One problem related to cruise control has been reported for the 1998 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The cruise control / automatic transmission system of the 1998 Honda Cr-v have a potentially danderous problems. When the system is on cruise control @ 60-75 mph and encounters resistance, such as climbing a steady slope, the transmission shifts, causing very high engine rpms. The rpms hold at 5 to 6. 5 thousand for an extended amount of time before the transmission shifts back to fourth gear, returning the rpms to a safe level. This high rpm level must do damage to engine at times exceeding the red line.
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |