2003 Honda Pilot service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Honda Pilot — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While driving approximately 20 mph the contact heard a squeaking sound while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brake pads and rotors were replaced. Approximately two weeks after the vehicle was repaired…”
filed Jul 7, 2011
“Noticed that the honda pilot would shake when driving at 60, then eventually start feeling the brakes going into effect and the speed dropping to below 40. However, driving at 25 yesterday, the brakes locked in the middle of the road. The car came to a complete stop, I had to push down the brakes…”
filed Feb 2, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Pilot years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pilot | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 Pilot | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Pilot | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 Pilot | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 Pilot | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Pilot | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Pilot | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Pilot | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 Pilot | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Pilot | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 Pilot | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Pilot | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Honda Pilot
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.