Honda Civic 1999 - Electrical system - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Honda Civic 1999

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
02V120000	AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.	from 09/29/1998 to 08/24/1999	V (Vehicle)	1000000	06/14/2002	MFR	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	05/16/2002	05/20/2002
Defect Summary	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 Summary	Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	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).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09012005	09/01/2005		10018467	Troubleshooting tips for dtc p1381. *nm	12/27/2005
405	04/16/2005		10016353	Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r. *tt	09/08/2005
704	07/16/2004		10014106	Poor radio reception, seek-stop test. *sc	04/28/2005
09222004	09/22/2004		10011112	(healthy) distributor assembly. request for parts. *tt	01/03/2005
04004	08/10/2004	04004	10008368	Rough idle at cold start; malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on with diagnostic p0107 or p0108. mj update. tt	07/29/2004
1002	10/16/2002		10005933	Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt	03/18/2004
110102	11/01/2002		10005881	Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda servicenews. *tt	03/18/2004
1002	10/16/2002		10005934	Reconnecting accessories after ignition switch recall. honda october tech line information. *tt	03/18/2004
303	03/16/2003		10001832	Troubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (abs) or traction control system (tcs) diagnostic trouble codes. *tt	07/22/2003
98089	12/21/1998		603959	Complaints of the security system led is not working. *yc	03/12/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
013100	01/31/2000		613529	Service engineering wants to inspect all vehicles with (ohio manufactured or vins starting with 1) batteries that fail the battery tester load test under warranty. **mr	07/20/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
07012004	07/01/2004		10014025	Dtc p1381 set check the ignition coil shield. *eh	04/27/2005
161200	12/16/2000		615803	Subject regarding p1381, cylinder position (cyp) sensor interruption. *tt	01/31/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
010999	09/01/1999		608011	Information on security system tripped sensor feature. *tt	10/27/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
102	01/01/2002		629282	Subject regarding diagnostic trouble codes p0171 or p0172 after injector replacement. *tt	04/01/2002
011001	10/01/2001		627496	Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code p9999 probably being diagnostic trouble code p0420. *slc	02/08/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
97009	02/08/2000	97009	610316	This bulletin addresses concerns with the ignition switch not turning to the lock position, and they key cannot be removed. *tt	04/25/2000
97009	01/26/1999	97009	604610	Concerns with the ignition switch sometimes not returning to the lock position, and the key cannot be removed. *tt	05/06/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
08252004	08/25/2004		10009189	(complete) distributor assembly. hesitation, pinging and/or repeat diagnostic trouble code p0420 (catalyst) problems. request for parts. *tt	09/15/2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
00007	02/15/2000		610321	Concerns with the cover for the under-dash fuse buox falls off. *tt	04/25/2000

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/27/2013
	Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda civic ex. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted and resumed normally. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. the technician also stated that there was a recall associated with the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system) however, the contact's vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. kmj
01/27/2013
	Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda civic ex. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted and resumed normally. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. the technician also stated that there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system) however, the contact's vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. kmj
01/27/2013
	Tl-the contact owns 1999 honda civic ex. while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled without any prior warning. the vehicle restarted and resumed normally. the failure occurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. the technician also stated there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system); however the vin was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. js
12/01/2012	105000
	Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed. the failure was located at the ignition switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch). the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current mileage was 105,000.
12/01/2012	105000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed. the failure was located at the ignition switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch). the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current mileage was 105,000. kmj
12/01/2012	120000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact state that while driving at 60mph the vehicle stalled without warning the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic a diagnostic was performed. the failure was located at the ignition switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 electrical system: ignition: switch. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current mileage was 105,000. li
11/21/2012	184635
	Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda civic ex. the contact stated while driving 40 mph the engine stalled. the warning light was not illuminated; however, the instrument panel lights flickered causing the vehicle to stall. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road and within ten minutes it restarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the electrical ignition switch needed to be replaced. nhtsa recall campaign id number: 02v120000: electrical system: ignition: switch was related to the failure; however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified and advised her the vin was not included in the recall and to contact nhtsa to file a complaint. the failure mileage was 184,635. rvk
05/01/2012	145000	1
	The vehicle stalled intermittently while driving, regardless of speed (the engine, power steering, and dash lights would cut out unexpectedly). i indicated to honda that i believed it could be an ignition switch failure that was covered under a 2002 safety bulletin. they indicated that my vehicle was not covered. my local mechanic fixed the issue that was in fact a faulty ignition switch. honda refused to issue reimbursement for the failed part. *tr
06/10/2008	160000
	Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled without any warnings. the contact mentioned that she had to hold the key in the ignition switch in order to prevent the vehicle from stalling. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 205,000.
