Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2002 Honda Accord

Lost power and unable to safely control car. Pulled into intersection and lost power in front of on-coming traffic. Defective transmission, cars is unable to shift, may lose power or accelerate suddenly. Well documented problem in Honda transmission, unsafe to drive as power is unreliable and transmission can fail at any moment. Honda already previously named in class action lawsuit, problems remain. Honda refuses to acknowledge or repair. Ntsb needs to order a recall for the safety of drivers and passengers.

Last may, my 71 year-old mother in law lost control of her car shortly after starting it and crashed into our house. She stated that the car "took off" on her despite her stepping on the brake. Post-accident investigation did not reveal any defects and the car was repaired. I concluded that she had mistakenly stepped on the gas instead of the brake despite her claims to the contrary and considered the issue closed. There have been no subsequent incidents until last week, I went out to move her car (2002 Honda Accord). When I put the car in drive the engine raced. I was able to prevent acceleration because my foot was on the brake (important point) and I quickly shifted into neutral. The engine raced for several seconds and then returned to regular idling speed. I then drove the car briefly without further incident, however I made an appointment with Honda to have it checked out. The mechanics tested the car and found no clear cause of the racing engine although they did find cracked engine brackets and replaced them. While driving back from the dealer I parked the car for a brief stop. When I started it again I had the same event occur that I experienced last week. I drove home, called the dealer and they suggested that I bring it back. While driving back to the dealer I had two more incidents (once at a red light and once while pulling into the dealer parking lot). Each time I was able to prevent acceleration because my foot was on the brake and I shifted into neutral. I noticed that tach went up to 4500 rpm for several seconds before returning to normal. The dealer is now looking at the car again. Several points: I'm 54 and have been driving for 37 years without ever having caused a traffic accident or had a moving violation; my foot was on the brake (not the accelerator, as is often surmised in cases of sudden unintended acceleration). If it hadn't been, the car would have taken off. I cannot include VIN at present because car is at the dealer.

Ltr fm (MD) experienced sudden acceleration in her 2002 Honda Accord causing front and rear damage to the vehicle, Honda will not look into problem unless insurance company file a claim.

Sudden unintended acceleration happens again less than a thousand miles later. Again put car in reverse, engine surged and shot backwards into traffic on a busy street. Car was inspected by another dealership and they also found nothing wrong. Car is currently at body shop being repaired. Honda of America has been notified again, and we are waiting to hear from legal department. Same car-same problem-no help from Honda. Can NHTSA help?.

While attempting to back out of a parking spot, the car suddenly accelerated and slammed into the vehicle waiting for the space. I put the car in drive to get off his bumper, the car shot forward while standing on the brake. The car would not stop. Finally jumped a curb and ran into parking meter to stop car. Dealer said nothing is wrong with the car.