Automatic Emergency Braking problems of the 2018 Honda Ridgeline

Multiple warning lights appeared and remained illuminated on my dash, all related to safety features (lkas, acc, cmbs and road departure). The problem was confirmed by capitol Honda service department. The vehicle was scanned and stored dtc was found at integrated driver support system. U3000-49 multipurpose camera unit internal electronic failure. The dtc was set as hard code, unable to clear. Recommend replacing multipurpose camera and performing calibration. The estimate I was initially given for the cost of the repair parts and labor was close to $2,000. The repair was necessary because the inoperable safety features directly affects my safety on the road as well as the safety of others. Honda sensing is a suite of driver-assist safety technologies that use cameras, radar, and sensors to monitor the vehicle's surroundings, alert the driver to potential hazards, and provide automatic steering and braking assistance to help prevent collisions. Key features include collision mitigation braking, which applies the brakes to avoid or mitigate a crash; adaptive cruise control, which maintains a set distance behind the leading vehicle; and lane keeping assist, which provides subtle steering adjustments to keep the vehicle centered in its lane.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated while driving 50 mph all the windows in the vehicle were rolling down and up on its own without any waring. Another occasion while driving 50 mph the vehicle sudden brake without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer reset the electric system, but another occasion the vehicle was parked, and the horn went off. The contact disconnected the battery and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the electrical control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contact, and the manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the failure and advised to contact NHTSA. The failure mileage was 22,000.