Honda Pilot Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 376 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Honda Pilot across 24 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (46). The words owners use most often: “suddenly accelerated” (6% of reports).
- 376vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 68mention a crash
- 31mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 28%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.
- Suddenly accelerated: mentioned in 23 of 376 complaints (6%)
- Adaptive cruise: mentioned in 20 of 376 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 247 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 376 complaints, 68 mention a crash, 31 an injury.
Honda Pilot vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pilot | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2025 Pilot | 15 | 7% | 10,000 |
| 2024 Pilot | 6 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Pilot | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Pilot | 10 | 6% | 63,776 |
| 2021 Pilot | 8 | 2% | 72,698 |
| 2020 Pilot | 16 | 3% | 2,200 |
| 2019 Pilot | 30 | 3% | 6,000 |
| 2018 Pilot | 23 | 5% | 19,600 |
| 2017 Pilot | 31 | 3% | 14,000 |
| 2016 Pilot | 39 | 2% | 31,000 |
| 2015 Pilot | 3 | 3% | 28,000 |
| 2014 Pilot | 4 | 3% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Pilot | 16 | 6% | 446 |
| 2012 Pilot | 17 | 10% | 36,100 |
| 2011 Pilot | 18 | 6% | 23,359 |
| 2010 Pilot | 4 | 4% | 61,458 |
| 2009 Pilot | 4 | 3% | 58,170 |
| 2008 Pilot | 6 | 5% | 93,933 |
| 2007 Pilot | 14 | 7% | 74,500 |
| 2006 Pilot | 20 | 7% | 68,000 |
| 2005 Pilot | 46 | 7% | 107,220 |
| 2004 Pilot | 21 | 4% | 67,500 |
| 2003 Pilot | 20 | 3% | 137,250 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control for the Honda Pilot. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Started the car Check engine lights and all the other lights came on: tire pressure, ABS,ACC, break, emergency break, collision mitigation system problem, road departure mitigation,VSA. Turned off the car, the lights and check engine lights went away and a few days later while driving car did that…
The vehicle came to a complete stop while attempting to enter the Highway. As I accelerated to gain speed, and the vehicle halted down to stop, all sensor warning systems started to light up on the dashboard: Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency braking, Lane Departure Warning, Parking…
I am submitting a formal vehicle safety complaint regarding a persistent and hazardous malfunction that has been present since the day I purchased my vehicle. Below are the required details: 1. Component or System Failure The issue appears to involve the drivetrain or transmission engagement…
My 2022 Honda Pilot Black Edition (VIN [XXX], 62,900 miles) has multiple intermittent safetyâcritical failures involving the transmission, acceleration, adaptive cruise control, and HVAC blower. These issues occur without warning and without diagnostic trouble codes. Transmission/Acceleration…
I am having these problems with my 2021 Honda Pilot Touring causing intermittent sudden braking. The dealership is quoting me a lot of money to fix them. Collision Mitigation System problem Road Departure Mitigation System Problem Auto High Beam Problem Lane Keep Assist Problem Adaptive Cruise…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Pilots have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 376 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the Honda Pilot. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Pilot vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Honda Pilot?
The most frequent phrase is “suddenly accelerated”, in 23 of 376 complaints, followed by “adaptive cruise” (20).
Other Honda Pilot problems
- Engine problems (2,344)
- Electrical System problems (2,055)
- Power Train problems (1,327)
- Air Bags problems (733)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (631)
- Service Brakes problems (533)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (511)
- Structure problems (417)
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