64 of the
1,506 complaints about the 2000 Honda Accord are about the
throttle and cruise control — 4% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
81,000 miles.
F
64
Complaints
25
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Vehicle Speed Control
3859.4%
Accelerator Pedal
2234.4%
Cruise Control
23.1%
Linkages
23.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control across every Honda Accord year
I WAS APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT LOW SPEED THROUGH A PARKING LOT , MADE A TURN TO PARK REVERSE, FOOT ON BRAKE PUT CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK UP, PUT FOOT LIGHTLY ON GAS PEDAL AND IT GAIN SPEED AND LURCHED FORWARD INSTEAD, OVER A CURB, UP AN SLIGHT INCLINE AND HIT LIBRARY WALL, AND STOPPED. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I AM SORE, IT WAS TOWED AND I PAY TO HAVE IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC TO LOOK AT NEXT WEEK.
NHTSA complaint #11045447 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,000 milesStaten Island, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT ADVISED THAT AFTER MAKING A COMPLETE STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
NHTSA complaint #10937536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 258,321 milesAnderson, SC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT SWITCHED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 258,321.
NHTSA complaint #10808291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,656 milesBuckley, WACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED AS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT 'S RESIDENCE, AND HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,656.
NHTSA complaint #10560757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 179,000 milesWaterbury, CTCrash4 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACCELERATION FAILURE AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT AND THE THREE OCCUPANTS OF THE SECOND VEHICLE SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ACCELERATION FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10544632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,270 milesRochester Hills, MICrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 35 MPH DRIVING MY HONDA ACCORD 2000 V6 ON JULY 13, 2013 APPROXIMATELY @ 2.00 PM EST. I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN INCREASING THE SPEED TO APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. SHOCKED BY THE RANDOM ACCELERATION, I APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOMPING ON THE PEDAL IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK . THEREFORE IN ORDER TO AVOID GOING TOWARDS THE TRAFFIC I DECIDED TO DRIVE INTO THE WOODS ON TO MY RIGHT SIDE. THE CAR CAME TO A STOP INSIDE A WOODED AREA 45 YARDS FROM THE EDGE OF THE RIGHT LANE KNOCKING OFF ALL THE TREES ON ITS WAY. IT DEPLOYED BOTH AIRBAGS IN THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY DAMAGED ( TOTALED). THERE WAS NO INJURIES TO ME OR ANY OTHERS IN THIS CRASH. I FIRMLY BELIEVE & SUSPECT THERE WAS SOME MALFUNCTION IN THE VEHICLE'S SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM THAT RESULTED IN THIS MISHAP. IT WOULD BE A GREAT HELP IF YOU COULD ASSIST IN CONTACTING HONDA MOTOR COMPANY.
NHTSA complaint #10524782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 107,000 milesArdmore, PA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS DRIVING MY HONDA ACCORD ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY. THE D4 LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH AND THE 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT CAME ON. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP THAT SERVICED THE VEHICLE TOLD ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. THIS FROM A CAR THAT I HAD PURCHASED SIX WEEKS EARLIER. LUCKILY THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ON A VACANT ROAD AND NOT A HIGHWAY ON-RAMP WHERE SMOOTH SHIFTING IS A LIFE OR DEATH SCENARIO.
