1997 Honda Accord: sudden unintended acceleration

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 Mar 12, 2012 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when shifting gears. The vehicle would also lunge forward sporadically and without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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.

Filed Feb 13, 2003 · Acceleration · NY

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. *scc

Filed Feb 7, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

Vehicle suddenly accelerated when ABS brakes were applied. Driver used emergency brake to stop vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

Filed Apr 1, 2001 · Acceleration · CA

On 3/26/01 monday, while traveling from hwy 80 from fairfield, ca to vallejo ca. My honda accord began to display "unintended acceleration". My foot was not on the accelerator and the cruise control was "off". However, the accord was accelerating by itself. It felt the car was on cruise control. While going uphill, it began to speed up instead of slowing down. The only way I can slow my vehicle was to downshift at 2nd or 3rd gear. My accord is an automatic. I had to periodically press the brakes because the car was approachings speeds up to 80 MPH. After 5 miles of sheer terror, I decided to exit on an offramp and while the accord was stopped, the accord began idling very high. Applying the brakes took effort. Because, once I let go, the car began to accelerate by itself. Finally, I reached the honda dealership-avery green motors. Until now, the car is still there, because the throttle cable is in back order. The federal safety agency campaign id 99i002000 for fuel throttle linkages and control is what I suspect is the defect that is occuring with the accord. Originally, the dealer quoted an estimate of $90.00. Then, I received a call that I have a bad throttle cable and it should be replaced. The esitmate was approximately $500.00. The manufactuer/dealer should/must fix this problem without any cost to me. According to office of defects investigation-recall database 888‑327‑4236 dealers will replace the throttle cable. Honda has decided to conduct a product improvement campaign to replace the throttle cable. Owners can contact honda at 800‑999‑1009. My main question is this. Why was I not notified of this defect? I did not receive any written notification or calls for this type of problem occuring to my accord. However, I experienced this firsthand on 3/26/01. A potential accident was in a making, especially during rush hour in the morning - 5:30am pst. If advance warning was given to me, the inconveniece and danger would have been averted.

Filed Aug 3, 1999 · Acceleration · MN

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing loss of control. (attorney for consumer). Mjs

Filed Mar 17, 1999 · Acceleration · CA · crash · 2 injuries

While driving at approximately 25-30 MPH sudden acceleration occurred, full throttle, the vehicle went out of control, no brakes, crash occurred. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

Filed Dec 10, 1998 · Acceleration · MN

While parking the vehicle had a sudden acceleration of 60 to 70 MPH. Consumer did not lose control, but the vehicle was slowed down after running over an object that flattened the tires, and consumer shut engine off. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

Filed Jan 10, 1998 · Acceleration · MI

While pulling into a parking space and braking. Vehicle surged forward, causing the vehicle to crash over a cement curb stop.