While the pilot is in motion, the vsa braking system intermittently applies brakes even when not touched by the driver. This happens frequently on city streets at low speed (25-30mph); not willing to test this on open highway at high speed due to risk of crash.
2005 Honda Pilot driver assistance complaints
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My car was not part of the honda pilot vsa recall (https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/honda-recalls-182000-vehicles-for-faulty-vehicle-stability-assist-system.html) but it is doing exactly what they said was a problem in 182000 other vehicles. The vsa warning light comes on + stays on when the engine is running. Please help. I did not recieve notice that my vehicle was recalled and it does not show . On your web site either
Car will apply brake to itself causin a swerve or a jerk and the vsa light will come on and as sson as u turn off the ignition the light will turn off. And will happen again when it wants too. Any car appky brake by itself is unsafe and will cause a accident especially when driver have no control of it... This needs to be addressed immediately and recalled and fixed. This is not the only honda pilot doing this. There were quite a few
While driving normally in any condition the vehicle without any warning will make a bang noise, shudder and brake without applying the brakes. The vsa light comes on and the vehicle will not function correctly until after the car is turned off and restarted. This has happened many times. The vsa recall was done yet the vehicle continues to have the same issues.
Vehicle stability assist control module is malfunctioning and the brakes are activating by themselves... Vehicle stability assist warning light is on and cannot turn the vsa light off... Honda doesn't list this VIN number as under recall that it has the same problem as the vehicles under recall. Unibody rear under frame and suspension mount corrodes and rust do to water collecting under vehicle inside the unibody. There is no weep holes for water to drip out and the suspension mounts corrode and have come off the vehicle.
Driving 35 MPH in right turn breaks being applied by themselves very dangerous vsa light coming on after event
Vsa system activates brakes without any input from driver under normal driving circumstances. Vsa light came on, car braked on its own on highway at 65mph, car pulled to the right; same thing happened during gentle left turn at 15mph. I believe this to be a defective yaw rate sensor. My VIN was not included in recall in 2013, #13v092000. Local dealer replaced battery stating that failing a load test could cause vsa code. Problem happened again, now local dealership found yaw rate sensor error code.
Faulty electrical issue. Car will just cut off and go dead especially when it rains. This was reported to honda as a safety concern but no one ever followed up with the complaint. This should have been a recall. Car will just cut off and steering wheel locks. This occurs at any speed unexpectly without warning. Occurs while car is in motion without warning. Worsens with heavy rain. This was reported 10 years ago and even. Again about 8 years ago with no response from honda. Occurred again today.
Driving 65 MPH brakes applied by themselves, vehicle swerved and almost lost control vsa light came on. Took it to dealer on jan. 17/18 . Vsa needed replaced. Repair done on 3/6/18, we did not drive until repair done. Then on 3/31/18 it occurred again, same problem, brakes applied by themselves and vehicle swerved and again a struggle to control it. Called dealer, they will have to do a diagnostic to determine if the problem is under warranty? This is safety issue for which I have contacted honda america and they do not believe it is an issue that they need to address. Something needs to be done, I do not believe it was properly address in the honda recall of 2013.
Honda performed a vsa recall but today when I received the vehicle from honda dealership after service, I received the vehicle with vsa warning light. I never had that warning light. The defect occured in honda service centre. They were not taking responsibility. After great pursuation they told that they will investigate and I will have to pay for repairs. After investigation they informed that 3 TPMS sensors were required. I agreed to do the repairs. At the end of the day they still returned the vehicle with vsa light now asking to replace ABS modulator at a cost of $1528.03 plus taxes. I understand that there is a problem with honda's vsa system and honda fell short of the desired corrective action in the 2013 class action suite. It is a major safety issue and honda should do a recall to completed rectify the defect. Really need your help. Internet forums are flooded with many people facing similar problems. I have necessary paper work from honda dealership and the same can be furnished on demand
Vsa malfunction causes vehicle to apply brakes automatically at random times. Was driving down a 2 lane road and the vsa system applied the brakes causing the vehicle to veer into the other lane (oncoming traffic) - fortunately I was able to steer the vehicle back in to the correct lane without incident! This is not the first time either. I did some research and found that honda has recalled some 2005 pilots for this problem, but when I enter my VIN number, mine is not included. I am having the very same problem that the recalled pilots are having don't know why they wont fix mine?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact received a recall repair remedy from mcgrath city honda (6720 w grand ave, chicago, il 60707, 773‑889‑3030) to address the vsa, but the remedy failed to provide a solution. The contact later experienced abnormal involuntary braking with the steering pulling to the right for a brief moment and then the vsa warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the code was for the yaw rate sensor and that it was not related to the recall. The dealer stated that further diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v092000 (service brakes, hydraulic, traction control system), and the federal safety agency action numbers: dp12002 (electronic stability control), pe12028 (service brakes, hydraulic), and ea13002 (electronic stability control). The manufacturer stated that they were aware of a failure with the yaw ratre sensors, but had not provided a recall remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 225,000.
