2012 Honda Pilot brakes problems

Filed Dec 16, 2024 · Brakes · 149,584 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Pilot. The contact stated during the past 3 seasons of winter, the vehicle would fail to come to a stop while depressing the brake pedal. No warning lights illuminated. The failure would occur during winter cold climate temperatures. The vehicle was previously taken to a local independent mechanic where both the front brake pads and rotors were replaced. The vehicle was also taken to the local dealer for a second opinion however the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was taken back to the same local independent mechanic where the power fluid and brake system were flush however the failure had reoccurred and could not be replicated. The vehicle was also taken to another local independent mechanic for a second opinion however the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,584

Filed Jun 12, 2024 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was getting a State Inspection, the inspector observed that the parking brake cable had seized and failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the parking brake cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · 149,400 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the vehicle experienced an increased RPM while the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle then unintendedly accelerated. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,400.

Filed Aug 1, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 2 miles · OH

I recently buy this car and it has 79000 miles on the odo meter and when I check the carfax miles came out 186000 miles it means they rollback the odometer and I want to report a claim because it is really a safety concern

Filed Nov 5, 2017 · Brakes, Fuel system · 51,000 miles · PA · crash

My car suddenly accelerated for no known reason and the brakes would not stop the car. This has happened 2 time in one week. First time it was moving at a very slow rate as I was coming to a stop at a stop light. The second time I was sitting in line at a drive thru, waiting to move forward, when I took my foot off the brake the car suddenly accelerated and when I pushed on the brake pedal it went to the floor and would not stop the car. I took the car to my garage and they said they could not find anything wrong. I don't know what is causing this but I am not sure if I should keep this car, after I repair the damage or get another car? Please check carcomplaints.com

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Brakes · 78,000 miles · AZ

Brake rotors warping again for third time, 80,000 miles. No hard braking. Mechanic tells me he sees this a lot with this make and model. Very severe steering wheel shaking and almost loss of control on highway when even slightly braking at 60+ MPH

Filed Mar 31, 2017 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · WA

My honda has 60k miles on it. In october, I noticed vibration and shaking when braking at high speeds. I had my pads replaced and my rotors machined. Here it is a few months later and I'm having the same issues, the car shakes and vibrates severely when going downhill.

Filed Dec 22, 2016 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · NC

My 2012 honda pilot rotor warp prematurely resulting in loss of control and increased risk for crash when driving at moderate to high speeds. After being shook to death after heavy breaking, I took my pilot to the dealership. They said they are aware of the problem but rotors carry a 12k mile warranty. They say that the rotors are not properly designed for the weight of the vehicle. In fact, they updated the new pilots because of this issue. Also, the have a replacement for the honda odyssey because of this issue but nothing for the honda pilot. Thus, I am force to change out my rotors every 15k miles because of honda's poor design. Loss of control of the vehicle due to improperly design rotor should be recalled. This on top of honda knowingly and admitting that there is a problem that affects safety, is pure negligence.

Filed Aug 13, 2016 · Brakes · TX

Brakes are very soft from new. Dealer never fix problem. Always said is normal.

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Brakes · NY

Rear brake pads rusted solidly to calipers. Inoperative. Front brakes pads rusted but still operating. Only 23,000 miles on vehicle. A loud screeching noise alerted me to a problem as I backed out of my garage. Took vehicle to mechanic who test drove car and knew what problem was. He took off all 4 wheels ,pried pads loose from calipers, sanded off rust, lubed and reinstalled parts. He informed me that I needed new calipers, pads and hardware. I called dealer and was told that being out of warranty, that they could do nothing for me. I then called honda motor co. I was told that vehicle was out of warranty and they could do nothing for me.to me,this seemed a safety issue more than a warranty issue.