Ignition Switch Problems of Honda Pilot - part 2

I inadvertently turned the ignition switch off with the transmission still in drive, and I was able to remove the key from the ignition. I then exited the car. The car started to roll backward as I was passing behind it, so I had to unlock the door and climb back into the moving vehicle and apply the brake. This same failure warranted recalls for 2003 accords, civics, and elements, but so far not for Pilots. I wonder if the interlock mechanism is common among all these different models, and if so, why Honda wasn't required to issue a recall for the Pilot, also? the designs must be very similar for so many models to be experiencing the same failure.

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Stopped vehicle, turned off vehicle and removed key. Later got into car and started it up found it. Attempted again not in park and it was able to replicate it. Took vehicle to dealer, they were able to replicate it, wanted almost $850. 00 to repair and was told it was not considered a safety issue so there was no recall. They recommend the mechanical portion of the ignition switch be repaired. Unable to afford the repair so still occurring. Current mileage is 118,000+ miles.

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Certified letter (7011 0470 003 0649 3438) from attorney representing his client regarding paid repaired work he had done to his 2003 Honda Pilot and later received recall notices about the problem; he is seeking reimbursement. On December 21, 2012, the key became stuck in the ignition, and could not be removed without the assistance from the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer it would cost $624. 41 to fix the problem, despite the fact it was a known defect, which apparently resulted from an improper setting of the cable connecting the shift lever to the transmission at the shift lever bracket, which was a common problem with Honda vehicles. After the consumer paid for the repairs, he received a recall notice from Honda concerning the ignition interlock switch on his vehicle.

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while the engine was turned off and the gear selector was in the drive position, the ignition key released from the ignition switch unexpectedly when engaged. Suddenly, the vehicle rolled and crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the failure was related to a defect within the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated there was a similar defect on a recall pertaining to the 2002 and 2003 model years under recall 10v364000 (electrical system:ignition). The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the ignition would lock abnormally and when the failure occurred, the contact was unable to insert the key into the ignition. When the contact was able to insert the key, he was unable to turn the ignition over and the wheels would remain locked. Additionally, the contact would sporadically have problems with inserting the key into the driver side door. The dealer advised that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The dealer also advised that he would attempt to repair the vehicle so that the key would fit into the ignition. The contact stated that the key was the original key provided with the vehicle when purchased. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000.

2003 Honda Pilot. Consumer writes in regards to defective ignition switch. The consumer stated when her husband returned to the vehicle 30 minutes later, he discovered the vehicle had rolled backwards on an incline in the parking lot, coming to rest against another vehicle, which caused damaged to the front of that vehicle. The consumer stated she was able to remove the key from the ignition, even though the gear was not in park. The consumers husband informed her, there were three other occurrences prior to the accident, where the vehicle would roll backwards, anywhere from a few feet to a few yards.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact was able to remove the ignition key when the shift lever was not in park. He didn't realize that the vehicle was not in park when he turned the ignition off. The vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into another vehicle. There were minor damages to the vehicle. No one was injured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they would replace the ignition switch for $564 at his expense. There were no recalls for his year, make and model vehicle for the ignition switch. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the ignition switch. He was also told by the manufacturer that if it does become a recall to keep his receipt and he would be reimbursed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact drove the vehicle to work and, later that day, it would not start. He made several attempts to start the vehicle and it eventually started. He drove the vehicle to his residence and, after turning off the vehicle, it would not restart. The mechanic stated that the ignition switch was possibly defective. The dealer advised him to bring in the vehicle for repairs. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was 10,348 and failure mileage was 7,000.

2003 Honda Pilot ignition interlock failed. The car was stopped, turned off while in drive gear, the key was removed and the driver left the vehicle. The vehicle then rolled down the street and stopped when it hit a brick mail box 2 blocks away. Honda dealer told us that the drive must have forced the key out to be able to remove it while in drive gear and damage the ignition. Drive disputes this. Said the key came right out. We had roughly $2500 damage to the vehicle to repair at the time. Chose not to pay to replace the ignition switch at our cost. Honda did not replace or repair the ignition. It is still broken.

- the driver thought she put the a 2004 Honda Pilot in park, in a driveway which sits on a hill. The driver removed the key from the ignition. The contact later found that the vehicle had rolled down the hill and hit an object. The contact discovered that the vehicle was in neutral. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed as having a bad ignition switch. The contact stated the key should not have been able to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle was in neutral. Updated 2/22/2007 - the manufacturer refused to fix the vehicle free of charge because the vehicle was out of warranty.

2003 Honda Pilot. Consumer states problem with vehicle ignition the consumer stated he was able to remove the key from the ignition, even though the vehicle was not in park. The dealer found the interlock system had an internal failure. The consumer was informed his vehicle was not on the recall list.