# 2012 HONDA ACCORD — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1472301` · 2018-05-31 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 20,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
I WAS AT A STOP SIGN ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.  I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE FORWARD TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED.  I COULDN'T STOP IT - BUT A TREE ABOUT 20 FEET AWAY DID.  EVEN IF I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR WOULD NOT HAVE GONE THAT FAST THAT QUICKLY.  I HAVE READ OF OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE.  HONDA JUST SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR.
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