Honda Accord 2000 ignition key problem (2023)

The contact has a Honda Accord from 2000. The contact indicated that the key was disconnected from the ignition switch when it was idling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who told the contact to park the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Jeff Wyler Honda of Colerain (8950 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45251, (513) 741-3700) but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the error. Lost kilometers were 140,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The key was removed while the vehicle was parked with the ignition on. On another occasion, the vehicle overturned. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (Saccucci Honda 1350 w. Main Road, Middleton, ri 02842) who diagnosed that the ignition switch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not provide any further assistance. Lost kilometers was around 124,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the ignition key can be removed while driving. The dealer has determined that the ignition switch is faulty and needs to be replaced. The manufacturer has been informed of the error. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. Lost kilometers were 149,858.

The ignition switch contacts failed, causing the engine to stall intermittently.

The 2000 Honda Accord v6 died at a traffic light without warning and has since become more common over ever shorter periods of time/distances. On the first few instances like this, it would just shut off while stopped or being driven, but it could be reset by putting the car in park and restarting it. No warning, gasping, shaking, etc. from any of the dying. The only indication that it went off is that the instrument panel indicator lights were all on, as if the car was about to start. During the reset, the instrument panel lights will illuminate as they should before starting. As of yesterday the pattern has changed and it still turns off and the dash lights come on but when you shift into park and try to restart none of the dash lights come on and all you hear is that the Engine starts but eventually won't start, after that After a few minutes (1-5 minutes) I was able to restart the car and the dash lights came on as they should before restarting. Unfortunately this pattern changed again late yesterday and the lights didn't come on even after 40 minutes when trying to restart. I called Honda on 6/18/2013 and spoke to an agent and told him I believe this is the same issue. Honda had a recall for ignition key handling in recall #36754 in the US and another in Canada for the same issue as my agreement shows. Honda seems to want to hide behind the idea that if my VIN isn't on the recall, I'm out of luck. This is a life-threatening driving condition - the car stalls without warning while driving. I'm sure there are other owners with the same problem (the internet is full of owners reporting this problem) who just had their car serviced but never submitted a report here to bring the problem to your organization's attention close.

The ignition switch does not block key removal when the vehicle is not parked. I parked my car, pulled out my key without realizing the car was parked, causing my vehicle to tip over which could have caused an accident or property damage. There are previous recalls of the 2000 Honda Accord, however Honda said my vehicle is not part of the recall but has the same issue. Previous recall action identification number pe05002 and pe03014.

The contact has a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact indicated that the key would be released from the ignition switch without shifting to park. The contact referenced the NHTSA Campaign Identification Number 05v0250000 (Electrical System) and contacted the manufacturer, who indicated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate number of kilometers lost was 125,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the key can be removed from the ignition switch while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle has not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer has been informed of the error. Lost kilometers was unknown.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact found several complaints online regarding the year, make and model. The contact referenced the NHTSA campaign identification number: 05v025000 (Electrical System: Ignition: Switch) and indicated that the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection to determine if their specific vehicle was affected by the recall. The dealer reported that the ignition switch really needed to be replaced; However, the manufacturer informed the contact person that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. Error and current mileage was 960,000.

The above information is from the recent incident, however this problem has existed for several years. My wife told me about the ignition switch issue that allows the keys to be removed from this car while the car is running and the engine is off (NHTSA action number peo5002). I contacted Honda while I was in Orlando FL but they said the recall was not for their VIN. This is still an issue and I contacted Honda today and they said they could fix it but I would have to pay for it. I'm not sure but I think this car should be recalled if the problem persists. Please let me know what I need to do to have Honda honor their recall.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled when driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who ran a diagnostic test that located the faulty ignition switch. The contact indicated that he was able to remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle was not in PARK. The manufacturer has been contacted and will not assist with the repair as the VIN was not included in the recall 05v025000 Electrical - Ignition - Switch. The vehicle was not repaired. Breakdown and current mileage was 164,200.

The contact has a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact indicated that the ignition key lock had failed; The key can be removed from the ignition switch even if the vehicle is not in park. The contact parked the vehicle and removed the key. The vehicle then rolled downhill into a bush. The automaker informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in recall 05v025000 (Electrical: Ignition: Switches). Current and erroneous mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that when the vehicle was stopped and in drive mode, he was able to remove the keys from the ignition without putting it in gear. The dealer was contacted and informed that the VIN was not included in the following NHTSA recall, VIN 05v025000, Electrical, Ignition Switch. No diagnostic tests or repairs were performed on the vehicle. Lost kilometers was unknown. Current mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact was parked when he discovered he could remove the keys from the ignition without the vehicle being parked. The contact was able to locate a recall for the fault (NHTSA Campaign ID #: 05v025000, Component: Electrical System: Ignition: Switch), but the dealer and manufacturer informed them that their VIN was not listed. The vehicle was not repaired. Approximate failure and current mileage was 249,000.

Flashing switch function.

I have a 2000 Honda Accord ex 4 door with 4 cylinder engine and automatic transmission. When the car is started and set in motion, you can remove the key from the ignition. This indicates a fault in the ignition key lock function. I called Honda and they informed me that my car did not have recall notices for its V.I.N. Honda needs to fix this issue because it could lead to a possible crash of the vehicle and because this defect has happened in the past. thanks shut up

The contact has a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact indicates that the ignition switch is not locked and the key can be removed from the ignition without the vehicle being in PARK. The failure could cause the vehicle to roll from an upright position, possibly hitting a vehicle or pedestrian. Electrical System Recall Number 05v025000 related to the ignition switch which was identical to the fault; However, the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included. Lost kilometers was 115,000. Current mileage was 150,000.

