Five problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 1997 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 pain to her entire body. The contact and the front passenger were undergoing physical therapy treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 3 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 a passenger 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 acceleration failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 160,000.
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.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing loss of control. (attorney for consumer). Mjs.
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.