Ignition Switch Problems of Honda Odyssey - part 1

The dealership refused to honor the recall for the ignition switch, the dealer stated they did not have the correct tools.

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The contact owns a 1999 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,617.

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I was driving on the street approximately 25mph, suddenly the steering wheel locked up on me. The vehicle had approximately 270,000mi on it. I checked american Honda recalls and found a recall order. Copies of he documents enclosed. I reported the problem and explained the circumstances of the problem. I was told that recalls are VIN specific and vehicle does not show anything on their records. I made and researched and found the documents which I've enclosed copies with this complaint. I was told to talk with Honda dealership so they could advice me about the problem. I went to norm reeves Honda, as much as I did, I was ignored, no one listened, all I was told was call back american Honda in which I said I have done. . They did not do anything to check on it and no explanation about it was oven except their records show a part number that upon my insistence for more info, I was totally ignored. The recall notice was issued Feb 22, 2013 titled, "electrical system ignition switch" which clearly explains the issuance of the recall order. . Although the 15 year warranty has lapsed since the issuance of the order. If there was something done on the lever, they did not replaced or did anything on the ignition switch which is the only reason that I see is connected with what happened to the vehicle and my safety and the public's.

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The vehicle was stationary when the ignition switch doesn't want to turn. It takes between 5 to 10 minutes for it to finally turn so I have to leave a key in the van and not take it out of the ignition switch in order for it to work. Once I take it out I spend another 5 to 10 minutes turning until it finally turns over.

Ignition switch recall.

Ignition switch malfunction. While driving down the road the van will die but if you bump the key the power to everything turns back on it started this last year and continues to do it.

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The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the steering wheel locked up and the key became stuck in the ignition. The contact stated that the local dealer did not want to repair the ignition and stated that the repair would not be done for free. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v273000 (electrical system, ignition switch). The failure mileage was unknown.

Vehicle stalls unexpectedly and leaves us stranded in traffic. Happens sporadically at first and then with increasing regularity. I had a dealership perform a diagnostic and they found the ignition switch needed to be replaced. Once it was replaced, the problem disappeared. This vehicle had the ignition recall performed in 2004 with a previous owner. I filed for compensation with Honda and now they are saying they don't have to pay for a second ignition switch.

This is the second time that we have had an ignition switch failure on this 1996 Honda Odyssey. It will sometimes start, with some jiggling of the key, or will not start at all. It has cut out while driving, a dangerous situation, especially when carrying children. At this point, it will not start at all. How often do we need to replace this? Honda Odysseys of this year were subject to recall for this very problem in australia, japan, and china. Why not here? china, in this instance, has more concern for safety than the obsessively safety-oriented USA.

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1998 Honda Odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement parts recall repairs. The consumer stated in 2002, the vehicle was subject to a recall regarding the electrical contacts being replaced on the ignition switch. The work was done, to prevent the vehicle from stalling. In 2008, the entire ignition switch had to be replaced because it would not release the key. Two weeks ago, the engine stalled repeatedly in traffic. Honda informed the consumer, they would not replace the contacts under warranty or recall, because the recall had already been done.

98 Odyssey, engine can be turned off and key can be removed from ignition switch without putting car in park. Appears to be common problem. . . Numerous other complaints on this problem. Am yet another owner wishing recall 03v423000 applied to 1998 Honda Odyssey in addition to the 1998 Honda accord.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The two original keys and one additional key failed to turn and would become stuck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the shift inter lock lever needed to be replaced. The contact asked about NHTSA campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system); however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 51,256.

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the ignition key was difficult to enter and remove from the ignition switch. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced approximately a year ago under NHTSA campaign number: 12v257000 (electrical system). The contact mentioned that the failure was not experienced prior to the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000.

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My ignition key is falling apart. The ignition key contains the security chip to allow the car to start/run and it also contains the transmitter to lock and unlock the car. The housing of the key is coming apart. I am concerned that my car may stop running if the security chip falls out of the housing, as I am driving. This would cause the engine to stop running and the lost of power for the brakes and steering. I reported this issue to Honda and they are not interested in assisting me with repairing his as a warranty issue. The cost to replace the key is in excess of $100. 00. Many individuals are doing well to just make the car payment and do not have the funds to purchase a replacement key due to the above mentioned issue. Seeing that gm has had a number of crashes related to the ignition switch, I believe that a similar issue is likely to occur with Honda's using the same key as my 2011 Odyssey ex-l.

