2017 Honda Accord: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Sep 11, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA · crash

I was pulling my car forward into a parking spot in my apartment complex with my foot on the brake. I was about three quarters of the way into the spot when I suddenly felt the car lurch forward at what felt like a high rate of speed. The car lurched forward over the sidewalk and was stopped by two parked cars and a light pole. My car was moving slowly as I pulled in the spot before the sudden acceleration.

Filed Jun 4, 2021 · Acceleration · FL · crash

I have a 2017 Honda Accord, which I purchased new from the dealer. On May 8, 2021, when pulling into my parking space with my foot on the brake, the car suddenly, violently accelerated, jumping the parking curb, crossing the sidewalk, knocking down (1) bush and crashing into another bush when the car finally stopped. I narrowly misses a large tree, the A/C unit in front of my condominium and was very close to running into the exterior wall of my unit. I was pressing the brake the entire time. I immediately put the car in reverse. The bumper needed to be repaired and I was terrified! I researched online to see if anyone else had experienced this sudden acceleration event (SAE) and found a list of 35 other drivers who had experienced the identical SAE while pulling into a parking space. The other incidents indicated that Honda could not find anything wrong with the vehicles, even though this has been a continual complaint. Failure dates were indicated from 2013 - May, 2021 for 2012-2019 Honda Accords. I notified Honda.com of the incident and was assigned a case number but have not received any other communication from them. I made a service appointment at the Honda dealer and was told that I had to wait until June 10th when a Honda engineer would be available to inspect the vehicle and see if they can identify and correct this potentially lethal automotive defect.

Filed May 3, 2021 · Acceleration, Transmission · 5,517 miles · AL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda accord. The contact stated while her mother was driving at low speeds, the vehicle accelerated without warning. It was unknown if any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to el paso honda located at 1490 lee trevino dr, el paso, tx 79936 (915) 591-6100 where they were unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated while driving at low speeds the vehicle accelerated, jumped the curb and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. There was no reported fire. The police report had not been finalized. The driver was provided medical attention however succumbed to her injuries. A witness informed the police that the driver was speeding. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,517.

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda accord. While idling, the vehicle accelerated without warning and the engine revved. The contact called landmark honda (5125 duke st, alexandria, va 22304, (703) 823-8000) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2019 · 25,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

On 9-12-2019, my wife experienced a sudden acceleration with her 2017 honda accord. She turned into a parking space at a local funeral home, stopped and was about to put the car in park. Suddenly the car accelerated, surging forward over the curb, down the landscaped bank, over another curb, crossed over a 2 lane road, over a curb into a fast food entrance, off the curb, continuing forward and hit the right rear clip of a car in the drive thru, over another curb and finally stopped after hitting a tree. The breaks did not slow or stop the car. The car traveled approximately 150 feet before striking the tree. The car was totaled due to all of the damage underneath. I reported the issue to my honda dealer on 9-13-19. They gave me the number to their national headquarters. Honda sent field reps out to examine the car and try to pull any data. On 10/10/19 I received a call from honda stating no issues found. After checking the internet I found over 150 issues with sudden acceleration issues with honda. This reoccurring issue needs to be investigated before it results into someone dying .

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Acceleration · 12,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda accord. While pulling into a parking space with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and crashed into a building. The driver sustained an injured right wrist and shoulder, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to germain honda (3295 pine ridge rd, naples, fl), but the cause of the failure was not determined. A manufacturer's representative inspected the vehicle and the owner's claim was denied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Engine · 5,290 miles · NY

Car accelerated on its own and would breaks would not engage car had to be turned off to stop

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Acceleration · 3,500 miles · NJ

Unintended acceleration complaints : approximately 6 - 7 times, the honda accord increased speed on its own while entering highways or when slowing down to park the vehicle. All of these incidents happened when the steering wheel was either turned to the right or left during the process. The most critical incident occurred on 12/11/18 while I was coming to a stop in a parking spot in front of my condominium. While turning right into the parking spot and applying the brake, the honda violently accelerated on its own. I applied the brakes harder, but had to quickly push the gear shifter into park in order to stop the vehicle. The honda had jumped the concrete curb, drove over the sidewalk and continued across the grass until it stopped about 3 feet in front of the condo building. If I didn't force the transmission into park, the vehicle would have collided with the building. I was able to calm down, restart the car and put the honda in reverse to back up over the same curb into the parking space. I contacted davis honda and they sent a tow truck to transport it for service. As of this date, davis honda will be towing the honda accord back to my address in mt. Laurel, nj. The service department could not duplicate any of the incidents, so I contacted honda america and opened up a case. After numerous calls to corporate, they indicated no issues were found with his 2017 honda accord and I had to take the car back. I notified my car insurance company to see if they could assist me with this issue, no help yet. A lemon law attorney in nj advised I need 3 service checks, I only have 2 so far. I guess I have to crash before honda will fix it. Accord only has 3600 miles on it.. 3 year lease with 15 months to go.