2002 Honda Civic Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 21
- 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 21 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 6 records
- foot brake · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
#1) overheats/boils reservoir lost 3 caps #2)water pump failure #3)trunk latch doesn't work all time #4)cruise control never worked #5) window washer motor fried #6) can't run ac sometimes heater causes to overheat it will idle for hours but once its driven down hwy it starts to over heat. #7) transmission failure while driving in to library to get my son it was like it went into neutral while i was driving no speed…
ODI 11110140
Vehicle Speed Control
Car acceleration problem. Engine revs when i turn the ignition but not moving.
ODI 11014950
Vehicle Speed Control
On my return home from work as i slowly came to my driveway car suddenly accelerated on its own tried to brake to stop the brakes did not help car hit the garage door that was closed still speeding inside the garage like wild bull. There was an old mercedes benz and a motorcycle inside the garage among other stored goods that stopped the car moving any further if the mercedes was not there i would have been killed…
Crash reported
ODI 10705362
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving early this morning around 6:45am. Was driving around to get coffee and such, then going 45mph to get to onramp of i-75. After accelerating normally to 68mph, the acceleration stopped and pressing on the gas did nothing. I slowed to around 20mph and that is the max speed i could go on the interstate until i pulled over. There were no weird sounds or smells or leaks, transmission fluid was full. I can…
ODI 10484949
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The contact was able to get the vehicle to function normally by applying the brakes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileages were 173,462.…
ODI 10484849
Vehicle Speed Control
The cruise control feature will just turn off, and the car will begin to decelerate. This can be dangerous if a driver does not realize they are decelerating (due to the automatic of driving and the effects of driving hypnosis). There have been too many electrical problems with all hondas in the 2002-2004 years that have the potential to increase the risk of a crash that i do not think the consumer should have to…
ODI 10459934
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought this car from a used car dealer. The horn works intermittently about 10% of the time. I was nearly run off the road on several occasions since then because i could not honk at people drifting into my lane. I have spent over $300 investigating this issue and replacing parts that i was told were the culprit. I do not know where else to turn. This is a serious safety issue, and it should be a recall with all…
ODI 10476521
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my car on the freeway up a slight incline. My honda was usually sluggish going uphill and would rev to about 3000 rpms before shifting into 4th gear at approx 55mph. However, on this particular occasion, i kept accelerating the car up the incline, but at 60mph the car's rpms were increasing to the red line zone meaning the car was not shifting. Since my car had never done this before, i was confused…
ODI 10403004
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated to 80 mph without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact attempted to apply the brakes but to no avail. The vehicle stopped independently and was towed to the dealer for inspection. The dealer advised that the throttle position sensor had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage…
ODI 10372734
Vehicle Speed Control
I was trying to slow in a school zone when, although my foot was on the brakes, my 2002 honda civic suddenly started accelerating. Even with continued pressure on the brake the acceleration continued. When i was able to stop the car i put it in park and the engine was revving. I turned off the car and when i restarted it was fine. It has not happened since. *tr
ODI 10366956
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle suddenly accelerated abnormally at a rapid pace. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and shifted into park in order to stop the unintended acceleration. The vehicle did not stop until crashing into the rear of another vehicle. The police arrived to the scene and advised that the accelerator was stuck. The vehicle was…
Crash reported
ODI 10412441
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Cruise control suddenly speed up and down by itself and transmission not engaged on highway. I changed cruise control all parts with dealer non of them work and i got same happening every month 4 or 10 times on highway and suddenly my transmission makes whining sound i changed transmission fluid every 30000mi but it give me trouble. As i check on my issues in internet a lot of people got same trouble just like me…
ODI 10522188
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that she pulled into a parking space and when she put the vehicle in reverse it suddenly accelerated forward and hit a brick wall.the contact stated that she had not placed her foot on the accelerator pedal. The front bumper fell off due to the crash. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for a diagnostic test but the dealer could not duplicate…
Crash reported
ODI 10323985
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. She stated that while driving at 3 mph when parking and having her foot on the brake when the vehicle started to idle fast and accelerated on its own. While driving over a speed bump the vehicle rolled backwards and stopped. The failure has occurred 3 times. The vehicle was towed to a honda dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. No repairs were…
ODI 10316141
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 honda civic, automatic transmission. Three times since purchase new in 2002, the engine has suddenely accelerated and continues to rev up to 3000rpm while braking, definitely not with foot on accelerator, twice in reverse and once in drive. Vehicle lurches and only very hard braking prevents vehicle motion until the engine can be turned off. There is no floor mat involved.
ODI 10122448
Vehicle Speed Control
While leaving parking lot it was very dark as lights were out in front of and behind me and it was difficult to see behind me. I proceeded slowly in reverse and lightly hit the cement base of light behind me. I felt the impact on back right . I immediately placed my right foot on the brake. The car was stopped. I then tried to put the car into drive while doing this i noticed that the engine was loud and revving up…
Crash reported
ODI 10013869
Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle accelerated when the brakes were applied resulting in the vehicle hitting a parked car. The occupant of the parked car was not injured. *ph *nlm
Crash reported
ODI 10002094
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving up an incline at about 35 mph on the parkway, and needed to accelerate up the hill. I pressed on the gas pedal, and it hardly moved and i got no response. All of a sudden, the pedal pulled away from my foot downward towards the floor, and the car accelerated uncontrollably. With the possibility that cruise control was accidentally put on (which i hardly ever use), i immediately stepped on the brake to…
ODI 10098772
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
While braking vehicle will slowly accelerate, and it will be hard to stop. Dealer notified.*ak
ODI 8016425
Vehicle Speed Control
When on a slight inclin, in drive, the car will roll backwards if you take your foot off the brake. You must drive 2-footed on an incline as though its a manual transmission. I took it to the dealer and was told this is a quirk in the engine, its normal, and just be careful on inclines .*ak
ODI 766014
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 honda civic 1.6 automatic gear equipped with cark-91 nokia car kit crashed. Possible reason was interference of electromagnetic signals of car kit with electronic throttle control. Car was in parking place. Cellular phone (nokia 5110) installed to car kit. Engine has been started. Rear gear selected. With slow input to throttle caused rapid acceleration to back. My wife tried to stop the car with braking but…
Crash reported
ODI 760396