Service Bulletin - The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing due to snow and ice getting stuck to the front of the millimeter wave radar. This can cause DTC P2583-76 (Temporary stop of Integrated Driver Support System [Misalignment Millimeter Wave Radar]) to be stored.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2017 Honda CR-V cruise control problems
moderate Owners of the 2017 Honda CR-V have filed 28 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control, typically surfacing around 19,750 miles at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
28
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 CR-V | 19 |
| 2014 CR-V | 24 |
| 2015 CR-V | 15 |
| 2016 CR-V | 21 |
| 2017 CR-V (this page) | 28 |
| 2018 CR-V | 42 |
| 2019 CR-V | 12 |
| 2020 CR-V | 8 |
| 2021 CR-V | 3 |
What stands out
Owners have filed 28 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.
Among the 22 model years of Honda CR-V in our records for cruise control problems, this one ranks #2 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.
Service News - If an Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in freezing conditions, inform the customer it is likely due to snow or ice buildup on the radar. Advise the customer of the following procedure to clean the front grille where the radar is located.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service bulletin - There is an internal issue with the millimeter wave radar software, which may lead to one or more of the following symptoms: - The millimeter wave radar is improperly calibrated, resulting in DTC P2583-76 (temporary stop of integrated driver support system [misalignment millimeter wave radar]). - Front radar blindness due to severe weather conditions (rain, snow, fog, etc.) may trigger a sporadic false Radar Obstructed message on the MID. - The vehicle speed fluctuates at highway speeds when adaptive cruise control is set. - DTC C0051-54 (steering angle neutral position learning incomplete), U0416-68 (brake actuator malfunction), and U0416-92 (temporary stop of integrated
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2017 CR-V exhibits a pattern of Honda Sensing suite failures that owners say occur intermittently and without clear triggers. Drivers report multiple warning lights flashing together—adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation, brake system, lane-keeping assist, and road departure mitigation—often while on highways in good weather with clear roads ahead. Some owners say the warnings disappear after restarting the engine; others report the alerts repeating immediately after dealer service.
Owners describe the most hazardous failure mode as unwanted hard braking: the adaptive cruise control applies the brakes aggressively when no vehicle or obstacle is present, including when a car ahead is leaving the lane, when tar strips are mistaken for lane markings, or at railroad crossings. At least two owners report the system braked hard enough that seatbelts locked and following drivers had to brake hard to avoid collision. Several note the adaptive cruise control also keeps the car moving at speeds 1–2 mph below the set speed with no leading vehicle in sight.
Owners report a separate issue: the transmission shifter button on the gear lever breaks and ejects from its housing, rendering manual shifting impossible without the button present. At least three owners describe this failure, and dealers acknowledge seeing it repeatedly on 2017 models.
A third distinct failure involves engine hesitation, stalling, and loss of power above 2 RPM during acceleration, often accompanied by fuel injector fouling and misfires. One owner reported fuel injector replacement cost over $2,000. Another owner's oil reportedly smelled strongly of gasoline.
Multiple owners report they or the dealer deleted trouble codes without identifying root cause.
Same Honda CR-V cruise control reports on nearby years: 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2018 · 2019
Failure modes owners describe
Honda Sensing suite cascading failures (ACC, CMBS, LKA, RDM, brake system alerts)
Multiple safety system warning lights illuminate together (adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation, lane-keeping assist, road departure mitigation, brake system) often while driving straight on highways in clear weather with no obstacles ahead. Warnings may clear after engine restart or persist and recur immediately after dealer service.
When: Intermittent, occurs at highway speeds and local roads, sometimes within 42k miles, reported from 2018 onwards; one case opened as Honda Case #06624477 in 2018
Symptoms owners cite: All safety warning lights flash together on dashboard; Warning tones sound repeatedly; Brake pedal may feel stiff or unresponsive, or brakes may engage without cause; Warnings clear temporarily after engine off/on cycle; Warnings recur after restart or immediately after dealer repair; Lane-keeping assist sometimes remains functional while other systems fail
Codes mentioned: P0304 (fuel injector misfire, per one narrative)
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers report inability to replicate issue or identify trouble codes; software updates offered but do not resolve recurring failures; one owner reported Honda Case #06624477; battery replacement attempted but did not resolve issue
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda Case #06624477 (opened ~2018, issue not replicated, software update performed); software bulletin issued for some owners; dealers unable to identify codes or fault; class-action lawsuits referenced by owners
Adaptive cruise control false-braking (no leading vehicle, clear road)
While adaptive cruise control is engaged, the vehicle applies hard braking on open roads with no vehicle or obstacle present. Owners report multiple instances ranging from light speed reduction to hard stops. Occurs when cars ahead exit the lane, at railroad crossings, when tar strips are misidentified as lane markings, and in bright daylight on straight roads.
