1988 Honda Accord Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 14%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1988 Honda Accord, 14% of the 88 complaints for this model year. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Accelerator pedal stuck at full throttle. Dealer was notified. The mechanic stated that the throttle was sticking due to the number 3 and 4 pistons hitting the head. Also, consumer states engine problems started after the throttle stuck and the timing belt jumped a couple notches.”
NHTSA complaint #8005219, filed 2002-03“The car had been started in park, then it jumped into reverse and accelerated into a van at a high speed. Driver was injured. Dealer can't find the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #833013, filed 1999-01“Shifted from park to drive, engine suddenly accelerated, vehicle took off at high speed, witness said it was approximately 70 MPH, vehicle hit pole before stopping. Vehicle totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #804019, filed 1996-10“Auto-tran: shifted from park to drive, brakes applied; engine accelerated without foot on pedal; lurched forward at high speed; hit two small trees; no warning”
NHTSA complaint #969164, filed 1995-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 | 13 | 4% |
| 2019 | 32 | 5% |
| 2018 | 111 | 6% |
| 2017 | 18 | 3% |
| 2016 | 23 | 4% |
| 2015 | 26 | 4% |
| 2014 | 41 | 4% |
| 2013 | 51 | 4% |
| 2012 | 26 | 7% |
| 2011 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 | 23 | 4% |
| 2009 | 21 | 3% |
| 2008 | 33 | 2% |
| 2007 | 41 | 8% |
| 2006 | 24 | 6% |
| 2005 | 58 | 9% |
| 2004 | 58 | 6% |
| 2003 | 81 | 4% |
| 2002 | 46 | 4% |
| 2001 | 57 | 6% |
| 2000 | 64 | 5% |
| 1999 | 51 | 4% |
| 1998 | 67 | 6% |
| 1997 | 38 | 8% |
| 1996 | 29 | 6% |
| 1995 | 27 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 6% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1992 | 12 | 6% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 6 | 3% |
| 1989 | 9 | 10% |
| 1988 | 12 | 14% |
| 1987 | 9 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1988 Honda Accord
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTires
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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