2016 Honda Pilot driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 29, 2026WADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   My 2016 Honda Pilot had a U3000-49- Integrated Driver Assist System code. Multipurpose Camera Unit Internal Electronic Failure. It has been happening intermittently for the past 2 weeks. No lane assist. No safety features.

   NHTSA complaint #11767756 · source
2. Filed Aug 6, 202660,000 miNYDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the transmission was slipping. The contact stated that the failure had occurred after the vehicle had been driven for two to three hours. In addition, the contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera screen flashed on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The transmission fluids were…

   NHTSA complaint #11755322 · source
3. Filed Jul 21, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Monocular Windshield Camera premature part failure. 36160-TG8-A72-M1. Premature failure of the part causes all included safety systems to be disabled, and also negatively impacts standard cruise control. The part was sent for repair and the lens was thermally degraded as well as processor board non functional. There was no thermal paste installed on the processor. When the camera fails, an improper transmission failure warning light also appears on the dashboard, which…

   NHTSA complaint #11751859 · source
4. Filed Jun 20, 2026NVDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   These safety features have failed on my 2016 Honda Pilot, Touring, AWD. The failures include Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assistance and Adaptive Cruise Control. When I reported this to my local Honda Dealership they did a plug in indicator test for $195.00. All they could tell me was that I needed a new camera. The cost would be $2000.00 plus. One of the reasons we purchased this vehicle was because of these safety features. We are both…

   NHTSA complaint #11745377 · source
5. Filed May 25, 2026VADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   I set out to make a quick trip to the store after work and the car was hesitating and I looked at the dash and noticed the check engine light was on. I stopped was in the store about 10 minutes when I came out I restarted it and it sounded fine and then engine light was not on. I was about 2 miles in towards home when the braking system failure message came on, steering failure message came on and many other messages. The engine started sounding very loud and knocking. I…

   NHTSA complaint #11739869 · source
6. Filed Mar 28, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineSuspension

   Drive to work suddenly engine show emergency issues many symbols appearing in front of screen and break is not controlled and car is stop running.

   NHTSA complaint #11727664 · source
7. Filed Mar 15, 2026ALDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   The engine is making a noise underneath—I think it's a connecting rod bearing. We replaced the entire timing belt assembly because of that sound, but now I don't know what to do; when driving on narrow streets, it displays a "Collision Brake Warning" every time another car approaches.

   NHTSA complaint #11724509 · source
8. Filed Mar 2, 2026130,000 miNYDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the rear-view camera displayed a blank or blue image while in reverse(R). In addition, there was an abnormal scrambling sound coming from the radio before the radio failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that other electrical features failed to operate as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that an abnormal, burning odor was coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated on…

   NHTSA complaint #11721381 · source
9. Filed Jan 5, 2026160,000 miTXDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that there was an abnormal engine knocking sound coming from the vehicle. There were recurring oil leaks and a misfire coming from the engine. The engine warning light was flashing. Additionally, the ESC, hill start assist, VSA, EPS, and steering low warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the codes. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number:…

   NHTSA complaint #11708799 · source
10. Filed Oct 6, 2025TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

    The front facing camera on my pilot failed over a year ago. We took the vehicle to honda its over 2,000 to fix it. When the camera gets hot all adas lights will go off and it effects the transmission my car went into limp while reversing I also have to pull over in unsafe areas to turn off my vehicle bc the camera heats up and the car freaks out

    NHTSA complaint #11691530 · source
11. Filed Aug 2, 2025CODriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

    At high rate of speed on two lane road the hood would lift when another vehicle coming from the other direction. was driving cross country when this first happen. Call the local dealer who looked up by vin an showed no recall. They wanted me to come in and pay out of pocket repair. I feel this should be a recall because if you look it up by year it shows there is a problem with either the hood or hood latch.

    NHTSA complaint #11678006 · source
12. Filed Feb 20, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

    I just got on the freeway and traveled about two miles into driving without any warning engine begin to lose power than stalled. I immediately pulled over checked out all fluid levels were good. There were no leakage present and no codes came up on instrumental panel,and still unable to start car.We had my pilot towed to a mechanic shop 20 miles from where incident happened. When mechanic looked over my engine he noticed a crack and mentioned that something was protruding…

    NHTSA complaint #11643995 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology