Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
3,684 NHTSA complaints about vehicle speed control:cruise control issues across 48 makes and 506 models.
The vehicle speed control:cruise control is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 3,684 filings from 48 manufacturers and 506 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 180 crashes, 842 fires, 157 injuries, and 19 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD F-150 with 493 filings, followed by FORD EXPLORER and FORD EXPEDITION. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORD F-150 | 493 |
| 2 | FORD EXPLORER | 187 |
| 3 | FORD EXPEDITION | 184 |
| 4 | FORD WINDSTAR | 107 |
| 5 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 64 |
| 6 | FORD TAURUS | 63 |
| 7 | FORD RANGER | 54 |
| 8 | DODGE CARAVAN | 50 |
| 9 | LINCOLN TOWN CAR | 49 |
| 10 | FORD F-250 | 49 |
| 11 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 42 |
| 12 | MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | 41 |
| 13 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 36 |
| 14 | FORD CROWN VICTORIA | 35 |
| 15 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 35 |
| 16 | HONDA CIVIC | 33 |
| 17 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 32 |
| 18 | HONDA ACCORD | 31 |
| 19 | FORD ESCAPE | 28 |
| 20 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 28 |
| 21 | PONTIAC G6 | 26 |
| 22 | MERCURY SABLE | 26 |
| 23 | FORD ECONOLINE | 26 |
| 24 | DODGE DURANGO | 25 |
| 25 | DODGE DAKOTA | 25 |
| 26 | FORD F-350 | 24 |
| 27 | FORD F-250 SD | 24 |
| 28 | FORD EXCURSION | 24 |
| 29 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 24 |
| 30 | TOYOTA TACOMA | 22 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated, causing the cruise control to be inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the deale
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the cruise control feature became inoperable. The failure of the cruise control caused the vehicle to a
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the ABS and electronic brake fault light and message randomly activated with a beeping sound. Additionally, the cruise control was inoperable.
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 37 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine, master cylinder, and adaptive cruise control warning lights were
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the traction control was unavailable and was not in service, and the cruise con
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving appro
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The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake, cruise control, and ABS warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the cruise contr
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The cont
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the traction control and cruise control failed to operate as needed. The alert for the ABS was inoperabl
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving behind a trailer at 61 MPH with the cruise control activated, the indicator was activated to switch to the left lane, an
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the cruise control and unknown s
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Passport. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH with cruise control engaged, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 25 MPH. The accelerator pedal was depressed, b
The contact owns a 2020 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while the cruise control was activated and driving 65 MPH in the middle lane of a busy six-lane highway, the contact depressed the accelerat
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the battery discharge and Auto START/STOP warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V531000 (Powe
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Th
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID4. The contact stated that while driving into his driveway at 20 MPH, his jacket brushed against the resume button for the cruise control, and the vehicle launched
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the alarm on the display was continuously s
The contact and wife rented a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH with the cruise control activated, the feature unexpectedly ceased to operate as intended. The con
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.