1999 Honda Accord Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 31
- 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 31 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 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 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The driver attempted to use the brakes to slow the vehicle and stated that the steering wheel seized, making it very difficult to steer. The contact mentioned that in order to stop the vehicle, the transmission had to shift into park. The vehicle…
ODI 10636949
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving in reverse at 3 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into another vehicle, and a house before coming to a stop. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was…
Crash reported
ODI 10509669
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that while sitting at a stop light, the vehicle independently accelerated, causing a crash between the contact and another motorist. The motorist pulled forward and the contact's vehicle crashed into him a second time due to the unintended acceleration failure. The contact shifted into park in order to stop the vehicle from accelerating any further. There…
Crash reported
ODI 10477286
Electronic Stability Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Update to odi 10444643 filed 1/20/12. I was attempting to turn left at a highway intersection and the honda totally stalled and the green key light came on the dash. The vehicle did not lose total power but it stalled while a fast vehicle approached from the right. I was afraid i would not get through the intersection without a wreck. It was a terrifying experience. After that first experience the vehicle totally…
ODI 10449959
Electronic Stability Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
I was attempting to turn left at a highway intersection and the honda totally stalled and the green key light came on the dash . The vehicle did not lose total power but it stalled while a fast vehicle approached from the right. I was afraid i would not get through the intersection without a wreck. It was a terrifying experience. After that first incident the vehicle totally lost power while at a stop sign in a…
ODI 10444643
Vehicle Speed Control
Honda accord had unexplained acceleration and ran thru fence almost hit elec pole,wife finally thought to turn off key to stop can. Has this problem been reported in the past?? *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10312614
Vehicle Speed Control
Experienced in my 1999 honda accord sudden extreme acceleration on 12/14/2009 causing major accident on commack road, commack, ny which involved several cars, car driven from mass. Park, ny to grand street, manhattan to pickup mother-in-law and aide to bring to eye specialist in bethpage, ny, returning her to her home, back to commack for wife's job. I took car to do some shopping, car startedto accelerate on lie…
Crash reported
ODI 10304077
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions the vehicle unwarrantly accelerated, causing him to crash into a tree. The vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. As a consequence of the failure he sustained severe bodily injuries.the vehicle was towed to a salvage facility, but the cause of the failure is currently…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10282454
Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact attempted to park the vehicle and it surged forward. The vehicle crashed into a building. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 94,000. Updated 09/24/08. *lj the consumer was injured from the seatbelt. The air bags did not deploy. The dealer could not find anything wrong. Updated 10/01/08. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10239011
Injectors · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to move forward with steady pressure on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slowly accelerated, but lurched forward after the slow start. Although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer. Took vehicle to honda. Wanted to replace throttle body and clean injectors for $305.00. Cost contact just to clean it, $45.00. Took it to local garage, and they cleaned…
ODI 10152936
Vehicle Speed Control
1999 accord accelerates while parking. Engine revved to 6000 rpm. *ts the consumer experienced sudden acceleration four times each time the vehicle was being parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who felt there was nothing wrong with the vehicle therefore no repairs were made. *nm
ODI 10149782
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: consumer reports when pressing on the brake pedal, the car lunges forward; and is out of control. In reading other complaints from other consumers, he noticed other similar complaints. The very same day he brought the car home, the car lunged forward at four-way stop and he went through the mid-section. The car revs up at violent pace. *jb
ODI 10126318
Vehicle Speed Control
While starting up vehicle driver's foot was on the brake pedal and vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle ,and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the thottle body was corroded, and needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10067485
Vehicle Speed Control
Upon starting the vehicle and moving the gear from the park position to the reverse position, the vehicle accelerated. *jb there was persistent intermittent sudden acceleration, upon shifting after ignition from park. *sc *jb
ODI 10099098
Vehicle Speed Control
1999 honda accord-vehicle accelerating without touching gas pedal while driving. Engine revving on own while in park. Towed to dealer. Service dept says throttle body is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Vehicle is unsafe to drive at this point and was left at dealership awaiting part.*ak
ODI 10037079
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer states that after starting vehicle you have to push very hard on gas pedal for vehicle to move.vehicle will then jump.dealer contacted. Nlm
ODI 8019828
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission slips in lower gears. Also lurches forward upon acceleration in all gears. This lurching is often quite severe causing the car to swerve which is incredibly dangerous. *ak
ODI 767080
Vehicle Speed Control
When the vehicle is started the accelerator sticks in the idle position. Once the vehicle is put in gear, the accelerator won't move unless using extreme force, then it will lunge forward or backward if in reverse. The problem was momentarily fixed by lubricating the throttle body but after 15 to 20,000 miles problem reappears. *jg
ODI 8008806
Vehicle Speed Control
Stopped at a train crossing,i shifted from park to drive to close a 15 ft gap from the car ahead. My car immediately went out of controlaccelerating on its owni pressed the brake & threw it into park but crashed into utility pole.*ak
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 757983
Vehicle Speed Control
The accelerator pedal becomes hard while the vehicle is parked. When the consumer tries to accelerate after coming to a complete stop the vehicle lurches forward. The dealer has been contacted. *mr *nlm
ODI 8020275
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, consumer has problem accelerating. After contacting dealer, dealer noted that there is a build up of carbon in throttle body.*ak consumer states when attempting to apply the accelerator it will stick, causing consumer to press harder on the gas to move the vehicle foward or in reverse, which then causes the vehicle to lurch foward at times.*jb
ODI 8007570
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
My primary concern is the engine trouble with my 1999 accord. When i need to accelerate the car "misfires" according to the gresham honda dealership. This is where the car is being serviced. Contact name and number would be mark cawthorn @ [redacted]. I am very hesitant to pull out in traffic at any speed because i never know when my car will misfire. At times the acceleration sticks at both 2-3rpms. Basically,…
ODI 756902
Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle suddenly acellerated without prior warning because speed control will unexpectedly speed up when applying gas and releasing it. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak
ODI 890606
Foundation Components · Vehicle Speed Control
Intermittently while braking braking system malfunctioned, causing vehicle to lunge forward, and resulting in extended stopping distance and a crash. Been to dealer for 1 month, and could not determine the cause. Problem still exists. Please provide further information. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 876043
Vehicle Speed Control
Engine hesitates and sputters at half-throttle. Dealer states honda says this is "normal" when ambient temperature of air intake is over 150 degrees. This problem occurs sporadically at a wide temperature range.
ODI 731604