06/10/2008	160000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled without any warnings. the contact mentioned that she had to hold the key in the ignition switch in order to prevent the vehicle from stalling. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 205,000. pmb
06/10/2008	160000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled without any warnings. the contact mentioned that she had to hold the key in the ignition in order to prevent the vehicle from stalling. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 205,000. pm
08/10/2012	144000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000. kmj
08/10/2012	144000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000. da
07/24/2012	150000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the distributor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the vehicle was returned to the dealer for diagnosis who stated that the ignition switch assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages was 150,000. kmj
07/24/2012	150000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and was informed it would need a new a distributor. the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred. the vehicle was returned to the dealer for diagnosis and she was informed the ignition switch assembly would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 150,000. dt
02/01/2012	110000
	Failed ignition switch caused car to stall(engine shut off). had to pull to side of road and attempt to restart vehicle. engine started after 3 attempts. for the next 3 weeks engine would randomly stall and all dash lights/cluster would lose power. **note: ignition switch recall was already completed for this vehicle in 2002.
10/12/2011	256000
	Vehicle stopped running on four occasions while driving. the car suddenly stalled and would restart after pulling over. acts like a failed ignition switch which is recalled for this year and model but does not cover my particular vin. i believe the recall should be expanded.
12/07/2011	180000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after and stated that the failure recurred constantly. the dealer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000. kmj
10/12/2011	256000
	Vehicle stopped running on four occasions while driving. the car suddenly stalled and would restart after pulling over. acts like a failed ignition switch which is recalled for this year and model but does not cover my particular vin. i believe the recall should be expanded.
12/07/2011	180000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after and stated that the failure recurred constantly. the dealer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000. kmj
10/12/2011	256000
	Vehicle stopped running on four occasions while driving. the car suddenly stalled and would restart after pulling over. acts like a failed ignition switch which is recalled for this year and model but does not cover my particular vin. i believe the recall should be expanded.
12/07/2011	180000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. while driving at approximately 60 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after turning the key in the ignition. the failure occurs constantly. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000. ds
10/12/2011	256000
	Vehicle stopped running on four occasions while driving. the car suddenly stalled and would restart after pulling over. acts like a failed ignition switch which is recalled for this year and model but does not cover my particular vin. i believe the recall should be expanded.
12/07/2011	180000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. while driving at approximately 60 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after turning the key in the ignition. the failure occurs constantly. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000. ds
11/01/2011	190000
	Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that the ignition switch failed and the vehicle would not start. the dealer was notified and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch), but the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 190,000.
11/01/2011	190000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that the ignition switch failed and the vehicle would not start. the dealer was notified and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch), but the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 190,000. sm.
11/01/2011	190000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated the ignition switch failed. this causes the vehicle to not start. the dealer was notified who stated there are no recalls for his vehicle. there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 component: electrical system: ignition: switch. the contact vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 190,000. mw
10/04/2011	190000
	Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 30 mph. the vehicle would not restart until the contact first removed the key from the ignition. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure had since recurred on an intermittent basis. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). the failure mileage was 190,000.
10/04/2011	190000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 30 mph. the vehicle would not restart until the contact first removed the key from the ignition. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure had since recurred on an intermittent basis. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). the failure mileage was 190,000. kmj
10/04/2011	190000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 30 mph. the vehicle would not restart until the contact first removed the key from the ignition. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure had since recurred on an intermittent basis. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the vehicle associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). the failure mileage was 190,000. sm.
