1998 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems
- 21
- 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 · 10 records
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Key won't come out of switch when in park. Was told nhtsa 610316 is the fix, but can't find on internet.
ODI 10986096
Electrical System
There is a recall on 1998 honda civics for the ignition. I am being told my car is not in the recall . My car should be part of the recall it is stalling in the middle of traffic due to the ignition losing it's connection . It has almost cost me my life a few times . The car has become unusable due to this problem. When i was driving on the hi way doing 67 miles a hour the car just stopped. Luckily i was able to get…
ODI 10826038
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
On saturday, 01/17/2015, while driving at approximately 25 mph on busy street car stalled while driving. I had to pull over to middle median lane, and then received help to push car out of busy street/traffic to safety on sidestreet curb. The car would not start, it cranked and tried to turn over but would not start. I had to be pushed home by neighbor. After taking it to mechanic, i have had the coil replaced,…
ODI 10676462
Electrical System
1998 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated last year, the vehicle stalled a number of times, while he was wife was driving. It happened about 14 times, over a period of just a few days. *jb
ODI 10711765
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda civic. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The contact was unsure of what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system)…
ODI 10786272
Electrical System
My car cut off for no reason while i was in motion. I had just got a new distributor. I need to make sure my vin is on the list so i can get my ignition switched replaced. It was a issue when i called honda. Honda said that my car was never fixed previous but they couldn't help me. I would appreciate it if this matter can be resolved. *tr
ODI 10532176
Electrical System
Car stalls without warning. Have to wait 5 to 10 minutes to restart. Mechanic tried several repairs and finally concluded it's a faulty ignition switch. Nhtsa recall # 02v-120. Today, i almost got hit and parked it until problem is fixed. Lucky to have a backup car. Honda customer service line said they won't fix it, because it has 220 miles. I want honda to act responsibly and fix it. This problem is a recipe for…
ODI 10733140
Electrical System
My car stalls without warning. Speed doesn't matter. All dash lights go out. Headlights barely light at night when it occurs. You lose all power. One day it might do it 4 times, the next it might not do it all. If you turn the key off and try starting it again sometimes it starts right up, other times you might have to sit for a few minutes. I just worry about someone hitting me when it happens. Please let me know…
ODI 10643681
Electrical System · Switch
In compliance with nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000, a technician in the service department of an authorized dealer replaced the ignition switch in 2003. However, due to worn contacts, now this switch causes the engine to stall without warning and thereby increases the risk of a collision. *tr
ODI 10450407
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v423000 (electrical system: ignition: switch) but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further repairs. The failure and the current mileage was 258,000.
ODI 10449107
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Just recently purchased my 1998 honda civic cx hatchback about 2 months ago, it had 112,608 miles, while reversing out of the dealership it stalled. First sign, i did not no it had a recall the car and just thought it was a fluke . It started right back up.2nd sign, while entering the highway it just quietly stopped running .. This was in february...on april 26, 2011 tuesday , needed to crank the car two times to…
ODI 10398046
Electrical System · Power Train
Bought used june 2011 with about 169,000ish, was assured that everything was checked out. Drove back home with no problems, and then the problems began. Within two months the battery died, had to replace. In jan of 2012 car began to overheat and i noticed a 2" crack on the top of the radiator, replaced. Now transmission hesitates and rpms go way up when shifting into fourth gear. I drained and changed the fluid with…
ODI 10453894
Electrical System
My honda civic 1998 engine stalled two times in the past several months while driving. It is showing exact symptoms as the 2002 ignition switch recall. Over the last year it has also hiccupped several times like it was going to stall. I checked with honda and they said my car was not included in the recall. I believe my car has the problem and should be included in the recall. I have not been using the original key…
ODI 10381433
Electrical System · Switch
Vehicle stalls intermittently while driving, stopping, and accelerating. It will restart after a time period or after multiple attempts to restart. Vehicle stalled exiting the freeway, approaching a stop, and leaving an intersection, multiple times. Honda refused to repair the ignition switch even though a recall has been issued. Ref honda recall id #43534, nhtsa #02v120000 i was not contacted by honda for a repair…
ODI 10440516
Electrical System
Car shuts down at random intervals while being driven. This is an ignition switch failure. Usually restarts immediately. Very dangerous!! Has died in oncoming traffic!! Ignition switch replaced previously due to recall, evidently this is a recurring defect. *tr
ODI 10359977
Electrical System
While drving the vehicle, the engine just quits. There is no stuttering, stalling, or engine misfires, it quietly just quits. The radio, heater fan, brake lights still work but not the signal lights. This has happened many times, including while driving on the highway and busy state roads, creating havoc and extremely dangerous stituations as other cars swerve and angrily honk horns to avoid a collision. When i…
ODI 10344560
Electrical System
My car falls under the recall for the honda ignition switch. My vin# says otherwise. However, my car is having all the same problems. I almost hit a wall on the interstate today because my car "quit". My car has done this a couple times. If it dies with out warning, usually i can put it in neutral and start it again... If it starts. I am having trouble talking with the honda dealerships around here trying to get…
ODI 10279622
Electrical System
While driving in traffic car would cut off with no warning. Ignition switch would not catch right away and cars rpm was down to three notches from zero when idling. Took car to mechanic 3/22/04 and then again 3/24/04 for car to go on diagnostic machine. Diagnostic testing showed electrical problem coming from distributor assembly. Mechanic contacted honda and this was not a recall. I contacted geico for car to be…
ODI 10064524
Electrical System
1998 honda civic ex, engine cuts off while driving. No error codes to recover and happens radomly. New ignition coil and module installed and continues to happen. Fuel pressure is good, new plugs and wires installed. Will restart almost instantly.*ak
ODI 10065726
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda civic. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the contact had to hold the ignition key in order for the vehicle to run. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.…
ODI 10787637
Electrical System · Engine
Electical problem not fixed yet, engine timing prob caused valve damage, head work required...paid by owner, honda notified. *ak
ODI 750036