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2017 Honda Pilot Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints for the 2017 Honda Pilot, 2% of its 924 total complaints that year. One crash and no fires or injuries are linked, with a median failure mileage of 28,000 miles, and no related recall exists.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
23
2% of 924
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
28,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the multipurpose front camera failing outright, disabling forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure systems together.
  • Several describe the collision mitigation braking system engaging unexpectedly at highway speeds, applying the brakes without warning while no obstacle is present.
  • Some report the backup or front camera going blank intermittently, sometimes tied to dashboard warning lights for cruise control and brake assist.
  • A few describe multiple warning lights (ACC, Lane Departure, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assistance) appearing together, with the dealer confirming a failed multipurpose camera needing replacement.
  • One owner reported the vehicle shutting down engine and electronic systems briefly when releasing the brake at a stop, with collision-related warning lights flashing during the event.
  • One complaint describes the steering wheel locking up briefly along with sudden braking after Collision Mitigation Braking and Road Departure Mitigation alerts appeared at city speeds.

When 2017 Honda Pilot collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 10, 2019, latest Aug 26, 2026.

2017 Honda Pilot collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2019Apr 2022Sep 2022Aug 2024Jul 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2022 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2017 Honda Pilot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Pilot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20111 (0%)
  3. 20120 (0%)
  4. 20130 (0%)
  5. 20143 (3%)
  6. 20151 (1%)
  7. 201629 (2%)
  8. 201723 (2%)
  9. 201811 (3%)
  10. 2019161 (18%)
  11. 202094 (19%)
  12. 2021117 (27%)
  13. 202246 (29%)
  14. 202321 (15%)
  15. 202417 (15%)
  16. 202557 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints does the 2017 Honda Pilot have?
NHTSA lists 23 complaints in this area for the 2017 Pilot, which is 2% of the 924 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Honda Pilot camera or collision system?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Pilot.
At what mileage do these camera and collision system problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 28,000 miles.
Did these collision avoidance issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data links one crash to this problem area on the 2017 Pilot, with no fires and no injuries reported.
Is the 2017 Pilot better or worse than other years for this issue?
The 2017 Pilot's 23 complaints (2% share) are lower than later years like 2019 (161 complaints, 18% share) and 2021 (117 complaints, 27% share), which report this issue far more often.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.