1999 Honda Accord acceleration problems

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Acceleration · 189,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle began to accelerate without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The driver attempted to use the brakes to slow the vehicle and stated that the steering wheel seized, making it very difficult to steer. The contact mentioned that in order to stop the vehicle, the transmission had to shift into park. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the accelerator was stuck in position. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2013 · Acceleration · 149,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving in reverse at 3 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into another vehicle, and a house before coming to a stop. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 149,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2012 · Acceleration · 82,000 miles · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that while sitting at a stop light, the vehicle independently accelerated, causing a crash between the contact and another motorist. The motorist pulled forward and the contact's vehicle crashed into him a second time due to the unintended acceleration failure. The contact shifted into park in order to stop the vehicle from accelerating any further. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that no failures were found that could have caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 82,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2012 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 163,700 miles · TN

Update to odi 10444643 filed 1/20/12. I was attempting to turn left at a highway intersection and the honda totally stalled and the green key light came on the dash. The vehicle did not lose total power but it stalled while a fast vehicle approached from the right. I was afraid I would not get through the intersection without a wreck. It was a terrifying experience. After that first experience the vehicle totally lost power while at a stop sign in a mall. It took 2 attempts to restart car. I could not imagine what the problem could possibly be so I researched the possible problem and found that this honda had ignition switch problems. I purchased the vehicle in 2007 and it had approximately 121,200 miles. The vehicle was recalled in 2002 due to a defect in the ignition switch. Am "ignition switch update" was completed on 10/1/02 at 59,183 miles. By an authorized honda dealer. I have had no issues until jan 2012. Looks like I will have to replace this switch again but it is too dangerous to not address the problem. Can't imagine this problem at 70 MPH. Update; took the vehicle to honda dealer on 1/23/12 and told the tech what I thought the problem was. The test showed it was indeed the ignition switch once again . The cost for replacing was $206. 36. . So, honda's recall in 2002 did not correct this defect.

Filed Jan 20, 2012 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 163,700 miles · TN

I was attempting to turn left at a highway intersection and the honda totally stalled and the green key light came on the dash . The vehicle did not lose total power but it stalled while a fast vehicle approached from the right. I was afraid I would not get through the intersection without a wreck. It was a terrifying experience. After that first incident the vehicle totally lost power while at a stop sign in a mall. It took 2 attempts to restart the car. I could not imagine what the problem could possibly be so I researched the possible problem and found that this honda had ignition switch problems. I purchased this vehicle in 2007 and it had approximately 121, 200 miles . I checked the papers received when buying the auto and the vehicle was recalled in 2002 due to a defect in the ignition switch. An "ignition switch update" was completed on 10/1/02 at 59,183 miles by an authorized honda dealer. I have had not issues until january 2012. Looks like I will have to replace this switch again but it is too dangerous to not address the problem. Can't imagine this problem at 70mph .

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact has a 1999 honda accord. The gas pedal is very stiff when the vehicle is turned off for more than an hour. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated the pedal is having a hard time engaging at first and then as the vehicle warms the pedal resets and the pedal works properly. The failure mileage was 50000 and the current mileage was 55000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 22, 2010 · Acceleration · OK · crash

Honda accord had unexplained acceleration and ran thru fence almost hit elec pole,wife finally thought to turn off key to stop can. Has this problem been reported in the past??

Filed Feb 2, 2010 · Acceleration · 125,000 miles · NY · crash

Experienced in my 1999 honda accord sudden extreme acceleration on 12/14/2009 causing major accident on commack road, commack, ny which involved several cars, car driven from mass. Park, ny to grand street, manhattan to pickup mother-in-law and aide to bring to eye specialist in bethpage, ny, returning her to her home, back to commack for wife's job. I took car to do some shopping, car startedto accelerate on lie side ride, ultimately loosing control. Uncertain what injuries occurred, but no deaths! Heard of other incidents with hondas, 2005 accord. No injuries. Spoke to driver. Honda dealership said it was a 'glitch' after test ride. Another story, too.

Filed Aug 31, 2009 · Acceleration, Airbags · 200,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH on normal road conditions the vehicle unwarrantly accelerated, causing him to crash into a tree. The vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. As a consequence of the failure he sustained severe bodily injuries.the vehicle was towed to a salvage facility, but the cause of the failure is currently unknown. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2008 · Acceleration, Airbags · 94,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact attempted to park the vehicle and it surged forward. The vehicle crashed into a building. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 94,000. Updated 09/24/08. *lj the consumer was injured from the seatbelt. The air bags did not deploy. The dealer could not find anything wrong. Updated 10/01/08.