4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,400 miles

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problem #1

May 242004

CR-V 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 22,400 miles
Vehicle was being driven on highway. When attempting to exit the vehicle would not decellerate. Engine continued at over 5000 RPM. Vehicle could not be stopped with the brake. The gas pedal offerend no control over the vehicle. Vehicle had to be put into neutral to allow the brake to stop the vehicle. Once the driver managed to stop the vehicle and turn it off, if the vehicle was restarted it immediately accelerated up to 5000 RPM again. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. This vas a life threatening situation.

- Verona, NJ, USA

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