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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 3
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 121,117 miles
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My car has been randomly shutting off while driving for several months. No one could tell me exactly what was causing it. This problem has occurred numerous times including on the interstate. There is no warning other than lights flashing on the dash and then cuts off. I lose my power steering and can barely get it to the side of the road to restart it. Nine times out of ten it will restart on the first try but sometimes I have to work with it to get it to start again. I noticed that there are many Honda Accord that have this problem and there was actually a recall on 97-2000 Honda Accord. I called Honda and they told me my specific VIN number is not covered under the recall. Ive noticed that there are several people who aren't covered under the recall with 99 Honda Accord whose VIN number begins in 1hgcg just as mine does and are having the same problem. So obviously it is a safety issue that is a manufacturer default. It does not take a rocket scientist to gather that. What will it take to get Honda to recall it?
- Alexandria, AL, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled but was able to restart after several attempts. The ABS warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
- Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Car shuts off while driving.
- Depoe Bay, OR, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle stopped abruptly without warning. The contact turned on the hazard lights and blinkers, restarted the vehicle, and called for emergency road service. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic checked the vehicle, but was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred three months later on the highway. The contact called a local dealer who wanted the vehicle brought in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.
- Marshall, TX, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving at an unknown speed over a pothole, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer eligible for repairs since it had already been repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 178,000.
- Mount Holly, NC, USA
1999 Honda Accord. Consumer writes in regards to the faulty ignition switch recall. The consumer stated the ignition switch module was replaced per the recall. However, the replacement part failed, too. The ignition module was replaced a total of three times.
- Etters, PA, USA
When I'm driving along, the car will suddenly die. No sputter, no nothing, just dead. This happened a few times and I just took it to Honda. Searching on the internet says that electrical switch seems to be the problem. However, I called the Honda dealer at dch kay Honda, 200 NJ-36, eatontown, NJ 07724. They said no complaints or recall on my VIN. This is safety issue as it may stop at any time during the driving.
- Morganville, NJ, USA
Recall order for ignition switch replacement was never brought to dealer to perform. Now that problem has occurred dealership repair claims to have done work on two recall items that were never brought in for repair. I.e., fraudulent claim of replacement work was filed with Honda by dealership. Claim repair was done 1/28/2006. Have all repair records from 2000.
- Santa Monica, CA, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
- Tuscson, AZ, USA
I have a 1999 Honda Accord and I jus paid to get front headlight wire replaced because I could not use low beam lights only high beam. Light is working now but there is a suspension and/or electrical problem I need to check. The heat/air doesnot come on" is this car safe to drive"
- Grosse Point , MI, USA
Car cuts off at different speeds with no warning. Stop car cut off switch and it will start after 1 or 2 attempts. Honda had recalled this in 2004 and replaced the ignition switch on car but this one also went bad I. replaced with new ignition switch and have not had this problem so far.
- Graham, NC, USA
On March 3, 2015 my wife's 1999 Accord would not start. We had the starter replaced for about $550 but the car was still near impossible to start and the engine can cut out at any time once you do have it started. The auto repairman told us the keys made poor contact inside the ignition switch and that was why it was still so hard to start. He taught us a tedious process to start the car but since then when we drive it the engine can suddenly stop running and stopp, also disabling the power steering. The car is no longer safe to drive. It stopped running 4 times on a 10 mile trip today.
- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA
I have a 1999 Honda Accord ex four cylinder stick shift sedan. Three or four times a year, ever since I got the car the engine has suddenly stopped for no apparent reason while driving. It usually happens when I push the clutch pedal in, as when down-shifting for a turn. I took it back to the dealer, but they could not fix it, and told me they had no idea what was causing it. My regular mechanic was also unable to diagnose the cause when I asked him to, a year or so after I got the car. The car continues to malfunction in this way, and I am simply alert to it. It always starts right back up when I either pop the clutch or use the starter. Judging from the recall information on this website, the cause is a defective ignition switch, but I never received a recall notice.
- Morristown, NJ, USA
Is happening regularly! car is cutting off. Play with the ignition switch and car turns on. Daughter almost had accident today due to this issue. Checked VIN and was not on recall list! why?!
- Inman, SC, USA
All the lights, radio, dashboard came on, but when I turned the ignition to start it wouldn't turnover. Also when I go to slow down or stop the car cuts completely off. It happens more often than it doesn't.
- Hope Mills, NC, USA
I wanted to complain because this is the 2nd time within 5 years that I'm having to have my egr port cleaned again which is costly. Also I the same thing with the ignition switch wires, which were recalled and replaced 5 years later also trying to spark a fire. I am still the original owner of my Honda and having the same problem once again about my egr after I paid lots of $$$$$$$$$$.I think somebody need to investigate if the parts only last for 5 years at a time.
- College Park, GA, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to wait several minutes in order for the vehicle to restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the main relay failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
- New Britain, CT, USA
Vehicle stalls or engine shuts off while driving on roadway. Has been happening for several months, but lately has gotten much worse. The last time I drove the car to work it shut-off over 10 times.
- Iowa, LA, USA
As I was driving my vehicle on the highway, the engine suddenly turned off. As a result, I had to maneuver the car to the side of the highway as I coasted to a stop. During this time it was difficult to steer. I was able to turn the car on again and be on my way. It then happened again several miles down the highway. This was about 5 days ago and it has not happened since.
- Puyallup, WA, USA
- Alexandria, AL, USA