# \#acceleration **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/acceleration/127.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2011 Honda CRV unwanted acceleration problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-crv-unwanted-acceleration-problem/60812)
**Author:** [@hensoc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hensoc)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-crv-unwanted-acceleration-problem/60812 "2026-08-27T10:29:44Z")
I have a new 2011 Honda CRV with an unwanted acceleration problem. Periodicaly, about every 200 miles, when I try to brake and stop the car stops but the engine maintains its speed and does not slow to an idle. What can … --- ## [2004 Mazda6 Burning Oil Smell and Sluggish Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda6-burning-oil-smell-and-sluggish-acceleration/85247)
**Author:** [@Cori](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cori)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda6-burning-oil-smell-and-sluggish-acceleration/85247 "2022-02-11T17:58:22Z")
Car Details: 2004 Mazda 6 V6 3.0 L engine automatic transmission with 88,000 miles Car Problem Vignette: After driving for a bit, say 20-30 mins (after my engine gets hot), I start to smell a burning oil smell… --- ## [Multiple Bad Distributors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-bad-distributors/25610)
**Author:** [@prather](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prather)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-bad-distributors/25610 "2020-10-14T00:09:07Z")
I have a '94 Mazda MX 3. For many years it was driven only on Sundays in the Bay Area. Finally in the last few years we started driving it more frequently so it now has just under 100,000 miles in 14 years of driving. … --- ## [My car hesitates when I try to accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-hesitates-when-i-try-to-accelerate/52072)
**Author:** [@dbauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbauer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-hesitates-when-i-try-to-accelerate/52072 "2020-03-10T15:59:51Z")
Hi, my car has just under 90,000 miles. Many times when I press the gas, the car hesitates for 3-5 seconds and then it goes. When I press the pedal, the RPM gauge jumps to 3, skipping 1 and 2. Eventually, it goes down to… --- ## [While driving car lost acceleration and power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/while-driving-car-lost-acceleration-and-power-steering/89608)
**Author:** [@lorenjames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lorenjames)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/while-driving-car-lost-acceleration-and-power-steering/89608 "2020-01-05T01:03:28Z")
Hi, Yesterday I was driving on a 40 mph road. My car suddenly lost all power to accelerate, the steering wheel became very hard to turn and the brake wouldn't work. I managed to turn on a side road and use the emergenc… --- ## [Car creaking during slow straight acceleration and stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-creaking-during-slow-straight-acceleration-and-stopping/54234)
**Author:** [@aetyl05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aetyl05)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 9:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-creaking-during-slow-straight-acceleration-and-stopping/54234 "2019-07-10T09:07:23Z")
Hi Guys, I have a 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid which I bought as a Certified Pre-Owned in June of '09. I recently (July 2010) got it back from the shop after they replaced the high pressure compression hos… --- ## [BMW no acceleration and shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-no-acceleration-and-shaking/56816)
**Author:** [@Not2Lucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not2Lucky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-no-acceleration-and-shaking/56816 "2019-03-10T07:02:33Z")
I have a 1999 BMW 528i, I got used 4 years ago. In the last 2 months, I put on about 8K miles on it. Now it is up to 125K miles. I have been having two problems, I think are related, since they feel the same but I am no… --- ## [Nissan Altima 2012 After an hour of driving won't accelerate fast RPM issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-2012-after-an-hour-of-driving-wont-accelerate-fast-rpm-issue/89887)
**Author:** [@StevoRay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevoRay)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-2012-after-an-hour-of-driving-wont-accelerate-fast-rpm-issue/89887 "2019-02-14T18:37:08Z")
My Nissan Altima is normally fine but after about 40 minutes to an hour of driving even in cool temperatures the car stops wanting to accelerate much and the RPM needle will jump from 1-2k to 5k almost instantly when app… --- ## [Mazda Protege fixed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege-fixed/40519)
**Author:** [@ATLOffroad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ATLOffroad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege-fixed/40519 "2018-11-24T14:12:09Z")
For the past 6 months my wife's 2002 Mazda Protege has been acting up whenever accelerating from a stop. When sitting at a stop light the car idles fine, but every once in a while when we hit the gas the engine would ki… --- ## [Very scary - uncontrollable acceleration in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-scary-uncontrollable-acceleration-in-reverse/67284)
**Author:** [@MRockford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MRockford)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2017, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-scary-uncontrollable-acceleration-in-reverse/67284 "2017-09-30T20:12:05Z")
My wife has a 2002 Honda Civic, 55k miles, auto transmission. Today she started it in the garage and put it in reverse (with her foot on the brake). There was lurching so she shifted back to park. She waited briefly then… --- ## [Speedometer Fluctuation with 2007 Chevy Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-fluctuation-with-2007-chevy-impala/83012)
**Author:** [@Samuel\_PG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samuel_PG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-fluctuation-with-2007-chevy-impala/83012 "2017-02-02T02:55:35Z")
Hi Everyone, My 2007 Chevy Impala has developed a brand new problem today. Driving down the block to the store, the speedometer started fluctuating wildly. I was going a consistent speed of about 10 mph in my parking l… --- ## [Acceleration Pedal Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-pedal-issues/93314)
**Author:** [@Anamandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anamandy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-pedal-issues/93314 "2016-05-17T22:08:25Z")
One of my cars, an 1987 Chrysler LeBaron GTS, which originally belonged to my mother and has all but 30,000 miles on it, on occasion while driving the accelerator pedal will go to the floor. (My mother took excellent car… --- ## [Ford Expedition with slow acceleration, strong vibrations, and gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-with-slow-acceleration-strong-vibrations-and-gas-smell/93040)
**Author:** [@Ekeoma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ekeoma)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-with-slow-acceleration-strong-vibrations-and-gas-smell/93040 "2016-04-18T23:04:32Z")
My 1998 Ford Expedition XLT with V8 5.4L engine has been having issues for about six months. It first started off with a strong gasoline and burnt rubber smell coming from the front of the car within a few minutes of sta… --- ## [Help! Need opinions about car safety involving acceleration issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-opinions-about-car-safety-involving-acceleration-issue/90739)
**Author:** [@ruthc2165](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruthc2165)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-opinions-about-car-safety-involving-acceleration-issue/90739 "2015-07-30T07:43:55Z")
My boyfriend has a 1984 Mercedes grease car. In the first week of having it, it had a brake issue and acceleration issue - a bad combination in my mind. He got the brake issue fixed, but his mechanic was unable to figure… --- ## [What causes acceleration and engine heat issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-acceleration-and-engine-heat-issues/89891)
**Author:** [@cyclinggirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cyclinggirl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-acceleration-and-engine-heat-issues/89891 "2015-05-08T05:50:18Z")
I am having acceleration issues with my 2004 Honda Civic. I notice it most when I have to accelerate from a dead stop on a hill. After having to accelerate up a slight incline my engine temperature gets hot. I feel th… --- ## [2001 Nissan Altima lurches when we accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-altima-lurches-when-we-accelerate/89823)
**Author:** [@huskergal13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huskergal13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2015, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-altima-lurches-when-we-accelerate/89823 "2015-04-29T21:56:40Z")
We bought a used 2001 Nissan Altima. It has 123,000 miles on it. It had a few minor issues, but recently it has started lurching when we go over 35 miles and hour and it will not accelerate. I am wondering if anyone has … --- ## [Creaking when accelerating or braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-when-accelerating-or-braking/89334)
**Author:** [@Mikied25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikied25)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-when-accelerating-or-braking/89334 "2015-03-22T01:35:20Z")
Hi all, just a preface that I'm not super car savvy but trying to learn so bare with me if I ask any dumb questions. Anyway, I just bought an '03 Mitsubishi Spyder Automatic with around 160,000 miles. The car seems to … --- ## [Tune up problem!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-problem/88377)
**Author:** [@Ironic5Dave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ironic5Dave)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-problem/88377 "2014-12-21T22:02:35Z")
I just got new parts replaced in my car and I thought it would run way better but it seems to run worse. I took it in to a mechanics shop that I new. I have a 1990 Honda Civic Si Hatchback and before I he replaced new pa… --- ## [Car sort of "jumps" back and fourth while driving uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sort-of-jumps-back-and-fourth-while-driving-uphill/87940)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sort-of-jumps-back-and-fourth-while-driving-uphill/87940 "2014-11-13T19:50:35Z")
Not sure if this is called "sputtering" or something else. But essentially today all of the sudden my car would sort of jump ahead, as if I when revving it back and fourth on the pedal aggressively. Not sure what could h… --- ## [2006 Honda Civic Hybrid - Vehicle Speed Control/Acceleration (Transmission? Software?) Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-hybrid-vehicle-speed-control-acceleration-transmission-software-issues/87341)
**Author:** [@LeBang13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeBang13)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2014, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-hybrid-vehicle-speed-control-acceleration-transmission-software-issues/87341 "2014-09-25T03:26:50Z")
Hello, I have a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid with about 105,000 miles on it. At around 80,000 miles I had the IMA battery replaced. Since then the car has had less power, which was expected. However, lately it seems that th… --- ## [Why is my car doing this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-car-doing-this/85836)
