Honda Civic Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 604 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Honda Civic across 32 model years. The 2022 model year has the most (42). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (20% of reports).
- 604vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 143mention a crash
- 53mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 118 of 604 complaints (20%)
- Suddenly accelerated: mentioned in 49 of 604 complaints (8%)
- Foot brake: mentioned in 34 of 604 complaints (6%)
- Parking space: mentioned in 31 of 604 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 354 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 604 complaints, 143 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 53 an injury.
Honda Civic vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Civic | 4 | 5% | 1,000 |
| 2024 Civic | 3 | 2% | 650 |
| 2023 Civic | 4 | 2% | 6,300 |
| 2022 Civic | 42 | 5% | 9,500 |
| 2021 Civic | 6 | 4% | 54,100 |
| 2020 Civic | 4 | 2% | 4,500 |
| 2019 Civic | 10 | 2% | 25,669 |
| 2018 Civic | 5 | 1% | 48,000 |
| 2017 Civic | 13 | 2% | 9,800 |
| 2016 Civic | 17 | 2% | 2,838 |
| 2015 Civic | 20 | 5% | 49,183 |
| 2014 Civic | 9 | 3% | 3,009 |
| 2013 Civic | 20 | 6% | 6,450 |
| 2012 Civic | 38 | 8% | 9,590 |
| 2011 Civic | 10 | 6% | 24,000 |
| 2010 Civic | 15 | 4% | 42,000 |
| 2009 Civic | 17 | 4% | 12,165 |
| 2008 Civic | 29 | 3% | 31,057 |
| 2007 Civic | 24 | 2% | 32,000 |
| 2006 Civic | 40 | 3% | 25,000 |
| 2005 Civic | 25 | 8% | 17,946 |
| 2004 Civic | 23 | 7% | 59,000 |
| 2003 Civic | 34 | 7% | 52,000 |
| 2002 Civic | 25 | 4% | 122,000 |
| 2001 Civic | 30 | 3% | 101,303 |
| 2000 Civic | 17 | 6% | 53,769 |
| 1999 Civic | 13 | 4% | 63,000 |
| 1998 Civic | 29 | 7% | 35,000 |
| 1997 Civic | 38 | 10% | 38,500 |
| 1996 Civic | 31 | 10% | 104,500 |
| 1995 Civic | 7 | 4% | 37,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Model years: 2006
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles, the pedal were not properly installed and may come loose at the floor mounting.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will reset the pedal or replace the whole assembly free of charge. The recall began on november 14, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While using Adaptive Cruise Control set to the longest following distance on open roads with no vehicle ahead, the car suddenly applies the brakes as if detecting an obstacle. This also occurs when vehicles pass on two-lane roads. The braking is unexpected and creates a risk of being rear-ended…
I was driving with the cruise set at 74mph as a lead car on a highway, overcast day. No vehicles, animals, trees or plastic bags had flown in front of me when the car slammed on the brakes causing the car following me to also slam and switch lanes to avoid rear ending me! Today is the third time I…
While I was driving my 2019 Honda Civic Sport in active traffic, I suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The car starting jerking violently left to reach right and in a circle , causing me to be pulled and swayed across the freeway. The steering wheel became extremely loose and was spinning freely…
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and exiting the freeway, while approaching a traffic light, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The vehicle was driven 50 MPH to a parking lot. Prior to the failure, the HVAC, emission, brakes…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Engine, steering. Purchased the car from a certified dealership in January 2026. After 3 months of driving, the car began exhibiting performance issues. During a normal acceleration pattern, the car…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Civics have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 604 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the Honda Civic. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Civic vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Honda Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 118 of 604 complaints, followed by “suddenly accelerated” (49).
Other Honda Civic problems
- Air Bags problems (2,756)
- Steering problems (2,542)
- Power Train problems (1,730)
- Electrical System problems (1,423)
- Engine problems (1,107)
- Suspension problems (854)
- Visibility problems (792)
- Structure problems (777)
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