2021 Honda Pilot Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings Problems
NHTSA component category: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How forward collision avoidance: warnings ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 454 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Honda Pilot overview page.
What owners report
“On 2 land roads especially with no other vehicles in view, the car will suddenly brake, flash the dash for emergency braking and violently shake…”NHTSA complaint 11533513 — filed 07/20/2023
“When driving the collision mitigation and brakes come on for no reason. Once when driving down a two lane road with a car coming in…”NHTSA complaint 11528475 — filed 06/23/2023
“When driving the collision mitigation and brakes apply , flash dash and shake wheel violently. Almost loss of vehicle control. Almost not drivable on 2…”NHTSA complaint 11522826 — filed 05/19/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Honda Pilot have forward collision avoidance: warnings problems?
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Honda Pilot: 53 of 454 complaints on file (11.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Honda Pilot have in total?
454 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's forward collision avoidance: warnings category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
