Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 Odysseys, Passports & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2019 Honda Odyssey cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2019 Honda Odyssey have filed 35 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control, typically surfacing around 51,000 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
35
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Odyssey | 3 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 8 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 29 |
| 2019 Odyssey (this page) | 35 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 4 |
6crashes
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 35 cruise control complaints filed for the 2019 Honda Odyssey, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
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.
What stands out
Of the 14 model years of Honda Odyssey we track for cruise control problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 35.
Owners have filed 35 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.
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.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 Odysseys, Passports & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 Odysseys, Passports & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 Odysseys, Passports & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 Odysseys, Passports & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners describe a persistent pattern of delayed acceleration and stalling in 2019 Odysseys, typically when starting from a stop or resuming speed after slowing down. The common scenario: foot on gas, engine RPM rises but the vehicle hesitates 1–3 seconds before moving, then accelerates abruptly or violently. Some report the van stalling outright at traffic lights, stop signs, and in highway merge situations—creating immediate crash risk from rear-end or T-bone collisions. Several owners note the accelerator pedal feels spongy or unresponsive, as though disconnected from the engine.
Dealers and Honda have repeatedly dismissed the issue as "normal for the 9-speed transmission," and technicians often cannot replicate the fault or pull diagnostic codes. Owners report multiple dealership visits with no lasting fix. A few complaints mention transmission fluid replacement without resolution. Some connect the problem to a fuel pump recall (Campaign 23V-751, 23V858000), though owners say parts remain unavailable or the recall repair did not stop the stalling.
Two separate crash incidents—one T-bone resulting in total loss—stem directly from inability to accelerate at critical moments. Other complaints involve collision-avoidance system malfunctions, ADAS camera failures, and brake actuator issues occurring alongside acceleration problems. One owner's vehicle lost drive power on a freeway, could only reach 25 mph, and emitted white smoke; power returned after restart with no codes stored.
Same Honda Odyssey cruise control reports on nearby years: 2018
Failure modes owners describe
Delayed acceleration and stalling at takeoff
Vehicle hesitates 1–3 seconds when gas pedal is pressed from a stop or low-speed situation, then lurches forward abruptly. Some vehicles stall completely. Owners reproduce the problem by accelerating to 5–7 mph, releasing throttle, then reapplying pedal. Occurs mostly at traffic lights, stop signs, and highway merge points.
When: Intermittent; most dangerous when stopped facing traffic or making left turns. Owners report ongoing issues from new-car ownership through 90k+ miles.
Symptoms owners cite: No response for 1–3 seconds after depressing accelerator; Abrupt, violent acceleration once vehicle responds; Stalling at stop signs and traffic lights; Vehicle lurches or jolts forward unpredictably; Engine RPM rises but car does not move immediately
Codes mentioned: U3000-49 (Multipurpose Camera Unit/Millimeter Wave Radar), ABS-ECM failure, Integrated Driver Support System – Brake Actuator malfunction
Repairs/costs cited: Transmission fluid replacement attempted by some owners without resolution. Fuel pump module recall (Campaign 23V-751, 23V-858000) cited by several owners but parts unavailable at time of report or repair did not resolve stalling. Dealers unable to replicate fault or retrieve codes.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda and dealership technicians state this is 'normal for the 9-speed transmission design' and no fix exists. Recall notices issued for fuel pump module; parts availability has been delayed. Honda corporate acknowledged reports but offered no resolution.
Spongy or unresponsive accelerator pedal
Accelerator pedal feels as though pressing against a sponge, sinking down with no engine response. Occurs at certain steering angles or randomly during parking and low-speed maneuvers.
When: While steering or parking; also during low-speed driving in city conditions.
Symptoms owners cite: Accelerator pedal sinks down without engine response; Sensation of pedal resistance despite full depression; Accelerator unresponsive at certain steering angles; Two parking accidents caused by unresponsive pedal
Repairs/costs cited: No repair attempts documented in complaints. One owner attributed to inexperience until senior driver with 27 years accident-free experience reported identical issue.
Collision Mitigation Braking System and ADAS malfunction
Collision-avoidance system engages brakes on its own or displays false warnings while driver simultaneously brakes, rendering brakes ineffective or creating violent braking response. One crash involved auto-braking plus driver braking resulting in inability to slow the vehicle. System shows false 'Brake' warnings and Collision Mitigation alerts that pop up randomly then disappear.
When: Intermittent; one crash occurred on expressway when following traffic. Another involved warnings since 2022 that reappear randomly.
Symptoms owners cite: Collision Mitigation Braking System engages without cause; Visual 'Brake' alert on dashboard during normal traffic; Simultaneous auto-brake and driver brake causes loss of braking control; Airbags did not deploy during high-velocity impact; False collision warnings appearing and disappearing intermittently; Vehicle accelerates three times despite foot on brake
Codes mentioned: ABS-ECM failure, Integrated Driver Support System – Brake Actuator malfunction
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle suffered structural damage (bumper, hood, grill) from crash resulting from ADAS malfunction. Shop scan flagged ABS-ECM failure and Brake Actuator malfunction. No repair documented; vehicle unable to restart post-crash.
Loss of power and limp-mode on freeway
Vehicle experiences sudden shaking, thick white smoke emission, and accelerator becomes unresponsive. Engine runs but vehicle limited to ~25 mph, far below traffic speed. Check Engine light appears briefly, then clears on restart, with no fault codes retained.
When: Day after brake fluid service; occurred on freeway.
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle shakes wildly; Thick white smoke from engine bay; Accelerator pedal unresponsive; Vehicle speed capped at ~25 mph; Check Engine light briefly illuminates then extinguishes; Power returns after restart with no stored codes
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle parked at gas station; power returned after several minutes. No permanent fault found.
ADAS camera and brake system failure
Multipurpose camera unit or millimeter-wave radar internal circuit fails, disabling entire ADAS suite including collision mitigation, lane-keep assist, and related safety functions. Brake system light illuminates. Vehicle still drivable but without safety assist features.
When: Out-of-warranty period; failures reported at lower mileage in newer model.
Symptoms owners cite: ADAS system completely non-functional; Brake system warning light on dashboard; Multiple safety features disabled; Windshield camera malfunction
Codes mentioned: U3000-49 (Multipurpose Camera Unit/Millimeter Wave Radar Internal Electronic Failure)
Repairs/costs cited: Camera unit repair cost approximately $2,000. Honda service confirmed low heat resistance as root cause. Owners cited low durability compared to cost.
Synthesized from 35 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
today ( Dec 30, 2025) . my wife was driving my HONDA ODYSSEY on Highway 287 east NJ ( closed to livingston NJ ) . Here is the whole thing : The ODYSSEY suddenly stopped while my wife was downshifting. At that time, there was a car in front of our car at least 30 feet away. Once the car stopped almost completely. Some red warning letters were shown on the front dashboard. But since we all…
The vehicle listed above with Vin [XXX] often does not takeoff properly. When pressing the gas, it lunges forward as though it did not receive any gas to the engine or the engine stalls, or does not operate correctly. This issue has been addressed with several mechanics, and no pertinent ruling has ever been established as to why the vehicle does this. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE…
Since purchasing the vehicle, I've had several incidents where my safety and those inside my vehicle are compromised due to the loss of drive power and stalling of the vehicle while driving. I've complained to the dealer for which they continued to assure me that there was no problem detected during the safety inspections. Recently I received the recall notice to replace the fuel pump module…
Had cruise control trouble with your 2019 Honda Odyssey?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
It's a meaningful issue. 35 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 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 9,000 and 77,000 miles, with the median around 51,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 9,000; a quarter make it past 77,000. 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.
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/2019/Honda/Odyssey.
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