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severe 24 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
24
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
7crashes
2injuries
What stands out
Among the 22 model years of Honda CR-V in our records for cruise control problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2014–2015 Honda CR-Vs describe two distinct failure patterns affecting throttle control and cruise operation.
Sudden unintended acceleration occurs without driver input—most often while parking, at low speed, or while braking. Owners report the engine revving to 3000–5000 RPM at a stop, or the vehicle accelerating to 18–80+ MPH without foot on the pedal. Several collisions resulted, with airbags deploying in some cases but not others. Two owners sustained injuries (knee, ankle, bruised lip). Incidents cluster around low mileage (2,000–56,000 miles) and happen sporadically.
Hesitation followed by surge occurs during normal acceleration after a pause—releasing the gas for a second, then pressing again. The vehicle delays 2–3 seconds before responding, then lurches forward abruptly. Owners report this at 15–40 MPH most often, but also at highway speeds (65 MPH). It happens 3–4 times daily to several times weekly. Multiple owners cite a suspected "computer safety feature" introducing delay between brake release and engine response.
Cruise-control overspeed involves the system increasing speed autonomously without driver adjustment—one owner reported it climbing from 70–71 MPH to 80–82 MPH on a multi-hour highway trip.
Dealers consistently cannot replicate the failures during test drives. Honda has not issued recalls or technical service bulletins owners are aware of. One owner reports a dealer acknowledging the problem but stating no repair answer exists.
Same Honda CR-V cruise control reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2013 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017
Failure modes owners describe
Sudden unintended acceleration at stop or low speed
Engine or vehicle accelerates without driver depressing the accelerator pedal, typically while parking, at very low speeds (5–10 MPH), or while braking is applied. Owners report inability to slow vehicle via braking in some instances.
When: Most incidents under 56,000 miles; often within first weeks of ownership; occurs sporadically, no clear pattern
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle accelerates to high speed without foot on gas pedal; Engine revs to 3000–5000 RPM at a standstill; Brakes do not slow the vehicle effectively during event; Sudden lurch forward while parking or at rest; Vehicle charges forward with force despite brake application
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to replicate failures; independent mechanic found nothing unusual; no repairs documented
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One owner reports Honda referred them to NHTSA Hotline; manufacturer awareness noted in some complaints but no TSBs or recall issued that owners cite
Acceleration hesitation and surge after brake release
Vehicle delays 2–3 seconds after driver releases brake and depresses accelerator before responding, then lurches or surges forward abruptly. Occurs during normal driving, especially low-speed maneuvers.
When: Occurs frequently—3–4 times daily to several times weekly; mileage ranges from 125 miles (new vehicle) to 140,000+ miles
Symptoms owners cite: No response when accelerator pressed gently after stopping; Delay of several seconds between brake release and engine acceleration; Vehicle then accelerates rapidly or lurches forward; Vehicle slows down when accelerator pressed gently; Particularly noticeable on mountain roads or during lane changes
Repairs/costs cited: Owners suspect transmission or computer safety feature; no parts or repair costs cited; dealers acknowledge problem but state no fix available
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One dealer confirmed the issue but stated no service bulletin (S.B.) received from Honda; another dealer (Sons Honda) acknowledged problem with no repair answer; owner reports writing to Honda with no response
Cruise control unwanted acceleration
Cruise control system increases vehicle speed autonomously without driver adjusting the set speed or depressing the accelerator pedal.
When: During extended highway driving at 70+ MPH; mileage 38,000 at time of incident
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle speed increases from set speed (70–71 MPH) to higher speed (80–82 MPH) without driver input; Driver not adjusting cruise control buttons or pressing accelerator; Speed increase surprising and startling to driver; Requires brake application to disengage cruise control
Synthesized from 24 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 CR-V?
It's a meaningful issue. 24 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 16 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 9,500 and 42,948 miles, with the median around 25,300. A quarter of owners report trouble before 9,500; a quarter make it past 42,948. 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Honda/CR-V.
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