2017 Honda Pilot Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 3%of 938 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Honda Pilot, 3% of the 938 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On two occasions I was driving at a speed between 30-45 MPH on a state highway when for no apparent reason the auto braking system slammed on the brakes nearly causing the car behind me to hit me. The second time the road was slick and I nearly lost control.”
NHTSA complaint #11234305, filed 2019-07, 30,000 miles“This vehicle appears to have faulty brakes - either by design or by manufacturing. While I cannot comment on the chances of brake failure but the performance of the brakes is unsatisfactory and unpredictable. I'm fairly confident I'm not the only one affected. I would personally investigate the brakes on the current generation Honda pilots as they appear to be a potential safety issue. But, the decision to undertake this exercise of investigating Honda is up to you.”
NHTSA complaint #11208482, filed 2019-05, 12,000 miles“Since I purchased the car, the wheels make a cracking noice when turning and braking. Took it to the dealer 2-3 times and they told me they could not find anything that it may just be the brake pads sticking some times. Now at 55,000 miles the power steering eps and all other lights came on like a christmas tree. This had not happened in the past. I have read up on it and others have had the same problem. My main concern since I purchased it was that cracking noise when turning when backing up or turning when going forward. This only happens on starting to drive not at fast speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #11414435, filed 2021-04, 5 miles“1. I had a routine oil change a few weeks ago and I was told by Honda dealer in san luis obispo,ca that my brakes were in good shape. But I noticed that when I am driving in the highway at around 70 MPH then apply brakes, the car shakes. I brought it back to Honda and they think it is the rotor and fixed it yesterday. The other new problem is the alarm that kept going off randomly when the car is parked and locked. When I picked up my car after the oil change a few weeks ago, the technician did not mention any problems with my alarm going off while my car was at the delearship. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375625, filed 2020-11, 69,500 miles“I have 2017 Honda Pilot touring. I have a reoccurring problem with the anti break mitigation system. It continually activates in multiple driving situations that do not require it to activate. This problem occurs when I'm driving at different speeds, with and without the cruise control is set, and on any type of road. I have taken it to the dealership 5 times to have this problem corrected. They have been able to duplicate the problem. They have tried to repair this problem 5 times without success. The anti break system continues to activate incorrectly on almost a daily basis. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118120, filed 2018-08, 26,302 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 33 | 15% |
| 2024 | 13 | 11% |
| 2023 | 17 | 12% |
| 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 2017 Honda Pilot
477 complaintsElectrical system
266 complaintsFuel system
142 complaintsOther or unknown
138 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
122 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsForward collision avoidance
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsLane departure
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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