NHTSA complaint #10501110 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 151,700 milesNaperville, ILCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS PULLING INTO THE PARKING SPACE AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR 45 MINS (APPROX. 20 MILES). WHEN I WAS READY PARK THE CAR AND SWITCH OFF THE IGNITION, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WAY TOO FAST AND HIT THE BUILDING IN FRONT. I WAS DRIVING INTO THE PARKING SPACE AT LESS THAN AROUND 10 MPH AS I HAD TO MAKE 3 TURNS WITHIN 100 FEET BEFORE COMING INTO VACANT PARKING SPACE. MY LEG WAS ALSO IN THE BREAK PEDAL AS I MADE THOSE TURNS AFTER GETTING INTO THE PRIVATE PROPERTY FROM IL RTE 83. I CAN DEFINITELY CONFIRM THAT MY LEG WAS NOT IN GAS PEDAL AS MY RIGHT LEG WAS ON THE BREAK PEDAL TO MAKE THOSE TURNS AND STOP THE CAR IN THE PARKING SPACE. IT ALL HAPPENED IN THE MATTER OF FEW SECONDS AND THERE WAS NO TIME TO REACT. THE CAR CAME TO HALT ONLY AFTER HITTING THE BUILDING. BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS SOON AS THE CAR HIT THE BUILDING AND THERE WAS HEAVE SMOKE INSIDE THE CAR. IT WAS REALLY SCARY BECAUSE BY LOOKING AT THE DAMAGE THE SPEED AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT LOOKS TO BE AROUND 50 MPH. IT WAS A RELATIVELY HIGHER CURB IN FRONT AND THE BUILDING WAS JUST 6 - 8 FEET AWAY FROM THE CURB, I WAS ALSO DRIVING INTO THE PARKING SPACE AT LESS THAN 10 MPH. I AM REALLY SHOCKED TO SEE THIS KIND OF UNINTENDED/SUDDEN ACCELERATION HAPPEN WITH HONDA ACCORD CARS WHICH COULD PROVE TO BE FATAL FOR THE DRIVER, PASSENGER AND PEDESTRIAN ALIKE.
NHTSA complaint #10488888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesSpringfield, MO
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TRANSMISSION IN 2000 HONDA ACCORD WAS DIAGNOSED BY TWO MECHANICS (INDEPENDENT AND HONDA DEALER) AS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT QUOTED AT OVER $3800. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED: GEAR SHIFT SLIPPAGE, D4 INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHING, DELAYED GEAR ENGAGEMENT, ERRATIC AND HARSH SHIFTING RESULTING IN THE CAR LURCHING FORWARD WHILE IN DRIVE, ATF LEAK, ERRATIC ACCELERATION, AND THE LEFT DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSED WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY. CAR HAD BEEN WELL MAINTAINED, KEEPING ALL FLUID LEVELS MONITORED AND IN CHECK WITH ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. AFTER CALLING HONDA AMERICA, I WAS TOLD THAT "DUE TO AGE" THE "COMPANY'S POSITION" WAS THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE OF ANY KIND DESPITE PREVIOUS REPORTS OF THE TRANSMISSION IN 2000 ACCORDS AS BEING A KNOWN MANUFACTURER'S ERROR/FAULTY PRODUCTION. HONDA ADMITTED ERROR ON THE ISSUE BUT REMAINED FIRM THAT THEY WOULD NOT SUPPORT RESOLUTION. AM LEFT WITH VEHICLE IN UNDRIVABLE CONDITION THAT IS UNSAFE ON THE ROAD DUE TO ERRATIC TRANSMISSION BEHAVIOR. AT ONE POINT, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY, NEARLY HITTING A PEDESTRIAN. REQUEST NHTSA FOLLOW-UP AND INVESTIGATION OF ONGOING TRANSMISSION ISSUES WITH THESE VEHICLES, ENCOURAGING CONSUMER RESOLUTION OPTIONS FOR HONDA OWNERS. RESOLUTION SHOULD NOT BE LIMITED TO AGE OF VEHICLE WHEN SAFETY OF CONSUMERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ARE AT HAND. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE ROAD WITH FAULTY TRANSMISSIONS. HAD I BEEN AWARE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE, I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED MY HONDA. THANK YOU!