09/29/2011	165000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the contact was able to pull to the side of the road and restart the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic noticed a faulty ignition switch, which needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the ignition switch. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the ignition switch and the manufacturer advised that the due to the mileage and the age of the vehicle there was nothing they could do to assist. the failure mileage was 165,000. kmj
09/29/2011	165000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. when this occurs the contact was able to pull to the side of the road and restart the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic. the mechanic notice a faulty ignition switch was the cause of the vehicle shutting off and needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the ignition switch. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the ignition switch and the manufacturer stated the due to the mileage and the age of the vehicle there was nothing they could do. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. jo
06/15/2010	182310
	Engine stalls while driving, auto would restart stalling became more frequent and restarting became more difficult until on 01/01/2011 vehicle would not restart. replaced ignition switch and solved problem. canadian recall includes my vehicle but american does not
06/01/2008	150000
	Tl - the contact owns a 1999 honda civic ex. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled sporadically without any warning. he mentioned that he was able to turned the vehicle back on after small period of time. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who was unable to diagnosed or duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was no included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (component: electrical system:ignition:switch) . the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 206,436. pm
12/10/2010
	Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated that he started having problems with the vehicle failing to start. the contact stated they had to wiggle the key in the ignition in order to get the vehicle to start. in addition, the vehicle would stall at any time without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the ignition switch and the cylinder lock failed. the contact located a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 253,000.
12/10/2010
	Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated they started having problems with the vehicle starting. the contact stated they have to wiggle the key in order to get the vehicle to start. even though the vehicle may start, the contact stated the vehicle will stall at any time. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the ignition switch and the cylinder lock failed. the contact found nhtsa campaign number 02v120000 that deals with the electrical system and ignition switch. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that even though their vehicle was experiencing the same failure as the recall, their vehicle was not included. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 253,000.rl
10/08/2009	190000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the contact stated the vehicle stalls without warning. the contact took the vehicle to their mechanic and was told the problem was with the ignition switch and there was a recall. the contact found recall campaign 02v120000, which deals with the ignition switch on the electrical system, but the vehicle was not included. the failure mileage was 190000 and the current mileage was 211000.rl
02/26/2010	130000
	Tl-the contact owns 1999 honda civic. the contact stated when driving or sitting at a stop light the engine shuts off completely and all the warning lights illuminates. it will take many attempts to restart the vehicle and sometimes it will not restart at all. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but and they could not duplicate the failure. they also stated there was no recall and the only way they can diagnosed the problem again it would have to happen at the dealer. the manufacturer was called and stated there was no recall for this failure or any other recall on his vehicle. the failure mileage was 130,000....mw
07/13/2009	94300
	Good afternoon, i have a 1999 honda civic lx, when i'm driving at the speed limit or idling at a stop sign, the engine just dies for no reason. you lose all power steering control and power brakes, etc. this too me is a major safety issue and could quite possibly get me (or my teens who drive it) rear ended or cause you to lose control, crash and be killed. i have confirmed (from honda) that my electrical ignition system is faulty and it is shutting off by itself due to a defective switch, cause; honda) there is too much power going through the switch. (i can actually remove my key while i'm driving.) there is a recall by honda on this switch which was posted in may 2002 for all honda civics from 1997 to 2001. all civics were built in canada at that time.1,000,000 were recalled. however, my car is not included in the recall ( my vin # not in the recall, in canada it was all cars recalled). honda reps tell me they don't know why my car is not in the recall. i have the same exact symptoms as in the recall. in canada, they recalled and repaired every single car in that country. why not my car? because it was sent into the usa? i'm filing a major safety complaint against honda usa and i want my car fixed by them. the cost is $ 153.00 for the switch and 195.00 for labor. i'm ready to elevate this complaint if necessary, news organizations, etc if you direct me to do this. i hope you can help me and all the people in the usa who own a honda civic for those yeras, have a bad switch but, their vin # isn't included in the recall. i hope nobody dies before this safety problem its fixed. thanks in advance for your help!! you guys at the nhtsa are awesome!! have a great week!!
