2018 Honda Pilot forward collision avoidance problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2018 Honda Pilot — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“All safety features turned off. I had a professional mechanic shop inspect. Since this happens randomly, they cannot provide exact diagnosis. This is a major safety risk! After I picked it up from the mechanic, I drove approximately 200 miles before the next occurance, while on a major interstate…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“Failed Component: Lane Departure System Camera - Honda (P/N 36160-TG8-A51). This camera has completely failed which completely shuts down the following safety systems in this Honda Pilot: Adaptive Cruise Control Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning Lane Keeping Assistance It also fully…”
filed Aug 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 54 | 27% |
| 2024 Pilot | 17 | 15% |
| 2023 Pilot | 19 | 14% |
| 2022 Pilot | 41 | 27% |
| 2021 Pilot | 98 | 23% |
| 2020 Pilot | 83 | 17% |
| 2019 Pilot | 121 | 13% |
| 2017 Pilot | 22 | 2% |
| 2016 Pilot | 24 | 1% |
| 2014 Pilot | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 Pilot | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 Pilot | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Honda Pilot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.