CarComplaints.com Notes: We all want our SUVs to be able to stop on a dime, just not randomly and without warning. But that's what was happening to 2005 Pilot owners: their vehicles were slamming on the brakes even when they didn't. A government investigation of this problem led to a recall in March of 2013.

Another issue that keeps popping up is transmission fluid mixing with coolant in the radiator which is causing transmission failure, a costly repair to say the least.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
25,500 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. smooth rotors & replace brake pads (2 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
2005 Honda Pilot brakes problems

brakes problem

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2005 Honda Pilot Owner Comments

problem #3

Jun 112007

Pilot ES V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I noticed the problem about a year ago and contacted the Honda Dealer, South Bay Honda. They said to bring it in and they would fix the problem for $250. The problem only occurs when you are going fast, over 70 mph, and you put on the brakes. Since this does not happen often we have not had it repaired. I also believe it should be repaired under the warranty, but the dealer has refused. They even hung up on me when I made the suggestion. Great way to respond!

- George P., saratoga, CA, US

problem #2

May 302007

(reported on)

Pilot

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles

Brakes wear out prematurely. I get a shimmy when applying braking at speed. Honda says its because I live on a hill. but my 01 odyssey never had this problem. They did a courtesy grind of the rotors and it was okay for about a week. then problem returned. No accidents from shimmy buy jezz.. its a Honda. What gives? They must know about this problem... step up Honda!!!

- Warren C., Hayward, CA, US

problem #1

Jul 012007

(reported on)

Pilot EXL Navi V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 19,500 miles

Service manager instantly knew the issue when we described it to him.

Searched for TSB, but could find none. Certain he had seen a few other Pilots or Odyssees with the same issue - low mileage and warped rotors.

- nmgh2o, Arlington, TX, US

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