2007 Honda Accord cruise control problems
severe 30 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Owners have filed 30 cruise control complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
The failure pattern owners describe
Thirty owners of 2007 Honda Accords report two primary concerns. The most serious and recurring complaint is unintended acceleration—vehicles suddenly rev to full throttle and accelerate despite the driver's foot on the brake pedal only. This happens while parking, making turns, at traffic lights, or shortly after starting. Multiple crashes and collisions are documented, some resulting in injuries, destroyed vehicles, and insurance total-loss declarations. No warning lights appear, no trouble codes are stored, and owners say steering an ignition cutoff as the only way to regain control. Dealers consistently cannot reproduce the issue during test drives and find no diagnostic faults.
A secondary but notable complaint involves cold-start or low-speed lurching—rough jerks that feel like a hard transmission shift, occurring on multiple occasions during a single drive when the engine isn't fully warmed up. One owner reports severe oil burning (2 quarts per week) and persistent check engine lights tied to a stalling issue above 80 mph. Vacuum systems and brake-boost components check out normal in the cases examined. Manufacturers have offered no systematic fix, with one Honda dealer telling an owner that simultaneous brake and accelerator depression caused the event—a claim the owner disputes as physically unnatural. A stalling recall exists for this model year, but many affected VINs are excluded.
Same Honda Accord cruise control reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2006 · 2008 · 2009 · 2010
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended acceleration with brake pedal engaged
Vehicle accelerates at full throttle despite driver having foot on brake pedal and no foot on accelerator. Often occurs while parking, turning, or at low speeds. Brakes reported as ineffective or unresponsive during these events. Multiple crashes and collisions documented.
When: Occurs at various mileages: as low as 600 miles, typically 16k-70k miles. Timing unpredictable—while parking, during turns, while stopped at traffic lights, or when shifting gears.
Symptoms owners cite: Engine revs to 3000-4000 RPM despite foot on brake only; Full throttle acceleration despite brake pedal depressed; Brakes become unresponsive or ineffective during acceleration event; No warning lights or diagnostic trouble codes present; Event may last seconds to several seconds; driver must shift to Park or turn ignition off to stop; Occurs intermittently, making dealer diagnosis difficult
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to duplicate failure in test drives. No repairs completed. Owner reports smelled gasoline inside cabin prior to one incident; dealer attributed odor to faulty gas cap.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 19E068000 (Vehicle Speed Control) exists but affected VINs do not include complainants' vehicles. Honda stated in one case that unintended acceleration was caused by driver simultaneously depressing brake and accelerator—claim owner disputes as unnatural. Manufacturer advised in another case that owner would have to pay specialist diagnostic cost as no related recalls applied.
Engine surge or rough lurch during low-speed acceleration or cold start
Vehicle lurches forward with a rough, jerky motion resembling a hard transmission shift, particularly when car is not fully warmed up or at low speeds (25-35 mph before highway merge). Occurs on 4-5 occasions during a single 25-mile trip when conditions are cold or engine cold.
When: Occurs when vehicle not warmed up for full customary 10 minutes; happens during snow/cold weather. Mileage example: 2,200 miles on one vehicle.
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden forward lurch that feels like rough transmission shift or engine stumble; Very noticeable and scary sensation, as if vehicle will stall; Happens repeatedly during single trip (4-5 times in 25 miles); Associated with cold engine or incomplete warm-up; Occurs at 25-35 mph speeds or before highway merge
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer balanced tires, found nothing wrong. Accelerator pedal assembly was loose on one vehicle and replaced; shaking recurred four days later. Dealer suggested lower steering shaft as possible cause but part was unavailable.
Idle surging and RPM flare while braking
Engine RPM rises suddenly when brake pedal is depressed, even though accelerator is not engaged. RPM can jump from 1000 to 3000-4000 RPM with varying brake pressure. Occurs while stopped or at very low speed (driveway, gas station idle).
When: Typically at low speeds or while parked/idling; one incident at highway approach to red light after 20 minutes of driving at 55 mph. Examples at mileages 58,445 and during initial ownership period.
Symptoms owners cite: RPM spikes to 3000-4000 when brake pedal depressed; Happens multiple times during same drive (5+ occurrences in one instance); No accelerator pedal movement or engagement; No warning lights or trouble codes; Occurs intermittently; difficult to reproduce for dealers; Shifting to Neutral restores normal idle
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer road-tested, checked idle control and transmission PCM, found no failure codes. Vacuum lines inspected for leaks—none found. Vehicle not repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer unable to duplicate in test drive.
Intermittent engine stall or power loss at highway speed (secondary finding)
Engine stalls or loses power when vehicle exceeds 80 mph on highway, forcing deceleration until speed drops to ~70 mph. Accompanied by persistent check engine light and rocking/jerking sensation during acceleration at low speeds (occurs over 8-year ownership period). Issue intermittent and recurs despite multiple dealer repairs.
When: First occurred November 2008 at low-speed incline; recurred April 2011 (Honda disassembled engine for repair); escalated by 2014 to stalling above 80 mph. At failure: ~22,000 miles reported on one similar vehicle.
Symptoms owners cite: Engine stall or power loss above 80 mph; Acceleration suspends until speed drops to 70 mph; Rocking or jerking sensation during low-speed acceleration and shifting; Check engine light persistent and will not turn off; Failure causes emissions test failures; Excessive oil burning (2 quarts per week reported); Very dark oil noted during consumption test
Codes mentioned: O2 sensor-related codes (initial diagnosis), Cam chain failure suspected (April 2011), Rocker arm failure suspected (later diagnosis)
Repairs/costs cited: Honda disassembled engine in 2014 claiming cam chain repair would fix jerking; repair unsuccessful. Oil consumption test performed—consumption deemed within Honda parameters despite owner reporting excessive, dark consumption. Multiple mechanics and Honda dealers advised owner not to invest further.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Stalling recall exists for 2007 Honda Accord engines but owner's VIN not included.
Synthesized from 30 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2007 Honda Accord?
It's a meaningful issue. 30 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 25 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 22,000 and 52,000 miles, with the median around 35,472. A quarter of owners report trouble before 22,000; a quarter make it past 52,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
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.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.