2001 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 932 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 145 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 119 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Campaign 19V499000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 6, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Campaign 19V182000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 28, 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Campaign 08E050000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Campaign 06E060000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Campaign 06E049000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 22, 2006
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
Campaign 06E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 8, 2006
CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.
Campaign 06E038000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 18, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
Campaign 06E032000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 21, 2006
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
Campaign 06E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignition, switchJan 28, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Campaign 05V025000 on NHTSA.gov
Interior lightingJun 7, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND, AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 04V256000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyFeb 8, 2002
CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
IN A PREVIOUS RECALL (01V-380), ONLY RIGHT AND LEFT BUCKLES WERE INSPECTED. THE REAR CENTER BUCKLE SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED ONLY FOR THE CENTER BUCKLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMRPOPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyDec 13, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 01V380000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
932 reports, newest first.
Power train, Aug 18, 2009
2001 HONDA ACCORD JUST HAD MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 88,000 MILES AT MY COST FROM A HONDA DEALER. HAVE HAD OUR CAR BACK 12 DAYS ON A REBUILD TRANSMISSION (LESS THAN 300 MILES) AND ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH CODE 1705 (TRANSMISSION FAILURE). FILED A PREVIOUS REPORT (#10276399) ON JULY 9 2009. SAME ISSUES HARD SHIFTS, SLAMMING IN REVERSE, WON'T SHIFT FROM 2ND GEAR AT FREEWAY SPEEDS (3800 RPM'S AT 55 MPH) FOR MY WIFE TO GET HOME FROM WORK! TALK ABOUT A SAFETY ISSUE!!! WHAT HAS TO HAPPEN BEFORE SOMEONE WILL TAKE ACTION!! I'M SURE IT'S DEATHS (LIKE THE FAA) GOV.'T AGENTS DUE NOTHING TILL AFTER THE DEATHS ( ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY ) THESE TRANSMISSION FAILURES HAVE BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS, WHERE'S OUR HELP ??? *TR
Power train, Aug 13, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 75,650.
Electrical system, Aug 8, 2009
2001 HONDA ACCORD EX V6 THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY SOMETIMES THEY ARE COMPLETELY OFF AND CAN NOT SEE THE PANEL SOMETIMES THEY TURN BACK ON AND STAY ON FOR DAYS AND THEN RANDOM TURN OFF SOMETIME WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Air bags, Aug 4, 2009, crash
2001 HONDA ACCORD AIRBAG CAUSED SEVERE BURNS AND CUTS. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 29, 2009
THE SRS LIGHT ON MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD STAYS ON. I HAVE JUST LEARNED THAT IF THE SRS LIGHT IS ON, IT IS AN INDICATOR THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY SHOULD ONE BE IN AN ACCIDENT. I AM NOT PLEASED, TO SAY THE LEAST. I ALSO READ THAT HONDA SUPPOSEDLY SENT A LETTER TO OWNERS INFORMING THEM OF THIS DEFECT. I HAVE NO RECOLLECTION OF RECEIVING SUCH A LETTER. THE AVERAGE COST FOR THE REPAIR IS $700.00. I BELIEVE THAT HONDA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEFECT AND SHOULD REPAIR THIS DEFECT AT THEIR COST. THE SRS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED MY CAR. *TR
Power train, Jul 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND JERKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE ISSUE BEGAN THREE YEARS AGO AND IS CURRENTLY WORSENING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000. UPDATED 07/27/09.*JB
Power train, Jul 11, 2009
