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severe Owners of the 2008 Honda Pilot have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control 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 Pilot | 28 |
| 2006 Pilot | 15 |
| 2007 Pilot | 12 |
| 2008 Pilot (this page) | 6 |
| 2009 Pilot | 4 |
| 2010 Pilot | 3 |
| 2011 Pilot | 15 |
| 2012 Pilot | 13 |
Of the 6 cruise control complaints filed for the 2008 Honda Pilot, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Honda pilot. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when the brake pedal was engaged followed by a brief delayed response. The failure was recurring in rainy weather. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.…
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
Based on the 6 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 101,301 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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.