02/26/2010	130000
	Tl-the contact owns 1999 honda civic. the contact stated when driving or sitting at a stop light the engine shuts off completely and all the warning lights illuminates. it will take many attempts to restart the vehicle and sometimes it will not restart at all. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but and they could not duplicate the failure. they also stated there was no recall and the only way they can diagnosed the problem again it would have to happen at the dealer. the manufacturer was called and stated there was no recall for this failure or any other recall on his vehicle. the failure mileage was 130,000....mw
07/13/2009	94300
	Good afternoon, i have a 1999 honda civic lx, when i'm driving at the speed limit or idling at a stop sign, the engine just dies for no reason. you lose all power steering control and power brakes, etc. this too me is a major safety issue and could quite possibly get me (or my teens who drive it) rear ended or cause you to lose control, crash and be killed. i have confirmed (from honda) that my electrical ignition system is faulty and it is shutting off by itself due to a defective switch, cause; honda) there is too much power going through the switch. (i can actually remove my key while i'm driving.) there is a recall by honda on this switch which was posted in may 2002 for all honda civics from 1997 to 2001. all civics were built in canada at that time.1,000,000 were recalled. however, my car is not included in the recall ( my vin # not in the recall, in canada it was all cars recalled). honda reps tell me they don't know why my car is not in the recall. i have the same exact symptoms as in the recall. in canada, they recalled and repaired every single car in that country. why not my car? because it was sent into the usa? i'm filing a major safety complaint against honda usa and i want my car fixed by them. the cost is $ 153.00 for the switch and 195.00 for labor. i'm ready to elevate this complaint if necessary, news organizations, etc if you direct me to do this. i hope you can help me and all the people in the usa who own a honda civic for those yeras, have a bad switch but, their vin # isn't included in the recall. i hope nobody dies before this safety problem its fixed. thanks in advance for your help!! you guys at the nhtsa are awesome!! have a great week!!
02/26/2010	130000
	Tl-the contact owns 1999 honda civic. the contact stated when driving or sitting at a stop light the engine shuts off completely and all the warning lights illuminates. it will take many attempts to restart the vehicle and sometimes it will not restart at all. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but and they could not duplicate the failure. they also stated there was no recall and the only way they can diagnosed the problem again it would have to happen at the dealer. the manufacturer was called and stated there was no recall for this failure or any other recall on his vehicle. the failure mileage was 130,000....mw
07/13/2009	94300
	Good afternoon, i have a 1999 honda civic lx, when i'm driving at the speed limit or idling at a stop sign, the engine just dies for no reason. you lose all power steering control and power brakes, etc. this too me is a major safety issue and could quite possibly get me (or my teens who drive it) rear ended or cause you to lose control, crash and be killed. i have confirmed (from honda) that my electrical ignition system is faulty and it is shutting off by itself due to a defective switch, cause; honda) there is too much power going through the switch. (i can actually remove my key while i'm driving.) there is a recall by honda on this switch which was posted in may 2002 for all honda civics from 1997 to 2001. all civics were built in canada at that time.1,000,000 were recalled. however, my car is not included in the recall ( my vin # not in the recall, in canada it was all cars recalled). honda reps tell me they don't know why my car is not in the recall. i have the same exact symptoms as in the recall. in canada, they recalled and repaired every single car in that country. why not my car? because it was sent into the usa? i'm filing a major safety complaint against honda usa and i want my car fixed by them. the cost is $ 153.00 for the switch and 195.00 for labor. i'm ready to elevate this complaint if necessary, news organizations, etc if you direct me to do this. i hope you can help me and all the people in the usa who own a honda civic for those yeras, have a bad switch but, their vin # isn't included in the recall. i hope nobody dies before this safety problem its fixed. thanks in advance for your help!! you guys at the nhtsa are awesome!! have a great week!!
10/22/2009	151000	1
	A total ignition cutoff has been occurring on my 1999 honda civic ex. the car has 151k miles.it has cutoff on the fwy at 65mph.this is very dangerous i could have been rear ended,etc. canada honda has a recall for 97 thru 2001 accords,civics,crvs to replace faulty electrical switch on the keylock.:usa honda is not doing this recall,why not? i would think that honda should replace those that experience this dangerous occurence. i visited a local honda dealer w this problem, the service writer stated that my vin was not on the recall list. all civics are built in canada and they all have the same type os electrical assy attached to the key assy. i would think that all these assys should be replaced .the assy costs about 48.00 and dealer wants 150.00 labor. this is a major safety issue, internet search of this problem has surfaced many customer complaints of this ignition cutoff due to bad electrical contacts in the switch. *tr
12/13/2008	73929
	Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. while driving various speeds, the vehicle would stall. occasionally, it would take at least four to five attempts to restart the vehicle. the vehicle loses complete power when the failure occurs. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). the failure mileage was 73,929.
11/11/2008	137000	1
	My 1999 honda civic caught on fire november 11 it was 11:45 pm my car was parked within 6 feet of my house my dog alerted me by barking and going crazy i was asleep so got up and went to the bathroom, and noticed a bright flickering light went outside to see what was causing this and saw my car on fire: drivers side. it looked to me the fire was right above the tire, and also the fire dept. confirmed that don't know if it was the tire, or electrical system i owned the car for approximately 6 months i had no insurance so was out $4,000. *tr
09/11/2008	121000
	Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch); however, it is just now beginning to experience the failures listed in the recall. while approaching a stop, the vehicle suddenly shut off. the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. the current and failure mileages were 121,000.
07/12/2005	116000	3	12/28/1998
	About 3 weeks ago, i was driving home from work and made a right turn at a stop light and all of the sudden the car stopped. i nearly got hit, and i was able to coast to the side of the road. the car would not start again. i had it towed to the station across the street from where it died. they replaced the distributor cap and coil in it. this all cost me $710. then 4 days ago i was driving home on a local road by home and the car just quit on me again. i have someone looking at it and they thought it was the tps but that's not it. they can't figure out what's going on. i had the ignition switch replaced when the recall came out for that a few years ago. maybe that's the problem again?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
05/25/2003
	I also have problems with my window regulator on my 1999 honda civic ex sedan. my car was only 4 years old when the driver side window went out while rolling it down and stuck halfway. after taking the door panel off and looking at it, the plastic holding the wires in it had split and the wires were rubbing causing them to fray. my husband switched that regulator over to the passenger side door and the passenger over to the driver so that i could at least use my driver side window. about a year later that window did the same thing. now i am stuck with two front windows that will not roll down. i called the dealer to see how much it would cost to fix them and they said you have to replace the motor and everything even though there is nothing wrong with the motor. it will cost $265 to replace when you include labor.
07/24/2003		2	06/04/1999
	I notice the passenger right front window was not functioning properly. the window would go up and down slowly. the honda mechanic diagnosis reported the window regulator needed replacing. two months later the driver left front window would go up and down slowly. last week the window would not go up on its own and i had someone help pull the window up. i know its the regulator. i want to know if any car owners who own a 1999 4 sedan honda civic are experiencing the same problem. i've own two cars previously and never experience the regulator shortning out after 4 years. i don't know if anything can be done at this stage since the car is no longer under warranty but i want a record of this particular problem i've experienced with my car.*ak
10/16/2002		1	03/01/2002
	I received a recall notice on my 1999 honda civic for the ignition switch in september 2002. i took the car to get a new switch installed. after that i did not see a positive change or faster start up of the car . in fact, it seemed to start slower and slower. when i would press the accelerator i felt a grinding sensation under my foot from the gas pedal, which sounded like the car was struggling to speed up. also, when i would turn the key in the ignition the car would not start right away, it stalled for about (7) seven seconds or so. i believe this car is a lemon. when i bought it, the gears wouldn't change properly. i would press the accelerator to go up to spped on the highway and it would take a long time for the car to change gears, it sounded very loud because of this. i don't know why it did this, i am concerned and it became very annoying. i had an accident while driving this car on oct. 16, 2002. as i was driving i heard something crack under the car and the car started to spin to the other side of the road causing me to lose control of the car. i believe the car had a safety defect that caused the wheels to break, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle. the insurance adjuster told me these are some of the damages to the car: the bottom of the floor shifted, the axle broke, the tires and wheels broke, they declared the car a total loss. i believe the wheels/tires broke first, which is probably what the cracking sound was that i heard which caused the car swerve. my insurance company paid the car off so fast which leads me to believe they are hiding something. aslo, i think the steering of the car was out of line, because sometimes the car would veer to the right when i would be driving straight it would be difficult to stay in the lane i would appreciate all the information you can give to help me find out what else is wrong with this car as i already said a recall for the ignition was issued more defects may be found. dt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
06/01/2008	150000
	Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic ex. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically without any warning. the vehicle would restart after several minutes and was taken to a local repair shop. the mechanic was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance stating that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch) . the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 206,436.
