While driving a honda accord straight ahead in the far right lane, the driver suddenly heard a "boom" noise, and the car shot forward at what the driver says felt like double the speed the car was originally going. The driver says he had no way to control the car as it moved forward and struck the car in front of it before veering left and crossing over all 4 lanes, including a median, and crashing into a ditch on the other side of the road. The driver complained of chest pains and was taken to the hospital. At first, while still at the scene of the accident, prior to being taken to the hospital, the driver assumed he had been hit by another car because of the "boom" noise and suddenly being pushed forward, which is what he told the police. However, after being released from the hospital and having processed what had occurred, it is believed the car malfunctioned and accelerated forward on its own. It is a miracle no one was seriously injured. This could have easily been a very tragic story instead of a miracle. This complaint is being submitted in hopes that something like this does not happen again.
2012 Honda Accord: sudden unintended acceleration
11 of the 374 complaints about the 2012 Honda Accord describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 12,000
- recalls
- 0
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
I was at a stop sign on private property. I attempted to move forward to make a left turn and the car suddenly accelerated. I couldn't stop it - but a tree about 20 feet away did. Even if I had floored the gas pedal, the car would not have gone that fast that quickly. I have read of others that have had the same experience. Honda just says there is nothing wrong with the car.
Car suddenly accelerates making difficult to keep under control. Happened many times. The car was running in the local city streets.
Allstate claim number: 0419487707 edward dugan allstate agency 1‑630‑351‑9222 my car damage due to unintended acceleration on my 2012 honda accord. The accident happed 7/1/16 at between 12/30 and 1pm. When it happened, I did not have braking on the brake petal or power steering. I did a half circle in my yard to avoid hitting the house or garage. It happened from a stop in the cull-de-sac. It left acceleration tire stripes where it started in the cull-de-sac. In the driveway it marked where I turned. I tried to avoid the garage and then the house by making a semi circle in the yard. I clipped the concrete steps at the front of the house. Ran over 2 sections of a 4 ft. Fence in our yard. Hitting the concrete steps slowed the car so after the fence, the emergency brake stopped the car. The car fix was over $5000, and we had a $150 deductible . Sorry allstate. Car fix at service king 5th ave. In naperville, il
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 honda accord. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated on its own. The vehicle failed to slow down. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into another vehicle's rear bumper, a sign, and a granite barrier. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.....updated 07/22/15 *bf updated 10/11/2017
I was in a parking lot. I made a right turn into a space and took my foot off the accelerator and had it on the brake when the car made a noise and accelerated on its own. I slammed down on the brake and the car stopped.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the brake pedal was being depressed as a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. Additionally the contact mentioned that while attempting to depress the accelerator pedal to reverse, he noticed that the accelerator pedal was stuck to the floor board. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated and advised that the vehicle was operating normally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 9,800.
2012 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated he applied the brakes to slow the vehicle down. Initially, he felt the effects of the brakes, in which the vehicle started to slow down. However, within a few seconds, the vehicle started to accelerate and in spite of him applying the brakes, the vehicle continued to gain speed. The vehicle was out of control and there was nothing he could do to stop crashing into the vehicle in front of his. As a result, his vehicle was totaled. The consumer, as well as the passengers were injured, some required surgery and rehabilitation. The consumer did not state how many people were injured, besides himself.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 13,000. Updated 3/14/13*cn updated 04/09/2013
That was on monday 12/31/2012 while traffic in freeway was very clear. I set cruise control at 60 mile/hour but suddenly the car kept increasing faster more than 75 miles. I was panic and kept stepping brake to reduce speed. About one minute, the car was reduced at speed of 50 miles/hour. I tested it without cruise control. I drove steadily about 60 mile/hour about 10 minutes that the car started accelerated by itself again and hit 75 miles/hour. I kept stepping brake steadily to reduce speed until it kicking into 50 mile/hr. This car is definitely defective car with numerous issues. Its defrost system does not function at all that almost killed me on september 2012. Again I brought it to dealer on 01/02/2013 for accelerated issue and defrost system but honda power dealer still could not detect it. I filed complaint with ftc and district attorney/prosecute unit to request to investigate about this issue. I contacted to honda motor to request it to take this car back and terminate my lease but honda motor refused my request because honda motor used test results from power honda dealer and honda world dealer as honda motor 's decision found that there were not any defective with defrost system and accelerate found. Honda motor made this car and failed to detect its problems that is no matter it can detect this car problem or not that honda has to hold accountability to lease it to me. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
From a standstill or speeds up to approximately 20 MPH when the accelerator pedal is depressed there is a delay in the response and then an unexpected and sudden acceleration occurs. This problem does not occur frequently but often enough to be considered dangerous. When I reported the problem to the service department of the honda dealership from which I purchased the vehicle, I was told this was a problem with the computer determining what gear the vehicle was in and what you were asking the computer to do and there was no fix for the problem. I was also told to just "gas it" when the problem occurred. This is a dangerous and unsatisfactory solution to the problem. If the problem occurs when pulling out slowly into traffic one could be hit from behind by another vehicle or if you suddenly "gassed it" you could lose control of the vehicle and hit a vehicle in front of your vehicle or possibly a person standing close by. When I asked if this was a problem in the entire honda line I was told yes and also was told this was a problem with all of the latest model vehicles not just the honda line. I sincerely believe this is a dangerous problem which should be addressed and fixed even though the dealership said it could not be fixed.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2012 Honda Accord sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2012 Honda Accord?
11 of 374 owner complaints about the 2012 Honda Accord (3%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Honda Accord?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Honda Accord
No deployment 17Airbag light 12ABS 11Check engine light 7Hesitation 6Stalling 6Door locks 5Jerking 5Oil consumption 5
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