Vsa Warning Light On Problems of Honda Pilot - part 1

While driving at any speed, vsa light comes on and the car comes to a stop. It feel as though the brakes are engaged and vehicle will not move. This is a serious safety hazard since we could get rear ended, especially if this were to occur oba highway. We have taken the Pilot for repair 3 times for this issue. A few months ago, the dealership reprogrammed the vsa module and now we've been told it has to be replaced for $2500. There is a recall on this part in the 2005 Pilots and some 2006. I have contacted Honda twice to request they wrvice this under the recall but was told that since my VIN does not qualify for the recall, they will not pay for the repair. This is a very serious safety risk which is clearly being experienced by many 2006 Pilot owners and Honda simply won't do anything about. May take a class action lawsuit. I pray no one is severely injured due to this malfunction.

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The yaw rate lateral acceleration sensor is faulty and should be included in Honda's 2013 recall of the vsa. The vehicle has the exact symptoms of the vsa recall, which was fixed on my vehicle. I purchased the car last year with very low miles, only drove for a few months before it started having issues. Started out having the vsa triangle light on dash and losing power (limp mode) only after coming out of a turn after driving vehicle for awhile. Increased to the point where after roughly 30 minutes of the vehicle running the vsa issue would happen at least once during the drive. Severity of the vsa/limp mode got worse, no power for longer at a time and the horrible grinding noise directly underneath cabin. Took to Honda complaining of these issues, couldn't replicate it so nothing was wrong. One month ago, my vehicle started having the un-commanded braking problem. Driving at 55 mph, the slightest touch to the brakes causes the vehicle to hard brake, causing a swerve at least going that fast. It has done this un-commanded braking more than once, I have been afraid to drive it and at least got it 30 minutes to my Honda dealer, which I also purchased the vehicle from. It was diagnosed with the faulty yaw rate lateral acceleration sensor. I have argued with Honda for the last three weeks over the issue, ultimately to be told that it was not included in the final recall, even though the investigation names the yaw sensor as possibly being implicated in the malfunction. $994 for the sensor alone. It is absolutely dangerous and even the dealer recommends it be fixed immediately, yet Honda has declared no fault.

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I can be driving like on freeway and car runs good but as soon as I either stop or get ready to turn on streets I get a vsa light coming on and check engine. I have followed what the manufactures mentions in book to turn of car and then turn back on. Then I get sometimes the engine light to stay on or it does stay on. So I have noticed this happening often when I got less than 50 car with like shake and engine will not allow for car to move in gear.

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The vsa light is coming on and staying on.

2005 Honda Pilot with 145k miles suddenly started to apply brakes without warning while driving on straight, flat, dry roads at moderate speeds. If has also occurred at highway speed, but never associated with skidding, sliding, etc. The brakes appear to apply differentially, causing a swerve that needs to be corrected quickly to avoid collision with traffic. The vsa light comes on, and the triangular vsa disconnect light comes on. They both go out after the car is shut off and restarted. The local Honda dealer says there is no recall for this, but that they had reprogrammed the car's vsa during an earlier service visit.

While driving on a long road trip, the car spontaneously engaged the abs in an intermittent manner. Vsa light came on. Stopped and restarted the car. Exactly the same thing happened after a little while. Stopped and restarted the car with the vsa system manually turned off. Exactly the same thing happened after an hour or so. Engagement of abs was intermittent. As detailed in the attached document, we have take this to numerous Honda repair centers and the problem has persisted. We have experienced the spontaneous and intermittent engagement of abs only during long highway driving. In-between each repair, we have driven the car in the city nearly every day without any problems. However, each time we have taken the car for a long trip, we have experienced the problem after a few hours of normal driving. This problem has occurred while driving normal speeds during perfectly normal (not raining or slippery) conditions.

My vsa warning light suddenly came on while inflating my tires parked in my garage. I ran a code scan on it and nothing came up. If Honda has a recall for this problem with their 2008 Honda odyssey, why didn't they include the Pilot as well, both have the same chassis.

The vsa light comes on and the anti-lock brakes activate unexpectedly. This happens on dry roads, while accelerating, or maintaining speed, even with cruise on at 70+ mph. It caused a sudden loss of speed, and had caused the vehicle to veer in a different direction. This is ongoing, not an isolated occurrence and began within 2 weeks after we purchased the vehicle used.

Vsa light came on and will not come off. Solid light.

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My car was not part of the Honda Pilot vsa recall (https://. . Read more...

