2017 Honda Pilot cruise control problems
31 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 2017 Honda Pilot, which is 2% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 14,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 14,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 honda pilot. While pulling into a parking space at a very slow speed, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a utility pole. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The driver and front seat passenger sustained torso bruises from the seat belts, which did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who indicated that, after starting the vehicle, the engine continued to rev extremely high.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that there was an abnormal smoke odor coming from the vehicle, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the following day, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle with several unknown warning lights illuminated.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Honda Pilot
- Engine 489 complaints
- Electrical system 267 complaints
- Fuel system 142 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 121 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 32 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 17 complaints
- Lane departure 16 complaints