04/02/2009	93000
	Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. she noticed the vehicle would shut down without warning and after waiting a few minutes it would re-start. the failure occurred in april 2009. a mechanic replaced the battery and the failure continued to occur. an authorized dealer stated that failure was caused by the coil spring. the estimated cost for repair was $253.97. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall #02v120000, electrical system, ignition switch and due to the age of the vehicle they would not assist her with the repairs. the failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was 97,003.
11/02/2007		8
	My car simply shuts off. it sometimes cranks right back up and other times it remains off. the car turns off as if the key was turned off. no crash occurred. i had the car looked at by a honda dealer. they informed me that it was an ignition switch issue. i found a recall related to the issue for 1999 honda civics. however honda refused to replace mine. *tr
12/21/2006	133000	30	08/10/2006
	Tl* - the contact stated that her 1999 honda civic dx electrical ignition switch loses power at least twice a day while driving. she returned to the dealer to have the vehicle repaired. she has returned several times for several issues including the ignition switch and now they will not repair it. the vehicle was not working properly when purchased.
12/26/2002
	Ignition switch problem. ph
09/24/2002
	When consumer recieved recall letter, consumer called dealer to schedule an appointment. consumer was told he would get a call back when an available spot came up. ts
10/16/2002		1	03/01/2002
	I received a recall notice on my 1999 honda civic for the ignition switch in september 2002. i took the car to get a new switch installed. after that i did not see a positive change or faster start up of the car . in fact, it seemed to start slower and slower. when i would press the accelerator i felt a grinding sensation under my foot from the gas pedal, which sounded like the car was struggling to speed up. also, when i would turn the key in the ignition the car would not start right away, it stalled for about (7) seven seconds or so. i believe this car is a lemon. when i bought it, the gears wouldn't change properly. i would press the accelerator to go up to spped on the highway and it would take a long time for the car to change gears, it sounded very loud because of this. i don't know why it did this, i am concerned and it became very annoying. i had an accident while driving this car on oct. 16, 2002. as i was driving i heard something crack under the car and the car started to spin to the other side of the road causing me to lose control of the car. i believe the car had a safety defect that caused the wheels to break, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle. the insurance adjuster told me these are some of the damages to the car: the bottom of the floor shifted, the axle broke, the tires and wheels broke, they declared the car a total loss. i believe the wheels/tires broke first, which is probably what the cracking sound was that i heard which caused the car swerve. my insurance company paid the car off so fast which leads me to believe they are hiding something. aslo, i think the steering of the car was out of line, because sometimes the car would veer to the right when i would be driving straight it would be difficult to stay in the lane i would appreciate all the information you can give to help me find out what else is wrong with this car as i already said a recall for the ignition was issued more defects may be found. dt
09/09/2002		0
	While driving in traffic vehicle choked a couple of times and lost power. when consumer coasted into a gas station and tried to restart vehicle, it would not start. consumer had vehicle towed, and mechanic told her that that there was something was wrong with ignition: coil. *ak
05/01/1999		2	05/01/1999
	On two seperate occasions, engine would turn over but not start. dealer could not diagnose. at various times vehicle is hard to start
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
07/15/2009	162000
	Tlthe contact owns a 1999 honda civic. while driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions the engine stalled without warning. the driver coasted onto the emergency lane the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. the failures occurred twelve different times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions for the identical failures. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch; however, the vin was excluded from the recall defect. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was 162,000. updated 03/04/10. lj
10/23/2009	149569
	Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. while driving the vehicle would stall. he contacted the dealer in reference to recall# 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). he was advised that since his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall he was ineligible for a free remedy. the failure mileage was 149,569.
