Accelerator Pedal problems of the 1998 Honda Accord

11 problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 1998 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2004

While pulling inside of a parking lot, the vehicle surged forward. The consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle continued to speed, and crashed into a brick wall. Upon impact, both air bags deployed.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2002

When starting cold vehicle and attemptingto depress gas pedal, has to use excessive effort. When consumer is able to depress pedal, tires spin,and vehicle jerks forward, throttle sticks.

3 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2001

When the engine is first started after the vehicle has sat for a breif period of time, the gas pedal sticks causing the vehicle to lunge forward. I feel that this is a safety concern because it may endanger citizens in parking lots and other areas when trying to gently manuever the vehicle. Honda was contacted and they felt that is was not a safety concern and refused to pay for the problem caused by this faulty throttle box. Thank you, aaron patton.

4 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2000

Throttle continually sticks when cold or after short period of time. Dangerous situation as excessive pressure often needed to engage, causing near accidents on many occasions. Have noticed many other complaints to the same concern on website.

5 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

In January 2000, I took my Honda in to the tricket dealership to have a sticking gas pedal repaired. The mileage at that time was 35, 187. The pedal would stick and require a hard punch with the foot to come loose. The dealer cleaned the throttle and told me it was caused by a Honda floor mat. This resolved the problem at that time. I removed the floor mat. On January 16, 2002 I took the Honda into the same dealership and reported my gas pedal was sticking again even though I used no floor mat on the driver's side. The dealership cleaned the throttle again with a charge to me of $35. 18 which seemed to take care of the problem. When I asked why this element had failed twice, at first I was told it was bad gas, then the dealership admitted 98-99 Honda Accords had recurring problems with the gas pedal sticking. The dealership told me this was not dangerous because the gas pedal did not normally stick wide open. I guess dangerous is a matter of opinion. A gas pedal stuck half way down could potentially cause an accident. When I called the national Honda customer service, I was told to get the throttle cleaned as part of my normal maintenance. I would like to know if other Honda owners are experiencing this dilemma. It appears to me to be an obvious design flaw and Honda should be correcting it. I am also concerned about later model Honda Accords. I certainly don't want to purchase a new problem. Any assistance you could provide would be appreciated. By the way, my Honda is a "lx" model.

6 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 09/13/1999

Gas pedal sticks. Dealer cleaned throttle body three times up to date of Dec/2000. Advised dealer of issue, they advised for representative to inspect. Called manufacturer who advised not representing issue. Waiting on return call from manufacturer.

7 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 05/20/1999

Gas pedal sticks and must be pressed too hard to get car going which causes car to go out of control.

8 Accelerator Pedal problem

Gas/brake pedal depressed simultaneously due to being too close together. Qcaw.

9 Accelerator Pedal problem

The gas pedal and brake pedal are very close together. Because of the closeness of the two pedals, when trying to brake the accelerator pedal is pressed. This nearly caused several accidents with other vehicles because of this problem with the brake and accelerator pedal. Please provide further information.

10 Accelerator Pedal problem

In January 2000, I took my Honda in to the tricket dealership to have a sticking gas pedal repair. The mileage at that time was 35, 187. The pedal would stick and require a hard punch with the foot to come loose. The dealer cleaned the throttle and told me it was caused by a Honda floor mat. This resolved the problem at that time. I removed the floor mat. On January 16, 2002 I took the Honda into the same dealership and reported my gas pedal was sticking again even though I used no floor mat on the drivers side. The dealership cleaned the throttle again with a charge to me of $35. 18 which seemed to take care of the problem. When I asked why this element had failed twice, at first I was told it was bad gas, then the dealerrship admitted 98-99 Honda Accords had recurring problems with the gas pedal sticking. The dealership told me this was not dangerous because the gas pedal did not normally stick wide open. I guess dangerous is a matter of opinion. A gas pedal stuck half way down could potentially cause an accident. When I called the national Honda customer service, I was told to get the throttle cleaned as part of my normal maintenance. I would like to know if other Honda owners are experiencing this dilemma. It appears to me to be an obvious design flaw and Honda should be correcting it. I am also concerned about later model Honda Accords. I certainly don't want to purchase a new problem. Any assistance you could provide would be appreciated. By the way, my Honda is a "lx" model.

11 Accelerator Pedal problem

Excessive pressure needed to move stuck accelerator, then suddenly loosens and car lurches.



Safety Ratings of Accord Cars
Fuel Economy of Accord Vehicles
Accord Service Bulletins
Accord Safety Recalls
Accord Defect Investigations