Several other drivers noted that these same unintended acceleration problems stopped as soon as the different size tires were replaced by the tires recommended by the auto manufacturer. It can be frustrating for any driver to expect certain acceleration from. Honda accord engine hesitates during acceleration inspection. Sudden acceleration incidents sai are defined for the purpose of this report as unintended, unexpected, highpower accelerations from a stationary position or a very. Sudden unexpected acceleration while braking honda. One citizens research on sudden acceleration problem and solution nessim watson recounts personal experiences with a 1995 honda accord ex with automatic transmission and a malfunctioning cruise control. The saes are not limited to just 2014 honda accord. Recall the 2011 honda crv and compensate honda owners across the country who were victims of sudden unintended acceleration. Power cuts off and comes back due to arcing inside the distributor. If all the lines are 0 zero, the problem may not be caused by the immobilizer system. Sep 28, 20 this 1994 honda accord came in with the complaints that the engine would develop a bad tip in acceleration problem as the engine warmed up.
Honda sudden acceleration incidents antony anderson. Honda accord technical specs, fuel consumption, dimensions. Airbags when a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage because the airbag systems senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the vehicles framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. Apr 04, 2011 i was on city street, just completed a right turn, had braked before turning, and was accelerating slowly out of the turn. I think these post 2000 cars are so technologically advanced that sudden acceleration could be as arcane as a bad line of code in an onboard computer. But then when i change the gear to drive, it stalls and takes a couple seconds to start moving forward. Diagnose and fix engine misfires flashing check engine light, rough running idle, low power duration.
Honda 2004 accord online reference owners manual pdf download. Honda accord iv wagon cb8 1990 1993 station wagon estate power. Table 2 summarizes the experiences of all the drivers involved. There is a strange vibration that is quite noticeable at. Replaced the battery and the starter about a month or two ago and had no problems until now. I have been behind other cars when this has happen which could have resulted in rearin accident. Sudden loss of acceleration and malfunction indicator. According to nhtsa public reportings honda has been notified of some of these 17 saes. Sep 05, 20 it seems i am having the same problem with my 98 accord also. If you own a honda crv and have experienced involuntary or sudden.
My problem seems same shreddedwheat randomly my car will lose acceleration and the rpms drop. It came to a stop, but not before she crashed into her garage door. The honda dealer towed it away and returned it the next day, no charge, no explanation of the problem. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. Honda accord problems 2014 honda accord engine problems. Theres a lot of vibration when braking especially on the highway.
This 1994 honda accord came in with the complaints that the engine would develop a bad tip in acceleration problem as the engine warmed up. Uncontrolled acceleration honda crv owners club forums. Nov 17, 20 diagnose and fix engine misfires flashing check engine light, rough running idle, low power duration. My 2012 ex has to down shift to a lower gear before stopping which some time causes a sudden but small jerking or acceleration. Nhtsa investigating honda accord hybrid for unintended. Im trying to locate the cause of a stumble between 1500 and 2500 rpm. All of a sudden, while the pickup was still stopped in front of me, my car decides to quickly accelerate and i had to quickly step on the brakes.
I managed to pull to the side of the road and turn off the engine. This unintended acceleration happened to me 4 days ago i was parking1122016 my 2007 honda accord ls with 90000 miles in my driveway speed was almost 0 miles my foot was on brake, so before i could put the car in park, the car took off at great speed on its own went through the bushes and hit a big tree about 20 feet from where i was. Nov 23, 2010 honda eventually gave up on its accord hybrid after just a couple of model years and no new version was launched even when a redesigned accord was introduced back in 2008. These vehicles are purchased by drivers who want the thrill of driving a sport car, but at a much lower price than most sport cars. At times in its history, the honda accord has been the most popular vehicle in its class, and it has received numerous awards for its reliability and design. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. In late july, my wife experienced unexpected acceleration from our 2007 odyssey exl while she was braking and turning into a parking space. A quick fix and a return to business as usual are unlikely for toyota, but the problem could well spread to other automakers.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of honda accord based on all problems reported for the accord. Show example honda accord engine hesitates during acceleration inspection prices. The gas pedal would depress but minimal and delayed acceleration and now increase in rpm. Honda accord ii ac,ad facelift 1983 1983 1985 power. Honda accord owners have reported 153 problems related to car accelerates on its own under the vehicle speed control category. I am the original owner and have done only the necessary maintenance requirements. I was on city street, just completed a right turn, had braked before turning, and was accelerating slowly out of the turn. Nov 15, 2009 feb 24, 2010 2004 honda crv 1 answer i have a 2003 crv and there is thumpvibration noise when accelerating in the right front, i have replace the right front axle and intermittent shaft, i have also disconnected the drive shaft, can. Honda accord problems 2012 honda accord power train. Car accelerates on its own problems of the 2016 honda accord. The 2014 honda accord according to public nhtsa database reporting has experienced at least 17 sudden acceleration events sae attributed to failed vehicle speed control with strikingly similar circumstances. Thankfully i was paying attention so it didnt cause an accident, however i almost created one in my pants.
