2016 Honda Pilot Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 67 brake complaints for the 2016 Honda Pilot, 4% of its 1,703 total complaints for the year. Owners reported 8 crashes and 13 injuries tied to brakes, with a median failure mileage of 32,800. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 67
- 4% of 1,703
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 13
- Median mileage
- 32,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the vehicle failing to stop or accelerating unexpectedly when the brake pedal was applied at low speed, sometimes resulting in a collision with a wall, curb, or parked object.
- Some drivers report the car surging forward on its own while braking lightly during parking maneuvers, with the engine revving as if accelerating.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle speeding up rather than slowing down on downhill slopes, with the brakes unable to overcome the acceleration.
- One owner reported the collision mitigation braking system failing to apply brakes in higher-stage warnings, showing only a light or notice instead of actual braking.
- One owner described brake pedal vibration and pulsation, suspecting warped rotors on a lightly driven vehicle.
When 2016 Honda Pilot brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 4, 2016, latest Sep 8, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 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 NHTSA have for the 2016 Honda Pilot?
- NHTSA lists 67 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Honda Pilot, which is 4% of the 1,703 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2016 Honda Pilot brake problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint category on the 2016 Honda Pilot.
- At what mileage do 2016 Honda Pilot brake problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2016 Honda Pilot is 32,800 miles.
- Have brake issues on the 2016 Honda Pilot caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data ties 8 crashes and 13 injuries to brake complaints filed for the 2016 Honda Pilot.
- How does the 2016 Pilot compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 Pilot's brake complaints make up 4% of that year's total complaints, lower than the share seen in years like 2011 (15%), 2012 (18%), and 2013 (16%).