**Author:** [@NotALittleOldLady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotALittleOldLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2014, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-car-doing-this/85836 "2014-07-07T07:30:15Z")
I travel to get to work, and on the way I use the interstate. Speed is posted at 55, naturally, but in the fast lane - the left-most lane of 4 - you have to keep up, you understand. Fast lane is usually 65 to 70. So I'… --- ## [Power Loss Escape Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-escape-hybrid/84316)
**Author:** [@TheDude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheDude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2014, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-escape-hybrid/84316 "2014-06-12T12:14:37Z")
I have an 08 Ford Escape Hybrid with 120,000 miles on it. We have had a hard and cold winter here in Cleveland and it has brought on many problems that I am not sure if they are related to the cold or to each other. A … --- ## [09 Forester whistles when accelerating after repair job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-forester-whistles-when-accelerating-after-repair-job/84415)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2014, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-forester-whistles-when-accelerating-after-repair-job/84415 "2014-03-31T23:55:27Z")
Right before Xmas our 09 Forester was hit while parked on the street. The whole front end of our car got wrecked. Was still drivable but we needed a new radiator, ac compressor, fenders, bumper, hood, lights, etc...ove… --- ## [2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, Vibration under moderate to hard acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-lancer-vibration-under-moderate-to-hard-acceleration/82768)
**Author:** [@kd5byb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kd5byb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-lancer-vibration-under-moderate-to-hard-acceleration/82768 "2013-12-21T05:49:18Z")
Good afternoon all, Vehicle is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer with 123,000 miles. During moderate to hard acceleration in a straight line, especially in gears 1 to 3, the front of the car vibrates. The harder I accelerate,… --- ## [Run away acceleration on a Ford Windstar with 3.8 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-away-acceleration-on-a-ford-windstar-with-3-8-engine/82484)
**Author:** [@wildfire78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildfire78)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2013, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-away-acceleration-on-a-ford-windstar-with-3-8-engine/82484 "2013-12-03T04:56:29Z")
After driving approximately 25 miles on the interstate and then getting off my 1999 windstar with the 3.8 engine began to accelerate by itself. I had to keep applying the brakes to slow it down. it never stopped accelera… --- ## [Grinding/ Rumble/ Vibration Coming from front of car along with power loss- '04 Grand Prix GTP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-rumble-vibration-coming-from-front-of-car-along-with-power-loss-04-grand-prix-gtp/81614)
**Author:** [@TjLewis2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TjLewis2004)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-rumble-vibration-coming-from-front-of-car-along-with-power-loss-04-grand-prix-gtp/81614 "2013-10-05T03:11:37Z")
Car: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Engine: 3.8L Supercharged Mileage: 94,300 miles Issue: Usually after driving the car for a long period of time (approx 20 miles or more), Ill begin to hear a grinding coming from the fr… --- ## [Nissan Sentra Accelerator Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-accelerator-issues/72851)
**Author:** [@I.K.E](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I.K.E)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-accelerator-issues/72851 "2013-04-18T04:26:40Z")
I have an 03 Nissan Sentra 1.8 with 200k miles. A year ago I started having an issue with the accelerator. When I drive the car the accelerator stops working. It idles perfectly, but when I step on the gas, I get almost … --- ## [Acceleration Pick-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-pick-up/71193)
**Author:** [@Swampgoat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swampgoat)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-pick-up/71193 "2012-03-12T16:00:17Z")
I'll be buying a new sedan with a 4 OR 6 cylinder engine. I would prefer to have some sense of "pick-up" when needed, say from a stoplight or to pass. New car specs often talk of horsepower and torque. Is there a we… --- ## [98 RAV - What sensor is not working in open loop mode? No response to accelerator until car warms up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-rav-what-sensor-is-not-working-in-open-loop-mode-no-response-to-accelerator-until-car-warms-up/69488)
**Author:** [@Pam\_USVI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pam_USVI)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-rav-what-sensor-is-not-working-in-open-loop-mode-no-response-to-accelerator-until-car-warms-up/69488 "2011-11-15T15:18:39Z")
98 Rav4 (130,000 miles) starts fine, idles fine, runs fine for 30 seconds then the accelerator no longer has any effect. I can put the pedal to the floor, but there is no gas getting to the engine, it will idles but does… --- ## ['90 Honda Accord shakes and bad gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-honda-accord-shakes-and-bad-gas-mileage/67986)
**Author:** [@LVNHM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LVNHM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-honda-accord-shakes-and-bad-gas-mileage/67986 "2011-09-18T17:36:45Z")
I own a '90 Honda Accord and it constantly shakes, has poor acceleration and seems to use too much gas. I thought it was the catalytic converter and I installed a high flow cat. The fuel pump went out so I had that rep… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/acceleration/127.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=acceleration)