View and download honda 2015 accord owners manual online. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. It seems i am having the same problem with my 98 accord also. I had to pull over to the side and stop and start the engine a few times. Later when applying gas, occasionally the car just does not accelerate. The answer to this question does not depend on honda accord as it is similar for all or most modern cars. No stutter or sudden acceleration during the stopping of the vehicle. How many miles on your accord, auto or manual, when was the last time you replaced the air filter, fuel filter, plugs and wires. The 2012 accord ex delays acceleration when i step on the gas.
You should also follow this when the brake pads are replaced. If you push the clutch and give it gas the rpms will rise but while its in gear the motor does not respond to giving it gas. Once repaired, clear the status log by removing the no. Honda accord owners have reported 67 problems related to accelerator pedal under the vehicle speed control category.
Jan 29, 2010 eyewitness accounts describe what sudden acceleration feels like. My mom has a 2012 honda accord v6 new as of last june 2012. If the check engine light comes on, i never have another problem until i turn the car off and take another drive. Get to the root of your engines leaks, noises, misfires, and performance issues with our stepbystep diagnostics. Pulled over and turned the car off, the vsa light went off, the cel remained on, and the acceleration returned to normal. My 98 sienna never suddenly accelerated and i dont think its happened to our 99 accord. Acceleration problems 2004 honda accord maintenancerepairs. I never had a previous problem with the sensing before as others have posted. The 2000 honda accord has 3 problems reported for unintendedsudden acceleration. There appears to be a serious issue where it sudden accelerates by itself.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. My 2007 honda accord ex v6 suddenly lost acceleration power. Audi bmw chrysler jeep daewoo ford general motors honda jaguar land rover mercedes mitsubishi nissan renault toyota toyota lexus volvo. The nhtsa first opened an auto defect investigation into toyota vehicles in 2004, but the office of defects investigation odi within the nhtsa closed the. Refer to pgmfi system symptom troubleshooting see page 1114. Replaced that part and the car still will not accelerate past 25 mph. The 2000 honda accord has 3 problems reported for unintended sudden acceleration. Then periodically the car will start increasing speed. Acc problem sudden acceleration while stopped 2016.
Starting from the park position, it backs out just fine. The engine surged and threw her and our oldest onboard up over the curb of the median in front of the parking space and into a tree when the driverside airbag deployed and finally shutoff the racing engine. The consumer stated as she pulled into her driveway, with her foot on the brake, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Let me elaborate, i press the gas, theres a slight pause then it seems to kick in and go. Ive taken it to the dealer and they cant find the problem. On 71417 i pulled into the parking lot of my local drugstore. While researching the topic of sudden unintended acceleration, the author found nine references to an. Your auto repair done right, only the work you need with. But despite this excellent reputation for reliability, the car is not without problems. Jul, 2017 my 2007 honda accord ex v6 suddenly lost acceleration power and the cel and vsa light came on. My 93 honda accord will randomly lose acceleration. These are the only instructions honda provides regarding initial 600 miles.
I brake and sometimes it will just all of a sudden drop 5mph instead of a slow. My 2007 honda accord ex v6 suddenly lost acceleration power and the cel and vsa light came on. Nhtsa consumer report from united states 4 years ago. When driving on the freeway, you can hear the wind like its not completely sealed. A few days ago as i drove along the highway, the car suddenly began speeding beyond 70 mph even with my foot off the gas pedal.
Sticky accelerator in the morning, noted in honda service bulletin jan2001, can cause sudden acceleration trying to unstick accelerator. Our list of 99 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your honda accord. The check engine light came on and the code reader said p0339 crankshaft position sensor was interrupted. It is alleged that honda crv may contain a design defect causing them involuntarily or suddenly accelerate. I have a v6 auto 2008 coupe and recently it seems the car is jerking when its switching gears. View and download honda 2004 accord online reference owners manual online. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a honda dealer, or for u.
Honda accord v6 automatic coupe transmission problem. Honda accord vehicle speed control 2000 honda accord. Theyre full of information supported by the honda service manuals and supported by the global honda accord community. Acceleration problems 2004 honda accord maintenance. The 2011 honda accord has 2 problems reported for sudden unintended acceleration. Loss of power, hesitation under accelerationintermittent. Honda crv sudden acceleration lawsuit investigating a lawsuit against honda for alleged sudden or involuntary acceleration when braking in the crv vehicles. Honda accord car accelerates on its own problems part 1. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. Why poor acceleration in a honda accord 2005 answers. The most prominent incidents of sudden unintended acceleration recently took place from 20002010 in toyota and lexus vehicles, resulting in as many as 89 deaths and 52 injuries. I located a parking spot, and was slowly turning right to pull into the parking space when my engine revved, the car accelerated, up over the concrete curb, over bike rack and into the side of the brick building. Sometimes for longer periods than others, but if i keep driving, acceleration will usually kick back in and if im lucky the check engine light comes on. Sudden unexpected acceleration while braking honda odyssey.
About 6 months ago i had 2 instances when whilst driving i had a sudden loss of acceleration and the malfunction indicator light came on. The engine surged and threw her and our oldest onboard up over the curb of the median in front of the parking space and into a tree when the driverside. Engine hesitates during acceleration inspection service. National highway traffic safety administration nhtsa reported a narrow definition of sudden acceleration only from near standstill in their 1989 sudden acceleration report. Honda accord engine problems by symptom, repair guides. Hi, we have a 2007 honda accord with pretty low milage under 40k. My 2007 honda accord ex v6 suddenly lost acceleration.