3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,000 miles

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problem #3

Jun 282009

CR-V 4WD

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Honda CR-V. while driving 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle would not stop accelerating. The contact deactivated the cruise control, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle had to be turned off in order for the acceleration to stop. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact did not notice any prior issues with the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 97,000. Updated 8/10/09 the consumer stated throttle cable frayed and there was no explanation provided. Updated 08/13/09.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #2

Dec 102003

(reported on)

CR-V

  • miles
Consumer received recall notifications for the throttle cable and transmission shift cable. When consumer took vehicle to the dealership for recall repairs, dealership informed him that the parts were not available.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #1

Nov 102003

CR-V 4WD

  • 32,000 miles
While pressing on the brake pedal to slow, the vehicle did not stop. When the consumer's foot was removed from brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated without the consumer placing his/her foot on the accelerator. The dealership indicated that this failure was caused by the throttle cable.

- Apex, NC, USA