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2019 Honda Pilot Cruise Control Problems

9 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

9
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2020Dec 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (9)

criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated with the RPM elevated beyond 5,000 RPM. The contact had taken his foot of the accelerator pedal; however, the unintended acceleration persisted, and the vehicle reached 40 MPH without the accelerator pedal being depressed.

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NHTSA #: 11609650
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Mar 2023

When I was parking my Honda Pilot 2019, the car suddenly accelerated on its own without pushing the gas pedal and hit the wall of a building. This accident caused head, neck and back injury for myself. FYI, there was not any warning lamps or messages or other symptoms.

NHTSA #: 11511485
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2019

My 2019 honda randomly brakes while I'm driving almost causing someone to rear end me, and other times almost causing me to be in accidents. In addition, at 19k miles my transmission went out (started catching, making a grinding noise) while I was driving on the interstate and caused the vehicle to decelerate.

NHTSA #: 11291718
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2019

When driving on some rural roads where line is clearly present in road my car automatically applies brakes as crash avoidance when oncoming car is coming that is clearly in its own lane. This has happened multiple times and honda was notified and does not seem concerned about this safety issue but is aware that it happens.

NHTSA #: 11235300
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jan 2020

Within one week of purchase, I returned to dealer - GPS unit sends me directions and distances far longer than any other GPS - dealer spent an entire ray uoloading/downloading/updating - still sends me much longer distance and time directions. I am on road for my work. This has me not be able to use the GPS that is the reason I "bought" a higher trim level - useless!

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NHTSA #: 11300467
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2019

This happened to me twice. Seems to be when using cruise control for over 1.25 hrs. When you press the cancel button on the steering wheel to cancel the set cruise control, the cars "check engine" light starts flashing.

NHTSA #: 11181242
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Dec 2025

While driving, the vehicle occasionally experiences a momentary loss of power, reacting as if the engine turned off. Power is restored after a few seconds, no longer than 10. The loss of power places everyone in the vehicle in danger, as well as surrounding vehicles.

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NHTSA #: 11702936
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2023

My 2019 Honda Pilot is repeatedly having problems, when the vehicle is started and running, first thing in the morning. There is hard jerking when the vehicle is shifting on low speed (ex: from first to second to third gear). This happens repeatedly in the morning start, then doesn't occur again on that day.

NHTSA #: 11554534
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Oct 2024

3 episodes of unexpected and sudden braking for no reason. Twice on Sept 13 when ACC was in use and set at 70 MPH the car hard-braked and dropped to 40-42mph rapidly, then it stopped braking and I was able to use the accelerator again- the braking lasted perhaps 10-15 seconds. The third episode was on Oct.

NHTSA #: 11619610

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