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2022 Honda Pilot

2022 Honda Pilot: collision-avoidance braking tops the owner complaints

Owners filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance is the most reported area at 27%, followed by the electrical system (21%) and engine (17%). Many of these reports describe the same theme: the car braking on its own when nothing is ahead. No fires or deaths are reported. The brakes draw fewer complaints (15%) but the most injuries (2) of any area, so they are worth a close look on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Forward Collision Avoidance safety 27%
The single biggest complaint: 33 reports (27%), tied to 2 crashes and 1 injury. Owners describe the automatic braking activating with no vehicle ahead. Test the driver-assist braking carefully.
Electrical System safety 21%
Second most reported: 26 reports (21%), linked to 3 crashes and no injuries. Reports mention false brake warnings and unexpected hard braking on the highway.
Engine safety 17%
21 reports (17%), with 1 crash and no injuries. Some owners describe early transmission leaks on nearly new vehicles.
Service Brakes safety 15%
18 reports (15%) but the most injuries of any area: 2 injuries plus 2 crashes. Owners report the car continuing to brake or losing power after the pedal is released. Test the brakes thoroughly.
Power Train0 10%
12 reports (10%), with no crashes, injuries, or fires. Mostly transmission-related complaints, including early leaks.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 122 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.