1998 Honda Civic Switch Problems
- 38
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- ignition switch · 34 records
- recall notice · 5 records
- electrical system · 5 records
- faulty ignition · 5 records
- provide further · 5 records
- further information · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Switch
Consumer recieved recall letter called dealer to schedule an appointment. Dealer told consumer would not be able to get an appointment till december 5th 2002. Please provide any further information. Nlm
ODI 8019831
Switch
Consumer received a recall letter on the ignition switch. Dealer is refusing to remove remote started. Please provide any further information. Nlm
ODI 8019758
Switch
As part of a safety recall on ignition switches american honda motors co. Imposes a flat charge of $75 to reconnect "after market", non-honda, car alarms. This charge is invalid because it should be considered as incidental to the recall and excessive. Both the service dealer and american honda motors have refused to change this policy after we complained to them.*jb
ODI 10010340
Switch
The consumer recieve a recall for the ignition switch for her vehicle. There are no parts available: lynch honda i82 yakima ave yakima wahington 98901 the service manager is dennis [redacted] ts
ODI 8021712
Switch
No parts available:::::: the consumer receive a recall notice for a ignition switch pacific honda [redacted] san diego [redacted] dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
ODI 8023304
Switch
Failure of ignition switch and coil. *mr the vehicle stalled while driving. The consumer discovered that several 1997-2000 models were recalled for faulty ignition coils (recall number 02v-120000). The consumers vehicle did not fall within the scope of the recall however the vehicles ignition switch and coil failed which in turn shorted out the igniter. The consumer requested reimbursement. The distributor cap…
ODI 10021532
Switch
My car was repaired on 8/16/2001 for a faulty ignition switch and coil which caused the igniter to short out and my car to suddenly stall on the highway. My car is not listed as a recalled vechile, but other honda civics and model are. I would like a representative to review my case for a recall on 1998 honda civic ex models for this recall. I have contacted honda with the same information.
ODI 10005167
Switch
Consumer received recall letter for ignition. Dealer was charging to put alarm back on vehicle. Consumer felt she should not be charged. Please provide any further information. Ph. *ak
ODI 10006721
Switch
Consumer is requesting that vehicle alarm be disconnected free of charge in order to replace defective/recalled ignition switch. *tt
ODI 10001241
Switch
Consumer states that dealership is charging to remove and replace alarm system that came with vehicle,when purchased. Nlm
ODI 8019917
Switch
The consumer recieved an ingnition switch recall; nhtsa# 02v120000. There was no charge in the replacement of the ingition switch, but due to the location of the ignition replacement the vehicles burglar alarm had to be disconnected and would have to take the vehicle back to the alarm company to have the alarm re-connected. The consumer had to pay 35.00 dollars to have the alarm reconnected and feels that honda…
ODI 568423
Switch
Consumer stated after having the recall work performed done on the ignition switch, the remote starter was no longer working, consumer was informed by the dealership that performed the recall, that they were not responsible if it did not work after fixing the vehicle, consumer was left without a vehicle for 4 hours to have the remote starter reconnected for at a cost of 60 dollars, because the dealership had…
ODI 568276
Switch
Response to request for reimbursement from honda for expenses incurred relating to reconnection of alarm system when dealership performed corrective action for ignition recall 02v120000. *ak *jb
ODI 568130