2003 Honda Accord: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2013 · Acceleration · 62,400 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 50 MPH when she attempted to park. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed, which located the failure within the throttle body and it was cleaned by the mechanic. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,400. The current mileage was 62, 5000. Updated 09-18-13 *bf the consumer experienced sudden acceleration on two separate occasions, which almost resulted in two accidents. Updated 09/26/13

Filed Aug 14, 2012 · Acceleration · 44,124 miles · NY · crash

While pulling out of parking space with vehicle in reverse the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing me to crash into another vehicle parked in the same lot.I am an assistant service manager for a toyota dealership and I am totally aware of sudden acceleration problems re recent toyota problems, my mats were not involved [as were some found with the toyota problems] and I am 100% sure that my ,foot was on the brake and not the gas pedal . There were no injuries, however the rear of my car has quite a,bit of damage.. I noticed a slight similar problem the week before but that did not continue so I discounted it. When the vehicle leaves the collision shop, I will have my technician fully check this problem out, as he is very familiar with this condition re: previously mentioned toyota problems of the same nature.

Filed Jan 30, 2012 · Acceleration · 160,000 miles · MD · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact shifted into park and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into a bush area. The contact did not receive any injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 160,000. Updated 03/06/12*lj updated 03/13/12

Filed May 13, 2011 · Acceleration · 114,000 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact started the ignition and when shifting into drive, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they were unable to duplicate the problem. The technician recommended the vehicle be diagnosed by an authorized dealer. On a separate occasion, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and failed to slow down. The vehicle traveled onto the sidewalk and crashed into three nearby poles. There was no personal injury. A police report was not filed for the crash. The vehicle was towed to a collision center and the cause on failure had not yet been determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Acceleration · 102,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and applying the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact engaged the emergency brake and shifted into park to stop the unintended acceleration. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate or locate a failure within the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times after being inspected by the dealer. The contact called the manufacturer and they advised that they would escalate the issue for further investigation. The contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2011 · Acceleration · 90,000 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 55 MPH and entering the off ramp the vehicle suddenly accelerated. After checking the floor mats and the accelerator pedal there was nothing obstructing the area; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate and the rpms continued to increase excessively. Whenever the brakes were being depressed the vehicle would not slow down until she drove into a service station. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and found carbon particles around the throttle. They informed him that they could not duplicate the failure or find any problems with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2010 · Acceleration · 88,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 5 MPH with his food on the brake pedal, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly surged forward. The contact applied heavy pressure to the brake pedal but the engine continued to increase in rpms. The contact shifted into neutral and shut the vehicle off. The problem occurred intermittently. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 88,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 5, 2010 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk violently while switching gears. The vehicle then independently surged forward. The contact stated the failure would occur whenever switching gears. The dealer advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 62,000. Updated 10/25/10 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle has a violent/harsh between 1 and 2 gear. Updated 10/27/10

Filed Jul 17, 2010 · Engine · 127,000 miles · NY

I own a 2003 honda accord. The car has unintended acceleration. After two episodes where the engine revved up to 4000rpm without depressing on the accelerator the car was taken to the honda dealer and they claim to have repaired the car. Yesterday my wife was driving the car and another episode occurred. She stopped the car with the brakes and no accident occurred.

Filed May 28, 2010 · Transmission · 119,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled, surged forward and then started up on its own. The failure occurred every forty seconds while the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer stated that they would not assist in repairs. The transmission was being rebuilt at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. The current mileage was approximately 146,000.

Filed May 18, 2010 · Acceleration · 141,269 miles · CA

Unintended acceleration while making a right hand turn on a mountain road switch back. Car accelerated, paused and accelerated again. I had to apply extreme pressure with both feet to the brakes and put the car in neutral to get it to stop.