The first time the brakes applied really hard without me pressing on the brake pedal I was going about 10 mph when I just pulled out of a parking lot. I had to force the engine to move the Pilot out of traffic, while the brakes were unwillingly being applied to avoid other cars from crashing into me. The vsa light was on turned on, the car would not accelerate without pressing on the accelerator about 1\2 way. Shutting off the Pilot and re-starting, didn't reset the vsa, however, after waiting 20 minutes the brakes released just enough to get it home (by then the light turned off). When I took it to a mechanic the vsa system reported the brake light switch was bad, but replacing it didn't fix the braking issue because it happen another four times within two months and the brake pedal would have to play when pushed. Honda and another mechanic could do anything for me since the problem nor the vsa was occurring at the time of inspection. On Jan 24, 2013 the brakes locked up about 2 miles from my mechanic while driving 40 mph, this time as dangerous as it was I forced it to him for inspection. The outcome was a bad ABS\vsa module & brake master cylinder $1,600 later. The repair seemed to work but less than 4 months the brake pedal is now feel like there is no play and is really sensitive. Even with Honda braking recalls our is not on it according to Honda. The Pilot is our daily driver (2-adults & 2-toddlers) my wife & I are really concerned this issue might cause a really bad or deadly situation. Honda has no idea of my problem or doesn't want to help, but we are desperate for help.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle exhibited a loud squeaking noise. The contact then noticed that the rear of the vehicle began to shift toward the right, causing the contact to crash into a railing. The police were called and a report was filed. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was ruled as destroyed and was towed to an insurance lot. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000. Updated 01/05/13

- Mesquite, TX, USA

I am writing because my 2006 Honda Pilot is trying to stop faster than I am pressing the brake pedal. This seems to be the braking system trying to stop as if I was slamming on my brakes instead of a controlled stop at a red light or stop sign. The motion of the braking feels as though the brake caliper is pushing on the brakes to hard.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA