Two problems related to speed control linkage have been reported for the 2001 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2001 Civic.
When backing the vehicle out of parking lot and without warning vehicle accelerated, lost control and hit a pole. Driver put vehicle in drive, then the it accelerated, causing the vehicle to hit a parked car head on. Upon impact, both front airbags did not deploy.
While driving on a gravelled road at 5 to 10 mph vehicle started to accelerate to 80 mph. Took vehicle to a dealer, and was informed a piece of gravel was in throttle area. Consumer feels there should be a protected cover over that area. Please provide any furhter information.