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severe Owners of the 2006 Honda CR-V have filed 13 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control, typically surfacing around 80,000 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 CR-V | 9 |
| 2006 CR-V (this page) | 13 |
| 2007 CR-V | 9 |
| 2008 CR-V | 10 |
| 2009 CR-V | 8 |
| 2010 CR-V | 13 |
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.
Service bulletin - Under severe conditions, water or other liquid may enter the driver's window and reach the power window master switch on the door panel. Liquid in the switch can damage the switch?s printed circuit board (PCB), causing the switch to fail.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners of 2006 Honda CR-Vs report sudden unintended acceleration as the most serious and recurring complaint. The engine revs to full throttle without driver input; the accelerator pedal becomes unresponsive, and braking becomes difficult or ineffective. These events happen at parking speeds, stoplights, and on highways. One owner reported the engine racing at 60 mph while attempting to pass; another had the vehicle lurch forward at full throttle during slow parking and crash into a concrete beam. No floor-mat entrapment is noted in these reports. The problem is intermittent and hard for dealers to reproduce—multiple owners say Honda dealerships find nothing wrong when the vehicle is brought in for inspection.
A separate but equally serious failure pattern involves ABS and VSA modulator control units. Warning lights come on suddenly, and the braking and stability systems shut down. One owner reports research showing roughly 55 similar cases across 2006 CR-Vs. The repair cost runs $1,500 to $2,050, with extended wait times for parts and scheduling.
A third complaint involves VSA and Check Engine lights paired with power loss and engine stutter when RPMs exceed 2,500—a different symptom pattern occurring during normal city and highway driving.
Same Honda CR-V cruise control reports on nearby years: 2008
Engine revs to full throttle without driver input; accelerator pedal becomes unresponsive. Occurs while parking, at stoplights, on highway, and at varying speeds. Brakes and emergency brake have reduced or no effect. No floor-mat interference reported. Problem is intermittent and difficult for dealers to reproduce during diagnostics.
When: 43,500 miles and under 23,000 miles reported; occurs at varying mileages and speeds
Symptoms owners cite: Engine races to full throttle; Accelerator pedal unresponsive; Brakes ineffective or have reduced stopping power; Emergency brake ineffective; Cannot shift to neutral; Intermittent nature—hard to reproduce at dealer
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to find root cause; one owner had accelerator pedal position sensor replaced 6 days prior to incident but problem persisted. Vehicle towed to dealer for evaluation but no defect found.
ABS and VSA warning lights illuminate suddenly. Internal valve in ABS modulator control unit fails, disabling both ABS and VSA systems. Repair cost cited as $1,500 to $2,050. Problem documented on multiple 2006 CR-V models; owner research found approximately 55 similar cases.
When: Under 90,000 miles; one case at low mileage on well-maintained original owner vehicle
Symptoms owners cite: ABS warning light comes on; VSA warning light comes on; Both lights illuminate simultaneously; Vehicle stability assist disabled; Braking system compromised
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement of ABS modulator control unit required; cost $1,500–$2,050. Part must be ordered and repair delayed until arrival.
VSA and Check Engine lights come on frequently. When engine speed exceeds 2,500 RPM, vehicle loses power and engine stutters. Occurs in city and highway driving. Separate from classic sudden acceleration events.
When: At varying speeds during city and highway operation
Symptoms owners cite: VSA light comes on; Check Engine light comes on; Power loss above 2,500 RPM; Engine stutter and hesitation; Recurring pattern
Synthesized from 13 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a meaningful issue. 13 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
Across the 12 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 43,500 and 120,000 miles, with the median around 80,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 43,500; a quarter make it past 120,000. 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.