2013 Honda Pilot: brake failure

Filed Jul 12, 2022 · Brakes · IL · crash · 1 injury

Brake failure at stop sign. Driver crashed into a pole, suffered severe injuries including bleeding in the brain and broken ribs.

Filed Aug 2, 2015 · Fuel system · 17,500 miles · PR · crash · 1 injury

While driving up the driveway and turning the steering wheel to the right, the car accelerated by itself, tried to apply the brakes but the brakes didn't work causing the SUV to crash thru a concrete fence and down a 40 feet cliff.

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda pilot. The contact stated that a loud metal noise emitted from the front driver's side when the brake pedal was engaged, which also caused the vehicle to vibrate. The dealer replaced the front brakes however the failure was not corrected. The loud metal noise was heard each time the brake was engaged. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle did not exhibit a brake failure because they were unable to hear the noise that the contact was referencing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 10,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Brakes · 5,004 miles · NY

I have a 2013 pilot and I'm finding my brake pedal goes to the floor while stopped at a light. I have 5,000 miles on the vehicle and I'm being told this is normal by the dealership. My thinking is having a brake pedal going to the floor is not normal for any vehicle. I believe the dealer is not addressing the concern and pushing away from the real solution.

Filed Nov 19, 2013 · Brakes · 2,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda pilot. The contact stated that the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 2,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2013 · Brakes · 2,207 miles · TX

Brake pedal was spongy and seemed to go down too far. While stopped with the brake pedal pressed and maintaining a constant pressure on the pedal it would slowly go all the way to the floor. Dealer checked it out and said master cylinder was defective and replaced same. Approximately 4 weeks later while driving at approximately 65 MPH a loud roaring sound was noticed and then a very noticeable vibration began. Pulled over and checked tires and noticed a smell that was almost like something burning. The honda dealer was close by so I drove it to the dealer and left it there again. After checking the vehicle, they decided the problem was caused by caliper slide pins not releasing. The master cylinder was adjusted along with the brake pedal height and free play. It is now 1 week since that work was performed and once again the brake pedal goes to the floor with constant pressure applied while stopped at a traffic light.

Filed Jan 22, 2013 · Brakes, Transmission · 3 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda pilot. The contact stated that the brake failed to engage at normal stopping distance and the brake pedal felt soft. When depressed, the brake pedal would travel partially to the floorboard accompanied by an abnormal vibration occurred when driving 65 MPH. The failure would occur when traveling over a flat surface or when the cylinder was in third. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a diagnostic was performed that was unable to locate a failure code for the vibration or the brake failure. The dealer loosened the engine and the transmission bolts however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3 and the current mileage was 2,400.