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Tl- the contact owns a 1992 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in turned on and in park, the vehicle shut down. The vehicle started after several attempts. The manufacturer was not notified. The private mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as faulty ignition switch. There were not repairs made on the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 185,598.

Was waiting in the left turn lane to make the turn, light turned green and when trying to make the turn, vehicle stalled suddenly without any notice or engine problems. A family member was present in the car when this happened. Have had engine stall after starting before and had the battery checked. No issues were noted with anything before this sudden stall in traffic. Have researched and found numerous similar complaints with Honda vehicles and ignition switch problems with same results about vehicle stalling in traffic without any signs of the stalling about to occur.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the ignition was fractured and the key was stuck in the ignition. The key was removed from the ignition switch but it was difficult to insert it back in. The contact stated that the vehicle had been previously repaired under recall NHTSA campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system). The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Pam.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the key would not turn in the ignition switch after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 158,722.

2003 Honda Odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, after receiving a recall notice, which required the installation of an updated shift interlock lever. Later in the day, the consumer received a call from the dealer stating the vehicle needed a new ignition switch. The dealer stated they would install the new switch at a cost of $ 520. The consumer was satisfied with the work. However, he objected to being charged for the work, because according to the recall notice, it explicitly stated the work would be performed at no cost to the consumer. The recall notice stated an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, any necessary part of the ignition switch would be replaced. The service manager acknowledged that the ignition switch was a necessary part, he insisted, the consumer was obliged to pay for the installation. The consumer wrote Honda's national service department, explaining the situation and they wrote back rejecting his request for reimbursement. To justify their refusal of reimbursement, they imposed a narrow interpretation of the phrase any necessary part of the ignition switch. They claimed that it referred only to the shift interlock level itself, and they wanted to exclude what the recall notice actually said about any necessary part of the ignition switch.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 12v573000 (electrical system). After the remedy repair was performed, the key failed to turn in the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who informed that a part within the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced any malfunction with the ignition switch prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

This problem started several months ago. It became worse till the ignition key jammed and became hard to turn to start the engine then, last week, the key would not turn at all. I called my dealership and was asked to bring it in to them but was hesitant to. I went on to my computer, did a search, and saw several complaints on the 2005 Odyssey experiencing this problems and the cost that they were quoted was astronomical. I then looked up a reliable locksmith, that worked on ignition switch repairs, located in my city and they were able to repair it. The tumblers, actual one (1), had becomes worn and that caused the switch to freeze. I do remember a recall on earlier models of Honda for having this similar type of situation. I did find out during this visit with this locksmith that a local dealer, not mine, would bring their Hondas to them, that had been brought in to their Honda service department, and had this locksmith company do the actual repairs.

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I took our 2004 Odyssey Mini van to our Honda dealership for a recall on the ignition switch. While there, the dealership identified three of the four engine mounts were broken, resulting in a $858. 78 repair. The dealer claims that the problem is not uncommon in vehicles with 100,000. We've had cars much older than this and have never experienced this problem! if it's "not uncommon" in Honda Odysseys, I think it should be investigated. Perhaps another recall from Honda is due.

We were returning from a family vacation traveling on the interstate highway system at 70 mph when, without any warning, all the dials on the dashboard (speedometer, tachometer, etc) suddenly went to zero then immediately returned to normal. I also noticed a burning smell. About two minutes later, while still traveling on the highway at 70 mph, the vehicle lost all acceleration. So we pulled to the side of the road. About a minute after we pulled over, the vehicle ceased all operations. My initial efforts to restart the vehicle were unsuccessful, but after 5 minutes, I was able to restart the vehicle. Again, the vehicle ceased operations after a few minutes. After investigating the vehicle, we decided to call a tow truck. While sitting on the side of the highway waiting for the tow truck, we turned on the vehicle again to operate the air conditioning. After about 10 minutes, we noticed the burning smell and puffs of smoke coming from the steering column. We turned off the vehicle and waited for the tow truck. The Honda dealership to which the vehicle was towed replaced the ignition switch and fixed the problem. They informed me the ignition switch "burned up" inside. I still have the part, if you care to inspect it. We were able to complete the remainder of our 700 mile journey home. Please note the dealership informed me the problem I experienced was completely different from the recent safety recall on this vehicle (recall 13-011) for the ignition shift interlock problem. While I normally do not file complaints of this nature, I am filing this complaint to bring this issue to your attention. Based on my research on the internet, I am not the only one experiencing this problem. Thankfully, no one was injured in my incident. However, it is very possible that serious injury can occur when a vehicle traveling at 70 mph loses power without any warning.

