2014 Honda Accord: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Nov 28, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · WI

While driving the car at approx 45mph on a busy roadway the vehicle suddenly accelerated heavily I tried applying the breaks but the pedal did not go down and had no affect of slowing the vehicle. I was forced to swerve around several vehicles to avoid a collision then just as suddenly the car returned to normal operation. The duration on the incident was approx 5 to 10 seconds. Very dangerous and very scary.

Filed Sep 4, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · WA · crash

Car occasionally experiences unintended acceleration. This happening today 9/4/2022. Car was brought to a complete stop. It suddenly accelerated while the foot was still on the brake, causing it to rear-end the car in front. Thankfully there no physical injuries reported (yet) We had experienced this a couple of time before. I had contact Honda as well as the local dealer and they cleared the car with no changes.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 35,545 miles · NY · crash · 3 injuries

Driver entered car after grocery shopping. Car was put into drive and light accelerator pressure was applied appropriate for moving out of the parking space. Car proceeded to advance slowly at first but suddenly accelerated. The amount of rapid and sudden acceleration was inconsistent and disproportionate with the amount of pressure and effort that was applied to the accelerator when advancing from the parking space. Three (3) pedestrians were either hit directly by the car or the resultant debris from the accident. Two (2) required medical care/hospitalization. Additionally there was significant property damage to the grocery store and vehicle. The cost to repair damage to the vehicle has been appraised at about $9,500. The extent and nature of injuries to pedestrians and damage to building has not yet been determined. The 2014 honda accord according to public the federal safety agency database reporting has experienced at least 17 sudden acceleration events (sae) attributed to failed vehicle speed control with strikingly similar circumstances. According to the federal safety agency public reportings honda has been notified of some of these 17 saes. The saes are not limited to just 2014 honda accords. It has been reported in other model years in 9th generation accords. The 2014 honda accords are part of the 9th generation honda accords from (2013 to 2017) in north america. Request the federal safety agency investigate sudden acceleration events in 9th generation honda accords (2013 to 2017) in north america. There are significant number of instances of sae to observe a clear and present pattern to warrant an in-dept investigation. There have been prior instances of honda recalling vehicles due to sae.

Filed Jul 15, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 47,000 miles · NY · crash · 3 injuries

I was slowly making a left turn into and pulling into a front end in parking space with my foot on the brake, the car as already going straight into the parking space when the car suddenly accelerated, could not be slowed down or stopped by the brake, jumped the curb, and crashed into the building. Air bag did not deploy.

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Acceleration, Transmission · 14,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and then lunged forward when the accelerator pedal was depressed the dealer could not determine the cause of the failure. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 05/17/17*lj

Filed Mar 29, 2016 · Acceleration · 21,500 miles · AL

Unintended acceleration: car started without any issues, as I was driving a slow speed down my driveway as I attempted to stop before entering the street, the car lurched forward under acceleration. I shifted the car into neutral and with the engine racing to about 4,000 RPM with rev limiter cutting in I stopped the car with the brake, I turned the engine off and restarted in neutral. Engine again raced to 4,000rpm with rev limiter cutting in. Stopped engine again and restarted a third time, this time engine idled normally and drove without incident. Called dealer, no records from anyone indicating a similar situation.

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 28,135 miles · CA

Upon trying to accelerate, the engine hesitated then stalled. Upon restarting and attempting to accelerate, the engine surged forward. Driving on the freeway the engine lost power momentarily then reengaged. The a.c./climate control is again not functioning properly, and the hands-free phone function disconnected multiple times. The car was taken the car to a honda dealership approximately one week ago to have the air conditioning defect repairs completed. At that time they were unable to repair the trunk lid that has been falling down since I took possession of the vehicle in july 2014. The trunk lid falls at will.

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Acceleration · 2,600 miles · FL · crash

When pulling into my parking space at my condo the car suddenly accelerated and went over the parking space cement marker, over the shrubs and onto sidewalk. I was finally able to apply the brakes hard enough to stop the car before crashing into the building. I just nicked the edge of the cement doorway leading into the walkway to my condo but it was enough to cause the hood to buckle. There was some damage to the undercarriage of the car and the total cost of repair was $5500.00. Ma 10/14 updated 11/30/2017

Filed Dec 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 5,687 miles · IN

My 2014 honda accord sport with only 5687 miles on it suddenly accelerated as I was pulling into a parking space. I was driving approximately 5 MPH. I had to slam on the brakes to avoid driving over the concrete barrier. I have recently noticed a strong gasoline smell upon starting the vehicle, which dissipates after a few minutes. This was an extremely scary experience.

Filed Apr 21, 2014 · Acceleration · 4,200 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 4,200.

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 117 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I purchased new 2014 honda accord on 1/27/14 with 34 miles. On 1/31/14 with only 117 miles, I was attempting to park, perhaps 2 MPH when all of the sudden, the car lunged forward on it's own with great force. I was appx 5 feet away from stopping when suddenly the airbag deployed, the car lunged, hit the concrete stop, jumped over and stopped only by steel cables.this occurred on the 4th floor (spiral parking) . If the cable system were not in place, I would have ended up landing on the top of the cars parked on the 3rd floor. This entire incident occurred in 2 seconds or less. I was completely straight in line having turned right from the central aisle, about 5 feet from the concrete block, traveling no more than 2 MPH. With no warning, the car lunged forward, airbag deployed and sent the car into the cables. I received a burn to my right hand from the airbag and was completely and utterly in shock. I have an exemplary driving history for 44 years and have never had anything so traumatizing occur ever. As I stated, this occurred so quickly as I was only 1-2 seconds from turning the engine off. In reporting this accident to honda, they recommended having it towed to seidner's with whom they partner with. They completed the repairs on 3/1/14.the damage was extensive, $11,600 to the front end, hood, etc. The car was at the collision center until 3/1/14. Because of the claim I opened with honda, they inspected the car 3/10/14, however only made a hand-written note that they test drove it for 48 miles, noting "no defects in mechanical inspection, no repairs recommended." I am utterly terrified that this could occur again. Please, can you direct me as to what I can do to ensure that this never recurs.

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Acceleration · MD · crash

2014 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd as the consumer was trying to park the vehicle, with her foot on the brake, the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, and took off on its own, even though her foot was on the brake, as she pulled into a parking space. The vehicle careened at a high speed around the parking lot, jumped several curbs, and side swiped three other cars, before coming to a stop when three tires blew out and the front passenger side wheel turned perpendicular to direction of motion. The axle broke, so the vehicle ended up traveling on the rim sides with the engine still running.