There are 2 recalls in my year make and model that I am facing. However, Honda claims that my VIN is not included in the recall. I find it very odd that I'm experiencing both recalls but my car is exempt. I've also seen several complaints online about the clear coat peeling off the '98-'02 Honda. Honda is not responsible for defective paintwork.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. While driving at 16 km/h, the vehicle lost power without warning. After waiting for a while, the vehicle could be started again. The vehicle was previously serviced in April 2006 under recall number 05v025000 (Electrical: Ignition: Switches). The date of purchase was unknown. Current and failed mileage was 84,000. Updated 2/1/08. Updated 2/1/08.

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact has stated that you can remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is running. On impact, the vehicle fell into a ravine and collided with a tree. Front and side damage was caused to the vehicle. The contact currently has an appointment with the reseller. You are not sure whether the callback number 05v025000 (electrical system - ignition - switches) applies to your VIN. The date of purchase was unknown. Current and faulty mileage was 111,000.

He parked the car in a parking lot. Instead of parking, he apparently backed up. After getting out of the car with the ignition key in hand, the car started to roll and subsequently collided with another parked car. The damage was minimal, but still expensive to repair. A woman with a baby was in a carriage, narrowly missing the moving vehicle. I have since learned that I could not have removed the key from the ignition unless the shifter was in park. In fact, there was a 05v025000 recall for the exact same issue. Although almost 500,000 cars of the same make and model as mine were affected by the recall, my personal VIN was not included. Honda disclaims all liability as my warranty expired a long time ago and my car is not covered by the recall. Interestingly, under "Consequence of Defect," the recall notice included the following words: "If the driver does not engage a gear and apply the parking brake before removing the key, the vehicle could roll over and an accident could occur." the exact location of the incident that occurred.

The key cannot be removed from the ignition lock in any gear.

The car key can be removed from the ignition switch without the driver having to put the transmission in park. I bought the car used last month and am not used to driving an automatic vehicle. On several occasions I have left the car running and attempted to get out of the vehicle after shutting off the engine, only for the car to start rolling forward or backward. The condition is extremely dangerous. Interestingly, this is the very issue that NHTSA has issued a callback number for. 05v025000. The dealer and the American Honda Motor CO. They refuse to fix the car because its VIN number is not in the range that Honda believes includes cars with this defect. Unbelievable. The car is a 2000 Honda Accord.

The contact has a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact indicated that the instrument panel light (recall number 04v256000) is dimming. Keys can be removed from the ignition (Recall #05v025000) while the vehicle is in motion. The manufacturer has stated that your vehicle is exempt from the recall. The engine size was unknown. Current mileage is 105,000 and lost mileage was 80,000.

: Contact indicated that the ignition switch's internal interlock was not working, allowing the key to be removed from the ignition without parking the car. There was an NHTSA Recall, #05v025000, regarding the Electrical System: Ignition: Switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 10/4/06.

Contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. Contact was able to turn off the ignition and remove the key without putting the transmission into park. The dealer has stated that the ignition switch needs to be replaced. There was a recall #05v025000 related to the electrical system: Ignition: Switch. The dealer stated that this vehicle was not affected by the recall. However, the contact thought this should be the case. Current mileage is 84,000 and lost mileage was 80,000.

The key can be removed while the gear indicator is in “d”. If the car is parked on a slope, it may start rolling as soon as the brake is released. There is a recall for the same year and model with this specific defect, but my Accord VIN does not "qualify" for the recall. The dealer offered to replace the motor at my expense.

My Honda Accord ex 2000 stops and goes out while the car is in motion. I've experienced this several times in the last month at 46,000 miles. This is very dangerous on the road without warning. I took the car to the Honda dealer to have it fixed, they say they can't find the cause of this. However, after reading many customer complaints on one page, I found that this was caused by an ignition switch malfunction. The electrical contacts in the ignition switch wear out prematurely, causing the switch to malfunction and causing the vehicle to stall.

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO REPAIR THE IGNITION BLOCK. However, when dismantling the vehicle, the consumer managed to remove the ignition key while the vehicle was running.

I drive an accord 2000 coupe lx 4 cyc. And eventually my car would just lose power and die. As soon as my car loses power, I can no longer control it. Several times in a curve and with traffic behind me. Luckily I managed to pull onto the hard shoulder before an accident happened. I have taken the car to the dealer many times but each time they have said nothing is wrong and there are no 2000 recalls just 98-99 offers. They said they would like to take care of the problem, but at my expense. I was outraged that nothing was done to address this issue. I believe this is a serious issue that Honda needs to address before I seriously injure myself and/or others. I have raised my concerns with many traders but none of them are willing to come up with a solution.

When the key was not in the ignition, the transmission pulled out of the parking lot. The dealer was notified but did not fix the problem. The cause has not been determined. Please provide more information. From the moment of purchase, the key can be removed in any position of the shifter.

The key can be removed from this vehicle while the vehicle is in gear. The dealer informed the consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recent Honda Ignition recall due to the VIN.

Can I remove the key from my Accord 2000 while it's still in gear? I did this once because I thought I had left the car in the parking lot and after I got out of the car it started rolling backwards. Although there was a recall on the '98 and '99 Accords due to the same issue, the Honda customer service reps told me that I would have to take my car to a Honda dealership and pay to have it checked. However, they didn't promise me that they could do anything for me after the inspection.

THE CUSTOMER COULD REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PARKED. The dealer apologized that there was no recall for this vehicle.

THE CUSTOMER COULD REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PARKED. The dealer apologized, there was no recall for this vehicle. The dehumidifier didn't work.