1997 Honda Accord Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 8%of 460 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 149,950miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Honda Accord, 8% of the 460 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,950 miles. 17 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Pressed the gas pedal on my car, and the car kept accelerating and the gas pedal got hard I had to put the car in park to stop it from hitting a car in front of me all while the engine kept revving, I then turned of the car and when I turned it on it was still doing the same thing until I pressed on the gas pedal again it went back to normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10472989, filed 2012-08, 93,850 miles“I have noticed this problem for the past 2+ winters on my car. The first time it happened, I was going home from work on a cold winter night. I got the freeway and accelerated to 55 MPH. I then set the cruise control (as I normally do in light traffic). I noticed that the car's engine was still revving a lot more than it should. I looked down and noticed that I was doing 70 MPH. I immediately stepped on the brake to deactivate the cruise control. I continued to notice this issue all winter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578369, filed 2014-04, 192,000 miles“On my way home on I-295 my car lost all power and was hard to steer and brakes did not work. I was able to coast to a stop in the emergency lane. I had the car towed to a local mechanic who informed me that it was a bad ignition switch. I took the car to the Honda dealership and the part was under recall. The Honda tech called me yesterday and tried to tell me that the problem was in the fuse box. My mechanic already knew it was the switch and Honda told me the same thing when I dropped the car off. Im not sure if they were trying to upsell me or deny responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10447971, filed 2012-02, 144,000 miles“Twice during regular driving - once on the highway at 55mph and once while pulling out of driveway - the car engine accelerated on its own - braking did not help. Had to put in neutral and tap brakes 3-4 times. No injuries/accidents but it is worrisome. And I was not even pushing the gas pedal down more - other than maintaining speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10313397, filed 2010-02, 110,000 miles“Throttle cable stuck while parking at work. Motor revved up and car jumped over median and struck parked car on other side of median. I was brakeing all the time. Car continued revving after crash until motor turned off.”
NHTSA complaint #10067606, filed 2004-04, 71,000 milesVehicle 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 1997 Honda Accord
113 complaintsElectrical system
96 complaintsEngine cooling
48 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsEquipment
16 complaintsTires
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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