1997 Honda Civic Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 22
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 22 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 6 records
- years later · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
I am continually experiencing the issue listed in campaign id 99i002000 on my 1997 civic. The defect report indicates that 1997 civics are covered. When i call honda to arrange resolution of defect, they tell me only 1996 civics are covered. This is frustrating considering i am experiencing the issue and 99i002000 lists my year. I'm nervous that the roughness of the accelerator pedal will cause me to rear-end…
ODI 10152040
Vehicle Speed Control
My newly acquired 1997 honda civic has a problem with the gas pedal. It is impossible for me to smoothly accelerate, the pedal has a choppy feeling and is very jerky at slow speeds. When i go to press on the pedal it wont move and then when it does move it moves too far. I looked up the problem and found there was a recall for the problem, however the dealer i talked to and the honda company stated that my car did…
ODI 10138936
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle slowly accelerates while applying firm pressure to the accelerator pedal at various speeds. Although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer. There is a safety improvement campaign, # 99i002000, regarding the vehicle speed control. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the campaign due to the vin.
ODI 10148588
Vehicle Speed Control
In 1987 i purchased a new honda accord. About 7-1/2 years later this what occurred. I was pulling into a parking space and all of a sudden the car surged forward at a rapid pace and it hit a building. There was damage to the building and the car. No one was injured. I drove the car 3 years after that. Then i gave the car to my son and in about 1999 the same thing happened to him with the 1987 honda. In 1997 i bought…
Crash reported
ODI 10106135
Vehicle Speed Control
In 1987 i purchased a new honda accord. Seven and 1/2 years later this is what occurred. I was pulling into a parking space and all of a sudden the car surged forward at a rapid pace and it hit a building. There was damage to the building and the car. No one was injured. I drove the car 3 years after that. Then i gave the car to my son and in 1999 the same thing happened to him with the same car. In 1997 i bought a…
Crash reported
ODI 10105920
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the vehicle at any speed the accelerator pedal sticks intermittently and suddenly accelerates. The dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate or correct the problem. The consumer was scared to drive the vehicle. Please provide further information. *nlm
ODI 10048666
Vehicle Speed Control
Honda of america will not honor replacement of throttle cable per nhtsa campaign id 99i002000 despite local honda dealer confirming problem with cable. I was never notified of this campaign and only learned of it by proactively searching recall notices on the web.
ODI 10041032
Vehicle Speed Control
The accelerator pedal feels rough or notchy when you press it. The car does not respond properly when traveling at low speeds and are required to move the accelerator pedal to make slight speed adjustments. This is the same problem described for 1996 honda civic. I have it on my 1997 civic. Honda will not correct the problem on my 1997 civic. I am concerned that this is a serious saftey hazard. If the throttle cable…
ODI 10005293
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle will not accelerate, loses power. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8014162
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle has accelerated on its own about 12-20 times at any speed. Consumer will apply brakes, and depress clutch to slow vehicle. Rpms go up to 7000. Mechanic cannot find cause. *ak
ODI 8010136
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN I ACCELLERATED THE THROTTLE GOT STUCK. *AK
ODI 757604
Vehicle Speed Control
While stopping at a stop light, foot on brake vehicle surged forward. Consumer was able to stop vehicle. As soon as vehicle was stopped, it surged again. Consumer was unable to come to a stop, and rearended another vehicle. No injuries.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 891803
Vehicle Speed Control
Unintended acceleration and failure of dealer to correct situation.*ak
ODI 764257
Vehicle Speed Control
While drivin vehicle suddenly acclerated and the brakes would not slow down vehicle. Occupant had to turn off the vehicle. Only one occurrence. Please provide further information. *ak
ODI 855103
Vehicle Speed Control
While merging into traffic, the accelerator stuck flat to the floor causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate; the brakes did not respond.
ODI 539987
Vehicle Speed Control
When car comes to stop sign or light, in idel/drive, engine surges. Car has to be put in neutral to stop surging. When shifted back to drive, car leaps forward. Grace honda has been asked repeated over the past two years to investigate and repair. They respond by saying they cannot demonstrate condition on test drive and have never heard of it (strange, as you have reports on your complaints site). They are…
ODI 732606
Vehicle Speed Control
Experienced repetitive power surges while accelerating in 1st and 2nd gears between 2400 and 4000 rpm.
ODI 539644
Vehicle Speed Control
When cruise control is set it speeds up to speed before engaging. Cruise control on this model is suppose to work this way. *ak consumer states that the vehicle's speed drops very quickly between five and seven mph causing the distance between her vehicle and the one behind to be very close, dealer states there is nothing that can be done. *slc
ODI 883265
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle suddenly accelerates to 4000 to 5000 rpms without warning. The vehicle than has to be put in neutral in order to stop. Please give any further details. *ak
ODI 831423
Vehicle Speed Control
When pulling into a parking space the car continued to accelerate despite the fact that the brakes were applied. The car continued to accelerate over the curb. The car continued accelerating hitting a fence and a tree before returning to the parking lot. The vehicle stopped only when emergency brake was engaged. During the incident all systems in the car appeared to be ineffective including braking systems. The best…
Crash reported
ODI 727785
Vehicle Speed Control
While consumer placed her foot on the gas pedal vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and caused an accident.
ODI 563014
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumers vehicle is involved in product improvement campaign 99i-002 to replace the throttle cable which causes the accelerator pedal to feel rough, when consumer contacted dealer for repair he was denied services. Nlm
ODI 554080