2001 Honda Accord Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 43
- 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 43 stored complaint records:
- 24 indicate a crash
- 11 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- suddenly accelerated · 10 records
- parking space · 5 records
- accelerator pedal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicles brakes malfunctioned while driving, causing accident where injuries took place. Driver applied brake but pedal went all the way to the floor with no stop. Instead of stopping the vehicle accelerated from 20mph to 65mph on its own and there was no way of stopping it. Emergency break was then tried, when this did not work, car was put in neutral in hopes that this will slow down cars unwarranted acceleration.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11010165
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While parking vehicle rapidly accelerated jumping two curbs, damaging three other vehicles, a small pickup truck, and a chain link fence.
Crash reported
ODI 10884217
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While driving approximately 40 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 192,000.
ODI 10790318
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed, all of the indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, the vehicle would decelerate independently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 08/11/14*lj the consumer stated the alternator, spark plugs, rotor cap starter and battery were…
ODI 10597013
Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling into a parking space the car suddenly accelerated and continued to accelerate.. This resulted in my car hitting a concrete pole and another parked vehicle. The vehicle wouldn't stop accelerating until the key was turned off. *js
Crash reported
ODI 10585348
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, the d4 indicator from the transmission is illuminated. Extremely slow or delayed gear engagement, upshifts or downshifts. Loud noise from the transmission this posed a danger while driving. Honda dealership told me there was no warranty extension. But upon calling honda they told me there was an extension of warranty. *tr
ODI 10575320
Vehicle Speed Control
Was pulling into a parking space, went to put on the brakes to stop, car rapidly accelerated and went up/over curb into bushes despite attempts at braking. Damage to car included scraping of underside of bumper, and car required realignment. Took to dealership for inspection, no cause for rapid acceleration was determined; was instructed to monitor rpm's for possible repeat occurrence of rapid acceleration and…
Crash reported
ODI 10551786
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought the car to a person who said the car started the transmission problem years ago. The transmission slips when accelerating and decelerating and responds late from fist to second shift. I made a research and many people have this problem and i found on web this car had a bulletin but only till 100 miles and 7 years, which is not the clients fault and is unfair they gave limits to this type of problem. This is…
ODI 10558101
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While driving approximately 25 mph in rainy weather and trying to turn, the vehicle suddenly lost control and began to slide. To counteract the sliding, the contact turned the steering wheel but the vehicle surged forward. The contact applied pressure to the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop until it crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The driver and…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10358437
Vehicle Speed Control
Owner reported that while driving on the highway, the accelerator pedal got stuck. Examination revealed that small barrel on end of cruise control cable dislodged from slot in the plastic cruise control cable pulley mounted on throttle shaft. The plastic pulley broke and allowed the cruise control cable end to wedge between the pulley and the throttle stop bracket, jamming the throttle plate approximately 20-30%…
Crash reported
ODI 10367095
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that while attempting to decelerate with the brakes depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing her to crash into a fire hydrant. The vehicle was destroyed and the contact sustained injuries to the stomach and knee as well as a concussion and severe bruising. A police report was filed. The contact notified the dealer of the failure but they…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10390376
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. Immediately after the vehicle was started, it suddenly accelerated. The vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied which caused it to crash into a fire hydrant. The air bag failed to deploy when the crash occurred. The contact sustained bruises to her ribs, back, and face. The vehicle was towed to the body shop. The leon county police department report number is…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10341543
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
The transmission failure of honda accord lx 4-cylinder fwd - occurred. The d4 indicator started blinking. I am unable to drive beyond 10 miles or go to 2nd or more gears. Automatic transmission fluid (atf) leaks occurred. An abnormal loud noise from the transmission. The vehicle has 83,000 miles on it. Single owner and all service maintenance completed at the honda dealer. I contacted honda dealer, they said, need…
ODI 10318537
Vehicle Speed Control
While making a 3-point turn to back out of a tight parking space (front end to curb) the car suddenly accelerated (i put it into reverse (in the third part of this turn)when this happened) and hit the parked car behind me with sufficient force to push that car into the one next to it. There would have been no reason for me to hit the brakes (and mistakenly hit the accelerator, as one would think might have happened)…
Crash reported
ODI 10250973
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration: while backing up in an enclosed parking garage, i started the car, put my foot on the brake and placed the gear in reverse. I began applying pressure to the gas pedal, and the car began moving back slowly. All of a sudden the car took off like a shot. I hit the brake, but nothing happened. Fortunately, i was able to guide the car into a column in the garage rather than other cars or a person. I…
Crash reported
ODI 10224894
Vehicle Speed Control
I started my vehicle and put it in reverse. The pedal resisted and would not depress. I tapped it lightly and without warning the vehicle shot backwards at high speed, accelerating uncontrollably. As it accelerated backwards, i side swiped the neighbor's vehicle. The vehicle proceeded backwards striking the front of another neighbors condo. After striking the condo, the engine continued to race at high rpms and…
Crash reported
ODI 10185073
Power Train · Seat Belts · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheel Bearing
While accelerating from a stop the accelerator pedal became stuck intermittently. The consumer was able to decelerate the vehicle. Dealership repaired the iac valve. *ak both rear seat belt became stuck. The transmission was very noisy. Both front wheel bearing were replaced because they were making noise. *nm
ODI 10117663
Vehicle Speed Control
Pulling onto road from a parking lot, accelerated to meet flow of traffic. After reaching desired speed (~45 mph), removed foot from gas pedal. Car accelerated on its own after this. Brake was used, but car still was revving, trying to accelerate. As i was approaching a red traffic light, i was able to slow the car enought to pull into a parking lot. Car would only stop once it was in park. Car was shut off, then…
ODI 10083136
Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control
While backing into a parking space vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit a wall. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained neck injuries and was transported to a hospital. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10050246
Vehicle Speed Control
On 2 separate occasions vehicle suddenly revved high. Dealership indicated that this was due to a bad idle valve. *ak
ODI 10061513
Vehicle Speed Control
Engine fluctuates constantly between 1000 and 2000rpm's without touching gas pedal. Very dangerous as engine constantly races and hard to control and brake. *ak
ODI 10023849
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerator pedal sticks when applied. *ak this was an intermittent problem. The throttle body was cleaned due to carbon on the throttle plate. *sc the front pads were replaced.*jb
ODI 10061494
Vehicle Speed Control
I am an owner of a 2001 honda accord lx and was involved in a major accident. After making a right turn onto a local road, the car unexpectedly and violently accelerated out of control and caused a severe crash with other cars. Consumeruide.com list under the nhtsa recall history a defect in the air intake which can keep the throttle open. *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10010491
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling out the the driveway, vehicle sudden accelerated at a high speed. This resulted in an accident, causing minor injuries to driver. Ph air bags did not deploy. *tt
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8023956
Vehicle Speed Control
While reversing, vehicle accelerated while foot was on the brake. Ph
Crash reported
ODI 10005446