# 2004 HONDA PILOT — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `632745` · 2007-08-01 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** PILOT
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Miles at failure:** 22,000
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA PILOT.  WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH, WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND THE ENGINE REVVED.  THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A CURB AND CRASHED INTO A WALL.  THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND TWO OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED.  A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE CONTACT HAS YET TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 22,000.  THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE.  THE VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIVE AIR CONTROL VALVE AND THROTTLE. THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM 1 YEAR PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.  UPDATED 09/18/07. *JB
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