Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH approaching a traffic signal when the brakes were engaged and the vehicle began to surge forward unexpectedly. The brake pedal was applied repeatedly before the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was currently at an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000 updated 08/01/11*lj the consumer stated he may have accidentally hit the accelerator pedal, but couldn't be sure, but when it happened 15 minutes later, he made sure he hit applied the brake with extreme force. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they kept it for two days, but was unable to find a problem. Updated 08/08/11.
1999 Honda Civic acceleration problems
13 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal3
- Linkages2
- Cruise control2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Civic acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1999 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. The contact stated when traveling at any speed, the vehicle would intermittently stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the electronic throttle system would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 94,000.
I was stopped behind a car when my car suddenly accelerated crashing into the car in front of me.
Vehicle engaged cruise control at 65 MPH and vehicle accelerated to 90 MPH on its own, making it difficult to slow down. Brakes were applied, but the speed still continued until the engine was shutdown before pulling over.
Speed control / cruise control.
Accelerator is defficult to accelerate when driving vehicle. Has contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
While driving in an intersection during rush hour traffic, the vehicle's engine check light came on, the vehicle started to idle near zero causing the vehicle to stall. Vehicle was taken to dealer and I was told it was the catalytic converter. Manufacture was notified and they stated it will take 3-6 months to repair because honda manufacture has to develop a part in japan because the part is not available. Will notify the epa office.
Consumer feels the vehicle accelerates to quickly. Nlm
When putting vehicle into drive vehicle idles high. Also, when backing out vehicle. *ak the transmission does not shift into 3rd gear until the speed reaches 40 MPH.
While attempting to apply the brakes vehicle accelerated forward suddenly, resulting in a collision which totaled the vehicle. Dealership was notified.
Questions about the 1999 Honda Civic acceleration
Does the 1999 Honda Civic have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the acceleration of the 1999 Honda Civic, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Honda Civic acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Honda Civic acceleration?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Civic have the most acceleration problems?
The Honda Civic model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2022 (42 complaints), 2006 (40 complaints) and 1997 (38 complaints).
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?
Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).
Other 1999 Honda Civic problems
Electrical 118Airbags 58Engine 44Transmission 35Brakes 18Tires 17Body 16Visibility 14Seat belts 9Suspension 8Fuel system 5Locks 4Wheels 3Driver assistance 2Lights 2Seats 2Steering 2
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