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critical Owners of the 2006 Honda Accord have filed 16 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control, typically surfacing around 45,073 miles at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Accord | 35 |
| 2006 Accord (this page) | 16 |
| 2007 Accord | 30 |
| 2008 Accord | 18 |
| 2009 Accord | 15 |
| 2010 Accord | 15 |
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 15 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
CRUISE CONTROL CONCELS WITH HEADLIGHTS OR TURN SIGNALS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration where the engine revs or lunges forward without foot input on the throttle, often when stopped at lights or during low-speed maneuvers. In the most serious incidents, brake pedal pressure fails entirely—the car accelerates harder when the owner presses the brake, forcing them to rely on emergency brakes or crash into objects to stop. Engine revs have reached 5500 RPM at traffic stops. One owner replaced brake rotors twice in four months with persistent pulsation at speeds above 45 MPH; another required brake replacement every 20,000 miles starting at 99,000 miles. The accelerator pedal position sensor, throttle actuator control, and throttle pedal are repeatedly implicated. Dealers often cannot duplicate the problem or locate fault codes, though one shop identified five or more failing sensors and quoted $1,300+ for repair without guaranteeing a fix. One owner references a Honda campaign 19E068 for the same symptoms, but was denied coverage. Check Engine lights illuminate intermittently during these events.
Same Honda Accord cruise control reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009
Engine accelerates without driver input or continues accelerating when brake pedal is depressed. Brake pedal pressure does not stop the vehicle; owners report the car surging forward uncontrollably. In severe incidents, emergency brake or physical collision required to stop the vehicle.
When: At various mileages (23k to 145k); triggered by parking maneuvers, low-speed approaches, highway exits, or stops at traffic lights; can occur within 3–4 minutes of engine start or after extended driving
Symptoms owners cite: Engine revs or surges without driver input; Continued acceleration despite brake pedal pressure; Engine revs to 5500 RPM at stops; Uncontrolled forward motion forcing collision avoidance or crashes; Check Engine light intermittent illumination; Loud humming noise on acceleration from complete stop
Codes mentioned: Throttle Actuator Control System idle position defective, Throttle pedal failure, Accelerator pedal position sensor fault, 5 or more sensors failing including throttle
Repairs/costs cited: Throttle pedal replacement recommended; throttle actuator control system computer reset attempted; estimated repair cost at least $1,300 and may not resolve issue; multiple owners report dealer unable to duplicate problem or identify fault codes despite repeated incidents
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 19E068 referenced by one owner but Honda refused repair despite matching symptoms; other owners report dismissal of complaints or lack of manufacturer notification
Brakes lose stopping power or function inconsistently. One owner reports replacing front brake rotors twice in four months with persistent pulsating sensation. Another owner required brake replacement every 20,000 miles starting at 99,000 miles.
When: Starting at 99k miles (one case); at 65.5k miles (pulsation case); recurrent throughout vehicle use
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal does not slow or stop vehicle effectively; Continuous pulsating brake sensation during stops above 45 MPH; Premature brake rotor wear
Repairs/costs cited: Front brake rotors replaced twice in 4 months without resolving pulsation; brakes replaced every 20,000 miles; owners report dealership dismissal of pulsation complaint as non-existent
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: American Honda dismissed brake complaints in December 2011; dealership stated issue was unsafe to drive and manufacturer defect
When cruise control is activated on an uphill grade, the vehicle unexpectedly lunges forward with excessive acceleration that dealer attempts could not resolve.
When: At 140,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Unexpected forward lunge while cruise control active; Excessive acceleration on uphill driving
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer attempted multiple repairs without success; vehicle not further repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer not notified
Synthesized from 16 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
2006 Honda accord suddenly accelerated straight into bushes. She hit the brake hard but it still continued to accelerate going through the bushes, all the while as she had her foot on the brake. * bf the consumer also hit another vehicle. *jb
It's a serious issue. 16 complaints have been filed, including 6 reports involving a crash and 3 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
Across the 12 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 23,000 and 109,000 miles, with the median around 45,073. A quarter of owners report trouble before 23,000; a quarter make it past 109,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.