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2019 Honda Pilot Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 57 brake complaints for the 2019 Honda Pilot, about 6% of its 904 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure is 7,950. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
57
6% of 904
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
7,950 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking activates without any obstacle present, sometimes at highway speeds like 55 mph.
  • Rear brakes appear to self-apply while parked or stopped, then grind or make noise when releasing as the vehicle starts moving below 25 mph.
  • Brake pedal feels excessively long and unresponsive before grabbing suddenly, forcing drivers to pump the pedal to regain control.
  • Vehicle stability assist warning appears repeatedly, telling the driver to use extra caution when braking and cornering.
  • Brake system flags issues alongside emission and tire pressure warnings on the dash display.

When 2019 Honda Pilot brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 5, 2019, latest Mar 20, 2026.

2019 Honda Pilot brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2019Jun 2019Oct 2019Feb 2020Oct 2020Sep 2022Apr 2024Jun 2025
57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2019 to Mar 2026; peak Oct 2019 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 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.

  1. 20109 (8%)
  2. 201144 (15%)
  3. 201231 (18%)
  4. 201343 (16%)
  5. 201411 (9%)
  6. 201512 (11%)
  7. 201667 (4%)
  8. 201733 (4%)
  9. 201813 (3%)
  10. 201957 (6%)
  11. 202035 (7%)
  12. 202127 (6%)
  13. 202220 (13%)
  14. 202317 (12%)
  15. 202413 (12%)
  16. 202532 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Honda Pilot?
NHTSA lists 57 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Honda Pilot, making up about 6% of the 904 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2019 Honda Pilot brake problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2019 Honda Pilot.
At what mileage do 2019 Honda Pilot brake problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for these brake complaints is 7,950 miles.
Have the brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints on the 2019 Honda Pilot shows 2 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.
What kind of brake problems do 2019 Pilot owners report?
Owners describe unexpected automatic emergency braking, rear brakes that seem to self-apply at a stop, and a brake pedal that feels excessively long before grabbing suddenly.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.