9.3
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $150
- Average Mileage:
- 36,950 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- brakes resurfaced (3 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
- dealer replaced with new after market brakes (1 reports)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
Started shaking during braking downhill at moderate speeds at about 38K miles.
Was told by Tech who drove along it was probably either a bad tire, or tires &/or alignment. Got 4 new tires elsewhere (early with life left 5/32 still on the Original set) and Honda realigned it. Problem not really corrected, though the ride was better on new tires Michelins Premiers) but the shaking in steering wheel gradually worsened during any braking conditions and became unbearable by 46K. Brakes resurfacing at 46450 mileage, for $150, seems to have corrected it. we'll see if it is sustained. Normal (non-city) driving conditions.
- spandville, Athens, GA, US
After throwing an absolute fit and being shamed by the dealer that I was driving incorrectly, they agreed to replace the brakes with special brakes that had vents in them that allowed them to cool faster. I have been using their special driving tips (using 3rd gear when slowing down, using cruise control,etc.) and the brakes continued to wear). will update if the new brakes elicit same problem. In my opinion this is a Honda problem and not a driver problem. I have been driving large vehicles my whole life and never have had an issue.
- Cat S., Flagstaff, AZ, US
Took my Pilot into Fischer Honda in Boulder, Colorado to fix the car shaking while braking. They told me it's because it's such a heavy vehicle and they would resurface the rotors only one time under warranty. We now have 38,000 miles, mostly highway, and it is shaking when braking again! We own 2 Hondas already and our other son is needing a car and will not be buying another Honda because of this. They obviously know there is a problem yet will only cover the problem once under warranty. I hope this does not cause a serious accident!
- Charles L., Frederick, CO, US
squealing and vibration
This is the third time this has happened, I am seeing this issue about every 15k miles and Honda is digging in their heels about it. The car is at the shop now and I am waiting to find out if they are going to do me right on this one. I have had Hondas for years and I hate to say it but I think this is my last one.
- Cat S., Flagstaff, AZ, US
I purchased this as a new vehicle from the dealer and the disc brakes warped before I hit 14k miles on it. It was extremely dangerous braking at high speeds (over 40 mph) and the vehicle was pulling all over the road. I took to the dealer and they resurfaced the brakes on the front at no cost.
- Cat S., Flagstaff, AZ, US
Ever since I hit 30000 miles my car has started to vibrate when I brake. This scares me as I have young children. A 3rd party mechanic told me I need my brake pads and rotors changed and I am going to Honda on Monday. I am annoyed as this issue has been reported in many Honda Pilots. They are endangering us! I paid money to have a reliable car not something that would have problems like this!
- Parmjit S., Santa Rosa, US