2013 Honda Pilot Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 15%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,545miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Honda Pilot, 15% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,545 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This will be the 3rd time in less than 80,000 miles that I have had to have the brake rotors and pads replaced due to the brakes excessive steering shake at any speed. This condition has to be due to a structural problem with the brake hardware making it both costly and dangerous. Dealership wants to take my money and ignore the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11120457, filed 2018-08, 70,000 miles“When traveling at high speeds (over 60 MPH) and applying the brakes, the steering wheel begins to vibrate violently. Most likely, the rotors are warped. I contacted the dealership to see if the rotors were still covered under warranty, they said they were not covered, but a lot of people were having the same issue as me. This could be very dangerous if the brakes are compromised.”
NHTSA complaint #10744027, filed 2015-07, 28,000 miles“I have had shaking in steering wheel at 60-70 MPH and brakes cause the car to shudder. The brakes grabbed when lightly touched them at 70 MPH to avoid a truck that pulled into my lane. Afraid that vehicle will lose control due to sudden brake and shudder in steering.”
NHTSA complaint #11156556, filed 2018-12, 57,000 miles“When driving on the highway between the speed of 60-80 MPH, the steering wheel shakes very noticeably making it very uncomfortable to drive with the vibration. I have had tires replaced and the wheels rebalanced and nothing seems to fix the problem. I have been dealing with this for months and no service station is able to fix the problem. Fearing that something may happen when driving on the highway or when my children drive the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11123041, filed 2018-08, 55,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10554599, filed 2013-12, 5,004 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10056304Jul 24, 2014Honda: some vehicles are experiencing an excessive pedal traveling or the brakes are feeling too soft. Model 2014-2015 pilot. Need to be inspected.
- 10141154Jan 29, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 Accord V6s, Pilots & Odysseys with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and pulsation/vibration…
- 10052477May 1, 2013Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 33 | 15% |
| 2024 | 13 | 11% |
| 2023 | 17 | 11% |
| 2022 | 20 | 12% |
| 2021 | 28 | 6% |
| 2020 | 26 | 5% |
| 2019 | 43 | 5% |
| 2018 | 10 | 2% |
| 2017 | 27 | 3% |
| 2016 | 31 | 2% |
| 2015 | 12 | 11% |
| 2014 | 9 | 8% |
| 2013 | 42 | 15% |
| 2012 | 29 | 17% |
| 2011 | 41 | 14% |
| 2010 | 9 | 8% |
| 2009 | 14 | 10% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 21 | 10% |
| 2006 | 34 | 13% |
| 2005 | 134 | 20% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 25 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Honda Pilot
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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