# 2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `1148806` · 2015-01-17 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CIVIC HYBRID
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Miles at failure:** 160,000
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
MY SON STARTED TO TURN OUT OF A PARKING LOT, ACCELERATING NORMALLY.  CAR RESPONDED BY ACCELERATING MASSIVELY --THE RPMS SHOT UP TO THE MAX (7) AND HE HEARD IT STUTTER AGAINST THE TOP OF THE DIAL.  HE TRIED TO COMPLETE THE TURN, BUT SKIDDED INTO A POLE, WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY.  CAR CONTINUED TO RACE FULL SPEED AS IT BOUNCED OVER A PARKING CURB BACK INTO THE LOT.  FINALLY THE CAR STOPPED WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED OFF.   *TR
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