2005 Honda Pilot electronic stability control (esc) problems
96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2005 Honda Pilot — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle slowed down unexpectedly, and the brake pedal was hard and slow to respond when depressed. The contact stated that the steering wheel was pulling to the left, and it was difficult to correct the…”
filed Oct 3, 2025
“My car will accelerate without me pressing the gas. And my airbag light is on I'm concerned it will explode like the ones on other honda pilots.”
filed Jul 16, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Pilot | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 Pilot | 18 | 2% |
| 2018 Pilot | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Pilot | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 Pilot | 37 | 2% |
| 2014 Pilot | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 Pilot | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 Pilot | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Pilot | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 Pilot | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Pilot | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 Pilot | 9 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Honda Pilot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.