2005 Honda Pilot Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 89
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 89 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- light came · 14 records
- rate sensor · 14 records
- warning light · 13 records
- stability assist · 11 records
- brake pedal · 10 records
- light comes · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 29 |
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle would apply additional brake force on the driver's side front wheel while the driver use the brake to slow the vehicle on a downhill road. The extra brake force only last 1 second or 2 but it caused the vehicle steer to the left and the vsa come on. In several occasions, the vehicle crossed the lane to the oncoming traffic. The vsa light will come on until i turn off the ignition. The honda dealer…
ODI 10520927
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While exiting a driveway at approximately 5 miles per hour the brakes locked without the driver applying pressure. The driver was able to get the vehicle to the center painted median with extra gas and still under unwanted braking. Once the car came to a complete stop for 30 seconds or so the brakes released. The driver then drove the vehicle at a slow speed along the curb to our house within 2 miles. It's now…
ODI 10504945
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
While driving i went to apply my brakes to begin slowing down, i only applied a very small amount of pressure when a grinding noise started and lasted only a few seconds then a slight jerk as if my car was braking on its own and then a warning light turned on (exclamation inside a triangle and the vsa letters appeared) this stayed on until i turned off the car. This has occurred now 4 times. Fortunately i only have…
ODI 10504289
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
First incident, my wife was driving approximately 45 mph when 2005 honda pilot began to vibrate and make a "groaning" noise or a noise almost like when you drive on a gravel road. 2005 honda pilot was also (while vibrating and making noise) abruptly slowing down/ stopping without depressing the brake pedal. It would also do this while applying the accelerator. Second incident was later that same day. I picked the…
ODI 10498193
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Accelerating at relatively low speed, usually just after stopping, heard audible "pop" through car radio, abs and emergency brake lights came on. Car braked rapidly, even though foot was on accelerator and not touching the brake pedal. Forced car to almost a complete stop. This same sequence of events happened three times within 30 minutes. Pulled car into parking lot and called honda service dept. They had never…
ODI 10494637
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving under slightly wet conditions at a fairly low speed (approx. 25 - 30 mph) and the car seemed, momentarily, as if the left front tire had gone flat and an indicator light with a triangle and an exclamation point and the vsa light simultaneously came on. I pulled over, checked the tire, turned the car off, restarted it and everything was fine for the rest of that day. The next morning, i experienced the…
ODI 10491748
Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stability assist engaged independently, causing the front driver's side tire to seize. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the vehicle stability assist module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10512989
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Vsa warning light and ! Light come on at the same time when vehicle is in motion. Lights come on after approximately 5 minutes and stay on until the vehicle is turned off and restarted. This problem began about one month ago and happens almost every day. The warning lights seem sensitive to the cold as well. The on board diagnostic computer has no registered any malfunction codes. Fortunately have not yet…
ODI 10486651
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
While driving on the highway at approximately 60 mph the brakes suddenly activated and the vehicle rapidly decelerated. Tires actually screeched due to the rapid deceleration. The brakes pulsed off and on until the vehicle came to a complete stop. Pressing and releasing the brake pedal had no effect. I turned off the car then re-started it and continued on with no further problem. If a car would have been behind me…
ODI 10481341
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Long story but i believe it is all related. Based on my understanding the anti-lock brake system and vsa are all part of the same system in a 2005 honda pilot. We were having a "noise" that was believed to be caused by a random anti-lock brake system self check. This would happen at any speed and appeared to be activated by any small bump in the road. This was more of a nuisance than anything but we thought we would…
ODI 10503434
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
This problem began earlier in 2012 and was investigated by the dealer in june. While driving at various speeds (45-75mph), the vsa system engages, locking one wheel for a second or two, and pulling the steering wheel as if in a skid. When this stops, the vsa light is on as well as a yellow triangle with an exclamation point. When the dealer 'fixed' this in june, they repaired a tpms sensor. They also found a brake…
ODI 10476925
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
We recently purchased this car used from anderson honda of palo alto. On several occasions the vsa has engaged for no apparent reason at speeds ranging from 10-35 mph. The vsa engaged at slow speeds when turning and at the faster speeds on the straight-a-way. When the vsa engages the vsa light and warning light turn on. The lights do go off after the car has been turned off and at rest for a few minutes. Most often…
ODI 10486397
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
While driving, airbag, (!), vsa, vtc and brake lights all lit up. Horn stopped working as did all controls from steering wheel (cruise, radio airbag light). I pulled over, everything seemed to work but lights would not turn off. Went to honda in ft pierce, fl. Was told it's probably a low battery. Replaced battery, lights all stayed on. Contacted johnston honda in stuart, fl. Head mechanic told me he had no idea…
ODI 10492978
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Approximate date i put was today, but this has happened several times to my spouse within the last few years. Today is the first time i had been able to duplicate it. I just started the car, pulled out of the driveway on my way to work. About 300 yards down the road at approximately 25 miles per hour the car braked on its own twice and stopped the car. I had to get to work so i continued on. It occurred two more…
ODI 10464695
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
On three hot afternoons (around 75 degrees) the car repeatedly had problems - mostly when turning. It felt like the antilock brakes went on by themselves even though my foot was not on the brake. The car quickly slowed and made grinding noises. Most of the times that it happened, the stability control warning light came on. It felt and sounded similar to the way it stops on icy roads in the winter, but the slowdown…
ODI 10462811
Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vsa warning indicator illuminated and the brakes began to lock without applying any pressure to the pedal. The vehicle pulled to the left on its own and was then maneuvered to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated…
ODI 10492846
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
It was night, and my girlfriend and i just exited the freeway, we just turned onto a side street and made it 100 yards when all of the sudden it felt like my left front tire went flat or i hit something and it dragged, i immediately pulled over to inspect, and found nothing. I did notice the vsa and vsa activation indicators on, turning the car off and then on again reset the indicators. Oddly concerned we circled…
ODI 10429988
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The brakes suddenly applied while cruising along the interstate at 75mph. The vehicle was able to be directed off the road then the brakes locked up and vehicle would not go forward. Vsa light came on. This happened several times later at lower speeds and the brakes would lock up and vsa light would come on. Mechanics could not determine the problem, since it was an intermittent problem. Honda dealer told me that no…
1 injury
ODI 10510025
Electronic Stability Control
While making 2 turns in a parking lot at 10 mph, the vsa (vehicle stability assist) engaged, causing the brakes to suddenly grind the vehicle to a jarring halt---stopped on a dime! A moment later, while driving straight ahead at about 20 mph, the vsa engaged again, causing another sudden grinding braking to a full stop. Honda says they know nothing about this anomaly---despite easily finding numerous blogs on the…
ODI 10382911
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
After pulling out of a parking garage and driving about 4 city blocks, our 2005 honda pilot made a loud groaning sound and came to a complete stop in an intersection while turning left. From that point, for the next half mile, the car screeched to a complete stop every 15 to 20 seconds, even while only pressing the accelerator going speeds up to 20 mph. I instructed my wife to pull into the first available parking…
ODI 10381501
Electronic Stability Control · Mechanical
I own a 2005 honda pilot since 2008 and this car has 95,000 + mileage. Recently the vsa light started coming on. I have taken this car to several shop for diagnostics and the codes coming up is not readable. I went online to research on this and discovered that so many people do have the same problem. Can you compel honda to do something before the problems get out of hands pls? *tr
ODI 10379377
Electronic Stability Control
When driving on straight, level pavement, vsa light illuminates and car suddenly shudders and changes direction. Uneven brakes are being applied by the vsa system in order to correct a problem that is not present. Meanwhile, the loss of control of the vehicle is dangerous. The problem has happened several times before and after the recall to replace the wiring harness. The recall service did not fix the problem or…
ODI 10558778
Electronic Stability Control
Honda pilot 2005 vsa issue and malfunctions: sometimes the light came up even i drove on a flat road with low speed. There is a loud clunk noise and the brake and steering for a fraction of a second locks. One time it happened when i was in a turn and almost hit a wall. I am concerned that the vehicle stabilization system is not safe if i had to make an emergency turn and that the vehicle would roll. *tr
ODI 10368257
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
While driving the braking system suddenly started to activate the anti-lock braking system, violently applying the brakes regardless of how hard or softly i touched the brake pedal. This anomaly has occurred multiple times without warning and for no apparent reason. I could not address this problem because it was unpredictable and went away when i would get the car to a safe place and turn off the key. It would no…
ODI 10479999
Electronic Stability Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the brakes decelerated on their own. The vehicle came to a complete stop and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Updated 12/23/11... Updated 02/17/12 *bf the consumer stated the…
ODI 10366406