One problem related to speed control springs has been reported for the 2004 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2004 Civic.
While driving my 2004 Honda Civic just off from work at 8:30 pm, it started to accelerate without reducing the rpm's. I removed my foot from the pedal and continue to accelerate. Got on the freeway, and kept accelerating without control, at 50 mph, I tried to brake with no response, so I shut down the key and pulled over. I parked in p position. I turned on the car again very quick and rpm's where very high. Shut it down again. Called my insurance, they towed my car to the Honda dealer, and the towing mechanic noticed that the spring/cap was up from the throttle box. He just touched it and went back to decelerating position. We turned on the car, and found no issues. Next day the Honda dealer drove the car with no issues. I appeared that there was no root cause for this problem according with them. Ifor my own safety I asked them to replace the part, but it will be under my budget thinking that may happen again. The worst part of it is that the design on this part has not changed according with the repair man, why? am I the first one? are there any other cases with the same problem? do I have to pay for a safety issue? I was lucky that happened with no traffic in a good weather condition. I cannot imagine this happened to my wife with the kids under heavy traffic condition. I was able to react and think properly as I always do when I drive. I need help and answers. Thanks,.