10/23/2007		1
	Electrical system ignition switch. *tr
04/01/2007	73200	12	07/08/1999
	Tlthe contact owns a 1999 honda civic ls. while driving 30 mph, the engine failed without warning. in april of 2007, the contact stated that the engine failed intermittently, but would restart. in may of 2007, it began to fail more regularly. the contact stated that there is safety recall # 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) for this vehicle. the engine size was unknown. the current mileage is 73,900 and failure mileage was 73,200. the consumer provided documentation from the all data website pertaining to the defect on her vehicle. the consumer has also provided a repair invoice and would like to reimbursed for the repair. updated 07/06/07 tr
03/08/2007	104000	6
	Tlthe contact owns a 1999 honda civic dx. the contact called regarding recall # 02v120000 concerning the electrical system: switch. the contact stated that the vsteering became difficult, the brakes failed, and the engine shut off while driving at any speed. the failure occurred everyday. the recall stated that the ignition switch was the source of the failure,. therefore , the contact ordered an ignition switch to be replaced on the vehicle. the current failure mileage is 112,000 and failure mileage was 104,000.ak
07/26/2006	58000	1	01/15/2005
	Key is stuck in the ignition recall id 02v120000 dated 13 may 2002 seems to apply but dealer refuses to fix saying the vin disqualifies. *jb
03/13/2006	64300	1	10/01/2005
	Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle is difficult to start and stalls without warning. there is a nhtsa recall, # 02v120000, regarding the electrical system 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.
11/01/2005		3
	1999 honda civic engine shut off while driving. ts the consumer was told his vehicle year had an ignition switch recall. when the consumer arrived at the dealer, he was then told his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. after inspecting the vehicle, the consumer was informed there was nothing wrong with the ignition switch and they suggested replacing the plugs. after having the plugs replaced, the vehicle stalled 2 more times. the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealership and it was determined that the ignition switch was the problem. the ignition switch was replaced with the exact same kind as the one that was being recalled. jb
11/09/2005	167000	4	04/01/1999
	Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 02v120000 concerning ignition switch . this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but i it s not included in the recall due to vin. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.*ak
11/02/2005	61000	100	07/05/2003
	1999 honda civic dealer fixed problem for stalling, ignition switch. also had same problem as nhtsa#05v025000 ignition key can be removed when car is not in park. honda dealer charged me 350.00 to fix this problem. *nm
03/15/2005	110000	40	04/01/1999
	Never notified of problem, electrical system:ignition
01/24/2005	82500	3
	1999 honda civic ex yesterday, my car died on me three times while i was driving on the road. it just stopped as i was driving. my car made it to my mechanic this morning, but it was scary not knowing when the car would suddenly died. the oil, battery, fuel pump, and alternator were all working properly at the time of the incidents. what i just learned from your site was that my car had an ignition switch recall, which honda failed to notify me about such danger. had i been on the freeway, i could have been in a serious accident. i wished someone would contact honda immediately and have them sent out notices to those who still have not had their ignition switch changed because like your site indicated, it could cause a sudden crash. thank you. *nm
06/28/2004	90000	1
	The vehicle experienced the symptoms and consequences described in the ignition switch recall 02v-120000 but the vin isn't included in the recall. *la
07/10/2004	60500	5
	Engine shut down when driving on the highway as well as in local traffic. ignition switch was replaced on a recall several years ago. no warning was given before shutting down. *ak
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	The vehicle was recalled for a faulty ignition switch. the vehicles after market alarm had to be disconnected in order for the recall to be performed. after the repair, the dealer charged the consumer to have the alarm reconnected. the consumer requested reimbursement but was denied. ts nlm
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	Response to request for reimbursement from honda for expenses incurred due to reconnection of alarm system when dealership performed corrective action for the ignition recall 02v-120000.ak jb
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	Respond to request for reimbursement from honda for expenses incurred that relate to reconnection of the alarm system when the dealership performed the corrective action for the ignition recall (02v-120. scc jb
03/04/2003	13000	1
