: the contact stated there was an accident that occurred with the vehicle due to the interference of the driver's side floor mat with the accelerator. There is a recall #99E015000 pertaining to the accessory driver-side floor mats. The manufacturer has been alerted who refuses to honor the recall. The contact expressed that the manufacturer should be responsible for the accident because of the recall.

- Whittier, CA, USA

On Saturday, May 8th 2004, when I was coming home from my college graduation, I slightly accelerated in my 1997 Honda Civic ex from 25 to 35 mph on 26th street in minneapolis, mn around 5:30 mph. For some unseen, odd and possessive reason, my gas pedal got stuck to the floor and began to accelerate to 65 mph on a 30 mph road. Normally Ive never heard of this happening and have always been a fan of Honda automobiles and products. I have never been in an accident and have a clean driving record. Thank god there wasn't any traffic, because for 6 blocks I've never been so scared in my life. While I was driving, my car was red lining (because of the blown speed sensor or throttle gauge according to the dealership that fixed my vehicle), it caused me to question why I drive. As I came across a fairly busy road, I tried to slow the car down by pressing as hard as possible on the brake and putting the automatic transmission into neutral (which did slow the car down slightly), but only to 10-15mph. I was then forced with hitting and possibly injuring/killing people on the forthcoming street in minneapolis (26th and hennepin), but instead was able to use a dumpster in a pre-existing alleyway as a buffer to slow my car down to a safe speed where I could pull the E-brake, put the vehicle into park and then turn the car off. I do have insurance and wasn't injured, but I will need a new bumper, front bumper side skirt and new rim/tire totaling over $2000. I'm trying to find if anyone knows of this problem or of any possible recalls/defects? as this is a manufacturerS error as per the company who fixed my Honda (town and country Dodge in hopkins, mn), I am very nervous about purchasing other Honda automobiles  as is my family and friends that I have spoken with. My Civic was kept in flawless condition, was given all mechanical updates based on scheduled maintenance (as required by Honda) and has currently has a youthful 105,000 miles. Thank you for listening.

- Saint Louis Park, MN, USA

Accelerator pedal is hard to push when moving at low speeds or sitting in traffic, and is very dangerous because you have to push on the pedal so hard, the car jumps forward in traffic.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

The passenger side air bag light came on and will not go out, the dealer says it is not a recall item.the gas pedal is very rough and hard to push down feels like it is catching on something the dealer said that there is nothing wrong with it.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

Accelerator pedal feels rough and notchy when pressed. Unable to accelerate smoothly.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Throttle cable sticks at low speeds - when pressed, it "snaps lose" going to 1/2 throttle, jerking car forward, snapping necks of driver and passengers. Is a severe safety problem - could cause an accident by slamming vehicle into back of lead vehicle. Ref: Campaign id 99I002000. Honda dealer says this is not a warranty or product improvement campaign item.

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

Intermittently vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly when accelerator was applied. Dealer has been notified.

- Brackenridge, PA, USA

Intermittently accelerator stuck when depressed immediately after a stop. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make/ model; however, this vehicle was not included.

- Fairport, NY, USA

After vehicle started running accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor, causing vehicle to accelerate to speeds over 100 mph. With both feet on the brakes, driver put vehicle in neutral while pulling over to the shoulder safely. The dealer is aware of the problem. The dealer was not able to find the cause of the problem.

- Roselle, NJ, USA

Vehicle suddenly accelerated at a very high speed because of the gas pedal getting stuck to the floor. Consumer had to keep hitting the pedal until it eventualy released. Dealer has been contacted.

- Hacketts Town, NJ, USA

Gas pedal gets stuck under the floor mat during application. Dealer refuses to replace the mats. *

- Pinnacle, NC, USA

Gas pedal sticks and automobile accelerates. No accidents yet.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA