Car died when I was driving. All the dash lights went off. I let the car sit for a while and then was able to start it again. I drove a few more miles and the same thing happened again. I have done some research on this and it appears that the ignition switch has had a recall for this problem. I called Honda and they said they don't have a recall for this year.

- Lakewood, CO, USA

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics who were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (electrical system) but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 8/10/15 updated 10/05/2017

- Roanoke, VA, USA

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed, the lights on the instrument panel started to blink, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was confirmed that the ignition switch failed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02V012000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 192,000.

- Wappingers Falls, NY, USA

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 192,442. Updated 04/13/15 updated 11/12/15

- Washington, DC, USA

Notice ref: Honda lawyer statement on recall notice July 2004 ref. Letter to nvsc on 01072015 this is recent notice to bh, ie beaverton Honda, I am still am complaining that beaverton Honda has continued an ongoing refusal to repair / replace "? with Honda Accord LX ??starter switch?? Y 98 problem I have purchased new from B-H, which shuts off the engine at 50-60 mpg on the interstate highway. I have had this car in for maintenance repeated;U at bh maintenance dept. On canyon rd. With this complaint for several years, including 2004,5,6,7,8,9,2010,11,12,13,14. T question: Have you changed your position, of, refusal, to replace this defective part.? do you still need recall statements, which I have provided you in the past". ref see recall notice Honda lawyer statement on recall notice July 2004 letter www-ODI.NHTSA.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm2840814/rcdnn-03V423-6128.pdf information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Beaverton, OR, USA

Car randomly stalls at different speeds at any given time.could do it sitting in driveway or on highway. Not weather related or how long the car has been running.might happen 4 or 5 times a day or just every 3 or 4 days. No engine lights nothing. A few mechanics think its a ignition switch problem.this car has been recalled for this a number of years ago. Honda dealers in area want to charge me a large sum for finding the problem and repair. I know this is unsafe and should be repaired. Do I have any options" do you know anything about this problem? can you help in any way" [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Selkirk, NY, USA

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and caused the power steering and brakes to stop working. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but no remedy was offered. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

We were charge for a recall on this electrical ignition switch. We have talked to a the recall service department at Honda automobile customer service. That person told us that this should have been no charge to us. They told us to file a complaint with you. We will also be faxing the bill to the number[xxx]. faxing on Sept 10, 2014, here is the case no. [xxx]. please your immediate attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated. May contact us at[xxx] thank you information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Gettysburg, PA, USA

When driving the car, it suddenly loses power and shuts off. You have to restart it again, with traffic behind you, who could suddenly rear-end you, when not expecting your car to shut off, in the middle of the road! this is an ignition switch problem that was a recall. Honda has "fixed" this part the first time, and refuses to pay for the recall the second time. Can I be any less dead the 2nd time? Honda needs to reimburse for every bad, defective ignition switch issue that results in a car that shuts off! apparently, they have not fixed the problem and could be life-threatening!

- Knightstown, IN, USA

I have a 1998 Honda Accord when I call Honda to let them know my car is stalling while driving they tell me this is not a covered recall on my certain car for my VIN also the lower ball joints are not covered but they have a recall for the parts on line for other 1998 cars but it is crazy neither of these items are covered on my car.

- Lebanon , TN, USA

I had car accident and two days after I had picked up car from body shop I notice that a a noise. I called the insurance and the rep. Said to take car back to shop. I did and from what the insurance and we're told the car just needed an alingment., I remember hearing a loud heavy sound on left front end of car on passenger side and all of the sudden the car looses control. I rememberd the vehicle was on its roof I, felt arm getting burn by fire. It seemed that the roof of vehicle was not protected.and did not server it purpose. My speed was about 25 30 mph. The left front side and wheel were sticking out from body frame of car. The same side where shop had made, repairs and the arm axel had been replaced just few days before per insurance request. The insurance had used and after market in invoice. If we check all of the parts the car had put in and the extend of the damage and the wheel not align with body of car along with the loud sound and jolt I felt could only show the neglect and the lack of safety.

- Corona Ca, CA, USA

I have a 98 Honda Accord LX that dies at random times while driving. It takes a few minutes to get my vehicle to restart. I've called Honda and they told me it was the electrical portion of the ignition switch that wasn't covered by the recall and is expensive for labor and the part. I've done some research online and this seems to be a lot of Honda owners who has this problem and the dealership won't replace the part.

- Escalon, CA, USA

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 02V120000 (electrical system) and 03V423000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Alabaster, AL, USA

1998 Honda Accord. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch failure. The consumer stated the ignition switch failure would happen randomly while driving on the highway. The vehicle would cut off without warning. The dealer confirmed, the ignition switch was faulty.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving various speeds the key moved out of the on position causing the vehicle to suddenly stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician performed the repairs for NHTSA recall campaign number: 03V423000 (electrical system) and diagnosed that the ignition cylinder was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 180,248.

- West Lake, LA, USA

My 1998 Honda Accord would randomly shut off while driving. Incident would happen anytime, any day, weather condition, on any road (highway, interstates, etc). Has happens over 100 times. I wasn't able to turn the steering wheel, or even stop the brakes. Everything failed on huge roads and intersections where my car would shut off while in front of a whole lane of traffic. Ended up finding out that there was recall on the ignition switch. I called a local Honda dealership to see if it has been serviced. It "was". I replaced the part myself and now my car has had a couple good trips. But if I would of taken it to Honda, they were going to charge me which is ridiculous, even though they could of recalled it twice like other people I read about.

- Ocoee, FL, USA

Engine stalls without warning. Can happen at any speed. There is an existing recall for this exact same issue (02V120000) for the same make, model & year but my VIN is not covered. Honda says those covered by that recall had a different ignition switch. Well guess what, they need to include mine too!

- Everett, WA, USA

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the engine failed, causing the vehicle to stall without warning while driving at various speeds. Additionally, the engine would sporadically fail to start. The contact inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

1998 Honda Accord: Vehicle lost power several times at highway speed. Motor stopped, powers steering and brakes lost, gauge needles spun to zero, as if car was shut off at during normal operation. We did not touch key! almost got run over by car behind us. Problem occurred six more times before we could get to local Honda dealership. They charged me $186.26 to replaced defective ignition switch and they advised they fix a recall for switch interlock while car was in shop for four days! we sent a letter to Honda, [xxx] from Honda America California called me to decline reimbursing my cost! information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Owensboro, KY, USA

The car engine would turn off with out warning intermittently. The problem was increasing in frequency, so we were in the process of taking it to the Honda dealer when the engine suddenly turned off on the interstate. We were able to coast to a stop and then we called a towing company for fear it would happen again. Thankfully, no one was injured. We bought the car used, but we were informed by the Honda dealer that this particular car had undergone the recall repair for the faulty ignition switch in 2002.

- Kingsport, TN, USA