Adaptive Cruise Control Problems of Honda Pilot - part 2

Honda Pilot owners have reported 148 problems related to adaptive cruise control (under the forward collision avoidance category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda Pilot based on all problems reported for the Pilot.

36 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2019 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 11/01/2025

Front camera stopped working all of a sudden and didn't help with lane assistance.

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37 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2022 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 10/09/2025

All the sudden the lights in dash went off reading lane keep assist failure, adaptive cruise control failure, and automatic brake system failure. Nothing was working, lights stayed on, took to auto body shop, they said I need a whole new front windshield camera and for it be recalibrated, that will cost more than $2000. Honda is saying this isn’t under warranty or recall but it seems like it keeps happening to many Hondas when you look up the same problem so it should be a recall.

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38 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2025 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 10/04/2025

The automatic braking will brake unintentionally while driving on the highway or street. The vehicle will brake suddenly without warning. It will do this in all kind of conditions. It happens when there are no vehicles around as well. This is very scary and it has almost gotten us into accidents.

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39 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2021 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 09/30/2025

The front camera which controls all of the safety features went out! 1 week ago. It has been confirmed and I am now having to pay almost $2700. 00 to have it fixed. I am really upset to see how many issues this year of the car has. And the fact that Honda has known about it since 2019 and did nothing to fix them. There are 318 complaints on this car and I’m guessing over half of them have to do with the front camera. It is showing 5 safety codes.

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40 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2022 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 09/26/2025

My vehicle multipurpose camera unit failed. The entire advanced driver assistance system shut down and stopped working. This error randomly appeared. My vehicle has 48,000 miles on it. I received error codes for each of the components that they were not working. This meant no adaptive cruise control, no automatic emergency braking, no blind spot warning, no forward collision warning, no lane departure warning, no lane keeping assistance, no parking collision warning, no rear cross traffic warning. My safety was put at risk as the components that provide safety warnings were not operative. I took the car to my Honda service shop and they provided the following diagnostic: [other]: verify customer concern that theirs multiple lights on on the vehicle, then check for codes notice theirs code for u3000-49 multipurpose camera unit/ millimeter wave radar internal electric failure. Then disconnect one of the connectors for sensor to single one out to see if when clear the code to see if stays on or not, after clearing the code lights still came on and code pop on. Recommend start first replacing with a new multi purpose camera, and retest. I paid for the repair as it needs fixed for safety purposes. The cost was $1,950. 00. Honda should be responsible for covering this as it is some type of camera malfunction and the vehicle is only 3 years old.

41 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2019 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 09/11/2025

At random intervals, I get the following faults on start: adaptive cruise control problem lane keeping assist problem collision mitigation system problem road departure mitigation system problem auto high-beam problem.

42 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2019 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 09/09/2025

There was an internal failure of the multi-purpose camera located behind the windshield rear-view mirror. It was inspected by russ darrow Honda and the failure code diagnosed. The camera needed to be replaced. Service included a video from the dealer and the defective camera was so hot he could barely hold it while wearing gloves. This caused the lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, auto high beam, collision mitigation and road departure mitigation systems to fail, and the dummy lights on the dash to warn of the system failures. There was no accident or injury resulting yet, but none of the advanced safety features were operable. We have since learned that this camera is a common failure in Honda vehicles, and we feel there needs to be a recall. This critical and expensive safety feature should not be failing this frequently, or in vehicles this new.

43 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2021 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 09/03/2025

I have two issues. First issue is the car will hit an intermediately not start once shut off and will take a few times of making sure the car is completely shut off opening your doors letting it power down before being able to restart. The next issue is the forward collision notification will randomly beep at every car that goes by specifically white cars. And also the adaptive cruise control brakes a little bit harder than expected.

44 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2019 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 09/01/2025

My 2019 Honda Pilot [xxx] with 68k miles) recently began to have startup errors and issues with the automated driver safety systems. The five errors that are routinely displayed on the dash info display are: collision mitigation system problem road departure mitigation system problem adaptive cruise control problem lane keeping assist problem brake system information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

45 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2021 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 08/22/2025

The following warning lights: adaptive cruise control problem, lane keeping assist, collision mitigation system, road departure mitigation problem, auto high beam problem. Honda estimates over $2000 to repair? from what I understand there are many other Honda's with these issues! with these items not functioning, it defeats many of the safety features we bought the car for. Exact date of when it began was last summer.

