1997 Honda Accord Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 32
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 32 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- cruise control · 9 records
- police report · 4 records
- sudden acceleration · 4 records
- started accelerate · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord lx. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph (the cruse control on), when attempted to slow down, the vehicle did not stop. The contact attempted to avoid the vehicles in front, went in to an embankment, and then came out onto oncoming traffic. The contact got striked by a pick up truck. A police report was filed. The passenger was taken to the hospital by…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11210337
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While driving 55 mph, the speedometer failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,899. Updated 09/03/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle speed sensor was replaced at the owner's expense. Updated 12/8/2015*js
ODI 10730700
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle severely hesitated to accelerate. The contact mentioned the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 255,015. The vin was not available.
ODI 10824806
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I have noticed this problem for the past 2+ winters on my car. The first time it happened, i was going home from work on a cold winter night. I got the freeway and accelerated to 55 mph. I then set the cruise control (as i normally do in light traffic). I noticed that the car's engine was still revving a lot more than it should. I looked down and noticed that i was doing 70 mph. I immediately stepped on the brake to…
ODI 10578369
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and would not stop. The contact crashed into a brick wall and the air bags deployed. The contact sustained burns to his hands due to the air bag and was also suffering from back pain. The front passenger sustained a broken rib and…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10478120
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph in an alley, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the contact to crash into a concrete wall before independently coming to a stop. The contact and his wife sustained injuries as a result. A police report was not available. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and had not been inspected for the cause of the sudden…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10476884
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Pressed the gas pedal on my car, and the car kept accelerating and the gas pedal got hard i had to put the car in park to stop it from hitting a car in front of me all while the engine kept revving, i then turned of the car and when i turned it on it was still doing the same thing until i pressed on the gas pedal again it went back to normal. *tr
ODI 10472989
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On my way home on i-295 my car lost all power and was hard to steer and brakes did not work. I was able to coast to a stop in the emergency lane. I had the car towed to a local mechanic who informed me that it was a bad ignition switch. I took the car to the honda dealership and the part was under recall. The honda tech called me yesterday and tried to tell me that the problem was in the fuse box. My mechanic…
ODI 10447971
Vehicle Speed Control
Twice during regular driving - once on the highway at 55mph and once while pulling out of driveway - the car engine accelerated on its own - braking did not help. Had to put in neutral and tap brakes 3-4 times. No injuries/accidents but it is worrisome. And i was not even pushing the gas pedal down more - other than maintaining speed. *tr
ODI 10313397
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While driving 50 mph with the cruise control activated, the speed limit on the road decreased. The contact decided to decelerate, but the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and struck another vehicle and a tree. The air bag deployed. The vehicle was destroyed and the contact sustained a fractured ankle. A police report was filed. The manufacturer stated that there were no…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10260061
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord se (na). The contact stated that when the vehicle was set on cruise control and the temperature was below 45 degrees, the vehicle would continuously accelerate. The contact also mentioned that he was unable to remove the key out of the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted who…
ODI 10378497
Vehicle Speed Control
1) as per description of nhtsa campaign id number : 99i002000. The throttle cable did not respond properly at slow speed for 97 honda accord and resulted in to a collision in a parking. 2) american honda do not accept nhtsa campaign id number : 99i002000. As per american honda this is not a valid campaign. They refused to honor the request. Please let me know the further course of action that i need to do so that…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10150254
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the contact stated while pulling into garage the vehicle surged and went through the garage door and went over an embankment. The cruise control was not engaged at the time of the accident. The contact's foot was on the brake pedal but it failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was totaled. No police report was taken. The contact sustained minor injuries. There has been no determination on the cause of the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10143025
Vehicle Speed Control
In a short distance the vehicle is likely to have accelerated out of control, jumped a concrete curb, and struck a tree. The deceased had a broken ankle, which was likely caused by attempting to brake. Other injuries included broken jaw and sever internal injuries. The air bags did not deploy since the car had previously been in a side impact accident. However the car was driven by me and my wife for over 25k miles…
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 769871
Vehicle Speed Control
With no warning vehicle started to accelerate. And was hard to stop. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak
ODI 8012952
Vehicle Speed Control
While parking inside of the parking lot and without prior warning vehicle went forward with speed and hit a pole.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 8008889
Vehicle Speed Control
On april 9, 2002 as i was parking into my apartment complex drive, going about 5 mph parking in a space. My 1997 honda accord se accelerated forward instead of stopping. The car jumped the parking median and i ended up in some brushes and on one of the apartment patio balconies. Praise god, the brushes was there which slowed the speed and did not cause more damage than it did. The car picked accelerated at a high…
Crash reported
ODI 760889
Foundation Components · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at 65 mph consumer had to apply the brakes to slow down, and when doing so, vehicle started to accelerate and not slow down at all. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to anything.*ak
ODI 8017680
Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerator got stuck for the second time, first while pulling in to park engine revved and brake was applied, vehicle ran into large boulder, causing $ 4000.00 damage. Also, on 5 april 2002 at slow speed engine revved, brake was applied, and consumer was not able to stop vehicle. Vehicle hit a cement post, causing $ 6100.00 damage. Vehicle at dealership at this time.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 8008872
Vehicle Speed Control
While braking to park, engine suddenly started to accelerate and took off out of control, forcing vehicle into some bushes and a private patio deck before stopping. One injury was sustained. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak one person was injured. *tt
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8007319
Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling at approximately 65 mph vehicle accelerated suddenly while going up hill. Dealership stated that the reason was a defective throttle cable. Consumer informed by manufacturer that vehicle was not a part of recall 99i002000. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
ODI 884792
Vehicle Speed Control
Cruise control failed likely cause of serious accident.
Crash reported
ODI 714489
Vehicle Speed Control
I put the car in reverse on my driveway to go to work. I gently pushed the gas pedal like i do every day. The car jumped like a bullet spun 180 degrees hit a tree in my front yard spun around for another 180 degrees and landed in my front yard. The trunk of the car was totaly destroid and the passenger side was badly damaged when the car spun the second time and hit another tree in my front yard. I think when i…
Crash reported
ODI 705657
Vehicle Speed Control
A sudden surge occurs without applying gas pedal. If the vehicle is put in neutral, the engine will rev very high. Vehicle has to be turned off to get it to stop revving. Dealer can't find the problem. *ak
ODI 833780
Vehicle Speed Control
While parking the vehicle had a sudden acceleration of 60 to 70 mph. Consumer did not lose control, but the vehicle was slowed down after running over an object that flattened the tires, and consumer shut engine off. Dealer has been contacted. *ak *nlm
ODI 832112