NHTSA complaint #10425357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,000 milesGary, INCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THIS IS A REPORT OF AN INCIDENT OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH IS RELATED TO AN ACCIDENT WHICH OCCURRED ON MARCH 9, 2011. THE VEHICLE INVOLVED IS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD SE. THE DRIVER WAS REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR STARTED TO MOVE BACKWARD VERY FAST. THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL BUT THE VEHICLE WENT INTO DRIVE AND LURCHED FORWARD AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED UNCONTROLLABLY ACROSS THE SIDEWALK, THREE(3) LANES OF TRAFFIC, THROUGH A LAWN WHERE IT FIRST STRUCK A BRICK BUILDING, REMOVED A 30-INCH LANDSCAPE BOULDER, AND THEN STRUCK A SECOND BUILDING WHICH STOPPED IT, TRAVELING OVER 200 FEET BEFORE COMING TO A HALT IN A PUBLIC ALLEY. ALL OF THIS HAPPENED IN ONLY A FEW SECONDS AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE BRAKES DID NOT HELP. IT WAS A MIRACLE THAT THE DRIVER WAS NOT HIT OR KILLED GOING ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THIS INCIDENT BE INVESTIGATED
NHTSA complaint #10394915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,000 milesSolon, OH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS TRAVELING IN REVERSE FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 YARDS AT A SPEED OF UNDER 5 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. MY PASSENGER WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AS I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR IDLED AT A HIGH RPM FOR 2-3 SECONDS AFTER IT STOPPED. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SITUATION ON 4 OR 5 PRIOR OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS BUT THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WHILE BACKING. THE LAST TIME I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS IN SEPT. 2006; A DEALER MECHANICAL INSPECTION AT THAT TIME CHECKED THE TCM/PCM FOR DTC AND FOUND NO STORED CODES.
NHTSA complaint #10378373 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,252 milesHuntington Beach, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND APPLIED THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF TWICE AND RESTARTED IT; THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED PROPERLY AFTER THE RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DEFECTIVE; IT WAS DISCONNECTED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 163,252. UPDATED 01/26/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUDDEN ACCELERTION LASTED ABOUT 5 MINUTES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REMAINED STUCK AT FULL THROTTLE. UPDATED 03/09/11
NHTSA complaint #10367175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,000 milesChapel Hill, NC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1. THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: 133K MILES ON 2000 HONDA ACCORD, 4 DOOR, LX 4CYL, 5 SPD MANUAL TRANS. I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER, PURCHASED IN NOV OF 1999. CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN DAILY 15-30 MILES WITH NO PROBLEMS. REGULAR MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED. THE CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. 2. THE FAILURE, HOW OFTEN IT OCCURS, IT'S CONSEQUENCES: ON 8/3/10, STARTED TO DRIVE TO WORK. AFTER 2 MILES, I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I ACCELERATED. WHEN I WENT TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, THE ENGINE OVER-REVVED - UP TO THE REV LIMITER, EVEN THOUGH I HAD TAKEN MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR IN ORDER TO SHIFT. I COASTED WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED WHILE THE ENGINE "BOUNCED" OFF THE REV LIMITER FOR A SECOND. THEN I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. I COULD NOT "UN-STICK" THE THROTTLE -WHICH WAS STUCK IN WOT (WIDE OPEN THROTTLE) POSITION. 3. WHAT WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE; I.E, PARTS REPAIRED OR REPLACED (AND IF OLD PART IS AVAILABLE)? I TRIED TO LIFT THE THROTTLE OFF THE FLOOR, IT WAS STUCK. I REMOVED THE FLOOR MAT, WHICH MADE NO DIFFERENCE. I THEN OPENED THE HOOD. I COULD SEE THE THROTTLE CABLES WERE SLACK AND THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS STUCK. THE PART OF THE THROTTLE BODY WHICH HOLDS THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATOR CABLE HAD BROKEN. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CABLE (NO LONGER HELD IN PLACE) FLOPPED FORWARD AND JAMMED THE THROTTLE OPEN. UNTANGLING THE JAMMED THROTTLE BODY, AND SECURING THE CRUISE CONTROL THROTTLE CABLE TO A LOCATION WHERE IT COULD NOT COME LOOSE, ALLOWED THE THROTTLE BODY TO WORK AGAIN. USED THROTTLE BODIES ARE AVAILABLE - $135 +/-. NEW THROTTLE BODIES ARE AVAILABLE $400 APPROX. LABOR IS 1-2 HOURS TO REPLACE. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. EASY FOR ME TO REPEAT THIS. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED THIS YET. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP - THEY WANTED TO SEE IT. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC, HE VERIFIED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY BROKE (FAILED) IN A TROUBLING WAY.
