2005 Honda Pilot service brakes, hydraulic problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2005 Honda Pilot — 5% 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
“2005 honda pilot. Lawyer wrote in on behalf of client. Sudden malfunction which resulted in personal injuries*cw according to the letter, the brake system locked up, while his client was traveling at a high speed. *jb”
filed Nov 20, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 Pilot | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Pilot | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 Pilot | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 Pilot | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Pilot | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Pilot | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Pilot | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 Pilot | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Pilot | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 Pilot | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Pilot | 2 | 2% |
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.