Automatic Emergency Braking problems of the 2023 Honda Pilot

11 problems related to automatic emergency braking have been reported for the 2023 Honda Pilot. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2023 Honda Pilot based on all problems reported for the 2023 Pilot.

1 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2025

El carro tiene fallas con el sistema eléctrico DE frenos y no arranca.

2 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2025

Twice in the past week the collision mitigation braking system engaged without reason and the vehicle suddenly braked while I was driving.

3 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2025

7/25/2025 I was driving my wife’s Pilot between 55 and 60 mph when the vehicle alerted me to several warnings and the braking system stuck at the top of the pedal not allowing the vehicle to slow in a construction zone. I was able to limp the vehicle home but the vehicle was extremely difficult to slow at red lights. The vehicle was towed from residence after sitting and the tow truck driver said the vehicle was not showing any warning signs. The dealership in paducah test drove the vehicle and did not see anything wrong with it. They subsequently checked and there was a diagnostic for brake booster failure. The vehicle has 41,000 miles on it. In addition it went to the dealership at 9,981 miles for electronic parking brake sticking and the ike dealership said there was nothing wrong. There are other reports of woners on youtube who have had this failure or similar with one member having to ditch the vehicle. I almost wrecked and hit a vehicle that slowed in front of me. The system thew error codes to include failure in electronic steering, transmission, hill descent, electronic braking, and others. I recorded the errors on the dash. This vehicle has also thrown airbag error with only a few thousand miles. The vehicle has side panels that have fallen off and and seals on the panoramic sunroof that have failed.

4 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2025

Automatic braking system (abs) automatically applied brakes when I was 2 car lengths behind a vehicle that was turning and the sensor detected the vehicles brake lights. There was enough space between my vehicle and the one in front of me that was turning for me to stop if needed.

5 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2024

I have a 2023 Honda Pilot elite. I have noticed a few times that the driver assist system doesn't work as intended during driving in snow or just rain. I will get an error message on my dash, "some driver assist systems cannot operate, clean area shown. " Honda wants the driver to pull over and clean the snow off of the h in front of the SUV. This also happens when it's raining and no snow. The driver assist sensors must be located there. What happens if I should get in an accident when this malfunction goes off and I get hurt or even kill someone? I see this complaint all over the internet from us owners on different forums. The dealerships are doing nothing. I paid a lot of money for this SUV. I expect it to work at all times, especially the safety features. .

6 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2024

The vehicle emergency braking kicks in for no reason, there were no other cars in sight and I was driving, in my lane when the vehicle flashed brake and slammed on brakes for me. That is going to cause me to get into an accident when I am cruising and in my lane, no other vehicles around and it slams on brakes, very startling. Also, if it is raining to hard all safety features stop functioning and it says I have to clean the emblem, the emblem is clean it is just raining to hard and the “safety” features can’t function.

7 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2024

When driving down both highways and interstates on several occasions my vehicle has slammed the brakes on prompting the warning of emergency braking. This when there are no vehicles directly in my lane or path. It often occurs when passing a tractor trailer on the interstate so much so that I hover my foot on the gas pedal to counteract this braking.

8 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2024

Failure brake system, failure anti-lock brake system, failure hill start assist, failure adaptive failure cruise control, failure lane keep assist, failure collision mitigation, failure breaking system, failure road departure mitigation system, failure low speed braking, failure auto high beam, failure parking sensor and no awd only fwd. I have picture of dashboard with each failure listing when changes. We live in NY we had big snowstorm and car failed on road. Dealer refuse to send loaners and also back order to end of March. Car is defective.

9 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2023

Our family was driving on the interstate at 70mph, when the electronic system malfunctioned. The car said every system was failing and to see dealer immediately. The car immediately stopped accelerating, steering wheel shook, and car was difficult to control on the busy, holiday weekend interstate traffic. We had to be towed to Honda dealership, where they "fixed" the problem and we were good to go. 30 minutes later on the busy interstate, the same problem occurred again. Electrical, braking system, brakes started smelling hot. We had to drive on the interstate shoulder at 20 mph for 2 miles to an exit with our family of 5 and our dog. A second tow on thanksgiving eve. There were absolutely no warnings from the vehicle before the issue began. The car was bought with 320 miles on the odometer on November 20, and this occurred on November 22 with 570 miles on the odometer. From what we keep reading, we need 4 repairs for the same issue in order for the car to be considered "not operable" or "not safe. " are we supposed to drive on the interstate a few more times , get towed 2 more times, and just hope that we aren't hit and killed by a semi truck after our car suddenly stops accelerating? from looking online, there have been a large number of complaints with exact or similar issues. Does someone have to get killed for something more to happen?.

10 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2023

The Pilot emergency braked on its own as I was driving 30mph on a rural road, throwing myself and my children forward in our seats as the vehicle came to a stop. It was a violent action. No other vehicles or people were around us and no reason for the braking should have occurred.

11 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2023

When traveling on the road I live, the Pilot will slam its breaks on, I assume this is the automatic breaking system, but the issue is, there will be nothing on or near the road. No cars, pedestrians , nothing. Just my Pilot. The speed limit is about 45mph and it will slam the breaks on. It has become so problematic I avoid traveling that direction on my road. It has happened to my spouse while driving as well. And again, it’s not every time, but sometimes. It has happened about 10+ times. Makes me nervous that while driving it will do it, and I will be rear ended.


Other Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of the 2023 Honda Pilot

Automatic Emergency Braking problems
11
Warnings problems
4
Adaptive Cruise Control problems
2

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