2019 Honda Pilot brakes problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Mar 20, 2026KSBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

   I was driving around 30-35 mph when my car's dashboard lights were flickering on and it then gave me a warning that the collision mitigation system was coming on. The car started braking hard and it swerved me to the left, so much so that I was halfway into the left lane. Thankfully no other car was in that lane. Then my car automatically went into neutral and I had to stop on the side of the road. I took the car into the Honda Dealership the same day. They told me that it…

   NHTSA complaint #11725774 · source
2. Filed Jan 13, 2026CABrakesElectrical SystemSteering

   While driving straight, my 2019 Honda Pilot activates collision “BRAKE” warnings and applies steering wheel torque when there are no vehicles or obstacles present. The system intervenes unexpectedly and repeatedly. The attached documents show that I reported this issue to a Honda dealership and Honda Customer Relations (case #16094868). No diagnosis has been completed yet. This is a safety concern.

   NHTSA complaint #11710772 · source
3. Filed Oct 7, 2025NJBrakesEngineOther / Unknown

   All of the safety features are failing starting about August 2025. Warning lights are lit for collision mitigation, cruise control, high beam, lane departure, braking, EVERYTHING!!! We replaced the battery but that is not the problem. The transmission was always a problem. The braking assist never worked from day 1. The vehicle is completely defective.

   NHTSA complaint #11691788 · source
4. Filed Jun 30, 2025124,000 miOHBrakesSteering

   The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal beeping sound coming the instrument panel three times and the steering wheel unexpectedly became inoperable. The contact stated that the steering started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken…

   NHTSA complaint #11670303 · source
5. Filed Jun 27, 2025CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   After starting my vehicle and leaving the office, several different warning messages began flashing on the dash ABS, lane departure mitigation, Power Sterring, Towing. I pulled over and turned the vehicle off. When I attempted to restart the vehicle, the brake pedal was hard and felt stuck. The car did not start. When roadside assistance came, they tested the battery, and it was fine. The car was towed to a Honda dealer and the technician informed me the Brake Pedal Position…

   NHTSA complaint #11669734 · source
6. Filed Jun 5, 2025FL2 injuredBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   After receiving a CMBS error message I tried to drive home and the vehicle automatically engaged brakes while merging with no other vehicle near by and I was almost rear ended.

   NHTSA complaint #11665206 · source
7. Filed Oct 14, 2024IABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   3 episodes of unexpected and sudden braking for no reason. Twice on Sept 13 when ACC was in use and set at 70 mph the car hard-braked and dropped to 40-42mph rapidly, then it stopped braking and I was able to use the accelerator again- the braking lasted perhaps 10-15 seconds. The third episode was on Oct. 13 and the ACC was not on. I was driving manually at 55 mph and again the car suddenly braked and dropped to the same 40-42 range- maybe 5-10 seconds before the…

   NHTSA complaint #11619610 · source
8. Filed Oct 10, 202472,000 miCABrakes

   The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while coming to a stop, the contact became aware that the vehicle could not be shifted out of neutral. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11619195 · source
9. Filed Sep 19, 2024TNBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   My car has shifted from both park to neutral and drive to neutral on its own three times in the last six weeks. This has occurred when parked and when at a red light. My gear shifters are electric push buttons. This has previously occurred, been reported to NHTSA, and been checked by the dealership. I was told by the dealership that it was a battery issue and paid to replace my three and a half year old battery that tested in good condition. My new battery is about a year…

   NHTSA complaint #11615500 · source
10. Filed Sep 1, 2024TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

    When we are driving the vehicle brake light lights up on dash and car breaks for a second or two. There are no cars around and no railroad tracks. It just does it a random times. We aren’t speeding. Just driving down road.

    NHTSA complaint #11611998 · source
11. Filed Apr 19, 2024NYBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Automatic braking system failure parallel issue that is same to the accord and other models with the emergency braking system which randomly activated and panic stops and sometimes without an traffic near to car and other times have almost caused catastrophic collisions on highway systems with divided medians causing system to activate.

    NHTSA complaint #11584105 · source
12. Filed May 29, 2023COBrakes

    On May 27, 2013, while approaching a traffic light controlled intersection, I applied the vehicle brakes (depressed the brake pedal) with no response. My vehicle speed was slow enough to allow me to make a right turn at the intersection without damage to my vehicle or others in the vicinity. Within a few seconds (less than 5) the brakes started responding correctly with no subsequent occurrence, to date.

    NHTSA complaint #11524346 · 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