P2583: Cruise Control Front Distance Range Sensor Single Sensor or Center
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to generic code level because this page is not scoped to one make or model.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for P2583.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
What Does P2583 Mean?
P2583 code: Cruise Control Front Distance Range Sensor Single Sensor or Center. Symptoms, likely causes, diagnostic path, severity, and repair cost.
Symptoms of P2583
- ⚠️ Warning light or diagnostic trouble code is stored
- ⚠️ Fuel economy may drop, fuel smell or exhaust smell may increase, or emissions readiness may fail
- ⚠️ The vehicle may drive normally while the monitor continues to fail
- ⚠️ Vehicle may fail an emissions or safety inspection until the code is resolved and monitors reset
Common Causes
- 🔍 Sensor reading, wiring, connector, actuator, emissions, or module condition detected by the control module
- 🔍 Low battery voltage, poor ground, software, or network issue affecting the related circuit
- 🔍 Mechanical condition that should be confirmed with live data before replacing parts
P2583 Reports by Year
Real Owner Reports
From NHTSA complaint database — actual owner descriptions.
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING AT 58 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND CMBS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE P2583-92 CODE WAS RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE"
— Honda Cr-V owner, 2015-03-17
"I have a 2018 Honda CRv EX-L (Certified Preowned). On June 16th 2021 while on the way to get an oil change a few warning lights came on the dashboard, (LKAS, Brake system, ACC, Collision Mitigation), the cruse control and driver assist stopped working also a brake light came on. My mechanic ran a d"
— Honda Cr-V owner, 2021-06-16
"3 TIME WHILE DRIVING ON THE FWY 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, LANE CONTROL ACTIVATED, AND THE DISTANCE SET TO MINIMUM, WITH NO ONE IN FRONT OF ME, THE CAR DETECTED THE CAR TO THE RIGHT OF ME AND SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, AND CAUSING THE PERSON BEHIND ME TO SLAM ON THEIR BRAKE ALMOST CAUSING"
— Honda Cr-V owner, 2019-05-19
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
Most Reported Vehicles for P2583
Based on NHTSA owner complaint data.
| # | Vehicle | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HONDA CR-V |
P2583 Reports by Vehicle
Detailed NHTSA complaint analysis for each vehicle model.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What To Do Next
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Find your vehicle above
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Check for recalls
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Get a professional diagnosis
A code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. A diagnostic ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause.