2003 Honda Civic: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Oct 19, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 190,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to buckeye honda (2615 n memorial dr, lancaster, oh 43130). The contact was informed that the radiator was leaking and there was also an oil leak. Additionally, the horn, fog light switch, and cruise control failed to operate as designed. The contact was also informed that the steering column cover was cut. In addition to the failures, the driver's and passenger's front doors were unable to be opened with the key. The contact was only able to unlock the trunk with the key. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer for an ignition switch repair where the keys were replaced however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage approximately 190,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2018 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · WI

Cruise control was stuck in accelerate and could not turn it off on the interstate. I could have been killed.neutral and full pressure to the brakes wouldn't stop it. Taking my foot off the brakes would only accelerate it more.I went 8 miles with full brakes in neutral till I was able to stop it. None of the off switches mmade any difference, I'm lucky to be alive and that I didn't hurt anyone. It started when I was on the entrance ramp to the interstate in osseo wi.I slowed down to merge,then cruise control accelerated unstoppable.

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Acceleration · 86,000 miles · IN · crash

On ~5/2/2009, saturday morning, I was driving my 2003 honda civic, cross 141th street from north community to south community after yard sale, at ~15mph speed. When I cross the street, I found a SUV pass from west to east, then I try to stop my car, however I can not stop it. Then I have to turn left (east), then my car right front crashed with the SUV left side. I remembered I push the brake gear, however it can not stop, I also used my right hand to move the gear to the n, and push my the brake so hard, then my car stopped about 300 feet away from where the car crashed. I just don't understand why at that time it takes me so long time and so far away distance to stop a car at a speed ~15mph (happened only this time). Another thing about this car: when I set up cruise control for this car, it will automatically accelerate higher than what I set up. Suppose I try to set up 65mph on highway, the car will automatically accelerate to more than 70mph. Now I can not use the cruise control system in this car.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda civic hybrid. While driving 75 MPH on the interstate when the accelerator pedal extended to the floor without the contact applying pressure to it, then the rpms increased. He then firmly pressed on the brake pedal and the vehicle started to slow down. The contact was able to continue driving. The failure has occurred approximately 7 to 8 times. Honda was contacted and stated that they were not going to repair the vehicle since the failure was related to the cruise control. They also advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed by the dealer. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 130,000. The current mileage was 207,496. The consumer also stated the brakes did not work well on a rough road when going down a hill. Updated 05/13/10.

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Acceleration · 1,000 miles · TN

2003 honda civic ex with 5 speed standard transmission and with cruise control. When using cruise control, if I shift gears, after I disengage the transmission and before I re-engage the desired gear (I.e., switching gears from 4th to 5th or 4th to third or a similar operation) , cruise control does not disengage, engine revs up to redline, and I must manually kill cruise control by tapping brakes, or I can leave cruise control on, and shift into desired gear. The point is, the car is either suppose to kill the cruise control operation automatically, or at the least, not rev the engine up in an uncontrolled method. This has been happening since I purchased the car brand new (with 0 miles on it, right off the delivery truck). I thought nothing of it until I read that the toyota computer system may be the source of unintentional acceleration.

Filed Jan 15, 2009 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda civic-hybrid. While driving 60 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the engine suddenly revved, but the vehicle began to decelerate. The tachometer escalated and the contact pulled the vehicle onto the shoulder. After a few minutes, he attempted to drive back into traffic and the vehicle moved very slowly. The vehicle could only be driven 5 MPH; however, the engine was still revving. After the contact shut off the engine for several minutes and restarted it, the vehicle worked perfectly fine for approximately 30 miles. When he attempted to exit the highway, the vehicle began losing speed again while the engine was still revving. He managed to drive the vehicle home and left it parked for a few days. He did not start the engine during that time. A few days later, he drove the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that a new transmission was needed. The vehicle has not yet been repaired and is still at the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 116,000. Updated 02-18-09updated 02/18/09.

Filed Jun 2, 2007 · Acceleration · 78,000 miles · CT

While driving my 2003 civic hybrid using cruise control, the accel/decel feature on the steering wheel malfunctions. I am driving on the highway, engage the cruise control, using the steering wheel buttons, and then press the accel button and the cars begins to decelerate. I have paid extra careful attention to be sure that I am not pressing the incorrect button in error, and I am in fact pressing the accel button, yet the car continues to decelerate. At three different times, I have tested this failure and it is an intermittent problem. This could be a serious safety hazard as the first time I discovered this malfunction, I was getting onto the highway attempting to accelerate to merge into traffic and the car began decelerating. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Filed May 8, 2006 · Acceleration · 44,000 miles · AK

When disengaging the cruise control it disengaged on the panel but kept going. Repeated attempts to disengage met with failure. The speed accelerated up to 70+ MPH. Shifted into neutral, it red lined out to 7,000 RPM, shut it down. Restarted, cruise control locked in. Shut down, restarted and it finally disengaged. Have not used since that date.