Car stalls out after higher speed driving, usually coming to a hard stop, requiring me to restart. Once it happened while I was driving on the freeway, so it was a bit scary, a safety concern. Usually while coming to a stop is when it occurs exiting freeways. I would like Honda to fix, but they tell me my VIN is not affected but my make model and year are, NHTSA campaign number 02V120000, and my car has the symptoms of an ignition problem. Also the ignition switch is rough and sometimes the key jams. Note that it could be that its past 15 years since the recall notice went out, but I never received the notice. I feel they are liable for this repair, I never got. I should not have to foot the bill and hope for a reimbursement as was suggested by their customer service rep. Anything you can do to compel them to fix it, I would greatly appreciate. The most recent occurrence was on 02/25/18 exiting the freeway and coming to a stop.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the ignition switch was failing and would need replacing. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (electrical system: Ignition: Switch). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 202,400 and the current mileage was 202,527. Updated 06/01/11 updated 1/19/2012

- Paramus, NJ, USA

I was driving home from work on Friday evening, September 16, 2005, at approximately 5:30 pm est in my 2000 Honda Civic LX 4dr sedan. I came to a complete stop at a stop street, and was about to accelerate and make a right turn. I started moving and then my car went completely dead and stalled. I was able to get the car to the side of the road, put it in park, and then restart it. However, from that point forward, I found as I would be coming to a stop and idling, that the car would want to go completely dead and stall on me. I took my car to our dealership, autosport Honda, in bridgewater, NJ, and had them take a look at the problem. They told me that the ignition switch was in need of a tune up, and that the wires leading from the ignition to the engine were deteriorating. I decided to look my VIN number up to see if there were any recalls. I found, based on the Honda Civic LX 4dr sedans, that there was a recall May 16, 2002 (campaign number 02V120000) for the electrical system component, more specifically, the ignition switch. The recall states "electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started." The recall further states that "worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash." I brought this to my dealerships attention, and he told me he already ran my VIN number [xxx], and that it was not registered under the recall. I asked him if this was the same type of component problem as in the recall and he said yes. He said it is more common in stick-shift Honda then automatics. I am bringing this to your attention because the issue I am having with my vehicle is the same issue that was recalled in May 2002, except under different VIN numbers. I believe this is a serious issue, and attention should be given to it. Updated 07/18/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Huntersville, NC, USA

American Honda motor Corp. Has refused to honor recall of the ignition switch on my 2000 Civic, despite that the symptoms are exactly as described in their recall and model and year are consistent. They tell me my VIN number is not in the designated sequence. The car stalls for no reason when stopped at lights, etc. This is dangerous, as acknowledged by Honda in their recall description.

- Richmond, CA, USA

Purchased Honda Civic sedan LX in 8/2000. To date, the car has continuously stalled or not started. Brought to dealers attention twice without any action by dealer. Noticed the recall notice, but was never notified by dealer or Honda. On 4/18/2004, brought car to dealer again for recourse.

- Hull, MA, USA

I took my 2000 Honda Civic to a local dealership a year ago to see why my car would stall for no apparent reason. Happened maybe once every three months and I'm concerned of a crash. Dealership ran several tests and could not find a thing wrong. Since then my vehicle stills stalls for no apparent reason maybe once every few months. Usually I don't think about it until it happens. I researched the internet for recalls and found there is a recall for the electrical system:ignition:switch. NHTSA campaign id number : 02V120000. I called Honda at 1-800-999-1009 and was told my vehicle number was not part of the recall. I truly believe this is what's wrong with my car so my complaint is Honda's vehicle number scope needs to include my vehicle so I can safely drive without fear that my car will stall and cause a crash. See below for details make : hondamodel : civicyear : 2000 NHTSA campaign id number : 02V120000 recall date : May 13, 2002 component: Electrical system:ignition:switch potential number of units affected : 1000000 on certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started. Consequence: Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began June 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238. Notes: Customers can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

- Powell, TN, USA

Consumer states that he had the recalled ignition switch repaired and few months later the problem occurred again.

- Frenso, CA, USA

When the car was 2 weeks old, we returned from a drive and found the car would not shut off, even with the ignition in the "off" position and the key removed. The engine sounded as though it was trying to start itself, even though it was still running. I put the key back in and turned it to the "on" position, at which point the unusual noise disappeared, and the car seemed to idle normally. I turned it off again, and the noise returned as the car kept running. I turned the key on and off a few times before the engine finally stopped. As I got out of the car, I noticed smoke rising from under the hood. I opened the hood and saw that a fire was burning on the starter and the nearby rubber hoses. I unsuccessfully tried to blow out the flames, which we put out using a fire extinguisher from our apartment building, which we were parked in front of. All damaged parts were replaced by the dealership service department, although there is still a burnt smell evident after driving the car. I informed Honda of the problem through their "new owner survey" and a letter to their customer relations zone office.

- Oakland, CA, USA