I was driving to work as usual, when my accelerator pedal got stuck while trying to find a parking space. It was a cold morning, around 12 degrees, so I first thought that I was slipping on ice and had no control of the car. Once off the icy patch, my car continued to take off on me, even with my foot on the brakes. It actually continued to speed up and that was the moment I knew I was in trouble. I was in the parking lot when this happened, so I did not have alot of room or time to put it in neutral or actually jump out. I sped out of the entry, through the street, over the curb, through the fence and landed on railroad ties, that thankfully high centered me, and another fence that ultimately stopped me. Both bags deployed and my car was totaled. Once I knew that I was o.k., I put the car in park, and the engine was still revving. That, I know, is not right. The whole time I could smell burnt rubber or brakes. I know the difference between my gas and brake pedal, and I definitely had my brakes applied. Why would I want to cause this kind of damage to my car and especially myself ? I could have actually killed myself or someone else. If it was not for the railroad ties that high centered me. I would have gone right through the second fence and ended up, who knows where. I definitely had an angel watching over me. I am so upset and sore that I don't know what to do. I spent all day on the internet looking at other incidents involving the same make and model with accelerator problems, especially in cold weather. I guess this is not just "driver error" that everyone seems to think, now is it.
1999 Honda Accord acceleration complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to move forward with steady pressure on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slowly accelerated, but lurched forward after the slow start. Although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer. Took vehicle to honda. Wanted to replace throttle body and clean injectors for $305.00. Cost contact just to clean it, $45.00. Took it to local garage, and they cleaned the throttle body and linkage and everything was fine.
1999 accord accelerates while parking. Engine revved to 6000 RPM. *ts the consumer experienced sudden acceleration four times each time the vehicle was being parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who felt there was nothing wrong with the vehicle therefore no repairs were made.
Dt: the consumer stated 1999 honda accord I had carbon build up in the throttle, which is resulted in the throttle sticking. Regardless, of how long the vehicle sat, when the consumer gave the vehicle gas, the throttle stuck. It did not matter if it was in reverse or forward. This problem was intermittent, and has been happening for the past 4 to 5 years. This has been reported this to the dealer. They suggested that she bring it in for a throttle cleaning, which she did. The mechanic from the dealership told her that she would have to have this done again because it would continue to happen. The consumer called the dealership and the manufacturer, and they have been of no help. And often refer her to have the throttle cleaned again at her cost. At this rate, the throttle would have to be cleaned every few months. At this point, the throttle is sticking and needs to be cleaned, but the owner suggested that this should be covered by the manufacturer as a safety improvement or recall. *ak
Dt: consumer reports when pressing on the brake pedal, the car lunges forward; and is out of control. In reading other complaints from other consumers, he noticed other similar complaints. The very same day he brought the car home, the car lunged forward at four-way stop and he went through the mid-section. The car revs up at violent pace.
Upon starting the vehicle and moving the gear from the park position to the reverse position, the vehicle accelerated. *jb there was persistent intermittent sudden acceleration, upon shifting after ignition from park. *sc
While starting up vehicle driver's foot was on the brake pedal and vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle ,and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the thottle body was corroded, and needed to be replaced.
Sticky accelerator in the morning, noted in honda service bulletin jan-2001, can cause sudden acceleration trying to unstick accelerator.
Gas pedal sticks when starting the car. Must press hard to get car in motion and then quickly let off so car will not go out of control speed wise. Usually when car has been setting for a while or cold outside. I feel it is unsafe in parking lots or anywhere people may be walking by car when this has to be done as the car "jumps" and the engin reves up. Been doing this for about a year now. Giving the last date it occurred.
Consumer complained about gas pedal problem. It does not move as freely as it should. Consumer has to step on the gas pedal very hard to get the vehicle going when moving from a start position. . This occurs only after the vehicle has been sitting for a while.
Accelerator pedal sticks when depressed-extremely dangerous! Needed to shift to neutral and physically reach down and pull pedal up while travelling at a high rate of speed. Thankfully no other drivers were nearby!
Intermittently gas pedal stuck, and there was a sudden acceleration. Dealer indicated the need to clean and lubricate. The throttle. But, there was no indication in the owner's manual how to lubricate the throttle.
