Vehicle suffered sudden acceleration when shifting from park into drive. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ph
2000 Honda Accord acceleration complaints
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Vehicle accelerator - pedal stuck
Backing out of the driveway, my car accelerated, skid on ice and hit a tree. I put it in drive but again the car went out of control. I could not control its speed, and braking was ineffective. It could not be stopped. I went through the back wall of our garage, causing great damage.
Consumer states when vehicle is first started in the morning the accelertor pedal is restricted from moving without extreme pressure and then vehicle jumps. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.*jb
Car was placed in park. Motor suddenly revved with loud clanking sound and vehicle shot forward and hit tree. After collision, transmission shifted into reverse.
To whom it may concern. We bought a new 2000 model year honda accord in nov. 1999. At 22k miles (may-july 2001), the gas pedal git stuck when the car was not used for a while, like first thing in the morning. We had to step on it hard and released quickly. Then it was good for the rest of the day. We report this to the dealer (leith honda). They fixed it and I have the report. A few months ago this problem re-occured. We have about 44k miles now. Leith honda charged me $85 to fix it. They did not charge us the first time. Their reason is that my car is out of warranty and this sticky gas pedal problem is caused by gasoline. They further claimed that all other vehicles have the same problem because of the gasoline. They told me that I have to bring the car it and clean the throttle body on a regular basis. Otherwise this sticky gas pedal problem will continue to occur. I have so many car in the last 25 years and never heard of this kind of news. I am very concerned about the safety caused by the sticky gas pedal. What would you recommend me to do to fix the problem? I have names of the service manager and mechanic who performed the "cleaning". I also have report on hand which show the "repair" work. Please contact me if you need more info and fact. Thanks for your looking into this matter. Best ragards, kien.
While driving down hill and having cruise control on vehicle will start to accelerate. Vehicle should not be accelerating when having cruise control on. Contacted dealer.
Vehicle accelerated from a complete stop at a traffic light, causing a collision. The engine raced and the brake became completely disengaged. The car took off like a bullet causing damage to both vehicles and landed me in apposing traffic. Thank god no-one was injured. Manufacturer found no defects or cause for malfunction.
Foot was applied to brakes while car was being shifted into reverse. Vehicle suddenly accelerated backward, crashing into a utility pole. Consumer then placed vehicle in drive, and it accelerated forward. Brakes were applied, but car would not stop. Consumer had to purposely crash vehicle into a fence in order for it to stop.*ak
Consumer states while moving gear shift to drive, he/she experienced sudden acceleration, vehicle went airborn over a fence and hit a tree, the brakes would not work, so the consumer finally had to turn off the ignition, consumer states that the service dept couldn't find a problem.
While driving and upon pressing the accelerator pedal throttle sticks. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.
Consumer stated the drivers seatbelt would no longer lock into place, the dealer replaced the latch.
Accelerator pedal would sticks while driving. Feel free to provide any further information.
While pulling into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while my foot was on the brake. The enigne reved loudly, I was unable to stop the vehicle as the speed increased. The car surged over a median separating the parking space rows and struck two other cars in the row facing the row I was pulling into. My foot was on the brake the whole time, but the car kept accelerating. I contacted my dealer to see if there had been any similar reports. They reported none.
The accelerator stuck and I applied the brakes but the car continued to go faster. The car continued to gain speed which resulted with the right side of the car going in the ditch. This caused the car to airborne. When the car landed it continued to plow forward for another 20 feet or so before stopping two feet from another ditch. I was applying the brakes the entire time with no results. Both of the air bags deployed which caused injury to my hand and arm.
The accelerator stuck and I was unable to get the car to slow down. I attempted pulling the emergency brake, putting the car in first gear, and applying the break with no response. This incident was recorded on a 911 call that I made during the entire event. I did give details of what I was doing to prevent the car from accelerating however all measures failed. I did eventually put the car in park and turned the key to get the vehicle to stop. Honda is now denying any malfuction.
Accelerator pedal (gas pedal) "sticks" when starting the car in the morning or after periods when the car is not used. Excessive amount of foot force needs to applied which results in high RPM (and quick jerk from stop if car is in drive) after pedal depresses. Dealer has been contacted, they offered no assistance and did not refer us to any other source for warranty help.
When braking or while stopping at stop light the engine races (rpms in red zone). Must slam on brakes and shift into park to prevent vehicle from surging into traffic. This has occurred on four separate occasions--the first in december and the most recent one week ago. The problem appears to be identical with those reported for this vehicle in odi id 89408 and odi id 882677. Can you advise how those problems were resolved. American honda advised me that they had had no complaints similar to mine, which obviously is not correct.
Vehicle accelerated suddenly while the brakes were applied, resulting in a collision. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak
Would be waiting at light. When engine would start to rev up while foot was on brakes, it would then take off. Needed to slam on brakes to prevent vehicle from moving. Been to dealership 5 times, but mechanic could not locate cause of problem.
While driving at approximately 68 MPH on interstate with cruise control on, vehicle jerked to the right first, then a massive jerk to left. Vehicle performed a 360 degree turn, and went airborn. Vehicle ended up in median, and a police report was taken. Driver lost control for an unknown reason. Dealership didn't inform consumer of any reason that could have caused the defect. Consumer has been informed that vehicle was not included in any suspension related recall. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
When driving and at a stand still with foot depressed on brake pedal vehicle surge forward without prior warning. Consumer has contacted dealer.
Accelerator pedal sticks when trying to apply pressure to accelerate. It becomes hard to push. Dealer has not been contacted yet. *ak
When vehicle is put into reverse it accelerates. Dealer has to replace the transmission.
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