Driving my honda pilot truck eastbound on the left lane at about 40 miles an hour, had the foot on the gas pedal, the brake made a groaning noise and the truck started to slow down rapidly. To a full stop. The brakes went on and was so scared, because I looked up on my rear view mirror and there was a SUV driving behind me. He did see me , and he had to swerve into the opposite lane. My heart sank. He got out of his SUV and he started to yell at me. I told him the truck came to a stop it malfunctioned and they were lights on my dashboard . As he walked away back into his SUV and drove off I sat there. I put the car in park looked at my manual and shut off the vehicle and turned it back on and the indicators on my dashboard we're gone. I called up my husband to let him know. Before I shut the car off,, two indicators came on vsa and a warning sign. I know there was a recall it in 2013 I did get that fixed as I took it to a honda dealership. About two years ago it happened again I was on the belt parkway in new york and the pilot made a noise and it stopped on its own there were more than two lights flashing on my dashboard that day. And I was driving slower on the parkway because of traffic. So, the impact wasn't so scary . Two lives were saved that day. I called honda recall case #[xxx]. Since my husband had to bring his car in to get fixed I also took my honda. The company's name is hardmans auto ,they also order parts from the honda dealership also located in the same town. Did cool honda auto service but the manager named [xxx] hasn't called me back yet. Will call again today to get my pilot checked. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While the contact's wife was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stability assist activated unnecessarily, which caused the vehicle to swerve out of control. The vehicle was taken to piazza honda of springfield (780 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle stability assist unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Vsa system comes on while driving the car. I took it to the honda dealership, they replaced yaw rate sensor, but I still have the problem. Unsafe to drive
Vsa warning light continues to come on. Car will apply brakes without driver hitting the brake pedal. Car will swerve to one side when brakes are applied by vsa mechanism. This has happened numerous times. Very dangerous there should be a recall but honda does not show one for this VIN, but other pilots in this year have recalls. This is a very dangerous issue and honda needs to fix this.
Vehicle steering will randomly lock up and swerve to one side of roadway at highway speeds as brakes actuate and vsa activation indicator and system indicator lights come on. Vehicle was taken to honda on 02/29/2017 where service department confirmed that vsa wiring harness was replaced in 2013. Tech checked the system for codes and found: 25-1 yaw rate sensor failure, 61-1 battery voltage failure, 83-1 ECM/PCM relation failure, 108-1 vsa system control status failure. Tech recommended replacing the battery. Battery was replaced by owner that same day. Vehicle exhibited same random braking and steering issues noted earlier on 05/03/2017 which nearly resulted in a head on collision. Vehicle will not be driven again until yaw rate sensor is replaced. Vehicle has 194,000 miles on it.
Vehicle stability assist recall completed in 2013 has failed to address vsa issues. Vehicle will randomly apply brakes while driving in normal conditions, possibly presenting a hazard to driver, passengers, and other vehicles on the road. When the brakes are applied, the vsa light illuminates and must be reset. There are multiple documented occurrences of this online with multiple owner/operators, and the fact that the previous recall has not been effectively must be addressed. Thank you for your time and attention.
