# 2011 HONDA ACCORD — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `873223` · 2011-08-11 · 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:** 2011
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Miles at failure:** 8,000
- **Speed:** 3 mph
## Narrative
I WAS PARKING MY 2011 HONDA ACCORD COUPE IN A SPACE IN A PARKING LOT, FEATHERING THE BRAKE AND ABOUT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.  SUDDENLY THE CAR REVVED UP AND ACCELERATED FORWARD.  THE ENGINE RACED AS IF THE THROTTLE HAD BEEN FLOORED.  IN ABOUT 2 FEET OF SPACE IT ACCELERATED ENOUGH TO JUMP ABOUT A 6-INCH CURB WHERE IT HIT A WOODY BUSH, WHICH STOPPED ITS FORWARD MOTION.  THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER.  UPDATED 11/03/11  *TR
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