NHTSA complaint #10350060 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesOakton, VA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
AT 3 PM I DROVE DOWN TO PICK UP MAIL (FROM CAR WINDOW) AT THE END OF PIPESTEM. BACKED UP TURNING RIGHT TO MAKE U TURN FOR RETURN. STRAIGHTENED WHEELS AND STARTED FORWARD TO BEGIN LEFT TURN ON NARROW ROAD, A MANEUVER I HAVE PERFORMED DOZENS OF TIMES. CAR ACCELERATED DESPITE IMMEDIATE BRAKING AND RAN OFF EMBANKMENT INTO WOODS. UNABLE TO STOP I DELIBERATELY HIT A TREE TO AVOID DRIVING INTO POND. TRIPLE A PULLED THE CAR OUT OF THE WOODS AND CRAFTSMAN AUTO BODY OF CHANTILLY (VA) DID THE REPAIRS. I ASSUMED IT HAD BEEN A GLITCH IN THE ACCELERATOR BUT COULD NOT PROVE IT. I NOW PRACTICE THROWING THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL FROM TIME TO TIME IN CASE IT HAPPENS AGAIN. RECENT NEWSPAPER REPORTS OF SIMILAR CASES INDUCED ME TO MAKE THIS REPORT.
NHTSA complaint #10317486 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 119,000 milesWoodside, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT NOTICED RESISTANCE IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SO HE APPLIED MORE PRESSURE TO IT. HE FELT AS IF "SOMETHING GAVE WAY" AND THE PEDAL SUDDENLY BECAME STUCK. HE USED HIS HAND TO PLACE THE PEDAL IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION AND HAD NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. HE HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO-DATE. WHEN HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER THEY INSTRUCTED HIM TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 121,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 119,000.
NHTSA complaint #10316707 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westfield, IN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I HAVE A 2000 HONDA ACCORD LX, THE GAS PEDAL TURNED TO BE STICKY AT THE END OF 2005 AND SINCE THEN IT TURNED TO BE STICKY EVERY YEAR. IT HAS BEEN FIXED THREE TIMES BY THE DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #10310784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesWest Palm Beach, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE SPEED CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE IT BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN FORCEFUL ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. HE PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNABLE TO BE ENTERED INTO THE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 125,000.
NHTSA complaint #10275034 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 117,356 milesTacoma, WACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I HAVE A 2000 HONDA ACCORD WITH AROUND 117,000 MILES AND HAVE HAD ISSUES OF THE ACCELERATOR STICKING FOR AT LEAST A YEAR BUT NEVER THOUGHT TOO MUCH OFF IT UNTIL YESTERDAY WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN A PARKING GARAGE. AS I WAS PULLING IN MY GAS PEDAL STUCK AND JERKED MY CAR FORWARD INTO A CEMENT WALL. I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT THREW MY CAR INTO NEUTRAL FROM DRIVE, MY STEREO IS NOW SUNKEN INTO MY DASHBOARD, I HIT MY HEAD ON THE ROOF OF MY CAR AND MY KNEE WENT INTO THE DASHBOARD. (THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH IS ALSO A LITTLE CONCERNING WITH HOW MUCH DAMAGE THERE IS TO MY CAR) MY FRONT BUMPER IS SCRATCHED AND CRACKED AND IT HAS SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE PANEL. WHEN I CALLED HONDA TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT THEY QUOTED ME AT LEAST $200 DIAGNOSES THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10230467 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesMabelvale, ARCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK AND THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED AFTER STRIKING A PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN AND WOULD ONLY SHUT OFF BY TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDER WERE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A HONDA DEALER, AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 140,000.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE MAINTENANCE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BEEPED FOUR TIMES BEFORE SHE LEFT THE HOUSE AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED HER NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED A COPY OF THE REPAIR INVOICE, POLICE OFFICER'S CARD WITH REPORT NUMBER AND REPORT FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY. UPDATED 07/10/07
NHTSA complaint #10186365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mobile, AL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD LX (SRS LIGHT REMAIN ON). GAS PEDAL GET STUCK, ROTOR AND DRUM WAS BENDED.
