# 2000 HONDA ACCORD — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `587758` · 2006-07-09 · 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:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Miles at failure:** 34,254
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS CLOSED DUE TO OBSTRUCTION IN THROTTLE BODY.  TO OVERCOME INERTIA; EXCESS PRESSURE ON PEDAL IS REQUIRED.  WHEN OBSTRUCTION CLEARS; ENGINE RPM IS VERY HIGH CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE IF IN GEAR.   CLEANING THROTTLE BODY IS REQUIRED EVERY SIX MONTHS.  COST IS PROHIBITIVE.  *NM
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