46 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2019 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 08/21/2025

The multi function camera is causing multiple system failures within the safety systems associated with the camera as well as additional issues with transmission. Honda suggests throwing parts at it until repaired. Many owners on forums report same issue across different model years and trim levels. Known issue not being resolved by manufacturer.

47 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2020 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 08/11/2025

The lkas camera stopped working and it won’t allow any of the connected systems to operate including acc, emergency brake assist, cruise control, etc.

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48 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2025 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 08/04/2025

Electrical issues began around 15,000 miles. Since then, the vehicle has been in the shop many times for electrical-related concerns and has required towing twice. Most concerning, these failures have left us stranded in dangerous conditions on multiple occasions. These incidents represent serious safety risks to our family and others on the road. We have been diligent about regular maintenance as well. A Honda vehicle of this age and mileage should not experience repeated electrical system breakdowns that compromise vehicle control and driver safety. When the car errors come on the car has lost awd (while in the mountains in a snow storm) acceleration, the ability to change driving modes, and this most recent event we lost complete access to the driver panel and steering while driving. This electrical issue has been documented over 5 times and we have been told specifically by the dealers weve been towed or brought to "you may have drove it too hard" or "we reset the codes and the car is now driving fine" or "we can't find a problem". Most recently the alternator failed and they will not back to repair because it's past 36,000. We want to see Honda fix these issues before someone is seriously injured. We have photos and video of all of the warnings each time they happened. We also have documentation of each electrical failure, the date, the mileage and what we were told by the dealership in response.

49 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2021 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 07/15/2025

All I did was simply change my battery. Up until this point the car had run perfect and no issues or warnings. Now after placing the correct agm battery the dash has lit up like christmas. I am getting acc, lkas, auto head light, forward collision and brake system warning lights. I was informed that this is a very costly repair, a camera needs to be replaced and recalibrated, $2000 estimate. This should be a recall based on the other numerous complaints I'm seeing. I reached out to Honda with no response as of yet.

50 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2021 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 07/10/2025

I have photos, but unable to up load at this time. Suddenly, 9 different consecutive warning messages with bell associated with each, appeared on the instrument panel. The barrage of these 9 messages continued until I shut the engine off. I was in a very congested parking lot when this began. The Pilot was subsequently checked for codes and battery condition. The evidence suggests the vsa modulator. The messages continue when powered up with or without the engine running. Lane keep assist problem. Lkas all wheel drive system problem. Vsa problem. Acc adaptive cruise control problem problem. Road departure mitigation system problem. Collision mitigation system problem. Collision mitigation system problem. Tsa trailer stability assist problem. Hill start assist problem. Power steering system (eps) problem. Plus: awd, brake system and steering caution lights remain on continuously. I am very glad we were not towing our travel trailer this week.

51 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2019 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 07/01/2025

The front camera driving assist malfunctioned, causing all driving safety mitigation to be stopped. This is not an issue due to the driver, it is an issue with the camera either malfunctioning from heat from sun exposure or being faulty due to manufacturing issues. I reported to auto national Honda valencia & they said it would cost approximately $2200 to fix. Dash light did come on and are continuing to go on until the faulty camera is replaced.

52 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2019 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 06/30/2025

My 2019 Honda Pilot has 47817 miles on it. Purchased new from dealership. Been garaged entire life other than normal routine driving. Recently had adas warning lights. Reported the problem to Honda hq in torrance California. They issued a claim number. I took it to Honda dealer where it was diagnosed with error code u3000-49. They quoted me approx $2600 to replace and calibrate the new multi purpose camera. When reviewing the internet for others with similar problem I noticed this was a safety issue that was far too common among relatively new Honda vehicles. I received a discount from Honda and had the service. The discount was only given when I complained about this issue as well as my 2013 Honda Pilot I purchased brand new which the clear coat paint started to come off the roof and hond of the vehicle about a month after I purchased my 2019 Honda. When reporting the problem with the 2013 Pilot losing the clear coat back in 2019 Honda told me it was too late for them to do anything. Honda should have recalled vehicles with peeling clear coat as well as the defective adas system.

