1999 Honda Civic Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 338 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Honda Civic, 4% of the 338 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 4 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.
“The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated when traveling at any speed, the vehicle would intermittently stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the electronic throttle system would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 94,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10351740, filed 2010-08, 94,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH approaching a traffic signal when the brakes were engaged and the vehicle began to surge forward unexpectedly. The brake pedal was applied repeatedly before the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was currently at an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was not made aware of the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10406938, filed 2011-06, 9,000 miles“Vehicle engaged cruise control at 65 MPH and vehicle accelerated to 90 MPH on its own, making it difficult to slow down. Brakes were applied, but the speed still continued until the engine was shutdown before pulling over.”
NHTSA complaint #10101716, filed 2004-11“While driving in an intersection during rush hour traffic, the vehicle's engine check light came on, the vehicle started to idle near zero causing the vehicle to stall. Vehicle was taken to dealer and I was told it was the catalytic converter. Manufacture was notified and they stated it will take 3-6 months to repair because Honda manufacture has to develop a part in japan because the part is not available. Will notify the epa office.”
NHTSA complaint #745458, filed 2001-05“While driving around another vehicle and turning to the left, vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit a tree, resulting a rollover. But engine was still revving up. At that point turned off the vehicle and turn back on, the engine still was revving. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #837848, filed 1999-05Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 42 | 5% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 11 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 | 20 | 5% |
| 2014 | 9 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 6% |
| 2012 | 38 | 8% |
| 2011 | 10 | 6% |
| 2010 | 15 | 4% |
| 2009 | 17 | 4% |
| 2008 | 29 | 3% |
| 2007 | 24 | 2% |
| 2006 | 40 | 3% |
| 2005 | 25 | 8% |
| 2004 | 23 | 7% |
| 2003 | 34 | 7% |
| 2002 | 25 | 4% |
| 2001 | 30 | 3% |
| 2000 | 17 | 6% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 29 | 7% |
| 1997 | 38 | 10% |
| 1996 | 31 | 10% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 9 | 7% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 5% |
| 1989 | 9 | 13% |
| 1988 | 13 | 28% |
| 1987 | 4 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1999 Honda Civic
118 complaintsAir bags
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTires
17 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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