Issue ID | 1008762 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10542113 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | CIVIC |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 02/09/13 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Sudden acceleration: i have been observing that the vehicle suddenly accelerates while driving downhill or merging on the highway. I have also noticed that it will accelerate when you turn off the cruise control. The speed is uncontrollable for few seconds before the engine starts the deceleration. I have taken a vehicle to the dealer twice and they have assured that this is normal function since check engine light is not on. The vehicle is 1. 5 years old and has @15k miles on it. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18559 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SHREWSBURY, MA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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