2 occasions up to date.

While driving the vehicle stalled without warning which forced the consumer to pull off the road. The dealer replaced the ignition switch but the problem is still occurring.

A recall on the ignition switch was issued; however, in order to repair the defect. The dealer advised that he would have to disconnect alarm system, and will only reconnect the alarm system at owner's expense. The defect caused the engine to shut off while driving. The vehicle had to sit for a while before it could be restarted. Both dealers refused to replace the defective ignition switch unless the consumer paid to have the alarm reinstalled. The consumer was told by the dealer not to reinstall the alarm.

After the recall for the ignition switch 02 v 120 000 was completed the defect caused damage to the transmission.

Nar 1/15/2002. The consumer received a recall notice regarding the ignition switch. However when the consumer arrived she was told the alarm would have to be disconnected and they would not be able to reconnect it after they replaced the ignition switch since the dealership did not install the alarm. The consumer had to take the vehicle back to the business who installed the alarm and have it reconnected in which the company charged the consumer $45. 00. The consumer requested reimbursment from Honda.

Consumer states that the dealer wants to charge them to reconnect the alarm system to perform the recall on the vehicle. Please provide the dealer name address and number. Recall#02120000 igntion switch. Honda 574-256-3800. Ts.

The dealer wanted to charge consumer to reconnect the alarm system to perform the recall on the vehicle. Recall#02v120000 ignition switch. Ts.

Mfr# 02-031 & NHTSA# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: consumer states that the dealer, leith Honda in raleigh, nc. Phone# 919/876-5432 is unable to get an appointment until the 11th. Of Nov. 2002. Nlm.

Mfr# 02-031 & NHTSA# 02 v 120 000 / ignition switch: consumer states that the dealer wants to charge to reconnect the car alarm after recall repairs. Feel free to provide any futher information.

Consumer states dealer did'nt state that there would be a charge for reconnecting automatic started. Ts dealer refused to put new ignition switch in car and wanted to charge me to hook up auto lock system. Mr.

Mfr# 02-032 & NHTSA# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: consumer states that the dealer, weir canyon Honda in anaheim, CA. Phone# 714/777-4100. Wanted to charge $36. 00 to reconnect the alarm system after recall repairs were made. Consumer wants to know does the dealer have the right to charge for a reconnection fee.

Prior to recall(02v120000) the vehicle was experiencing speed dropping problems while driving. Consumer stated that after he received the recall notice he felt that the ignition switch could possibly be the cause of the speed dropping.

The consumer was charged for labor for the ignition switch recall because the dealer stated that the aftermarket lojack alarm system made the ignition replacement more complicated, the consumer feels this charge was inappropriate and is requesting reimbursement. Nlm.

Consumer states that they have the same defect with their ignition switch as stated in recall #02 v 120 000. Recall does not apply to their vehcicle by VIN number. Mr.

After taking vehicle into dealer to get recall 02v120000 repairs done concerning ignition switch failure vehicle was working worse then it did before repairs. Vehicle was shutting off at any time. Contacted dealer.