This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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1999 Honda Odyssey [xxx] needs to have the ignition switch replaced since the key can be removed without the shifter in park. Recall notice (NHTSA id 03V42300) includes Honda Odyssey but does not include my VIN. Request assistance to get Honda/dealer to perform repair as warranty. Updated 07/12/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I was traveling from indianapolis to columbus, in on I-65 in a 1999 Honda Odyssey about 6:00 pm on 9/23/2006. After traveling approximately 15 minutes on I-65 (South) I noticed a smell like hot insulation and several minutes late saw smoke rising from the steering column cover. Smoking continued as I proceeded toward an exit. I felt the top steering column cover and it felt warm over the left top side as the smoke continued. After approximately 10 min, the engine stalled and all of the instrument cluster gauges stopped working. I coasted to a stop along the side of I-65 and the smoke dissipated. The engine would not re-start. The vehicle has not been repaired but I suspect that the ignition switch overheated and failed. The ignition switch had been recalled and replaced in 2002 as part of NHTSA recall.
On several occasions within the same week as I would drive my vehicle, without notice the vehicle would shut off. This event would occur at times when I traveled on the highway at speeds between 50- 60 mph or on the city roads when I would travel between 25- 30 mph. I called leith Honda to schedule a diagnosis and I explained that I believed the problem was covered by a recall issued by Honda Corp. I was told that if it was covered the repairs would be completed at no cost and my diagnosis fee would be refunded. I had the vehicle diagnosed and repaired on 4-28-06. The repair order states diagnose and replaced electrical portion of the ignition switch. I was told that it was not covered by the recall. The recall report on the Honda Corp. Website states "Honda motor co., ltd., has determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in the ignition switch on certain 97-00 Honda automobiles. Electrical contacts in the ignition switch can wear prematurely due to the high electrical current passing through the switch. Worn out ignition contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning." This describes my exact problem with my vehicle. I contacted the service manager on 5-2-06 and told him that repairs I had on 4-28-06 should have been covered by the recall. He told me that according to the paper work he could not tell that the problem with my vehicle was the same problem described in the recall. The service manager also told me that this recall was completed by Mahwah Honda on 5-17-02. I contacted the service department at Mahwah Honda and there is no record of that repair. (the advisor at Mahwah Honda faxed me a list of repairs for this vehicle). I was then told by the service manager at leith Honda that since the recall was showing as completed in 2002 they would not pay for it to be fixed a second time. I have since contacted american Honda co., ltd to further pursue this matter.
: the contact stated the engine stalled when pulling into or out of a parking space. This started one month ago and has been occurring at least once a week since then. This also occurred once while driving 65 mph, the vehicle was steered off the road and restarted. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. There is a NHTSA recall, # 02V120000, regarding the ignition switch. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 3/28/2006 - the vehicle ignition switch was replaced and the stalling has not recurred in over 3 weeks.
This vehicle experienced the same problem that was stated in NHTSA recall campaign 03V423000 concerning ignition switch. The key was able to go to the off position without vehicle being in park. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Vehicle owner spoke with american Honda on 03/08/2005 and explained the situation. American Honda confirmed that this vehicle was not covered by the recall, and stated that the owner could bring the car to the dealer for inspection on this issue. Depending on the report of the dealer to Honda, Honda might be willing as a good-will geature to fix the problem at no charge.
- Melville, NY, USA
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On 10/16/03, I brought my vehicle back to the local Honda dealer because my vehicle would go dead while driving. This was approximately ten days after I had brought my vehicle to the dealer because the "check engine was on" due to "catalytic efficiency below threshold. Intermittent code". and the dealer reset the light. It was determined this time by my Honda dealer that the cause was a faulty ignition switch. This was covered under the recall (02-031).
No part available:::::::: the consumer receive a recall for the ignition switch. Kendall Honda 2O coburg road eugene or 97401 service manager name is [xxx]##work phone [xxx]. dealer is aware of the problem. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Consumer states that the dealer wants to charge them to reconnect the alarm system to perform the recall on the vehicle. Honda North danvers, MA 978-539-5000. Recall#02120000igntion switch
Consumer received recall notification (O2V120000) the letter stated the repair would be made free of charge, however consumer was charged $42.69 for an alarm wire reinstallation, which the dealer stated was mandatory in order to repair the recall igniton switch, consumer states there would have been no need for an alarm wire reinstallation had there been no defect with the ignition switch and feels the charge is unfair and unethical.
Consumer states after the recall for the ignition switch was completed, the SRS indicator light came on and stayeds on. Dealership wants to charge consumer to fix problem, when light was not on prior to having service done.
On several occassions vehicle would stall, the dealer misdiagnosed the problem as being a clogged egr valve, however it was finally dertemined that there was a recall in which consumer never received regarding the ignition switch (02V120000)that was causing the stalling.
After getting out of vehicle alarm automaticly set off itself. Vehicle rolled back into another parked vehicle. Consumer not sure if vehicle was in park gear. After acident, consumer was able to remove keys from ignition in drive gear. Which according to Honda he should not bee able to do.
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- Alexandria, VA, USA