2001 Honda Accord Accelerator Pedal Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Accelerator Pedal
Accelerator pedal sticks upon first start when car is cold. It requires pushing down harder than normal on pedal and car then surges forward abruptly, before working appropriately. Since i back out of my garage without pushing on the pedal, i do not know if this only occurs in forward. Contact initiated with dealership. *jb
ODI 10198659
Accelerator Pedal
While pulling inside of the garage vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. This caused the vehicle to crash into the wall. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could no duplicate the problem. Consumer informed the mechanic this problem happened twice, and had not been resolved. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10083218
Accelerator Pedal
While driving, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle by shutting off the vehicle and coasted to the side and turned the vehicle off. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle and drove it to the dealer. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *nm *sc *jb
ODI 10082120
Accelerator Pedal
While driving towards a parking space at 5 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer immediately depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle didn't slow down. Vehicle stopped when it crashed into a parked vehicle and pushed the vehicle forward approximately 1 1/2 feet. Engine was still revving after the vehicle stopped while being in park with the parking brakes engaged, and consumer's foot on the brake pedal.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10075533
Accelerator Pedal
While backing out of the garage, the vehicle accelerated. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the house. *ak the gas pedal stuck and caused the vehicle to move forward and struck the rear of the consumers home. *sc *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10071592
Accelerator Pedal
Accelerator pedal sticks when car is cold requiring you push down hard on accelerator to loosen up pedal. *jb
ODI 10155081
Accelerator Pedal
While driving 20 mph accelerator pedal fell off. Consumer was forced to stop the vehicle in the middle of the road. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10057222
Accelerator Pedal
Car accelerated uncontrollably. Was forced to shut engine off. Next morning, car accelerator stuck again, but car was in park. I took the car to the dealer and the dealer says nothing shows up on the computer, so there's nothing they can do unless they can duplicate the incident. I guess i'm supposed to wait until it happens again and then drive at full throtle to the dealer!
ODI 10003365
Accelerator Pedal
While accelerating when engine is cold, the foot pedal gets stuck, causing you to push it hard, then it releases and causes the car to take off real fast, which is dangerous. This happens everytime when car is cold. The date below is the approx. Date i first noticed this problem. *nm
ODI 10155239
Accelerator Pedal
While driving accelerator pedal got stuck, causing unwanted and unexpected acceleration, and resulting in vehicle running into a tree. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 890993
Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission · Fuel Injection System · Mechanical
My 2001 accord has had a problem with the accelerator sticking since it was new. While it hasn't yet stuck open it does stick everday. It seems worse when it is first cranked in the morning, however, letting it warm up has not effect. This is especially dangerous in parking garages and lots. I have had this auto to apple tree honda on at least six occasions and they tell me they can't duplicate the problem. I have…
ODI 10065814
Accelerator Pedal · Pedals And Linkages
When the brakes were applied abruptly the consumer's foot also stepped on the accelerator pedal. *ph the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and explained but they indicated there was nothing amiss. The consumer believes the brake and accelerator pedals are too close together. The consumer indicated the he has owned six honda's in the last 20 years yet none of them exhibited this type of problem. *nm
ODI 10057163