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severe 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Buyer takeaway: The 2025 Honda Pilot has been subject to serious brake failures reported by owners, including complete loss of stopping power resulting in collisions and false emergency-braking events triggered by sensor faults. Honda issued a recall (Campaign 25V391000) but parts remain unavailable, and dealer diagnostics have not resolved intermittent warning-light issues.
Owners of 2025 Honda Pilots describe two distinct brake problems. First, complete brake failure: pedal depressed fully with zero stopping power, resulting in vehicles rolling into buildings at low speed and one collision at 25 mph. Both cases occurred well under 8,000 miles. No warning lights appeared in either instance. One owner reports the dealer confirmed brake-pedal-assembly failure requiring replacement, but parts were unavailable; Honda issued NHTSA Campaign 25V391000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) after the fact.
Second, uncommanded emergency braking: the vehicle suddenly applies brakes hard at speeds of 25–50 mph without driver input, often multiple times on the same stretch of road. One owner nearly got rear-ended by a semi truck when the Pilot locked up on a highway. Honda has acknowledged this issue exists and states no fix is currently available. A third pattern involves persistent dashboard warnings—"Brake performance may be reduced," "Low Speed Braking Control problem," and "Parking sensor problem"—appearing across multiple months. A dealer visited three times failed to find any fault despite owner photos documenting the active warnings. These are unverified owner allegations but involve multiple independent reports of genuine safety risk.
Same Honda Pilot brakes reports on nearby years: 2022
Brake pedal depressed fully with no vehicle deceleration. Owners report pressing brakes to the floor with no effect, vehicle continuing to roll or maintain speed until collision.
When: Low mileage (1,700–8,000 miles); one incident at parking lot entry speed (~5 mph), another at 25 mph
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal depressed fully with no slowing; Vehicle rolls or maintains speed despite brake application; No warning lights or brake-hold alerts; Collision result in both reported cases
Repairs/costs cited: One owner advised brake pedal assembly failed and required replacement; parts unavailable at time of complaint
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 25V391000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) issued; parts not yet available. Manufacturer opened case; Honda refused roadside inspection on immobilized vehicle.
Vehicle applies brakes without driver input, allegedly triggered by false collision warnings or sensor misinterpretation. Brake warning lights illuminate and brakes lock hard.
When: Various speeds (25–50 mph); multiple instances reported on same 1-mile stretch
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden hard braking without pedal input; Brake warning lights illuminate; Vehicle comes to complete stop on its own; Near-miss with following traffic (semi truck) reported; Repeated on specific road sections
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda acknowledged problem and stated no fix yet available; case opened with Honda Outreach Program
Persistent warnings appear including 'Brake performance may be reduced,' 'Low Speed Braking Control problem,' and 'Parking sensor problem.' Dealer unable to identify root cause despite multiple visits and customer photographic evidence.
When: September 2025 through April 2026; new vehicle
Symptoms owners cite: Dashboard warnings: 'Brake performance may be reduced'; Dashboard warning: 'Low Speed Braking Control problem'; Dashboard warning: 'Parking sensor problem'; Warnings recur after vehicle restart
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer reported 'nothing found' on three service visits despite photographic documentation by owner
Automatic emergency braking system activates based on misread sensor data. Vehicle interprets lane-keeping or vehicle positioning as imminent collision and applies hard braking.
When: Highway driving; winding mountain road
Symptoms owners cite: Hard braking while vehicles in separate lanes; Brake lights illuminate without driver command; False detection of collision scenario
Synthesized from 13 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a meaningful issue. 13 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
Based on the 13 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 9,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.