53 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2019 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 06/26/2025

After starting my vehicle and leaving the office, several different warning messages began flashing on the dash abs, lane departure mitigation, power sterring, towing. I pulled over and turned the vehicle off. When I attempted to restart the vehicle, the brake pedal was hard and felt stuck. The car did not start. When roadside assistance came, they tested the battery, and it was fine. The car was towed to a Honda dealer and the technician informed me the brake pedal position switch failed. He said that it would have caused all the different warning messages to appear. This was the second time this occurred, where the different warning messages lit up, but that time the car restarted. When I took it to the dealer that time, they could not determine the issue, and no repairs were done. I am concerned because I have seen that these vehicles have issues with this and it is very dangerous and unsafe when it comes to issues with the brakes.

54 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2020 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 06/08/2025

No incident. Turned my car on and the acc, lkas, collision mitigation and brake system lights all are amber.

55 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2024 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 06/05/2025

My Honda is having strange, intermittent issues with a plethora of things. I have taken it to a diagnostic specialist who worked with a phone mechanic and noone can tell me what is going on. My car will fully shut off at stop lights randomly, so I have to turn off the auto-idle feature every time I drive. Sometimes my power steering cuts out and my wheel locks and unlocks and my computer screen shuts off when this happens. I have to shut off and start my car for it to work again. Other times, all of my automated safety features stop and I get a huge slew of messages telling me that my lane assist, automatic hill braking, and a ton of other automatic safety features don't work. My car can't lane assist, do adaptive cruise control, use the backup camera, or anything. It goes away if I stop and restart my car a bunch. I also had a seatbelt alarm that was going off repeatedly with no reason. The dealership turned off the alarm. I am having a lot of issues with this car that makes me question if it is a lemon. I see other new Pilot owners mentioning issues with power steering shutting off and it's a huge safety risk. Noone knows whats wrong or how to fix it so what do I do? this happens intermittently, randomly, and recurrently since June.

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56 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2020 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 05/25/2025

All the associated warnings are on dash, diagnosed at local Honda dealership with code u 3006-16. Advised multi camera failure and requested $1600 to repair. Immediate after I am now getting a transmission warning problem on dash.

57 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2021 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 05/24/2025

Recently , I stated seeing cmbc failure in my 2021 Honda Pilot 2wd. My car has 41500 miles in it. I took car to dealer ship and dealer ship says they are no recalls I need to change my camera. I am not understanding it's like brand new car and not driven many miles. I research on google and there are so many Pilot owners having same problems. Can this be recall?.

58 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2025 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 05/20/2025

While driving with speed control on the vehicle will show warning light in dash and say something is blocking front camera sensor. Causing mirrors to tint automatically xm radio to stop bluetooth problems and no crude control. Nothing blocking camera have to stop and restart vehicle. Throttle problems intermittent not smooth. To much throttle causing it to shift hard at start downshifting is hard and can also do this in reverse. Have had this at a dealer once and bring back again. They adjusted the throttle body. Seemed to do nothing.

59 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2022 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 05/19/2025

Vehicle warning lights randomly appeared on dash adaptive cruise control vehicle stability assist hill start assist trailer stability assist collision mitigation system assist departure mitigation.

60 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2021 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 05/12/2025

No fireno injuries0 deaths0 the collision mitigation braking system problem, adaptive cruise control problem, lane keeping assist problem, road departure mitigation system problem and auto high-beam problem. All these are keep showing on my dashboard. It is stated that this is the multi point camera radar avg cost repair 2000. Oo.

61 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2024 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 05/07/2025

I believe that there is a safety issue with the design of the adaptive cruise control on the 2024 Honda Pilot. The vehicle applies the brakes at about 1 mph over the selected speed. It is especially aggressive when topping a hill. The gas lets up, but due to the vehicle inertia, the car slightly accelerates, then braking. I believe that this action is unsafe for several reasons. It slows the vehicle several mph below the set speed causing cars behind me to swerve or come close to me. No human driver would apply the brakes in that situation. It also appears to irritate those same drivers. I’m glad that none of them has a weapon so far. It also applies the brakes going downhill on the interstate highway. This occurs at any speed below 55 mph. This also makes it look like the driver is continually tapping the brakes, when no one normally would. I suspect that there may be extra brake wear. My family asks what is going on with the car because of the aggressive braking. I previously owned a 2018 Honda Pilot with adaptive cruise control. It used transmission downshifting to slow the vehicle. I admit that there were some over speeds, but nothing serious. The 2024 owner’s manual states that downshifting is also used, but I’ve only seen the brakes used for over speed control. There are no user selectable adjustments to the system. I am getting used to this (feature, not a bug) by clicking off the cruise control whenever the conditions are close for a brake activation. This causes me to pay more attention to monitoring for those conditions, rather than the actual driving and traffic scan. I suggest that the system use downshifting followed by brakes after a 3 or 4 mph excursion from the set speed.