NHTSA complaint #10164670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,200 milesCincinnati, OHCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
DT* : THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE ACCELERATOR STICKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY SERVICE-USING CARBURETOR CLEANER. RECENTLY THE VEHICLE THE SAME PROBLEMS RECURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT; THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK SENDING THE VEHICLE CRASHING INTO A WALL OF A BRICKED BUILDING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT LEFT SIDE. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CONTACT INCURRED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WILL NEED STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AND AIR BAG REPLACEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10162761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,254 milesRaleigh, NCCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS CLOSED DUE TO OBSTRUCTION IN THROTTLE BODY. TO OVERCOME INERTIA; EXCESS PRESSURE ON PEDAL IS REQUIRED. WHEN OBSTRUCTION CLEARS; ENGINE RPM IS VERY HIGH CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE IF IN GEAR. CLEANING THROTTLE BODY IS REQUIRED EVERY SIX MONTHS. COST IS PROHIBITIVE.
NHTSA complaint #10161905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 76,800 milesManassas, VA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AN UNDETERMINED SPEED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10160125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesManchester, NH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
THE GAS PEDAL STICKS MORE AND MORE OFTEN SO THAT, WHEN ONE PRESSES ON THE GAS PEDAL, NOTHING HAPPENS. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE YET TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THERE HAVE BEEN NO CONSEQUENCES THUS FAR.
NHTSA complaint #10156158 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesCincinnati, OH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN, CAUSING ACCELERATION. OWNER HAD TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP.
NHTSA complaint #10109349 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,000 milesLivonia, MI
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LOCKED UP INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS ALMOST CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HARDER THEN NORMAL. VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED AND LURCHED FORWARD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND DEALER LUBRICATED THE LINKAGE THE FIRST TIME, AND REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR THROTTLE ASSEMBLY THE SECOND TIME, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED.
NHTSA complaint #10101382 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesApple Valley, CACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE LUNGED OR ACCELERATED IN PARKING SPACE WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR AND ON BRAKE. VEHICLE JUMPED OVER, AND COLLIDED WITH PET MALL BUILDING WALL. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT.
NHTSA complaint #10079621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,388 milesLanham, MDCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON APRIL 9, 2004, I WAS BACKING MY 2000 HONDA ACCORD, 4 DOOR TO A PUMP AT A GAS STATION. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT SUCH A VELOCITY WHILE BACKING THAT I RAN INTO TWO OTHER CARS AND STOPPED ONLY WHEN I RAN INTO THE SERVICE STATION BUILDING'S WALL. EVEN THOUGH I APPLIED THE BRAKE THE CAR CONTINUED TO CAREEN OUT OF CONTROL DESPITE MY EFFORTS TO STOP IT. IT IS MOST FORTUNATE NO ONE WAS MAIMED OR KILLED.
NHTSA complaint #10066344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 47,000 milesHudson, NH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE STUCK. FULL RANGE OF MOTION IS NOT POSSIBLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10059580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 44,002 milesMickleton, NJ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
THE THROTTLE CABLE STICKS IN COLD WEATHER, PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDDLE TO THE FLOOR. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. ONE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP WAS TO PUT THE GEARSHIFT IN NEUTRAL AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD.
NHTSA complaint #10053228 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.