2009 Honda Civic: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Dec 28, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 22,000 miles · MD · crash

While trying to pull into an isle of a parking lot for the purpose of finding a parking space, the engine suddenly accelerated on its own and out of control spinning around, jumping a curb and crashing into a tree, and four other automobiles parked on the parking lot causing property damage to five automobiles including my automobile.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 70,559 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 honda civic. The contact parked the vehicle and it accelerated on its own. The vehicle traveled approximately fourteen feet and crashed into a wall of a building. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a fractured sternum and moderate bruising on the chest, shoulder, and foot. Medical attention was required and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 70,559.

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 7,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

While pulling into a parking space with foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle violently lunged forward into a block wall. The driver was unable to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes. The driver was hospitalized for 2 days.

Filed Apr 11, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 26,526 miles · WI

The vehicle purchased new from a honda dealership in waukesha wis. On 11-28-2008. One yr. After purchase we noticed the engine would suddenly accelerate, when backing up, braking. The engine would suddenly accelerated for no apparent reason. The driver would need to depress the brake pedal with greater force, and then shift auto. Trans into neutral. We took it back to the dealer 3 separate times, and they indicated they were unable to find the problem. On one occasion per their suggestion we purchased the rubber all weather honda floor mats at a cost of $110.00. I doubted this would fix the problem. In november 2011 the same problem was experienced a fourth time in a parking lot. While waiting in a parking lot the engine accelerated suddenly, and more pressure was applied to the brake pedal and shift into neutral. I notified the dealership of the continuing problem. On 11-29-2011 we left the civic at the dealer, and wayne nicklas the (ahm) would also examine the car with a mechanic. The mileage was 26,526. Mr. Nicklas met with us. He explained how they checked the tire depth, pressure, and the overall condition of the car. I then asked for specifics about the sudden acceleration, and he indicated they were unable to find the problem. According to mr. Nicklas, there was no abnormal engine code, and it was possible that the problem did not occur long enough for the computer to record it. He denied other similar problems reported with civics. We found similar consumer complaints filed on web sites with civics involved in accidents. It was suggested we trade in the vehicle. We felt unsafe in continuing to operate the vehicle. The honda dealer left us hanging, and offered us no further help with trading in the vehicle. We incurred a substantial loss when we traded in the civic at another dealership. Research found this is not an isolated issue by any means.

Filed May 17, 2010 · Acceleration · 10,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving 1 MPH with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle crashed into the front door of the contacts house. She shifted into reverse but the vehicle continued to accelerate, spun around and crashed into another vehicle. The contact was able to engage the emergency brake and shift into park; the rpms increased excessively; however, a bystander helped her turn the vehicle off. There were no injuries but a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2009 · Acceleration · 12,329 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda civic hybrid. When he applied pressure to the accelerator pedal while entering a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without intention. The vehicle jumped the roadway curb. The engine had to be turned off to discontinue vehicle acceleration. The manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 12,329. The current mileage was 13,000. Updated 11/23/09. *lj updated 11/24/29

Filed Aug 27, 2009 · Acceleration · 12,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda civic hybrid. While driving approximately 55 to 60 MPH on normal road conditions there was pressure applied to the brake pedal, followed by a squealing noise and the vehicle lunged forward violently. The aggressive force caused the seat belt to secure the driver extremely tight. There were no personal injuries. The contact was able to operate the vehicle without any restrictions; however, the identical failures occurred two months later while driving on an incline. The technician stated that the vehicle was functioning properly and there were no resolutions. The contact is aware of the safety the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 15,000.

Filed May 27, 2009 · Fuel system, Transmission · 8,003 miles · CO · crash

Sudden acceleration surge, to the point of having to completely hold the brake with both feet. At one point, after putting car into neutral, the engine revved to 7000 RPM before owner could turn car off. The initial surging resulted in the owner's wife hitting her passenger mirror against another vehicle when the engine surged while in reverse. There was no category for the vehicle ecu, which is quite suspect at this point.