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2001 HONDA ACCORD NO D4 LIGHT ON THE ON THE DASH CLUSTER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH CODE 1705 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FAILURE. BEING A MECHANIC AND AFTER CHECKING THE VSS, TCS SOLENOIDS ( LOCK UP,SHIFT CONTROL A B C & CPC) AND EVEN CHECKING THE GEAR POSITION SWITCH, SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM AND SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT AND WITH NO RESULTS WENT TO THE INTERNET TO FIND OUT WHY? I FOUND ABOUT 40 PAGES OF PROBLEMS AND COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE!! HARD SHIFTING, LOUD NOISES WHEN SHIFTING, NO SHIFTING, THROTTLE STICKAGE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT , AND BEST OF ALL CODES 1705 1706 1738 1739 1753 1768 1773 & 1791 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FAILURE !!!!!!! NOT MALFUNCTION OR REPLACE PART, FAILURE !! HONDA HAS BEEN AWARE FOR YEARS WITH LITTLE ACTION ! I HOPE MY WIFE AND KIDS ARE NOT THE DEATH THEY NEED TO FIX THE PROBLEM !! SO FAR NO HELP FOR THE DEALER, CAR WILL NOT MOVE NOW. *TR
Tires, Jul 1, 2009
I BOUGHT 4 BRIDGESTONE WEATHERFORCE PLUS TIRES FOR MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD, SIZE P19565R15. THEY PERFORMED WELL UNTIL THE PAST MONTH WHEN, AS OF TODAY, 3 OF THEM WENT FLAT WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER. IN EACH CASE, THE PROBLEM WAS THE VALVE STEM THAT BROKE. AND IT WASN'T A SMALL LEAK. EVERY TIME, THE VALVE STEM WAS PRACTICALLY TORN FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. I WAS LUCKY THAT TWO OF THEM WENT FLAT AS I WAS PARKING THE CAR, BUT THE LAST ONE WENT FLAT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. IT SEEMS A LITTLE STRANGE THAT ALL 3 WOULD GO FLAT IN THE EXACT SAME WAY IN SUCH A SHORT TIME SPAN, SO I BELIEVE IT IS A DEFECT WITH THE TIRES. THE TIRES HAVE ABOUT 30,000 MILES ON THEM, BUT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO GO FOR LONGER THAN THIS. NOW, I'M JUST WONDERING WHEN THE FOURTH ONE WILL GO AND I HOPE IT'S NOT WHEN I'M NOT CLOSE TO HOME. *TR
Tires, Jun 8, 2009
I BOUGHT SET OF YOKOHAMA TIRES IN DECEMBER 06 FROM TIRE KINGDOM. SOON AFTER INSTALLATION I HAD A "FLAT TIRE" ON TRIP FROM FLORIDA TO NEW JERSEY (MY HOME). I FOUND A TIRE KINGDOM STORE IN THE CAROLINAS, LUCKILY. THEY REPLACED THE TIRE VALVE. IN 2 YEAR+ SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD AT LEAST 4-5-6 FLAT TIRES, ALWAYS THE VALVE, RATHER THAN A PUNCTURE. I DON'T KNOW WHY IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO PUT 2 AND 2 TOGETHER, BUT WHEN MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED (LAST WEEK, AGAIN VALVE FAILURE) I DID SOME RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED THE RE-CALL OF DILL VALVES. I CALLED DILL TO SEE WHAT KIND OF COMPENSATION I CAN GET. NOT MUCH ($ 4.00/PER INCIDENT !!! ) I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M HOPING TO GET. I AM UPSET AND DISAPPOINTED ABOUT THIS, BUT I GUESS I'M LUCKY I DIDN'T HAVE SERIOUS ACCIDENT DURING THESE MANY TIRE FAILURES. DOES NHTSA HAVE ANY COMMENT OR RECOMMENDATIONS? *TR
Power train, May 28, 2009
2001 HONDA ACCORD EX DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION THIS MODEL WERE SOLD WITH DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS. THIS MODEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND REPLACED NEW TRANSMISSION ON THESE MODEL CARS. *TR
Structure, May 27, 2009
MAKE & MODEL: 2001 HONDA ACCORD LX 4 DOOR SEDAN. PROBLEM: DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CHROME PLATING PEELED OFF CAUSING LACERATION. SOLUTION: TAPED THE CHROME PLATING BACK TO THE HANDLE DUCT TAPE. *TR
Fuel system, Other, May 18, 2009
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SPORADICALLY AND THEN THERE WAS A SLIGHT GAS SMELL. MECHANIC DISCOVERED A SMALL HOLE AT THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK. HE STATED HE HAD NEVER SEEN A GAS TANK RUST FROM THE TOP BEFORE. THIS CAR IS ONLY 8 YEARS OLD AND HAD BEEN RUSTPROOFED FROM THE FACTORY. THE GAS TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,200.00. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Traction control system, May 8, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING, THE TCS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVE LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 163,000.