	The dealer refused to reconnect the alarm system after the recall work was performed on the ignition switch.*jb
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	The consumer did not receive any services from the dealership concerning the ignition switch recall. recall# 02v120000 scc *jb
		1	11/01/1998
	The dealer stated no parts regarding recall 02 v 120 000 (ignition switch) would not be available for another 6 months. ts jb
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	Consumer received a recall letter, dealer was willing to do recall repairs but only after consumer agreed to pay $90.00 for deinstalling and then reinstalling after market ignition switch. consumer refused to do so. ph.....*ak
12/17/2002			06/14/1999
	Recall# 02v12000 concerning ignition switch. dealer refused repairs due to lack of parts. vatland honda. 772-567-3484 772-567-3484. please provide the address. ts. *ak
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	Consumer received a recall notice regarding a defective ignition switch, when consumer arrived at the dealership, she was informed there would be a charge to reconnect the after market remote starter on the vehicle, or the started would be left disconnected, consumer took the vehicle to another dealer and was assured there would be no charge.*jb
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	Consumer took the vehicle to have the ignition switch recall (02v120000) repaired and was charged a fee for rewiring an after market product. consumer called american honda who informed consumer that they do not pay for labor costs or third party alarm systems. consumer seeks assistance for reimbursement. *jg
09/24/2002		1
	Dealer told consumer that he would be called when an available spot came up. please provide any further information. ts consumer is waiting on the ignition system recall. jg jb
11/03/2002
	Consumer states that the dealer wants to charge them to reconnect the alarm system to perform the recall on the vehicle. please provide the dealer name address and number. recall#02120000 igntion switch ts
10/29/2002
	Consumer recieved a recall letter for ignition. dealer was contacted, dealer told consumer no appointment was available for three months. consumer feels this is a safety issue and parts should be available ts
10/24/2002
	Consumer stated that vehicle stalled while driving. dlr determined that ignition switch had failed. ts

	Consumer states that the dealership wants to charge to reconnect manufacture installed alarm system. ts
10/16/2002
	Consumer states that dealership wants too charge to have alarm disconnected to have recall done, but will not reconnect, after recall is complete. ts
10/03/2002
	No parts available.recall#02v120000 ignition swtich. union park honda wilmington, de 19805 302-658-7245 mr
09/17/2002		1	06/11/1999
	Consumer states that dealership is charging to reconnect vehicle starter system after disconnecting to do recall repair. mrrecall repair was for a faulty ignition switch. jg
10/04/2002
	Dealer will not honor any after market products on the electrical system ignition switch recall. please provide further information. *mr
09/25/2002		1
	Consumer states that took vehicle in for a recall on an ignition switch. dealer states since there was an alarm put on after vehicle was sold, there will be a charge to put the alarm back on. nlm
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	Consumer states that dealership is charging to reconnect alarm system after disconnecting it to do recall. nlm
09/18/2002		1
	Mfr# 02-031 & nhtsa# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: the dealer wants to charge consumer for reconnection of the sun roof wires after recall repairs. mr the consumer states that the dealer wants to charge for labor to reconnect wires for the sunroof after he made the repair for the recalled ignition switch. scc
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
10/30/1999		1	04/01/1999
	Failure of electrical system to alert of engine problems, so no oil or engine light went off.the engine wasn't getting any oil to it,and of course this also involves a malfunction of the oil pump.
01/19/1999			11/01/1998
	At 3:30 p.m. on 1/19/99 my daughter stopped at a friends house and parked the 99 honda civic ex just outside her friend's garage. she left the sunroof open slightly and removed the ignition keys. at 4:15 p.m when she came out to get into the car to leave, she noticed smoke coming out of the sunroof and could not see inside the windows. her friend called 911. however the car was totally engulfed in flames by the time the fire truck arrived. the car was a total loss and property damage included the vinyl siding that melted & buckled on the side of the garage. it's a sheer miracle that no one was hurt and no more damage was done. had it occurred in the middle of the night when the car was parked in the garage, the house would have caught on fire. my husband contacted the piedmont honda dealership 1/19/99 around 9:30 a.m. however they were not interested in the fact that our honda caught on fire for what has to be an electrical defect of some sort.