10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,600 miles

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problem #10

Jul 012005

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ignition switch on my 1996 Accord sedan is sometimes faulty/intermittent. I would turn the key to the on position and the engine is totally silent, will not crank over. I would do this until the engine cranks over and turns on. The problem is still intermittent to this day.

- Van Nuys, CA, USA

problem #9

Nov 042003

(reported on)

Accord

  • 93,000 miles
Consumer was able to remove keys from the ignition with vehicle still in drive. As a result, vehicle rolled down a hill and damaged the rear end.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #8

Nov 042003

(reported on)

Accord

  • 93,000 miles
Consumer was able to remove key from the ignition with vehicle still in drive. As a result, the vehicle rolled down a hill, and damaged the rear end.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #7

Sep 102003

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Key comes out of ignition without transmission in park. Car is a 1996 Honda Accord.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #6

Aug 282000

(reported on)

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently while driving engine just died. Vehicle has been to three different dealers in the last six months.dealerships was not able to correct this problem. Discovered loose igniter connection and the ignition system was replaced.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #5

Oct 011997

(reported on)

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Starter and ignition failure, dealer can not determine problem.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Accord

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Ignition key fuse light failed.

- Rancho Cuc, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 111996

Accord

  • miles
The engine shuts off while driving at all speeds.

- New Rochelle, NY, USA

problem #2

Feb 191996

Accord

  • miles
Vehicle suddenly loses power while driving. Please describe other deficienies.

- Falls Church, VA, USA

problem #1

Feb 191996

Accord

  • miles
Vehicle suddenly loses power while driving. Please describe other deficienies.

- Falls Church, VA, USA