Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2003 Honda Accord

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and the vehicle towed to her residence. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 184,449. Tw.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. While driving 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and remained depressed. The contact turned the ignition off and engaged the emergency brakes in order to bring the vehicle to a complete halt. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

During acceleration consumer can hear a clanking noise. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Problems with vehicle's accelerator. This was an intermittent problem with the accelerator. When pressed from a stop, it would fail to respond. The problem was unable to be duplicated.

When starting vehicle accelerates without warning.

While driving at any speed the consumer pressed the gas and brake pedals at the same time. Consumer felt that the brake pedal was not high enough and away from the gas pedal. The brakes would grind when coming to a slow stop. The dealer refinished the front disc and installed new front brake pads.

When shifting into drive vehicle accelerated without warning. Dealer stated that was way the vehicle was designed.

Repeated failure of the vehicle to respond to accelerator pedal input. Dealer of course cannot duplicate. This is certainly a safety issue but there has been little effort to correct.