Faulty ignition switch...recurrent intermittent problem. Fails to start. This has been occurring off and on for years. Sometimes the key sensor senses a key in the ignition when a key isn't inserted, thus a beeping sound when the door is opened even if the key is not in the ignition. Car has shut off while driving several times over the years.

- Farmington, CT, USA

The contact owns a 1996 Honda Accord. The vehicle has an ignition switch issue. Once the key is released from the ignition, the vehicle stalls. The failure occurred at a store once and the vehicle could not be started. The mechanic initially thought there was a loose connection on the battery, but he later discovered that it was a switch issue. The ignition switch was replaced. The contact stated that the 1997 Accord are under recall for this same failure, but not the 1996 Accord. The current and failure mileages were 185,000. Updated 6/8/09 updated 06/11/09.

- Berlin, NJ, USA

While driving at normal freeway speed, engine suddenly quit, tachometer dropped to zero, fan, radio still worked. A few seconds later while the vehicle was still coasting, engine started again. This happened several times, quite scary, and dangerous with two kids in the car on a busy freeway.

- Palo Alto, CA, USA

It began a couple of months ago intermittently. The car would stop running for no reason. It would start up again with no problem. Now, the car will only run while holding the key between the run and start position. As when it began happening, it does not matter if the car is in gear or not, sitting idle or driving down the highway.

- Cary, NC, USA

Vehicle cuts off when decelerating. Vehicle will start back, but is very hazardous in traffic. Dealer has changed iginition switch. But because problem is so intermittent, they can't find a remedy.

- Fulton, CA, USA

Engine check light came on after arriving home. Took to dealer next day. Was informe D by mechanic a faulty ignition switch which needed replacement.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA