2000 Honda Accord: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Nov 22, 2010 · Acceleration · 163,252 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 honda accord. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 85 MPH. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road and applied the brakes; however, the vehicle would not slow down. The contact turned the vehicle off twice and restarted it; the vehicle functioned properly after the restart. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the cruise control was defective; it was disconnected. The contact called the manufacturer who advised him to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 163,252. Updated 01/26/11*lj the consumer stated the sudden accelertion lasted about 5 minutes. The accelerator pedal remained stuck at full throttle. Updated 03/09/11

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Acceleration · 134,000 miles · NC

1. The events leading up to the failure: 133k miles on 2000 honda accord, 4 door, lx 4cyl, 5 spd manual trans. I'm the original owner, purchased in nov of 1999. Car has been driven daily 15-30 miles with no problems. Regular maintenance has been performed. The car is in excellent condition. 2. The failure, how often it occurs, it's consequences: on 8/3/10, started to drive to work. After 2 miles, I came to a stop light. When the light turned green, I accelerated. When I went to shift from 1st to 2nd gear, the engine over-revved - up to the rev limiter, even though I had taken my foot off the accelerator in order to shift. I coasted with the clutch depressed while the engine "bounced" off the rev limiter for a second. Then I shut the engine off. I could not "un-stick" the throttle -which was stuck in wot (wide open throttle) position. 3. What was done to correct the failure; I.e, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available)? I tried to lift the throttle off the floor, it was stuck. I removed the floor mat, which made no difference. I then opened the hood. I could see the throttle cables were slack and that the throttle body was stuck. The part of the throttle body which holds the cruise control accelerator cable had broken. When I stepped on the accelerator, the cable (no longer held in place) flopped forward and jammed the throttle open. Untangling the jammed throttle body, and securing the cruise control throttle cable to a location where it could not come loose, allowed the throttle body to work again. Used throttle bodies are available - $135 +/-. New throttle bodies are available $400 approx. Labor is 1-2 hours to replace. Very dangerous condition. Easy for me to repeat this. I have not repaired this yet. I called the dealership - they wanted to see it. I took it to my mechanic, he verified that the throttle body broke (failed) in a troubling way.

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Acceleration · 22,558 miles · WV · crash

While pulling out of the driveway at a low speed, the vehicle accelerated at a speed of 70 MPH. When this occurred, the vehicle went over a fence. The axle broke and the two front tires blew out. The cruise control light was on at the time of the incident. *ak the foot brake failed to stop the vehicle. The consumer had to turn the ignition off in order to stop the vehicle. *tt

Filed Aug 7, 2002 · Acceleration · TX

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.

Filed Jun 12, 2001 · Fuel system · TX

The wires that connect to the fuel injectors appear to have their insulation melted away revealing the copper wire. Multiple injector wires are involved. The insulation is missing a third of the circumferance and about 17mm in length. I suspect excess engine heat has caused this defect. The defect was only spotted when the plastic engine cover was removed during in installation of a aftermarket cruise control device.

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Acceleration, Suspension · OH · crash

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.