1997 Honda Accord: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Engine · 200,500 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly stalled. As the vehicle speed decelerated the contact switched the shifter into the neutral position and restarted the engine and the vehicle operated shifted into neutral and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200,500.

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 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 26, 2009 · Acceleration · 107,000 miles · DC · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While driving 50 MPH with the cruise control activated, the speed limit on the road decreased. The contact decided to decelerate, but the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and struck another vehicle and a tree. The air bag deployed. The vehicle was destroyed and the contact sustained a fractured ankle. A police report was filed. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the cruise control. The current mileage was 107,600 and failure mileage was 107,000. Updated 03/17/09. *lj updated 03/17/09.

Filed Dec 11, 2006 · Acceleration · 86,500 miles · WI · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 71 MPH and entering heavy traffic, the cruise control switch was shut off in order to decelerate, but the cruise control was not responsive at all. This caused the vehicle to rear-end another vehicle, bounce off, and hit a third. There was a police report taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to a garage, but was not seen by a dealer. Updated 2/9/2007 -

Filed Nov 17, 2005 · Acceleration · 80,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the contact stated while pulling into garage the vehicle surged and went through the garage door and went over an embankment. The cruise control was not engaged at the time of the accident. The contact's foot was on the brake pedal but it failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was totaled. No police report was taken. The contact sustained minor injuries. There has been no determination on the cause of the accident. There was damage to the garage door and part of the house.*ak updated 12/22/2005.

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 Nov 8, 1999 · Acceleration · MA · crash

Cruise control failed likely cause of serious accident.

Filed Oct 5, 1998 · Engine · NC

Cruise control failed to turn off when brake pedal was depressed, cruise control button turned off. Braking system failed to slow or stop vehicle. Only when parking brake was applied did vehicle slow.

Filed Jul 15, 1997 · Acceleration · GA

Consumer complains that cruise control does not accelerate properly driving up steep grades.

Filed Jun 12, 1997 · Acceleration · GA

When going up a substantial grade (hill),cruise control does not maintain speed and does not downshift the transmission. Manufacturer contacted.