Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. While driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle would not stop accelerating. The contact deactivated the cruise control, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle had to be turned off in order for the acceleration to stop. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact did not notice any prior issues with the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 97,000. Updated 8/10/09 *cn the consumer stated throttle cable frayed and there was no explanation provided. Updated 08/13/09.
2002 Honda CR-V acceleration complaints
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The cruise control system failed. A safety concern for us. Honda replaced a connector in the steering wheel.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 30 MPH at a stop sign, the vehicle lurched forward followed by the illumination of the check engine light. Afterwards, the vehicle was able to be stopped by using firm brake pressure without incident. Upon inspection by a dealer, it was determined the throttle body needed to be replaced. After the replacement, the problem persisted. The manufacturer was contacted.
The vehicle did not slow when applying the brakes upon approaching a stop sign. The drivers foot was off the gas pedal and on the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to power forward. Not sure if the brakes were at fault, the driver stopped vehicle by putting the auto transmission into park to avoid going past the stop sign, entering a county highway and being broadsided by oncoming traffic. The engine speed then rose to about 5000 RPM, though the vehicle was at rest, in park, and the accelerator pedal was not being touched. A witness sought to lend some help and suggested that the continually racing engine was perhaps due to a stuck throttle, though a quick look under the hood did not reveal any obvious problem. After several minutes of the engine racing at about 5000 RPM while in park, the driver turned off the ignition and then restarted the engine. The engine continued to race. Only after the third or fourth cycle of turning the engine off and on, and pumping and jiggling the accelerator pedal, did the engine rpms return to normal, allowing the vehicle to be driven to a nearby honda dealer. The next day, the service department returned the vehicle to the driver saying that they inspected the throttle cable and cruise control, test drove it for 3 miles, but could not find any problems. The behavior of this 2002 honda cr-v seems very similar to that outlined by odi id numbers 10073104, 10127008, 10048024, 10083184 & 10055124.
Dt*: the contact stated about three weeks ago the check engine light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined the throttle sensor needed to be replaced. The part was ordered and replaced last thursday. Updated 5/16/2006 -
Check engine light went on at 66k in july 04. Throttle body was replaced (850.00 part). Same part failed 13 months later, resulting in check engine light and another $850.00 repair.
Dt: contact stated while driving vehicle let off gas, and it just kept going. She had to drive with the brakes on. Dealer told contact she needed to fix the brakes. When she released the brake vehicle acceleratesd.
Engine throttle stuck at full throttle, shifted to neutral to avoid collision.
Vehicle was being driven on highway. When attempting to exit the vehicle would not decellerate. Engine continued at over 5000 RPM. Vehicle could not be stopped with the brake. The gas pedal offerend no control over the vehicle. Vehicle had to be put into neutral to allow the brake to stop the vehicle. Once the driver managed to stop the vehicle and turn it off, if the vehicle was restarted it immediately accelerated up to 5000 RPM again. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. This vas a life threatening situation.
While pressing on the brake pedal to slow, the vehicle did not stop. When the consumer's foot was removed from brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated without the consumer placing his/her foot on the accelerator. The dealership indicated that this failure was caused by the throttle cable. *ak
When breaking to a stop the car suddenly accelerates. It has happened to me three times in 20,000 miles. Only to me, not my wife who drives it 99% of the time. The last time it happened I clearly was aware my foot was in no way touching the accelerator pedal . The engine speed only jumped up to approx. 2000rpm the dealer checked it over @ no charge to me with no findings.
Concerned about the three safety recall notices on the vehicle. *la the recalls were concerning the throttle cable, shift cable, and ignition switch key interlock. The consumer doesn't feel safe nor does she feel that she made the correct choice in purchasing the vehicle. *ph
Consumer received recall notifications for the throttle cable and transmission shift cable. When consumer took vehicle to the dealership for recall repairs, dealership informed him that the parts were not available.
Engine surges while driving, and then diies. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.
Car skips and hesitates when accelerating between 35 & 50 MPH. Has caused 3 near accidents mainly due to being startled. Vehicle is unreliable and unsafe. Honda has replaced computer and oxygen sensor without improving the poor performance. Honda now takes the official position of "this is a characteristic of this model". I have asked that they take me out of the vehicle and honda has refused.
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