When: Intermittent during highway and local road driving with ACC active; one owner reports issue from when car was brand new and continuing; another reports multiple near-misses over several months
Symptoms owners cite: Automatic hard braking with no vehicle in front; Speed suddenly drops 5–15 mph without driver input; Brake warning light may illuminate; Happens when cars in adjacent lanes or ahead are exiting; Occurs at railroad crossings; False positive on tar strips (mistaken for lane markings); Seatbelt locks; following drivers forced to brake hard
Repairs/costs cited: Owners report ACC jamming brakes; cost not specified; one owner spent $3,000 on electronic components related to these safety systems but disabled all automatic driving features due to safety concerns
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers report finding no problem; one owner states Honda deemed it not a safety issue and issued no recall; another owner states Honda indicated the software is up to date but refused to address the problem
Transmission shifter button breakage and ejection
The silver push-button on the gear shifter lever breaks and ejects from its housing, leaving the button on the floor and making the shifter unable to shift between Park, Neutral, and Drive without the button being held in place. At least three owners report this failure; dealers acknowledge seeing it repeatedly on 2017 CR-V models.
When: Occurred during normal shifting operation; one owner reports button broke spontaneously while driving on highway at 65 mph with no one touching shifter; others report failure during or shortly after normal shifting
Symptoms owners cite: Silver button on gear shifter breaks internally; Button ejects and falls to floor when hand is removed; Shifter cannot move between Park, Neutral, and Drive without button; Can shift from Drive to Neutral by pulling shifter, but cannot shift back to Park or Drive; Requires button to be held in place to shift gears; One owner reports finding multiple online reports of same failure on 2017 models
Repairs/costs cited: One owner used screwdriver to depress mechanism; no repair costs specified; dealers acknowledge seeing this failure multiple times
Engine hesitation, stalling, and fuel system issues
Engine loses power, hesitates, or stalls during acceleration, particularly above 2 RPM. Owners report the vehicle suddenly slows or stops in traffic and on highways. Mechanics note misfires, fouled spark plugs, and clogged fuel injectors that require repeated replacement. One owner reported fuel smell in oil; another had fuel injector replacement cost over $2,000.
When: Reported from early ownership (one owner at 2 weeks old, another at 2 months); one owner replaced injectors/plugs 2–3 times in 5 months of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of power, cannot accelerate above 2 RPM; Engine shuddering during acceleration; Engine stalls in middle of road; Check engine light flashes; Multiple misfires noted by mechanics; Spark plugs and fuel injectors get clogged and dirty quickly; Oil smells of gasoline; Speed drops from 65 to 30 mph on highway without driver input
Codes mentioned: P0304 (spark plug/fuel injector misfire)
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel injector replacement cost over $2,000 in one case; spark plug and fuel injector replacement performed multiple times in some vehicles; mechanics report misfires and fouled injectors
Unintended acceleration and brake unresponsiveness
In at least one incident, the vehicle accelerated when pulled over and could not be stopped by braking, requiring the driver to yank the car out of gear. Another owner reports the engine revved without responding to acceleration demand after being stalled by the collision avoidance system.
When: Reported once while pulling over on narrow side street; engine stalling followed loss of power to accelerate on downhill mountain road
Symptoms owners cite: Car accelerates uncontrollably when pulled over; Brakes do not stop the vehicle; Engine racing despite brake application; Engine revs but car does not accelerate after stalling event
Synthesized from 28 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 2017 Honda CR-V?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 28 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 20 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 10,000 and 33,830 miles, with the median around 19,750. A quarter of owners report trouble before 10,000; a quarter make it past 33,830. 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/2017/Honda/CR-V.
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