1997 Honda Accord acceleration problems

Filed May 28, 2019 · Acceleration · 171,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord lx. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 MPH (the cruse control on), when attempted to slow down, the vehicle did not stop. The contact attempted to avoid the vehicles in front, went in to an embankment, and then came out onto oncoming traffic. The contact got striked by a pick up truck. A police report was filed. The passenger was taken to the hospital by ambulance, treated and released. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000. *bf

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Acceleration · 255,015 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle severely hesitated to accelerate. The contact mentioned the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 255,015. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 26, 2015 · Acceleration · 155,899 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While driving 55 MPH, the speedometer failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,899. Updated 09/03/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle speed sensor was replaced at the owner's expense. Updated 12/8/2015

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 192,000 miles · MA

I have noticed this problem for the past 2+ winters on my car. The first time it happened, I was going home from work on a cold winter night. I got the freeway and accelerated to 55 MPH. I then set the cruise control (as I normally do in light traffic). I noticed that the car's engine was still revving a lot more than it should. I looked down and noticed that I was doing 70 MPH. I immediately stepped on the brake to deactivate the cruise control. I continued to notice this issue all winter. I set the cruise at 40 MPH and noticed that it went up by about 20 MPH above the setting before it finally stopped accelerating and settled back to the cruise set speed (or close to it). In the warm weather this problem disappears.

Filed Oct 1, 2012 · Acceleration · 160,000 miles · DC · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and would not stop. The contact crashed into a brick wall and the air bags deployed. The contact sustained burns to his hands due to the air bag and was also suffering from back pain. The front passenger sustained a broken rib and pain to her entire body. The contact and the front passenger were undergoing physical therapy treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2012 · Acceleration · 160,000 miles · DC · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH in an alley, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the contact to crash into a concrete wall before independently coming to a stop. The contact and his wife sustained injuries as a result. A police report was not available. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and had not been inspected for the cause of the sudden acceleration failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 160,000. Updated 10/24/12*lj updated 10/25/2012

Filed Aug 30, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 93,850 miles · CA

Pressed the gas pedal on my car, and the car kept accelerating and the gas pedal got hard I had to put the car in park to stop it from hitting a car in front of me all while the engine kept revving, I then turned of the car and when I turned it on it was still doing the same thing until I pressed on the gas pedal again it went back to normal.

Filed Feb 14, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 144,000 miles · FL

On my way home on I-295 my car lost all power and was hard to steer and brakes did not work. I was able to coast to a stop in the emergency lane. I had the car towed to a local mechanic who informed me that it was a bad ignition switch. I took the car to the honda dealership and the part was under recall. The honda tech called me yesterday and tried to tell me that the problem was in the fuse box. My mechanic already knew it was the switch and honda told me the same thing when I dropped the car off. Im not sure if they were trying to upsell me or deny responsibility.

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 180,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord se (na). The contact stated that when the vehicle was set on cruise control and the temperature was below 45 degrees, the vehicle would continuously accelerate. The contact also mentioned that he was unable to remove the key out of the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted who stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty and was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 180,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Acceleration · 110,000 miles · CA

Twice during regular driving - once on the highway at 55mph and once while pulling out of driveway - the car engine accelerated on its own - braking did not help. Had to put in neutral and tap brakes 3-4 times. No injuries/accidents but it is worrisome. And I was not even pushing the gas pedal down more - other than maintaining speed.