general problems of the 2001 Honda Accord

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. It was when vehicle hit a pole causing tire to mangle which caused vehicle to stop, had it not been for this collision with the pole the car would not have stopped even with all the other attempts. All star Honda 414-269-1399 in milwaukee, WI was called to inquire about what might cause break malfunction and acceleration, mechanic by the name of belal indicated that there have been a lot of problems with the break lines of this particular year, make and model. He mentioned that if break line has pressure in it it might cause the line to burst therefore causing the breaks not to work. He could not give an explanation for the acceleration, although other mechanics have told me it can be a number of factors from the throttle position sensor to something electrical or mass air flow sensor etc. Police accident report j9l0xblhkf.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact stated 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 192,000. Djr.

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/lj the consumer stated the alternator, spark plugs, rotor cap starter and battery were replaced. Even though, the there was a recall on the air bag, the light continued to illuminate. Updated 08/14/14.

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.

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 a safety problem and the fix should not be limited to a warranty.

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 passenger were injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle had not been inspected for the cause of failure. The current and failure mileages were 159,931.

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 to change shift solenoid b or linear shift solenoid set. If that don't fix the problem, need to change the entire transmission.

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 turned on again. Engine was still revving. Took to david michael Honda dealership in freehold NJ. They have had the car since the incident, and have found nothing wrong, and can not get the problem to repeat. I am afraid to drive the car in case this happens again with more traffic around. This could have been a serious accident. How can I get this repaired / replaced?.

On 2 separate occasions vehicle suddenly revved high. Dealership indicated that this was due to a bad idle valve.

Engine fluctuates constantly between 1000 and 2000rpm's without touching gas pedal. Very dangerous as engine constantly races and hard to control and brake.

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.

While reversing, vehicle accelerated while foot was on the brake. Ph.

The contact owned a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 25 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without driver intent. The brakes were applied but would not engaged. The vehicle proceeded to crash into another vehicle. The driver sustained unknown injuries. The police arrived on the scene and a police report was filed Accordingly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where he advised that there were no failures found within the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. One year later, while at a stop sign, the vehicle accelerated again, without warrant. The contact no longer owns the vehicle. The failure and current miles were unknown.

Consumer put vehicle in reverse and engine revved/ vehicle accelerated on its own to about 35-40 mph, and hit another vehicle. Damage unknown at this time, vehicle at dealership. No injuries.

After starting vehicle shifted to reverse with foot on brakes, and vehicle accelerated to about 35-40 mph and hit another vehicle. Vehicle at dealer at this time. No injuries.

2001 Honda Accord v6, it jerks when shifting from park to drive. When the vehicle is park the engine accelerates on its own without having to press on the gas. When driving the vehicle it jerks making it unsafe to drive. Also when trying to make a stop at a stop light or stop sign.

First thing in morning vehicle starts to accelerate. When putting on brakes to stop at stop sign, has no brakes. Brakes go out intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer couldn't find anything wrong, but replaced master cylinder. Consumer also states that the rotors were turned and brake pads were replaced.

Vehicle revved unexpectedly while coming down a hill with foot on brake, and vehicle accelerated. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.

While taking vehicle into a car wash and having one of the servicemen driving vehicle through car wash. At near end of car wash vehicle acclerated and ran into two vehicles, and through a fence. Contacted dealer, and dealer was fixing damage to the vehicle.

While trying to change lanes vehicle won't downshift to accelerate properly. Car will go for weeks fine, then will go for hours or weeks failing to repond when gas pedal depresed to speed uptwo local dealers had seen car but they said it was nothing wrong with it. I am afraid to drive it cause I do not know when it will repond to my needs.

Vehicle is subject to hesitation or performing erratic while being driven. The owner has taken the vehicle several times to the dealership which they were not able to correct due to the failure not duplicating while at the shop. Please describe details.

Car surges forward when a/c and engine is running while stopped in traffic for lights etc. Problem was brought to the attention of service manager at proctor Honda in tallahassee on August 15, 2001 who claimed this is normal for the 2001 Honda Accord.