1999 Honda Accord: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Sep 11, 2008 · Engine · 109,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While pulling into the driveway and before the contact could turn off the vehicle, it shut itself off. Later, while attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle shut off completely. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer and they stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that he received a recall notice in 2002 for the electrical ignition switch, which could degrade and cause the vehicle to hesitate and/or crash without warning. The manufacturer stated that because the recall repairs were performed once, they would not take responsibility for the repairs a second time. The VIN and the federal safety agency campaign id number were unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 109,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2006 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · TX

1999 honda accord ex v6 automatic transmission issue. Vehicle purchased sept 2000 with approx 15k miles. Vehicle began having problems with the transmission not engaging after throttle had been pressed at approx 42k miles. Bad hesitation, and on an almost daily basis. Press on the gas, the engine revs, but vehicle barely moves and when it does engage it is very harsh. Dangerous trying to enter freeways, pass other vehicles or cross streets/intersections. The basic honda warranty of only 3/yr 36k miles had already lapsed. Transmission fluid had been changed in aug 2002 with 31k miles. Again changed(drain/fill) in june 2004 with 46k miles and again in sept 2006 with 61k miles. Honda transmission fluid used.

Filed Jan 25, 2005 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · CA

1999 honda accord transmission failure the transmission is hesitating at shift points and shifts harshly when finally shifts. I brought my car into my local dealer who determined the transmission is in need of replacement at a cost of $4280.00. I have since contacted honda's customer service. They have agreed to cover the cost of the transmission but expect me to cover the cost of labor, totaling $863.00. In my research I have found that honda motor corp.has extended the warranties on five models of vehicles built from 2000 thru 2002 but not 1999 year.

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

Vehicle hesitated and jerked. Consumer made contact with the dealer, and was told that transmission was not covered under warranty.

Filed Sep 15, 2004 · Transmission · IL

While driving the transmission would down shift on its on. The driver noticed that the vehicle would jerk then accelerated with a hesitation. The consumer was able to drive to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the problem could not be duplicated. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Aug 25, 2004 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · MD · crash

Within the first year of owning my accord v6, my transmission sensor blew out. That was the only thing covered under warranty. I repeatedly expressed concerns to the dealership that there was something with my transmission. It would thump and lurch the car forward or hesitate between gears. Repeatedly they assured me this was normal. Like everyone who buys a honda, I thought hondas are built to last so maybe this is normal. The fix-it was to flush my systems on numerous occassions. Which by the way, made things worse. I had to manually shift an automatic. Such irony. Now the vehicle only engages 2nd gear. I have been fighting honda with this for 9 months now.

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Acceleration · TX

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".

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Brakes · TX

When brakes are applied they hesitate to stop, pedal goes all the way to the floor, and vehicle still will not stop. Then they will just stop suddenly. Dealer contacted. *ak consumer stated on 2 occasions the vehicle failed to stop.

Filed May 30, 2002 · Engine · TX

The vehicle started hesitating and pulling violently forward. Twice having the vehicle checked the second drum was diagnosed as the problem causing the catylic converter to go out. The problem was partially corrected by a independent mechanic. The dealer was informed of the problem. Please provide more information.

Filed Jan 15, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · WA

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)

Filed Dec 27, 2001 · Engine · NJ

Vehicle shutsdown without prior warning. There is a hesitation before shutting down.

Filed Oct 6, 2000 · Acceleration · FL

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.