2014 Honda Accord cruise control problems
severe 17 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report five distinct acceleration and control failures on 2014 Accords.
Sudden unintended acceleration dominates the complaints. Multiple owners describe the vehicle accelerating on its own—at parking lots, low speeds, and highway speeds—with brakes that do not slow it. One owner on a school run reported 0.3+ miles of uncontrolled acceleration; the car would not turn off via the start button and would not stop when shifted to Park. Another pulled into a parking space and the vehicle careened at high speed, jumped curbs, sideswiped three cars, and only stopped when three tires blew and the axle broke. A third crashed into a building after sudden acceleration while braking. All these incidents triggered cascading warning lights: ABS, VSA, power steering, lane departure, forward collision, and adaptive cruise.
Acceleration hesitation appears in a separate pattern: no response when the pedal is pressed gently, then sudden violent surge when pressed harder. Owners call it jerky, on-off behavior that could cause accidents during merging or parking lot maneuvers.
Engine surge while braking manifests as tachometer spikes to 3,000–4,000 RPM while the vehicle is stopped or decelerating, sometimes repeating across multiple restart cycles.
VSA module failures disable multiple safety systems at once and trigger sudden auto-braking at highway speeds. Repair costs near $1,550, and dealers have reported parts backordered with no release date.
Poor throttle response shows up as weak acceleration and low power on demand, especially on highway.
Dealers have diagnosed VSA modules and MAF sensors in some cases, but replacements have not resolved the issues. No recalls or technical service bulletins are mentioned across the complaints.
Same Honda Accord cruise control reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2013 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended acceleration (sudden, uncontrolled)
Vehicle accelerates on its own without driver input, often at parking or low speed, sometimes with complete loss of braking authority. Brake pedal ineffective; putting transmission in Park or Neutral does not stop acceleration. Power steering, stability control, and ABS warnings illuminate.
When: Various speeds, often while parking or at low speed; reported as early as 1,000–4,200 miles and up to 65 mph highway speeds
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden uncontrolled acceleration lasting 0.3+ miles; Brakes ineffective despite pedal pressure; Vehicle will not stop despite shifting to Park; Engine will not turn off via start/stop button; All dashboard warning lights illuminate (ABS, VSA, power steering, lane departure, forward collision, adaptive cruise, hill start); Vehicle careens at high speed around parking lots, jumps curbs, sideswiped other vehicles; Parking brake ineffective
Codes mentioned: VSA module failure (some cases diagnosed)
Repairs/costs cited: VSA module replacement $1,550 + labor (one dealer quote); VSA module (Honda part #57110-T2G-L02) reported backordered with no expected release date as of June 2020; some complaints undiagnosed despite dealership attempts
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recalls identified by dealership for this issue per complaint #1; manufacturer notified in at least two cases but no TSB or recall action mentioned
Acceleration hesitation (delayed throttle response with sudden surge)
Engine hesitates or fails to respond when accelerator is depressed, then surges forward unexpectedly. Jerky, on-off type behavior. Occurs at low speed during merging, parking, or light-traffic driving. Computer-controlled throttle issue.
When: Low-speed city driving, 1,000+ miles; one report at 15,000 miles getting worse
Symptoms owners cite: No initial response to accelerator pedal pressure; Hesitation to near-stall point before acceleration; Sudden uncontrolled surge once vehicle responds; Jerky, on-off acceleration behavior; Accelerator must be pressed to floor for vehicle to respond; Intermittent pattern
Codes mentioned: Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter identified in one case
Repairs/costs cited: MAF sensor replacement attempted in one case; failure persisted after repair
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified in at least one case; no recall or TSB mentioned
Engine surge/hunting idle while braking
Engine races or surges to 3,000–4,000 RPM while vehicle is stationary or braking at stop. Tachometer spikes; rev limiter cuts in on restart cycles. Occurs intermittently.
When: While braking at low speed or stopped; early occurrences reported
Symptoms owners cite: Tachometer races to 3,000–4,000 RPM while foot on brake; Rev limiter cuts in on engine restart; Vehicle lurches forward under acceleration on driveway; Happens on multiple restart cycles, then stops spontaneously; Happens on three separate occasions
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer stated no records of similar complaints in one case
VSA module/stability control failure
Vehicle stability assist control module fails, causing sudden auto-braking at highway speeds and disabling multiple safety systems simultaneously. Multiple warning lights illuminate (ABS, stability control, lane departure, forward collision, adaptive cruise, power steering, hill start).
When: At 65 mph highway speed; low-speed city driving
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden auto-braking while driving at highway speeds; Multiple safety system warning lights: ABS, stability control, lane departure, forward collision, adaptive cruise, power steering, hill start; All related lights flash on dashboard; Safety systems offline
Codes mentioned: VSA module failure, VSA modulator control unit failure (Honda part #57110-T2G-L02)
Repairs/costs cited: VSA module replacement $1,550 + labor; part backordered with no expected release date (reported June 2020); owner chose not to drive vehicle until repair possible
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recall mentioned; part supply issues noted
Poor acceleration/throttle response (low power on demand)
Vehicle has weak or poor acceleration and pickup speed, especially on highway. Does not perform as expected even after purchase. May be related to throttle control calibration or sensor issue.
When: Continuous, from purchase (March 2020)
Symptoms owners cite: Weak acceleration and pickup speed; Very low power on demand; Poor highway performance; Does not accelerate like it should
Synthesized from 17 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 2014 Honda Accord?
It's a meaningful issue. 17 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 13 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 2,600 and 47,000 miles, with the median around 5,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 2,600; a quarter make it past 47,000. 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.