1988 Honda Accord vehicle speed control problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1988 Honda Accord — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Accelerator pedal stuck at full throttle. Dealer was notified. *ak the mechanic stated that the throttle was sticking due to the number 3 and 4 pistons hitting the head. Also, consumer states engine problems started after the throttle stuck and the timing belt jumped a couple notches. *yd”
filed Mar 8, 2002
“Consumer experienced problem with accelerator pedal sticking to the floor when applied. Property damage to apartment complex. *ak”
filed Dec 28, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 Accord | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 Accord | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Accord | 10 | 5% |
| 2021 Accord | 7 | 3% |
| 2020 Accord | 12 | 3% |
| 2019 Accord | 31 | 5% |
| 2018 Accord | 110 | 6% |
| 2017 Accord | 18 | 3% |
| 2016 Accord | 23 | 4% |
| 2015 Accord | 26 | 4% |
| 2014 Accord | 41 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.