2002 Honda Accord acceleration problems

Filed Jul 5, 2020 · Acceleration · 170,000 miles · WY

As the vehicle was slowing to a stop at a red light, the rpms suddenly rose to 5-7k ! The driver could not control or stop it from lurching forward into traffic, so she cut off the engine. Upon trying to restart, the engine would not start at normal RPM. A bystander came over and adjusted something in the engine and it worked again. This has happened 2 times since then. No one can figure out the problem, but after a web search, this is not rare for 2002 model. Unacceptable! This has also happened as it the car is put into park, and the rpms rise quickly to high levels. It stops when the car is off, obviously, and usually does not recur on the same day. It's been happening about 1 time per month since we bought it used for our teenager to use. I'm now afraid to let her drive it. Please investigate! This could have killed the driver, my daughter, as well as others in her path.

Filed Aug 9, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 92,736 miles · CA · fire

While driving on freeway vehicle accelerated, continue to gain speed. Had to brake real hard, vehicle cont. To accelerate. Exiting freeway at high speed, blow a stop sign could not stop. Continue hard braking caused brakes to catch fire. Finally able to bring vehicle to a complete stop. Unknown what caused veh. To accelerate

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 279,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the contact observed a loud abnormal sound from the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. In addition, the contact mentioned that she had the codes printed that showed that the torque converter and cylinder failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 279,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 100,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving 30 MPH, the gauge and RPM unit on the instrument panel became inoperable without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle began to accelerate while attempting to come to a complete stop. The contact also stated that it was extremely hard to slow the vehicle down. The failure occured once. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 60,000 miles · FL

Vehicle lurked into on coming traffic causing vehicles to slam on brakes and a near miss on interstate 10. 3 or four vehicles had to go to the median,entering on-ramp headed west on i10. Not the first occasion this situation has happened.

Filed Nov 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 86,000 miles · IL

I have a 2002 honda accord ex and the car jerks into gear, even going from 1st to 2nd gear. I am always worried taking off from a stop light because the car doesn't get into gear right away or take off smoothly.

Filed Sep 4, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 65,000 miles · FL

Coming to a yield, was clear, accelerated vehicle in d4, vehicle did not move, rpms 2000, 30 sec later gear engage, spinning front tires, road was not clear at this time, had to apply emergency brake along with pedal brake to keep from hitting another vehicle. This was not a safe situation. This vehicle lurches forward when stopping, shifting hard. Not safe to drive.

Filed Jul 30, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 148,761 miles · CA

I was driving in traffic and my car's d4 light began blinking and when I would slow down to a complete stop the car would jerk before coming to a stop. I had to restart the car to get it to stop jerking. This has happened maybe 4 times before and I took it to someone and they said that the transmission could be going and I would need a new one. There are thousands of complaints about the transmissions on these older honda accords, and I think it is about time they do something to fix this issue.

Filed Jun 19, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 87,000 miles · VA

Lost power and unable to safely control car. Pulled into intersection and lost power in front of on-coming traffic. Defective transmission, cars is unable to shift, may lose power or accelerate suddenly. Well documented problem in honda transmission, unsafe to drive as power is unreliable and transmission can fail at any moment. Honda already previously named in class action lawsuit, problems remain. Honda refuses to acknowledge or repair. Ntsb needs to order a recall for the safety of drivers and passengers.

Filed Jun 18, 2012 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle surged forward while attempting to stop. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop on numerous occasions and the throttle plate was cleaned. The failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.