2024 Honda CR-V cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2024 Honda CR-V have filed 9 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 →
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 CR-V | 8 |
| 2021 CR-V | 3 |
| 2022 CR-V | 4 |
| 2023 CR-V | 10 |
| 2024 CR-V (this page) | 9 |
| 2025 CR-V | 8 |
| 2026 CR-V | 4 |
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2024 CR-Vs describe multiple unintended motion events that have resulted in collisions and near-misses. The most common is adaptive cruise control triggering emergency braking with no vehicle or obstacle ahead—one owner was brought to a complete stop on an interstate with construction barriers on both sides, unable to pull over, with a semi-truck approaching. Another owner has video of the vehicle slamming brakes after a car turned into a parking lot and disappeared from view. Dealership testing showed "normal operation" but failed to reproduce the issue.
A separate pattern involves sudden acceleration during low-speed parking maneuvers. Owners report the vehicle accelerating hard despite depressing the brake pedal, resulting in collisions with parked cars and a brick pillar (with reported driver injury). No warning lights appear before these events.
One owner's vehicle lost power and came to a stop on the highway after the dealership earlier dismissed emissions and lane-departure warnings as a "computer reset" issue. The manufacturer later identified a fuel injector problem.
A few owners report dramatic cruise-control slowdowns with no traffic ahead, and one describes the transmission moving forward instead of backward when shifted to reverse, with stiff steering.
No owner reports successful diagnosis or repair by Honda or its dealers.
Same Honda CR-V cruise control reports on nearby years: 2023
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended braking during cruise control
Adaptive cruise control activates emergency braking without a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Owners report collision-avoidance warnings triggering falsely, causing the vehicle to brake hard or come to a complete stop in highway traffic.
When: During highway driving with adaptive cruise control engaged
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden hard braking with no vehicle or obstacle ahead; Collision-avoidance warning displays on dashboard; Vehicle slows to stop or near-stop in middle of roadway; Multiple occurrences while driving on clear road
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership reported cruise control operation normal after testing; unable to duplicate concern
Sudden acceleration during parking
Vehicle accelerates suddenly while owner is attempting to park or maneuver at low speeds, even when brake pedal is engaged. Results in collisions with parked vehicles and fixed objects.
When: During parking maneuvers at low speed (5-10 mph) and while depressing brake pedal
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden unintended acceleration while parking; Acceleration occurs despite brake pedal being pressed; No warning lights illuminated; Collision into parked vehicle or structure results
Repairs/costs cited: One case diagnosed at auto repair shop but failure was unidentifiable
Fuel injector malfunction with loss of power
Fuel injector problem causes vehicle to cycle through warning lights and stop accelerating, eventually coming to complete stop on highway. Owner reported prior emissions and lane-departure warnings that dealership attributed to computer reset needed and hybrid rumbling.
When: 8/11/24 event; prior warnings months earlier
Symptoms owners cite: Power System warning light illuminated; Loss of acceleration on highway; Vehicle stopped moving altogether; Prior emissions warning, lane departure warning, loud rumbling noise
Codes mentioned: Power System warning
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle at dealership for repair; timeline and loaner not provided
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership initially attributed warning lights to computer reset needed; rumbling to hybrid operation
Unexplained rapid deceleration during cruise control
Vehicle slows down dramatically while cruise control is engaged despite no traffic or obstacles ahead. May be related to lane changes while in cruise mode. Occurs multiple times over short driving periods.
When: During cruise control use; one case reported at 3,300 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Dramatic slowing with no apparent reason; Occurs while in cruise control mode; Multiple occurrences in short driving period; Possible correlation with lane changes
Reverse-to-forward shift malfunction
Vehicle moves forward instead of backward when shifted into reverse. Reverse camera and audible alert activate but vehicle travels in wrong direction. Steering stiffness also reported. Issue resolved after power cycle.
When: Shortly after starting vehicle; 6 months old at time of report
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle moves forward when shifted into reverse; Reverse camera displays and audible alert sounds; Steering becomes stiff; Occurs on level ground
Repairs/costs cited: Issue resolved after turning vehicle off and restarting
Synthesized from 9 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 2024 Honda CR-V?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 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 9 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 27,850 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.