Acceleration complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 5% | 6,000 miles |
| 2025 | 13 | 5% | 5,000 miles |
| 2024 | 14 | 4% | 46,000 miles |
| 2023 | 13 | 3% | 13,000 miles |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% | 28,000 miles |
| 2021 | 6 | 2% | 48,000 miles |
| 2020 | 11 | 3% | 8,000 miles |
| 2019 | 15 | 1% | 6,000 miles |
| 2018 | 65 | 3% | 16,000 miles |
| 2017 | 52 | 3% | 20,000 miles |
| 2016 | 28 | 7% | 10,000 miles |
| 2015 | 31 | 5% | 14,000 miles |
| 2014 | 36 | 6% | 12,000 miles |
| 2013 | 26 | 7% | 4,000 miles |
| 2012 | 21 | 5% | 21,000 miles |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% | 41,000 miles |
| 2010 | 21 | 4% | 35,000 miles |
| 2009 | 12 | 3% | 34,000 miles |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% | 53,000 miles |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% | 43,000 miles |
| 2006 | 15 | 4% | 80,000 miles |
| 2005 | 14 | 3% | 80,000 miles |
| 2004 | 18 | 4% | 75,000 miles |
| 2003 | 32 | 7% | 77,000 miles |
| 2002 | 25 | 5% | 84,000 miles |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% | 160,000 miles |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% | — |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% | 99,000 miles |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% | 135,000 miles |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The complaint was filed on behalf of the contact's mother. The contact's mother owns a 2026 CR-V. The contact stated while the contact's mother was driving, the vehicle's speed independently accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to stop as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact's mother's vehicle crashed into three parked vehicles. The contact stated that after the impact, the wheels continued to move. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact's mother was driving in a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact's mother was inspected by the paramedics. The contact's mother was later taken to a local medical center in a private vehicle. The contact's mother did not sustain any injuries. No Police report was filed. The vehicle was not inspected by the insurance company. …
The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle in a parking space with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated over the curb and crashed into the brick wall of a convenience store. The contact stated that the failure occurred without warning. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The brick wall of the store was damaged due to the impact of the vehicle. The contact was treated for pain in her neck and right shoulder by the paramedics at the scene; she was not transported to a hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent tow yard; however, the contact later picked it up. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was given a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 1,100.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was pulling into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into the condo building. The contact confirmed that the brakes were applied during the failure, but the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The safety features failed to engage, and the seat belt detached. A bystander testified that the driver was not speeding. The message "Take The vehicle to Dealer for service" was displayed. The driver sustained bruises, but medical assistance was not received. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire or airbag deployment. The vehicle remained at the scene. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,790.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while slowly driving into a parking space and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and drove over a curb and onto the sidewalk and crashed into a concrete wall. During the crash, there was severe front-end damage; however, the air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were reported. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the local Collision Center. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure had occurred once before. The failure mileage was 4,500.
The contact owns a 2024 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while attempting to park in a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a 2012 Cadillac in front of her. There were no reported injuries, fire, air bag deployment, or police report filed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an auto body shop. The local dealer was contacted, who referred to the Honda manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
Driving a Honda 2024 crv hybrid ,I was pulling into a front row parking spot and braking and as the car just about was going to stop it surged forward turning in the direction I had just pulled in from and accelerated instead of continuing to brake . I kept my foot on the brake hoping it was stopping , but continued to accelerate running over a sign, then a light post and then through the plate glass frame of the building . Finally coming to rest as it fully entered the building . The vehicle then emitted some smoke from underneath and the building was evacuated. Fortunately no one was in the room at the time the car came through. No injuries thank goodness . No warning signals or any assistive braking was in play . Just my foot on the brake from the time I entered the parking spot . …
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 15-20 MPH and attempting to come to a complete stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. As a result, the driver briefly lost control of the vehicle before coming to a complete stop by intentionally running into a curb on the side of the roadway. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V588000 (Power Train), but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. A police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, causing it to jump a curb and collide with a tree. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was required. The contact also stated that the air bags did not deploy during the incident. The contact was also unaware whether any warning was illuminated during the time of the incident. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a body shop, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. The VIN was not available.
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda CR-V years have acceleration problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2018 (65), 2017 (52), 2014 (36), 2003 (32) and 2015 (31) model years. Acceleration complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 2018.
Is there a recall for Honda CR-V acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for any Honda CR-V model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Honda CR-V acceleration problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 37,000 miles; 67% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the accelerator pedal (18 mentions), followed by the cruise control (13).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.