62 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2019 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 05/02/2025

During normal operation of the vehicle, the dashboard information display on the gauge cluster lit up displaying the following error messages: adaptive cruise control problem, collision mitigation system problem, lane keeping assist problem, auto high-beam problem, road departure mitigation system problem. Additionally there is a fixed "dash light" that is showing "brake system" illuminated in amber color. After research I have found that Honda issued a TSB for other vehicles with their sensing system for the same issue and referenced the high-mounted mono camera on the windshield. This issue extends to the 2019 Pilot elite that I own and significantly reduces the safety features of this vehicle.

63 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2025 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 04/23/2025

Adaptive cruise control fails nearly every time the car is driven more than 40 minutes with acc activated. Failure indicated by warning lights and statement on dic. Dic instructs operator to clean the front "h" emblem on grille, however, the emblem is always completely clean. The failure has been reported 4+ times to the dealership. Dealership reports the failure is a known problem and there is no fix available from Honda. Upon system shut down the vehicle disengages cruise control and has rapid deceleration causing unsafe driving conditions while in traffic. System usually resets itself without cleaning or other remedies within 10-20 minutes after fail, and will usually fail again +/- 40 minutes later. Acc is marketed as part of the driver safety system and is unreliable. First occurrence was at 670 miles since new. Car now has < 10k miles and has failed 12+ times.

64 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2021 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 04/16/2025

This seems to be an on going problem for many Honda owners according to the forums. My adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistant, collision mitigation, road departure mitigation, and auto high beams have all gone out after going to the car wash. I have cleaned the windshield but I find it crazy that this is a common problem and there is no recall.

65 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2019 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 04/14/2025

The braking system failed lane keeping assist stopped working adaptive cruise control stopped working forward collision warning stopped working it does not handle as smoothly since the sensors stopped working I parked in the shade I keep the sensors clean but they only will work when it’s cooler then 65 degrees outside.

66 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2020 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 03/30/2025

1. )transmission!! problems such as transmission fluid overheating, rpm's boggle up & down while on flat roads at steady speeds, cruise control wont stay activated, shaking or vibration while stopped and while driving. 2. ) mine and my kids safety is at risk when we have to pull over to let the transmission cool and are on a busy interstate. It also risks us breaking down while we are traveling long distance and being stranded in the middle of nowhere. 3. ) I had my vehicle worked on at a Honda dealer in the past 2 months for the shaking, but they did not resolve the shaking or cruise control issue. 4. ) March 30th was the first time the transmission fluid to hot warning has come up. The other symptoms listed above started in December of 24. My vehicle isnt listed as a recall but everey symptom it list I have.

67 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2021 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 03/22/2025

The collision mitigation braking system problem, adaptive cruise control problem, lane keeping assist problem, road departure mitigation system problem and auto high-beam problem. All these are keep showing on my dashboard.

68 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2020 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 03/21/2025

Turned car on one day and warning lights on dash. Acc problem, collision mitigation system problem, road departure mitigation problem, lkas, auto high beam, cmbs problem. Prior there were no issues took car to dealership and they determined its the forward looking camera u3000-49, see uploaded file. The front camera has failed without incident, windshield isn't damaged, windshield has not been replaced. When it malfunctions and myself or family are relying on this feature it becomes a safety issue.

69 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2021 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 03/11/2025

All safety/collision prevention systems related to camera have become inoperative. Vehicle will not lane keep assist, emergency brake, or notify of possible collisions. Problem occurs every time vehicle is turned on.

70 Adaptive Cruise Control problem of the 2025 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 03/08/2025

My car is cycling through warnings about several systems including braking, power steering, trailer stability assist, electric parking break, emissions, low speed braking, collision mitigation, cruise control, electric power steering.


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