Power train, Apr 28, 2009
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ENGINE CODE P0780. I NOTICED THAT MY ENGINE LIGHT AND TCS LIGHT WOULD TURN ON OCCASIONALLY. IT WAS COMPLETELY RANDOM WHEN IT WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET AN ENGINE CODE SCAN AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD BETWEEN ALL GEARS. SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. I HAVE NOTED ON VARIOUS ONLINE FORUMS THAT EVENTUALLY LED ME TO THIS SITE THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM, SAME YEAR, SAME MODEL. IN MY EYES THIS CALLS FOR A SERIOUS INVESTIGATION INTO POOR COMPONENTS USED. MY CAR HAS PASSED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE WITH 106,000 MILES. I AM AFRAID OF A SERIOUS PROBLEM IF THIS IS NOT ADDRESSED. *TR
Air bags, Apr 20, 2009
SRS LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME. CALLED 2 HONDA DEALERS, BOTH TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A 93 DOLLAR DIAGNOSTIC FEE . RESEARCH REVEALS THAT THERE IS A HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 06-009. ON PAGE 7 IT STATES THAT THE INSPECTION IS FREE OF CHARGE EVEN IF THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE OPDS SYSTEM. IF YOU HAVE PAID FOR REPAIRS IN THE PAST YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT. HONDA ALSO STATES, PROBLEMS DONE AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRATION MY BE ELIGIBLE FOR GOODWILL CONSIDERATION BY THE DISTRICT PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER OR ZONE OFFICE. DO NOT GIVE UP EASILY. *TR
Power train, Apr 15, 2009
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED ($60.) CALLED HONDA AMERICA TO SEE WHAT THEY COULD DO TO HELP. THEY GAVE A CASE NUMBER AND SAID IT NEEDS TO BE CHECKED BY A HONDA DEALER ($105.) SAME THING: TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED. WILL COST $3638. ON 3-26-09 CALLED HA BACK. THEY SAID I'D HEAR FROM THEM IN 24-48 HOURS. HAD TO MAKE COPIES OF ALL SERVICE RECORDS AND TAKE TO DEALER. ON 4-6-09 THEY FINALLY CALLED TO SAY THEY WOULD HELP A LITTLE. MY QUESTION IS, WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL? A TRANSMISSION FAILURE COULD BE DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. I WOULD LIKE THE NHTSA TO TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT ALL THE HONDA TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND FORCE A RECALL. *TR
Interior lighting, Electrical system, Apr 4, 2009
2001 HONDA ACCORD EX SEDAN 4D INTERIOR LIGHTING DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP. IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND, AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Mar 20, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE SRS AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V593000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF ANY RECALLS AND THE FAILURE SHE WAS EXPERIENCING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD OFTEN FAIL TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 88,000. UPDATED 04/24/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SEAT BELT DO NOT LOCK EVEN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. UPDATED 04/28/09.*JB
Electrical system, Air bags, Mar 17, 2009
SRS LIGHT STAYS ON 2001 HONDA EX 75K. ALL ELECTRICAL HAS SHORTED OUT ON ME WHILE DRIVING. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Air bags, Mar 12, 2009
