2022 Honda Pilot: Brakes applied automatically
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Pilot report: brakes applied automatically. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 6,800 miles.
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints for the 2022 Pilot in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11749542 (filed 07/10/2026): “The contact owned a 2022 honda pilot. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking spot with the brake pedal depressed, the engine revved unexpectedly and independently accelerated and crash into a ford bronco, a jeep cherokee, another veh…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11748984 (filed 07/08/2026): “Brake light wont cut off and drains battery. car wouldn't start and once battery was charged all steering, cruise control, hill assist, lane assist and other lighs came on. 7 total alerts came on and car struggled to go up hills and speed up after braking at l…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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