Accelerator sticks when trying to take off from a complete stop. Happens when slowing down and trying to speed up. Also, happens when at a complete stop.contacted dealer, and the dealer cleaned engine and replaced throttle. Problem still occurs.
1999 Honda Accord acceleration complaints
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While driving 50 MPH accelerator pedal stuck, causing loss of vehicle control, cause unknown. Dealer could not identify cause. Please give any further details.
Throttle was sticking mostly when vehicle was first started, after it warmed up throttle was fine. Dealer cleaned and lubricated throttle body.
While the cruise control is engaged, the vehicle accelerates when going downhill.
Intermittently while braking braking system malfunctioned, causing vehicle to lunge forward, and resulting in extended stopping distance and a crash. Been to dealer for 1 month, and could not determine the cause. Problem still exists. Please provide further information.
Engine hestitates/lurches forward at any speed when using regular unleaded gasoline. Problem less frequent when using premium gas, but is causing carbon buildup on throttle body over time, which leads to the accelerator sticking. Local dealer stated they have been aware of this problem. Dealer suggested lower grade gasoline to prevent carbon buildup. Dealer offered no explaination why engine is hesitating.
I believe the gas pedal and brake are placed to close together causing rapid accerlation.similar to the 1980 's problem found on the audi 5000.this may have caused the recent accident of the ny nurses who died recently when their car went of the top of the parking garage.
Engine hesitates and sputters at half-throttle. Dealer states honda says this is "normal" when ambient temperature of air intake is over 150 degrees. This problem occurs sporadically at a wide temperature range.
Vehiicle hesistated when acclerating and it stalled. This condition almost caused a crash, which could have been fatal. Vehicle has been checked for trouble over 3 or 4 times in the last 6 months. Dealership has been unable to correct this problem. *ak vehicle has stalled at four occasions when trying to pull into traffic or accelerate. Brake rotors were warpped and rear drum were scored prematurely. Clincking noise in the steering column due to combo switch failure. Driver seat belt squeake when leaning forward or backward due to retracter failure.
While pulling out of a parking space vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own, driver lost control of vehicle and hit a wall on the front right side. Air bags deployed, but played no part in restraint which was provided by seat belts. Honda lease dept has been contacted. *ak.et.
While backing out of a parking space, hitting a pole, driver pulled back into parking space and vehicle acclerated, causing vehicle to take off out of control. Vehicle came to sto. Dealer has been notified . Please provide further informaton.
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