2009 Honda Pilot Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,170miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 Honda Pilot, 3% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,170 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“When driving down the interstate with the cruise control activated, a slight turn to pass another vehicle shut the cruise control off (no dashboard light indicator, as if you shut it off). Turning the steering wheel back reactivate the cruise control (dash light back on), though not engaged, as if you hit the brakes. The problem got progressively worse over time; the 'dead' spot in the cruise control eventually disabled the control from coming on at all. The dealership repaired this 2 year, 11 month old car for $377.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10453146, filed 2012-03, 46,340 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that when driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated when the brakes were applied. When the vehicle accelerated, it crashed into a plate glass window. There were no injuries but a police report was filed. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the control module was replace. The vehicle continued to accelerate unintentionally. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The current mileage was approximately 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10328952, filed 2010-05, 70,000 miles“2009 Honda Pilot has a problem with accelerating. The consumer stated she was unable to accelerate. The consumer stated a few days later, the incident happened again, this time lights illuminated on the dashboard. The mechanic informed the consumer of a service bulletin that described the exact problem she experienced. The consumer quickly realized that the gas pedal didn't engage. The consumer stated the front fender sustained scratches from hitting a barrel as she tried to exit the highway to avoid an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10270308, filed 2009-05Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 15 | 7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 11 | 6% |
| 2021 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 | 30 | 3% |
| 2018 | 23 | 5% |
| 2017 | 31 | 3% |
| 2016 | 39 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 16 | 6% |
| 2012 | 17 | 10% |
| 2011 | 18 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 20 | 7% |
| 2005 | 46 | 7% |
| 2004 | 21 | 4% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Pilot
35 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Honda Pilot
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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