Owner states vehicle suffered sudden acceleration when shifted from park into reverse. Vehicle collided with two others vehicles. Please provide further information.
1999 honda accord-vehicle accelerating without touching gas pedal while driving. Engine revving on own while in park. Towed to dealer. Service dept says throttle body is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Vehicle is unsafe to drive at this point and was left at dealership awaiting part.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed vehicle hesitates and jumps. Took vehicleto dealer, dealer said, " they will not do anything to the vehicle until engine light illuminated".
Vehicle accelerated in full throttle, due to the throttle valve sticking, per dealership.
The accelerator pedal became stuck, which caused the vehicle to accelerate faster.
While driving on the freeway at 45 my 99 honda accord began to accelorate to uncontrolable speeds, nearing 80-85 MPH. I attempted to push the break without luck put the car in neutral and punched the gas peddal as hard as I could for it to release.
The accelerator pedal becomes hard while the vehicle is parked. When the consumer tries to accelerate after coming to a complete stop the vehicle lurches forward. The dealer has been contacted. *mr
Consumer states that after starting vehicle you have to push very hard on gas pedal for vehicle to move.vehicle will then jump.dealer contacted. Nlm
Transmission slips in lower gears. Also lurches forward upon acceleration in all gears. This lurching is often quite severe causing the car to swerve which is incredibly dangerous.
When the vehicle is started the accelerator sticks in the idle position. Once the vehicle is put in gear, the accelerator won't move unless using extreme force, then it will lunge forward or backward if in reverse. The problem was momentarily fixed by lubricating the throttle body but after 15 to 20,000 miles problem reappears.
While driving, consumer has problem accelerating. After contacting dealer, dealer noted that there is a build up of carbon in throttle body.*ak consumer states when attempting to apply the accelerator it will stick, causing consumer to press harder on the gas to move the vehicle foward or in reverse, which then causes the vehicle to lurch foward at times.
While accelerating without warning pedal will stick forcing driver to place extra pressure on pedal to undo pedal from being stuck.
Stopped at a train crossing,I shifted from park to drive to close a 15 ft gap from the car ahead. My car immediately went out of controlaccelerating on its owni pressed the brake & threw it into park but crashed into utility pole.
My primary concern is the engine trouble with my 1999 accord. When I need to accelerate the car "misfires" according to the gresham honda dealership. This is where the car is being serviced. Contact name and number would be mark cawthorn @ 503‑676‑7070. I am very hesitant to pull out in traffic at any speed because I never know when my car will misfire. At times the acceleration sticks at both 2-3rpms. Basically, there is no acceleration. The check engine light no longer comes on when the car hesitates. The first two times that the car was taken to the honda dealership the check light did come on. My car is currently on it's 5th stay with honda. They(honda and their technicians) seem to have no idea what the problem was. Hopefully the problem will be resolved easily and most importantly, quickly. I'd hate to be the cause of an accident. Equally as important, I have had a failure with my ABS. While there was no accident, I barely stopped at the intersection while brakes locked up on pavement. I have had passengers in my vehicle on such occasions and each would be willing to give tesimonies to such failures as listed above. In fact, the honda technician has also experienced the "misfire" first hand in my accord. I may be a little difficult to reach with college and two jobs but please feel free to leave messages at either phone number. Thank you for your time, amber weimerskirch. *ak (tiresize: w-10)
1.) sometimes when I start the car the gas pedal sticks. 2.) while coming to a stop the car shuts off as if the battery died. The battery is fine. 3.) yesterday duiring the day the car would not start, acted as if it wasen't getting any fuel. The gas tank is full. After several attemps and waiting for 15-minutes the car started ok. I have serviced my car as required.
Throttle suddenly acellerated without prior warning because speed control will unexpectedly speed up when applying gas and releasing it. Dealership was aware of problem.
Consumer was traveling 2mph and accelerator pedal got stuck. When pushing it down harder vehicle went into a crosswalk, and hit a pedestrian. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer states this is the second time this has happened consumer states the first time it happened was on feb 23, 2001 she hit a vehicle as ahe was trying to accelerate.
When stepping on accelerator it will stick without a prior warning. Consumer had to drive to side and turn off engine.then, restarted and accelerator worked again, and after awhile would stick once again.
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