2008 Honda CR-V Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 963 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 963 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On the way down the hill of north main st. Ext wallingford - suburu outback (ct license plate becky-d) passed in the on-coming lane - speeding to pass my car which was doing speed limit of 25 MPH. I just want to report this - a dangerous move which could have been a big accident if there was an oncoming car.”
NHTSA complaint #10715806, filed 2015-05, 59,000 miles“This problem has occurred twice. The first time the engine speed increased with the brakes being applied. I checked for an obstruction of a floor mat and there was no obstruction. The most recent time was yesterday (oct. 17, 2013) and again the car accelerated with my foot on the brake. This could cause an accident. I will visit Honda and advise the service manager.”
NHTSA complaint #10548352, filed 2013-10, 51,000 miles“This has been a repeated problem with unwanted acceleration. I have filed several complaints with your agency to no avail. I have contacted Honda and they insist there is no problem. This is a safety issue and it needs to be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10568671, filed 2014-03, 54,900 miles“I was slowly approaching the store front to the establishment that I was going to enter. I braked and the automobile began to accelerate and would not stop until the it climbed the curb and drove into the stores front door. This caused quite a bit of damage to the store and I was injured and transported to the hospital. I was examined and test and x-rays were taken indicating that I had fractured my sternum. The air bags never deployed...updated 11/07/12”
NHTSA complaint #10483064, filed 2012-11, 44,371 miles“I was in a parking lot and wanted to move to another one. I put car in gear and as I started out I heard the engine rev very loud and car lurched forward. I applied brakes and placed the car in park. Engine was still revving high. I turned off engine and then back on again. Car seemed to behave normally and I drove home (about 1 mile). I called a Honda dealer service number and explained what happened. They were supposed to call back but did not. The next day I called the service at another dealer (dch Honda of paramus). …”
NHTSA complaint #10678308, filed 2015-01, 38,168 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 4% |
| 2025 | 13 | 5% |
| 2024 | 14 | 4% |
| 2023 | 13 | 3% |
| 2022 | 5 | 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 2008 Honda CR-V
325 complaintsElectrical system
218 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
200 complaintsBody and structure
95 complaintsOther or unknown
74 complaintsSteering
70 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsTires
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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