Service Bulletin - American Honda is providing this software for affected vehicles to update the PGM-FI software. This change corrects software settings that inhibit idle stop functionality after a certain number of start cycles, thus ensuring that your vehicle will maintain fuel economy performance. This software also includes Multi Information Display (MID) messaging consistent with these changes, with instructions to visit the dealer for maintenance (as appropriate).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2022 Honda Pilot cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2022 Honda Pilot have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control 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 →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Pilot | 13 |
| 2019 Pilot | 9 |
| 2020 Pilot | 5 |
| 2022 Pilot (this page) | 4 |
| 2025 Pilot | 11 |
2crashes
2injuries
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 - Today, March 11, 2022, American Honda is announcing a product improvement campaign (PIC) for certain 2022 Pilot TrailSport and Ridgeline vehicles to update the PGM-FI software that affects the idle stop operation under certain conditions. Perform an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had cruise control trouble with your 2022 Honda Pilot?
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 2022 Honda Pilot?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 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?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 71,551 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.
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/2022/Honda/Pilot.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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