2001 Honda CR-V Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2001 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated to 85 MPH. The contact was able to shift into neutral and then applied the parking brake in order to stop the vehicle. The engine was still independently registering over 7,000 rpms. A dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance to the contact. The manufacturer was notified and also offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 160,000. Updated 12/31/12 updated 01/03/13”
NHTSA complaint #10483197, filed 2012-11, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Honda CR-V. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the cruise control was engaged and failed to hold the set speed. The vehicle accelerated automatically above 45 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. A tow company was called and the tow truck driver was able to repair the malfunction. The vehicle is currently working properly, but will be taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 134,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10242567, filed 2008-09, 134,000 miles“The consumer had an accident as the result of the accelerator pedal being pushed while the consumer was trying to stop by using the brakes, the vehicle kept moving forward hitting another vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #564994, filed 2002-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 4% |
| 2025 | 13 | 5% |
| 2024 | 14 | 4% |
| 2023 | 13 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 2% |
| 2020 | 11 | 3% |
| 2019 | 15 | 1% |
| 2018 | 65 | 3% |
| 2017 | 52 | 3% |
| 2016 | 28 | 7% |
| 2015 | 31 | 5% |
| 2014 | 36 | 6% |
| 2013 | 26 | 7% |
| 2012 | 21 | 5% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 21 | 4% |
| 2009 | 12 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 15 | 4% |
| 2005 | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 4% |
| 2003 | 32 | 7% |
| 2002 | 25 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2001 Honda CR-V
52 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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