AIR BAG SRS INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON. I LEARNED THROUGH OWNERS ON THE INTERNET CONCERNING PAST PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAGS AND DIFFICULTY AT HONDA DEALERSHIPS ON THIS PROBLEM. UPON CONTACTING HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS DEFECT, DO TO THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT WHILE THE SRS LIGHT IS ON. MY 2001 HONDA HAS 84,000 MILES AND PURCHASED IT JUNE OF 2003. *TR
Power train, Mar 9, 2009
OWN A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON TRANSMISSION. IF I HAD KNOWN THAT THE SLIPPAGE WAS TRANSMISSION RELATED I WOULD HAVE TAKEN IT IN AT THE FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE WHILE I WAS STILL WITHIN THE MILEAGE REQUIREMENTS. OVER TIME (TWO YEARS) THE SITUATION BECAME WORSE AND I CALLED AMERICAN HONDA AFTER LEARNING ON LINE ABOUT THE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED FROM THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER AS A CERTIFIED USED CAR. I GET ALL OF THEIR SALE AND SERVICE ADS BUT AMERICAN HONDA CLAIMS THAT THEY WERE NOT AWARE THAT I WAS THE CURRENT OWNER AND THE LETTER WENT TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER. TOOK THE CAR TO GET THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM FORMALLY IDENTIFIED AND THE SERVICE MANAGER ASKED LOCAL HONDA REP FOR ASSISTANCE AND THIS WAS DECLINED. CALLED AMERICAN HONDA AND WAS ISSUED A CASE NUMBER AND WAS TOLD I WOULD BE CONTACTED IN 2 BUSINESS DAYS. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS OF CALLING AND LEAVING MESSAGES I FINALLY HAD SOMEONE NAMED CAROLINE CALL ME BACK. SHE WAS DIFFICULT TO WORK WITH AND WOULD NOT LISTEN WITHOUT CUTTING ME OFF AND ACCUSING ME OF INTERRUPTING HER. VERY FRUSTRATING WHICH MAY BE PART OF THEIR PLAN TO GET ME TO GO AWAY. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT SHE SAID SHE COULD NOT HELP ME SINCE THE LOCAL REP FOR THE AREA HAD ALREADY DECLINED. SHE CAN'T OVER RULE THIS. ALL THIS WORK FOR NOTHING. SHE INDICATED THAT SHE WOULD REFER THE CASE TO THE ESCALATION UNIT AFTER I PUSHED FOR A SUPERVISOR. BECAUSE SHE WAS DIFFICULT TO WORK WITH I HUNG UP WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER TWO WEEKS OF NO CALL FROM THE ESCALATION UNIT CAROLYN INFORMED ME THAT BECAUSE I HAD HUNG UP SHE HAD NOT REFERRED MY CASE. APPARENTLY WANTING TO PUNISH ME. *TR
Seat belts, Tires, Feb 25, 2009
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. I GOT THE CAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED REGULARLY BUT I HAD TO GET THE ROTORS REPLACED TOO IN 2006. THEN, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT HAD TO BE REPLACED ROUND ABOUT THE SAME TIME. RECENTLY (A MONTH AGO), I GOT THE PRIMARY OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. NOW, THE LATEST MAJOR PROBLEM IS INTERNAL TRANS FAILURE AND FLUID LEAK DIAGNOSED BY HONDA, A DIAGNOSIS THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR. THIS IS UNHEARD OF IN A CAR WITH 55K MILEAGE. HONDA SOLD THE CARS WITH DEFECTIVE TRAN SYSTEMS IN THE FIRST PLACE. THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT BECAUSE OF WHICH THEY EXTENDED THEIR WARRANTY. NOW, I AM OUT OF THE WARRANTY BY JUST 3 MONTHS. THEY HAVE ASKED ME TO PAY AROUND $700 TO REPAIR IT. HONDA SHOULD COVER 100% OF THE REPAIR COST. I AM PRETTY SURE THAT I WILL HAVE TO AGAIN REPLACE THE NEW TRAN SYSTEM AS SOON AS ITS WARRANTY PERIOD EXPIRES. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE CAR IS DRIVING FUNNY AND USING A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF GAS. WHEN I CALLED CUSTOMER CARE AND TOLD THEM THAT THE FUEL ECONOMY PROBLEM (DUE TO TRAN FAILURE) HAD STARTED ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO (WHEN I WAS WELL WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD), THEY SAID THAT I SHOULD HAVE TAKEN IT TO A DEALERSHIP BEFORE. SINCE THERE WERE NO VISIBLE SIGN ON THE DASHBOARD OR ANY OTHER PLACE, HOW WILL A DRIVER KNOW THAT THERE IS SOMETHING DEFINITELY WRONG WITH THE CAR? THERE MIGHT HAVE BEEN ENGINE SOUNDS BUT IT IS HARD TO DISCERN IT OVER THE INHERENT LOUD DIN OF THE HONDA ENGINE. EVEN THE HONDA TECHNICIAN COULD NOT SAY FOR SURE WHETHER THE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WAS DUE TO THE TRAN. FAILURE. A PROPER REPAIR SHOP WOULD HAVE TOLD ME EXACTLY WHAT THE PROB. WAS AND TRY TO REPAIR IT, BUT HONDA REPLACES THE FULL TRAN SYSTEM. HONDA'S CUSTOMER SERVICE IS EXTREMELY UNPLEASANT - THEY ARE RUDE AND ABRUPT IN THEIR CONVERSATIONS. THEY HAVE GIVEN ME LIMITED CHOICES - 1. I HAD TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSIS AT A HONDA REPAIR SHOP. 2. I DO NOT HAVE A CHOICE OF GETTING IT FIXED FROM A DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERSHIP. 3. THEY HAVE GIVEN ME 3 DAYS TO REPAIR IT. *TR
Air bags, Feb 4, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD LX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED, BUT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE AIR BAG FAILED AND STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $1,900. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE; THEREFORE, NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
Tires, Jan 31, 2009
TWO TIRES HAVE GONE FLAT, ONE IN NOVEMBER 2008, THE SECOND JANUARY 30, 2009 DUE TO FAILURE OF THE RUBBER VALVE STEMS. IN BOTH CASES THE VALVE STEM WAS SPLIT APART NEAR THE BASE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE METAL WHEEL RIM. THE SPLIT APPEARED TO BE SEPARATION OF RUBBER PARTS, POSSIBLY AT A SEAM, RATHER THAN A GROSS TEAR DUE TO SOME KIND OF PHYSICAL FORCE. THE SPLIT IN THE RUBBER WAS NOT VISIBLE UNTIL THE PLASTIC WHEEL COVER WAS REMOVED. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A LOCKED GARAGE WHEN TIRES LOST PRESSURE AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY VANDALISM OR TAMPERING. THE VALVE STEMS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW TIRES PURCHASED AT NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY STORE # 603, 2435 MARYLAND ROAD, WILLOW GROVE, PA ON MARCH 3, 2007. *TR
Power train, Jan 24, 2009
DRIVING @ APPROX 5 MI PER HOUR AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN IN FRONT OF A LOCAL DEPT. STORE; MY HUSBAND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE AND THE CAR DID NOT STOP; RATHER, IT REVVED UP AND BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD AT RAPID SPEED; MY HUSBAND QUICKLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE CAR STOPPED. HAD IT NOT WE WOULD HAVE HIT 4 PEOPLE. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE 2001; 2 PREVIOUS TIMES: I HIT A NEIGHBOR'S PARKED TRUCK; WHEN WE ATTEMPTED TO STOP AS WE NEARED A STOP SIGN WE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. EACH TIME THE ACCELERATION SEEMS OUT OF CONTROL DESPITE THE BRAKE BEING DEPRESSED. EXPENSIVE REPAIRS NECESSARY BOTH PREVIOUS TIMES. I WILL HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO HONDA NEXT WEEK; I WILL NOT DRIVE IT. MILEAGE: UNDER 33,000. *TR