About a month or so before. . . . Key would almost get stuck and not be able to start car. Then, it got stuck officially. Stuck!!!!!!!!! it will not turn,move at all. Car is locked up. Curry Honda says it requires a new ignition switch. $400. 00+ this cannot be the only one seeing as online searches have an incredible amount of Honda Odysseys requiring ignition switches.

While at a stop or while driving the vehicle shuts off. The vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty ignition switch. Honda had a recall on the ignition switch in 2002 for the 1998 Odyssey. The switch was replaced on September 17, 2002. The replacement ignition switch is now having the exact same problem.

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The engine was restarted and resumed normally. The failure recurred eight times. In 2007, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 03v423000 (electrical system). The dealer informed that the contact that the ignition switch had been previously replaced twice. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated the ignition key could be removed whenever the gear shift was placed in the drive position. There was a manufacturer's voluntary recall associated with the ignition switch interlock pertaining to the 2003 and 2004 model years. The vehicle failure had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

The air conditioning (a/c) control relay on my 2009 Honda Odyssey failed less than 3 years after purchase, causing intermittent electrical problems that would prevent the car from starting. When the car's ignition switch is placed in the "accessory I" position, only the audio system and accessory power sockets should be engaged and able to operate. My a/c control relay failed in the closed position, causing the a/c compressor in my car to run continuously, even when the ignition switch was in the accessory I position. The end result was whenever I left the ignition switch in the accessory position for more then a couple minutes, the running a/c compressor would very quickly drain the battery, leaving the car unable to start. Placing the ignition switch in the accessory position for a matter of minutes should not result in a person being stranded !!! the part number for the a/c compressor relay on my 2009 Odyssey is omron g8hl-h71. Honda's corresponding part number is for this relay is 39794-sda-a03.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. However, the ignition key could be removed without shifting into park and while the vehicle engine was still running. The vehicle was not taken to any dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 188,710. Mw.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. The contact merged to the shoulder and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that all of the warning lights illuminated once the vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 104,000. The VIN was not available.

Ignition switch (3150-s0x-a01) failed and stalled engine while driving multiple times. Switch felt hot at time of failures. Contacts inside were burned at time of failure. Switch had been replaced once before at about 73,000 miles for same problem. Honda says this vehicle not subject to recall although others of this vintage with similar problem were.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic advised the contact that the ignition switch would have to be replaced. There was a manufacturer recall for the ignition switch. The manufacturer advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

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I own 04 Honda Odyssey and found the same problem as described in the recall for multiple 2003-2004 Honda models. You can remove the ignition key without shifting to park. The van started rolling, I was pushed by it and injured my knee as I was trying to get in and stop the car. The car hit the rails resulting in minor damage. I tested this problem and it happens all the time, you can remove the key without any effort while the car is still in drive. . Read more...

1999 Honda Odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to sliding doors and ignition switch recalls the consumer stated the sliding doors would not close properly using the electric close switch, but they can be closed manually. It was the third time, the consumer experienced the problem. Honda motor CO. Informed the consumer, the doors were fixed in 2002 which was before the consumer purchased the vehicle. The consumer experienced a problem with the ignition switch, in which he had to pay out of pocket for the repairs. He was also informed the ignition switch was fixed previously as well.

Driving down the road engine just quit. . Ignition would not turn on any lights ,but radio would work had it towed 45 mikes back home. Honda knows about the problem on 97 accords bad ignition switch. Had to pull off the road quick to keep from being rearended, hiway 252.