Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after start-up, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions while attempting to accelerate from being stationary. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving forward or while in reversing, and while turning the steering wheel six degrees in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 84,000.
I own a 2010 Honda Accord. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerks, and fails to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal on the hwy. The check engine warning light VSA is on. In 2022, I had Honda replace the engine, However, just after the warrenty expired, I started to experince the same issues. The vehicle has been sitting since 2023, and so I have it in the shop now (2026). He has replaced the spark plugs but there is misfire code for cylindars 1 and 2. The mechanic states that it's an engine issue. The vehicle was had been diagnosed and repaired on multple occassions. A scanner has been used mutiple times to retrieved a code for a misfire in the engine. Replaced the engine, time and chain, spark plugs, catalac converter, ignition coil. Mileage is 165,000
Electronic Throttle Actuator, Gas Pedal Assembly Failed. As i accelerated the gas pedal failed in the position against the firewall and could not be pulled up. The vehicle increased speed on its own and brakes did not work. The spedd continued to increase. I had the vehicle towed to Cardinal Honda [phone] in Groton Connecticut. Polise were on sight on the highway after i pulled over in Neutral. No other way to stop the car. The car in in the shop and awaiting the new part. There was not indication in the dash panel that the Electronic Throttle Actuator needed to be looked at. It was a sudden failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle accelerated unintended. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle did not stop and crashed into a concrete post. The side air bags deployed, but the front air bags did not. The contact was injured and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed for the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were no active recalls associated with the vehicle at the time of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 33,400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. While driving 5 MPH in the driveway, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The brake pedal was applied and depressed to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to respond. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the contact's house. The contact sustained a bruised body and soreness, but did not require medical attention. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not field. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 06574140. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
I am in a dilemma pertaining to my 2010 Honda Accord. I live in Canada but I purchased a demo model from united states. During the last five years I had four incidents of unintended acceleration while braking. As I was slowing down at traffic lights or stop sign, the car suddenly goes into unintended acceleration with RPM running over 4500. I continued to press on the brake and changed the gear to neutral. The car continued to rev at high speed despite not pressing on any pedals, and the only way to stop it was to switch off the engine while the car is in neutral and then switch it on again after putting the car in p gear. I am 100 % certain that these incidents are not related to driver error as it has happened four times. I phoned American Honda and Honda Canada and both brushed me off and denied ever hearing about it. They advised me to take it to the dealer. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact sped up to avoid a crash and the accelerator pedal became stuck and the brake pedal extended to the floor. The contact placed the gear in neutral, which bumped up the brake pedal to normal position. There were no warning indicators. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not respond. The failure mileage was 48,000.
For whatever reason since I got this car there is something extremely off with the laceration being a bit delayed and the car steering us extremely delicate keeping the car not steady driving in a single lane straight without going left or right is impossible. As well when extremely turning right or left steering wheel shakes a bit. I habe also just received a recall notice about my air bags
Sudden acceleration when slowing down to stop. On 3 separate occasions when coming to a stop at a traffic light the cars engine accelerated while braking. The last time resulting in a minor crash.
Had an experience with unintentional acceleration. On my way to work, coming around 10 west to 710 south transition, I fully depressed the gas pedal to pass a very slow moving car, coming out of the ramp that merges into fast 710 south traffic. I would estimate the gas pedal was fully floored 2-3 seconds. Then I lifted pressure, as I had enough momentum to pass the slower vehicle, but noticed the throttle was still wide open. I was going to shift to neutral, but I quickly stabbed the pedal and the throttle unstuck itself. Wow! That was pretty nerve racking! It happened only once so far.
Acceleration complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 2010 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 2010 Honda Accord, 4% of the model year's 581 complaints. The component named most often is accelerator pedal (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Honda Accord acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for the 2010 Honda Accord, though it has 12 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Honda Accord acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 37,000 miles, and 27% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to speed control & acceleration problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.