1998 Honda Civic Ignition Problems

January 2, 2008 · 144,728 miles

Ignition

The car stalled on the freeway, restarted the car and problem happened again. Problem then continued after getting off the freeway. It would restart each time. Was able to get the vehicle to a repair facilty.folsom car care diagnosed the problem as a defective ignition switch and advised me of a honda recall campaign. I called the local dealer (mel rapton honda, sacramento, ca. They advised me this vehicle by vin…

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ODI 10214513

November 9, 2004

Ignition

Car stalled while driving under normal condition or highways.no warning,no engine light come on.i call american honda they said my car does not on racall 02v120000.but it is doing that exact thing the recall said.*ak

ODI 10098855

March 7, 2004 · 81,000 miles

Ignition

Ignition key interlock malfunctioned. As a result, the keys were locked in the ignition. *ak

ODI 10063377

December 3, 2002

Ignition

Consumer called complaining about having problem with the honda dealer that will charge $45.00 for the non-factory alarm. Please provide further information. Ts

ODI 8023732

November 26, 2002

Ignition

Consumer states that it will be hard to start the vehicle and they will have to try numerous of time before the vehicle will start. Dealer notified ts

ODI 8023673

October 30, 2002

Ignition

While i was driving my kids to school the car suddenly lost power and stalled. I took it to my mechanic i spent $300.00 in parts bad igniter and coil a month later same problem. But only this time the car did not start in the morning was told maybe bad ignition switch or distributor. Dt

ODI 770358

October 16, 2002

Ignition

Consumer states recieve recall letter 02 v 120 000 for ignition parts are not available till december 20, 2002. Mr

ODI 8020901

June 3, 2002

Ignition

Vehicle was going 70mph on interstate and stalled in traffic. This has happened many other times over a 6 month period. There iwasno prior warning given before vehicle shutdown. Also, hesistant before starting. Vehicle will restart, and possibly stall out again. Dealer aware of problem. Please provide more information.*ak

ODI 8010964

March 2, 2002

Ignition

The whole spark-plug, distributor system had to be replaced. My mechanic is very puzzled about the failure.*ak

ODI 760903

October 23, 2001

Ignition

I was driving 55mph in congested traffic when my car started to stumble and immediately lost power forcing me to cross traffic. Car would not start and i was left on a busy expressway during rush hour.*ak

ODI 753805

March 22, 2000

Hydraulic Power Assist System · Ignition

While driving at about 45mph ignitor failed, and the engine shut completely off. Also, power steering failed. *ak

ODI 859341

August 9, 1998

Ignition

Car was in park, hand brake was up-limit, air conditioner and engine on, in a driveway with an incline. I was unloading three pet birds from car in over 90 degree weather, therefore left air conditioner on. When i was done unloading, i knelt on my knees on the front passenger seat and reached over to ignition, turned key and removed it. Car jumped gears to neutral and slid back down hill, into street, causing close…

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Crash reported

ODI 10045839

1,000 miles

Ignition

A faulty ignition caused the vehicle not to start. A recall (02v-120000) was issued for this problem but the consumer vehicle was not included due to vin. *nlm

ODI 10009785

Ignition

Consumer states of receving a recall on the igniton switch. Dealer was contacted and there is no parts availible. Ts

ODI 8021822

Ignition

Dealer will not do ignition switch recall id: 02v120000 without charging $98 for reconnection of security system. Why should i be liable for the recall? Dt

ODI 769621