At the shop, Honda speed-control issues have a recognizable signature. 1,321 documented complaints across 108 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025 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. 7 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Honda vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Across the 610 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 38,408 miles. 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.
Honda cruise control problems
1,321 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Honda vehicles for cruise control issues. 1 active recall campaign. See cruise control across all makes →
Worst-affected Honda model-years for cruise control Top 25 by complaint volume
Active recalls — Honda cruise control 2 on file
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If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Certain passenger vehicles, the pedal were not properly installed and may come loose at the floor mounting
If the accelerator pedal is not inserted properly, the pedal can come loose from the pedal stopper causing the throttle to become stuck increasing the risk of a crash.
Common questions
How many Honda cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
1,321 complaints across 108 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 1 active recall campaigns cover cruise control issues across the Honda lineup.
Which Honda model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2018 Honda Accord leads with 72 complaints in this category. Next: 2018 CR-V (40) and 2005 Accord (35).
What does it cost to fix Honda cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control repairs across the Honda lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Honda cruise control recalls?
Yes — 2 active recall campaigns cover cruise control on Honda vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.