At the shop, Acura speed-control issues have a recognizable signature. 157 documented complaints across 27 year-model entries from 2005 to 2024 is consistent with what we see come in. Complaint volume is spread across the lineup rather than parked on one bad year. That's the signature of a platform or supplier issue, not a single-year flub. 25 crash reports and 16 injuries on the record. Severity is real, not theoretical. Average shop fix runs about $600 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. If the car has ADAS, take a test drive that actually exercises it. False AEB triggers and adaptive-cruise drop-outs are common patterns.
ProblemsByVin ACURA / CRUISE CONTROL
27 model-year entries · 2005–2024
Acura cruise control problems
157 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Acura vehicles for cruise control issues. See cruise control across all makes →
Complaints
157
Recalls
0
Year-models
27
Avg fix
$600
25crashes
16injuries
Worst-affected Acura model-years for cruise control Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2019 Acura RDX
13 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2018 Acura MDX
11 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2014 Acura MDX
11 complaints · ~$600 severe
2016 Acura MDX
10 complaints · ~$600 severe
2020 Acura RDX
9 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2020 Acura MDX
9 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2017 Acura MDX
8 complaints · ~$600 severe
2015 Acura TLX
8 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2016 Acura TLX
7 complaints · ~$600 severe
2021 Acura RDX
6 complaints · ~$600 severe
2019 Acura MDX
6 complaints · ~$600 severe
2006 Acura TL
6 complaints · ~$600 severe
2018 Acura RDX
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2017 Acura RDX
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2019 Acura TLX
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2009 Acura MDX
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2008 Acura TL
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2005 Acura RL
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2024 Acura MDX
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2022 Acura MDX
3 complaints · ~$600 severe
2016 Acura ILX
3 complaints · ~$600 severe
2012 Acura TL
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2010 Acura TL
3 complaints · ~$600 severe
2009 Acura TSX
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2007 Acura RDX
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
Common questions
How many Acura cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
157 complaints across 27 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Acura.
Which Acura model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2019 Acura RDX leads with 13 complaints in this category. Next: 2018 MDX (11) and 2014 MDX (11).
What does it cost to fix Acura cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control repairs across the Acura lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Acura cruise control recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover cruise control issues on Acura vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Acura.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.