Brakes engaged on their own while driving down the road. Huge safety issue and vehicle control was lost and vehicle slid and skidded into opposite lane of traffic. Warning lights vsa came on and vehicle drove like the emergency brake was engaged. Cleared after engine turned off, then happened the second time when getting on interstate in rush hour traffic. Car behind me had to turn towards ditch to avoid collision as I had no control over my vehicle. Drove to nearest dealer and they immediately saw the vsa light and warning symbol and said it was related to recall. Later changed their minds and said yaw rate sensor needs replaced at a total cost of $1150. Encouraged me to write to honda for some relief in costs however that complaint fell on deaf ears. I have owned 5 honda's and currently own 3 . They claim if they are not purchased new no customer has any loyalty based on their criteria. Seriously....how do they think the honda resale value is established and is so good !!!! Very disappointment in the rude woman name caroline regional customer service rep in our area. She claimed all car problems are life threatening. Maybe consider toyota next time.
On cold temperatures, and while the car is moving on the highway, the brakes will suddenly apply all by itself and the vsa off and a triangle (with exclamation) light comes on the dashboard. This causes the vehicle to strongly jerk and swerve for a second. Turning off the vsa before driving, the sudden brake will not happen. I checked recalls for my VIN but there are no open recalls. Please investigate.
Problems with vsa and vtm 4 lock. Vehicle slow dowm while drive around 30 MPH.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle slighty swayed from the left and the right with a shuttering sensation. The vsa system warning indicator illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle to disengage the warning indicator; however, the failure recurred. The contact found in the owner's manual that the vsa warning was an indication that the brakes and stability controls were experiencing a malfunction. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and several failure codes appeared; however, they were not able to completely indicate what the nature of the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
When driving vehicle, it brakes suddenly, swerves, and makes a clunking noise as if you just hit something in the road. The vsa lights both come on in the vehicle. This is the 2nd time my yaw sensor has failed since the initial vsa recall in 2013, which I completed. . When googling this issue, it is all over the internet with other honda pilot drivers. This is very dangerous and almost caused a wreck with each instance.
Vsa light randomly comes on when going around corners at low speeds and has a grinding noise, or when driving at highway speeds the car pulls sharply. The car has been to the dealer several times and the last time they said the vsa modulator needs to be replaced at a cost of about $2000.
While driving at any speed sometimes my veh brake on for about second, and the warning light of vsa appears, I took my veh 3 times to braman honda at coral wayi was told nothing they can do, the problem that I have is with the yaw rate sensor and that is not coverage with the recall.
While driving in normal conditions at any speed at any time it on any type of roadway feels as if the brake is being slammed on and pulls the car slightly to the left without any input from the driver. I have this occur daily. The vsa light and many times the tire pressure light immunimate just prior or at the time of the event. It is at the honda dealer who first wanted me to replace the rear end but they say it is a faulty sensor and are replacing it for about $800 but they are still not sure that is the problem. I saw the recall for 2013 part of the vsa and they say that was fixed back then. So what is going on now this continues to be a major safety issue and costly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vsa light and the tire pressure warning lights illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The consumer stated he was unable to apply the brake, as it was in the upright position and consumer was loosing engine power and eventually stalled. The dealer informed the consumer the vsa malfunctioned and it was a part that did not recognize the tires as being equipped for the vehicle. Updated 03/30/16.
The car's vsa (vehicle stability system) will engage for no apparent reason. The dealership is saying this is due to a faulty yaw rate sensor. Upon investigation, this appears to be a common problem in the 2005 model. My car's vsa (brakes) were engaged on multiple separate occasions while driving at highway speeds for no reason. This caused the car to rapidly decelerate and I nearly lost control of the vehicle. If I manually disengaged the vsa system (the pilot has an on/off switch), I experience no such erroneous braking incidents. You can see the incident summary here: the federal safety agency campaign id number: dp12002 https://goo.gl/rf5yin or discussion threads here: http://goo.gl/6hbqex
Vsa warning lights came on while I was driving on highway and the car suddenly applied brake itself for no reason. I almost lost control of the car due to panic of unknowing what happen. I pulled the car over and took a quick picture of malfunction vsa warning lights. Then, I turned off the engine and start again later to check if anything has gone wrong. Vsa lights went off and the car is driving as normal. I had notified this vsa warning lite on ignition before the cold start in the morning to local dealer since last year. They said that they can't find any error code in diagnosis. In lately incident, they finally took the matter seriously then they found yaw sensor error code but they still can't guarantee the vsa problem will be solved. I wish ahc will look into this vsa problem to help out the owners and I think there are many other people having same problem like me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle decelerated intermittently and the vsa warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the yaw rate sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v092000 (service brakes, hydraulic, traction control system). The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
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