2013 Honda Pilot Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 43 brake complaints for the 2013 Honda Pilot, 16% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 26,772. There are no related recalls on file, but reports include 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
- Brakes complaints
- 43
- 16% of 271
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 26,773 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Warped front rotors causing steering wheel and front-end vibration or shimmy when braking, sometimes recurring after replacement.
- Soft or low brake pedal that sinks toward the floor before engaging, reported by owners at low mileage.
- Brake pedal reported to go to the floor while stopped, described by a dealer as normal.
- ABS, brake, and traction control warning lights illuminating together, linked to a pressure sensor or VSA module failure.
- Reports of brake failure leading to crashes, including a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign and one that rolled after being placed in park.
When 2013 Honda Pilot brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 22, 2013, latest Jan 10, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 Honda Pilot
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Pilot model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2013 Honda Pilot have?
- NHTSA lists 43 brake complaints for the 2013 Honda Pilot, accounting for 16% of the 271 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Honda Pilot?
- No related recalls are listed in the data for this brake problem area on the 2013 Honda Pilot.
- At what mileage do 2013 Honda Pilot brake problems typically start?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2013 Honda Pilot is 26,772.5 miles.
- Have brake problems on the 2013 Honda Pilot led to crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries associated with the 43 brake complaints filed for the 2013 Honda Pilot.
- How does the 2013 Honda Pilot compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2013 Pilot's 16% share of brake complaints is higher than most other model years, though the 2011 (15%) and 2012 (18%) years show similar or higher shares.