Eight problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 1997 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated there was an accident that occurred with the vehicle due to the interference of the driver's side floor mat with the accelerator. There is a recall #99e015000 pertaining to the accessory driver-side floor mats. The manufacturer has been alerted who refuses to honor the recall. The contact expressed that the manufacturer should be responsible for the accident because of the recall.
Accelerator pedal is hard to push when moving at low speeds or sitting in traffic, and is very dangerous because you have to push on the pedal so hard, the car jumps forward in traffic.
The passenger side air bag light came on and will not go out, the dealer says it is not a recall item . The gas pedal is very rough and hard to push down feels like it is catching on something the dealer said that there is nothing wrong with it.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated at a very high speed because of the gas pedal getting stuck to the floor. Consumer had to keep hitting the pedal until it eventualy released. Dealer has been contacted.
Gas pedal sticks and automobile accelerates. No accidents yet.
Accelerator pedal feels rough and notchy when pressed. Unable to accelerate smoothly.
Intermittently vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly when accelerator was applied. Dealer has been notified.
Gas pedal gets stuck under the floor mat during application. Dealer refuses to replace the mats. *.