1999 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems
- 60
- 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.
Among these 60 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 42 records
- without warning · 17 records
- electrical system · 13 records
- stalled without · 9 records
- failure recurred · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 30 |
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Loose ignition switch turns car off while driving
ODI 11301780
Electrical System · Engine
Engine periodically stalls without warning while driving. After a few minutes, engine re-starts, but may then stall again. It has happened all times of day [morning, afternoon, etc] and at various speeds [ under 20 mph, at 60mph] . This is now happening with increasing frequency. Was initially once every few months, and is now every few days.
ODI 11191964
Electrical System
Vehicle dies in traffic for no apparent reason. Starts right up. Went online to see what the problem could be and ran across information concerning a recall for 97 to 99 honda's. My car is exhibiting the same exact problem described in this recall. However when i enter the vin it comes across as not having this problem with the key switch. When the car dies in traffic it is not only the engine but all the electrical…
ODI 11172497
Electrical System
Takata recall lights flashing/flickering in and out while driving inside and out. There are many forms online where this is happening to people with a honda civic from 1998-2000.
ODI 11164307
Electrical System
Car shuts off while driving. Can happen at anytime, while stationary or in motion. Issue is a faulty ignition switch. Has to stop to restart and loss of power steering. Same issue as nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000, but many vin's not included. Filing complaint for expanding issue beyond original scope under 02v120000.
ODI 11141468
Electrical System
CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING
ODI 11123338
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
My car has been stalling and losing power without any warning while driving, most often on the freeway. After several tries it starts back up. This creates a potentially very dangerous driving situation. Somehow, as with many other drivers i have researched and read about, my vin was not included in the 2002 recall for the ignition switch (faulty electrical component) including honda civics from 1999. No other…
ODI 11115243
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed by aaa to wrench on wheels of kent, washington where the vehicle was inspected. It was determined that the ignition switch overheated at random, which caused the relay to become faulty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 11000515
Electrical System
Vehicle is stalling while driving without any warning or indication. It may start again or may not. May not restart for twenty times or more, or less. The one variable that remains the same is that it will stall at some point when driving this vehicle. A crash is very likely. There was a recall on this car for faulty ignition switch that could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a…
ODI 10969604
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
There is a recall out right now for my ignition switch but when i call honda, they said there is no recalls for my vehicle. I am currently experiencing the symptoms of the recall but they refused to help me or dont believe me. I am not comfortable driving this vehicle right now because it shuts off while driving and i have no steering at all. This is my daily commuter. Please help.
ODI 10965776
Electrical System
Ignition switch is cuting off while drive the car, almost caused a accident looked up vin said not in the recall list for the honda civic ignition recall
ODI 10959682
Electrical System
While driving car shuts off. Able to restart, but after awhile. Somehow when i drive at night it doesn't shut off. When starting car i need to hold key in start position. If i let go it returns and dies out. *tr
ODI 10937703
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My son was driving home and the car shut off all of the sudden? He noticed the rpm gauge just dropping and he gave it some gas be rpm's continued down, he pulled into a business, stopped and opened hood to see or smell for any rubber, burnt , possibly if the timing belt was busted. He called me and we talked about what was going on, so after a couple of minutes he tried to start the car and it started right up. A…
ODI 10924915
Electrical System
I came to a stop at a light and the engine quit. When i tried to start it again, it lurched a little and quit again. When i tried to restart it, the engine would turn over but not start. The car was towed to a repair place. After a few days the mechanic got it running and i drove it home. When i tried to start it sometime later, it would not start, just like at the traffic light. It would rev up and then die. It did…
ODI 11005516
Electrical System
Original ignition switch failure. Vehicle stalls often while driving on highways and local roads.
ODI 10892660
Electrical System · Engine
Car stalls unexpectedly. This happened twice, luckily on local streets and at very slow speeds. Both times car restarted easily. Honda had replaced the ignition switch on recall back in 2003 by the original owner--i'm the second owner-- but now with over 200,000 miles the problem seems to have returned. Called american honda and they suggested i have the problem diagnosed at a honda service center at my expense.…
ODI 10875542
Electrical System
Bad ignition switch will stall on highway and just starting where the key is 1,2,3 is start between 2 and 3 well on 2 it will not light up the dash lights no power so i turn into a little bit from 2 to 3 and make contact then start and sometimes keeps running others stalls random for the past year or 2 now just does it all the time
ODI 10860221
Electrical System
Vehicle has stalled once while idling and twice while driving - once on a city street and once at highway speed. On the highway, the car initially hesitated and then i felt a 'thunk' in the drivetrain {as if the engine restarted with a surge}, all of the dash lights flashed at least 3 times accompanied by a relay clicking with each on / off cycle. The speedometer gyrated about my actual speed ~5 mph below and then…
ODI 10824006
Electrical System
When driving @ various speeds in motion on major and minor roads it will just cut off and can be restarted . I took it too honda dealership and they said that my vin # wasn't in the recall . The rep told me that it did happen to other civics (ignitions in the same model year ) but not mine . I told him if it is doing the same thing as the recall and my civic is within the recall dates . This is a safety issue and…
ODI 10811350
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. While parked, the ignition switch failed to turn to the on position. The failure recurred on one other occasion. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
ODI 10759224
Electrical System · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled to the road side and was able to restart the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle took multiple attempts to start. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical…
ODI 10825141
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred numerous times and became progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic discovered there was a recall…
ODI 10790108
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. In addition, the brake pedal required a longer stopping distance when depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10782422
Electrical System
The car is still stalling out. The latest today, when pulling into parking space at home, it stalled. No warning, no lights, no sounds....just stalled. What do you think would happen if it happened on the interstate at fast speeds or in high traffic areas where you might ram into the back of my car, without warning, just stopped in front of you with no warning. Maybe even in a turning lane, cars coming at me,…
ODI 10683378
Electrical System
Back in november 2014, i changed out my headlights. They seemed to be working fine until recent. Last week my srs and my battery light would flicker on and off. My headlights then blew out. I replaced the bulbs and checked the fuses. Less than one day later, my lights blew out again. I changed my battery and the alternator out within the last year. I am thinking that there must be a short in the wires somewhere, but…
ODI 10683740
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 1999 Honda Civic.
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