2006 Honda Pilot: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Mar 31, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · 112,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the vehicle stability assist system, ABS, check engine, and brake system warning lights illuminated. The contacted stated that after pulling over, placing the gear shifter into park(P) and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle was able to restart but was unable to accelerate above 15 MPH. The contact also stated that after coming to a stop at a stop light, the failure recurred, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it remained awaiting diagnostic test and repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2020 · Suspension · 161,068 miles · WI

I was pulling away from my parking space when I heard a large thunk. Vtm-4, vsa, ABS, and [!] lights all went on and the vehicle was making an odd noise. After getting home and noticing that the rear was sitting lower, I looked at the undercarriage and saw that the trailing arms had completely come detached from the sub frame and the rear suspension was being kept in position by the exhaust. This was a monumental fail and I can't imagine that honda wouldn't consider this a major safety issue. The much loved 2006 honda pilot goes to the dealer tomorrow.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Brakes · 89,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda pilot. While driving 40 MPH, the wheels seized when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to honda windward (45-671 kamehameha hwy, kaneohe, hi 96744, (808) 247-8544) where it was diagnosed that the ABS modulator needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 59,000 miles · IL

The vsa, ABS and vtm-4 lights on the vehicle come on and off and the car will stop or drive erratically. It also makes a grinding noise. I've taken it in and no one can tell me why this is happening. This has been going on since october of 2015. I'm afraid it will cause an accident.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 4 miles · FL

My wife's honda pilot 06 has been experiencing almost catastrophic vsa symptoms while driving normal speeds. Brakes iwill lock up without pressing brakes and ABS will come on and all vsa lights. Have towed vehicle twice to mechanic and problem clears itself and then without warning happens again thankfully no ones been killed. Contacted honda they deny any issues with vsa system.

Filed Mar 8, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 152,000 miles · IL

The vsa system seems to be applying a small amount of brake force without any input by the driver. The small amount of break force seem to be constantly pulling the vehicle to the left. At times, the amount of brake force applied exceeds the driver's intended input. The vsa warning light and ABS light are constantly on. The vehicle has been serviced and is up to date on all maintenance. Dealer and another mechanic say it is the vsa or yaw sensor in the center console that needs to be replaced at a cost of $1,000-$2,0000. It seems to be the very same issue that the recall on the 2005 model addressed.

Filed Jan 17, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 79,886 miles · PR

While driving the ABS and vsa lights went on and I had to make a rapid stop when a car pulled in front and the my car swerved suddenly and I almost lost control, with the sensation that it was going to turn over. This has continued every time I put the brakes on quickly to make a sudden stop.

Filed May 15, 2013 · Brakes · 102,035 miles · CA

The first time the brakes applied really hard without me pressing on the brake pedal I was going about 10 MPH when I just pulled out of a parking lot. I had to force the engine to move the pilot out of traffic, while the brakes were unwillingly being applied to avoid other cars from crashing into me. The vsa light was on turned on, the car would not accelerate without pressing on the accelerator about 1\2 way. Shutting off the pilot and re-starting, didn't reset the vsa, however, after waiting 20 minutes the brakes released just enough to get it home (by then the light turned off). When I took it to a mechanic the vsa system reported the brake light switch was bad, but replacing it didn't fix the braking issue because it happen another four times within two months and the brake pedal would have to play when pushed. Honda and another mechanic could do anything for me since the problem nor the vsa was occurring at the time of inspection. On jan 24, 2013 the brakes locked up about 2 miles from my mechanic while driving 40 MPH, this time as dangerous as it was I forced it to him for inspection. The outcome was a bad ABS\vsa module & brake master cylinder $1,600 later. The repair seemed to work but less than 4 months the brake pedal is now feel like there is no play and is really sensitive. Even with honda braking recalls our is not on it according to honda. The pilot is our daily driver (2-adults & 2-toddlers) my wife & I are really concerned this issue might cause a really bad or deadly situation. Honda has no idea of my problem or doesn't want to help, but we are desperate for help.

Filed Jul 17, 2006 · Tires · NY

Note: system did not let me put in the correct tire size 235/70/16. I purchased a brand new 2006 honda pilot ex and wanted to express my dissatisfaction with the tires that came with the vehicle. They are goodyear integrity tires. I purchased the pilot for a few reasons, one being that the vehicle has a 5 star safety rating which is not common among SUV vehicles and second because of honda's reliability and craftsmanship. This is my 5th honda that I have purchased and I have never owned anything but honda's. I have to say that the goodyear integrity tires that came with the vehicle are junk. I love the vehicle but hate the tires. I don't just hate the tires but I feel extremely unsafe driving my vehicle in the rain with these tires. The vehicle feels like at any moment it is going to hydroplane. Also, whenever I stop in the rain my ABS brakes are constantly being activated. I do not feel safe driving with these tires. I have looked on the internet at some pilot and tire discussion boards and found similar complaints about these tires on other pilots and also other vehicles (so it is not the vehicle but the tires).

Filed Apr 22, 2006 · Brakes · 110 miles · CA · crash

After driving my leased 2003 pilot for 3 years, I knew how it handled on turns and how it stopped in emergencies. Barely 100 miles into my 2006 lease, I had to make an emergency stop on a rainy road due to an accident in front of me, and rear-ended a car when my ABS system failed to stop in time, despite the fact that my 2003 pilot would have stopped at least 6 feet before the next vehicle. Knowing my 2003's stopping distance when ABS kicks in, I was flabbergasted that the new car didn't come close to stopping in time. I noticed one time since that the ABS system just doesn't compare to the 2003, and is extremely dangerous as a result. Another dangerous thing it has done twice is fishtail if I accelerate going into a turn or curve. The dealers service dep't used all kinds of computers to test the brakes, and took it out for a test drive, and said it functioned fine, and maybe I'm just not used to a 2wd. I told them I didn't want to drive this new car, it's not safe, and would rather hold on to my 2003 pilot. I know they think I'm crazy, but I'd rather be considered crazy than have my epitaph read, "I told you there was a problem."