Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"1 of 4 Caliper would not relax, pad was worn well before well before other 3 wheel brake pads"
Anonymous, WA (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Back brakes needed to be replaced, there was a leak that was making the tires wearing uneven. we replaced the battery, the coolant, power steering fluids, and some pump replaced. In March we took the Pilot in to Honda dealers they kept it overnight. We decided to fix the 2012 instead of getting a new car."
Anonymous, OR (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Had to replace rear brakes"
Anonymous, ME (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Replace rear brake pads/ resurface rotors"
Anonymous, OR (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Brakes were wearing out."
Anonymous, ON (2012 Honda Pilot EX 3.5-L V6)"75000 mi. replace pads"
Tod P., WI (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"When wet, the parking brake "locks" onto one of the wheels and sounds like a shotgun (and jumps) when you move from the stopped position. We were told by the dealer that it is normal but makes us concerned about the safety of the vehicle"
Anonymous, PA (2012 Honda Pilot Touring 3.5-L V6)"I have replaced brake pads every year. I think that the wear is accelerated by warped rotors. I am now using heavy duty brake pads and i hope this works better than standard pads"
Bruce N., UT (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"This vehicle eats front brakes and requires frequent front end alignment. Noisy, Noisy, Noisy"
Andrew W., SC (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Have had to replace or turn the rotors 3 times in the past 18 months."
Anonymous, (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Caliper didn't stop rubbing on the disc. Pads were down to metal in less than 6 months of use."
Anonymous, WA (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"This vehicle consumes brake pads and rotors faster than any other vehicle I've owned; not helpful."
Anonymous, SC (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Bad vibration developed when depressing the brake pedal, especially going downhill"
Steve B., CO (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"brake rotors required honing/resurfacing"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Honda Pilot Unsure 3.5-L V6)"Left front wheel noise, vibration. Dealer replaced many parts. Cost approximately $900."
Anonymous, WI (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Rotors have needed truing"
Anonymous, FL (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Pulsing and vibration started at about 80,000 miles. I had the rotors "planed" and that solved the problem for about 5,000 miles. Then I had to have the rotors replaced and new pads installed."
Anonymous, SC (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Vibration usually occurs when I step firmly on the brakes to slow down when I am at highway speed (70mph)."
Anonymous, FL (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"rotors warped"
Anonymous, PA (2012 Honda Pilot Touring 3.5-L V6)"Design has tendency to warp with usage"
Anonymous, TX (2012 Honda Pilot EX 3.5-L V6)"After replacing tires steering wheel and car would shake over100kph. Replaced replacement tires which helped but still vibrates over120. Dealership states cannot determine reason. Spent much money with no resolution"
Anonymous, ON (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"In cold weather the brakes sometimes stop working. If you pump them, the pressure can come back up and they operate again. This can be scary. We took it to the Honda dealer and had the master brake cylinder system replace (>$1000 expense). This did not fix the problem. It's intermittent and we have not experienced it in several months. Not great."
Anonymous, NH (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Warped front and rear rotors at 84000 kms. To soon as far as I am concerned and expensive to repair"
Wade P., SK (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"The front rotors warped again and again and have been replaced several times. This causes premature brake pad failure. The rotors and pads last less than one year. I had to replace the front rotors with heavy duty rotors. The warping is less, but there is still a little warping"
Bruce N., UT (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"needed truing twice"
Anonymous, FL (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"The rotors constantly warp which causes pulsation. Needs to be replaced often."
Anonymous, NJ (2012 Honda Pilot Touring 3.5-L V6)"rotors warped"
Anonymous, PA (2012 Honda Pilot Touring 3.5-L V6)"Have had to have the front rotors turned twice within 58,000 miles"
Dennis R., NC (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Rotors warped and caused extremely bad brake pulsation after 10K miles of use- Dealer would not cover under warranty- had replaced - after another 10-15K miles warped again and had to replace- reading forums Nearly everyone owning this vehicle had to replace front rotors and it should be a recall - I have replaced myself with aftermarket rotors and 30K miles later they still are fine! - definitely a manufacturer defect that we owners need to get reimbursed for!"
Jeffrey D., NJ (2012 Honda Pilot Touring 3.5-L V6)"The rotors keep warping. Every time the vehicle goes in because the front end pulsates when you brake. They have to replace the front rotors. Next time I will go to an independent shop and request non-Honda brake rotors."
Anonymous, NJ (2012 Honda Pilot Touring 3.5-L V6)"Rotors had to be replaced at about 35000 miles"
Clive D., NY (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Warped when heated going down long hills"
Anonymous, IN (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Rotors had to be resurfaced shortly after purchase (less than 200 miles). Now when rotors get warm braking feels like rotors are warped - pulsing. Waiting for pads and rotors to get a bit more wear then replacing"
Anonymous, NH (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Second time in 26,000 miles rotors have been warped requiring resurfacing"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"Pulsating brakes / Warped rotors"
Anonymous, PA (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"The rotors warped severely for no justifiable reason. The mechanic that fixed them said that it was due to the extremely hard oem pads that were designed for long life. He recommended replacing them with a softer, shorter life pad when it becomes re"
Anonymous, ID (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)"The rotor on one side wore down even after a normal brake replacement at 35000 miles. It was replaced again at 46000"
Matt T., CA (2012 Honda Pilot)"Warped, had then turned by Honda and they warped again within a few months. Obvious flaw in the rotors. Several friends have late model Honda and they have had the same problem"
Louis M., PA (2012 Honda Pilot Touring 3.5-L V6)"Brakes squeaked when activated"
Anonymous, OH (2012 Honda Pilot EX 3.5-L V6)"Brake pads have been changed several times but continue to squeak. Latest solution is to required genuine Honda pads."
Anonymous, VA (2012 Honda Pilot Touring 3.5-L V6)"if car sits a day then brakes squeak for first few times applied"
Clive D., NY (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)
"The calipers started malfunctioning and eventually led to a severe wobbling of my car, at which point I had it towed to Les Schwab. they were under warrant because they were only 15 months old and Les Scwab first tried to fix some ring to see if that would solve it. While driving it home the problem came back and they were eventually repaid"
Anonymous, AK (2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5-L V6)