2025 Honda Pilot: Pressing brakes on highway speeds cause vibration
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2025 Pilot report: pressing brakes on highway speeds cause vibration. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 12,000 miles.
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints for the 2025 Pilot in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11772210 (filed 10/19/2026): “While i am driving my vehicle, it suddenly applies the brakes with force and the "brake" dash light appears. this began in feb 2026 after several months of driving on the same road with no issues. i am at risk of being in a rear end collision if the person beh…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11758180 (filed 08/20/2026): “The automatic breaking sensor put on my brakes at random times. it happens when going over a small rise in the road and also happened on a 2 lane road when a semi truck was coming the opposite direction totally within its lane and the sensor for some reason th…”
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.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Pressing brakes on highway speeds cause vibration (2025 Pilot)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2025 Pilot
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