[2016 Honda Pilot exl awd with sensing, 28 k miles and 2. 4 years since purchase] on Friday Aug/24/2018 while driving home (around 40mph) the vsa light came on and stayed on for barely 4-5 seconds and then turned off. Did not notice any major issues then. On Sunday 26/Aug/2018 while driving at around 30-35 mph, the car suddenly lost power and came to a complete stop almost like the brakes had been applied (did not notice the orange brake sign or the collision warning beep sound). I was on the right lane with no one behind or ahead of me and no obstacles in front. Turned on the hazard light and then noticed that the vsa light was on. Car would not move and just kept revving when I tried to accelerate. Put the car in park and then in drive, no change. Pushed the vsa button to turn off vsa and both the vsa light and the vsa off light stayed on but the car would still not move. Shut down the car and restarted it after which the lights went off, and the car started moving (although slowly). Drove home with vsa turned off and at a speed of around 20-30 mph. The abrupt braking/stopping was particularly dangerous and would have caused a collision even in regular traffic on any other day. Note: the key fob was low on battery and the only other warning I had on the console was one informing about the key fob battery being low.

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Car will apply brake to itself causin a swerve or a jerk and the vsa light will come on and as sson as u turn off the ignition the light will turn off. And will happen again when it wants too. Any car appky brake by itself is unsafe and will cause a accident especially when driver have no control of it. . . This needs to be addressed immediately and recalled and fixed. This is not the only Honda Pilot doing this. There were quite a few.

Check engine and vsa/vtm-4 lights appeared on dash. Took to Honda dealer and code returned issue with a misfire in cylinder #3 due to a piston ring failure. Known issue 2009-2013 Honda Pilots that resulted in class action lawsuit. Honda repaired those vehicles at no cost and extended engine warranty. Honda not willing to do the same for a known issue in a 2014 version.

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While driving normally in any condition the vehicle without any warning will make a bang noise, shudder and brake without applying the brakes. The vsa light comes on and the vehicle will not function correctly until after the car is turned off and restarted. This has happened many times. The vsa recall was done yet the vehicle continues to have the same issues.

Vsa light is on after disconnecting battery. This is very dangerous. Seems to be the same problem as the 2005 Honda Pilot recall.

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Vehicle stability assist control module is malfunctioning and the brakes are activating by themselves. . . Vehicle stability assist warning light is on and cannot turn the vsa light off. . . Honda doesn't list this VIN number as under recall that it has the same problem as the vehicles under recall. Unibody rear under frame and suspension mount corrodes and rust do to water collecting under vehicle inside the unibody. There is no weep holes for water to drip out and the suspension mounts corrode and have come off the vehicle.

Driving 35 mph in right turn breaks being applied by themselves very dangerous vsa light coming on after event.

Vsa system activates brakes without any input from driver under normal driving circumstances. Vsa light came on, car braked on its own on highway at 65mph, car pulled to the right; same thing happened during gentle left turn at 15mph. I believe this to be a defective yaw rate sensor. My VIN was not included in recall in 2013, #13v092000. Local dealer replaced battery stating that failing a load test could cause vsa code. Problem happened again, now local dealership found yaw rate sensor error code.

Honda performed a vsa recall but today when I received the vehicle from Honda dealership after service, I received the vehicle with vsa warning light. I never had that warning light. The defect occured in Honda service centre. They were not taking responsibility. After great pursuation they told that they will investigate and I will have to pay for repairs. After investigation they informed that 3 tpms sensors were required. I agreed to do the repairs. At the end of the day they still returned the vehicle with vsa light now asking to replace abs modulator at a cost of $1528. 03 plus taxes. I understand that there is a problem with Honda's vsa system and Honda fell short of the desired corrective action in the 2013 class action suite. It is a major safety issue and Honda should do a recall to completed rectify the defect. Really need your help. Internet forums are flooded with many people facing similar problems. I have necessary paper work from Honda dealership and the same can be furnished on demand.

Driving 65 mph brakes applied by themselves, vehicle swerved and almost lost control vsa light came on. Took it to dealer on Jan. 17/18 . Vsa needed replaced. Repair done on 3/6/18, we did not drive until repair done. Then on 3/31/18 it occurred again, same problem, brakes applied by themselves and vehicle swerved and again a struggle to control it. Called dealer, they will have to do a diagnostic to determine if the problem is under warranty? this is safety issue for which I have contacted Honda America and they do not believe it is an issue that they need to address. Something needs to be done, I do not believe it was properly address in the Honda recall of 2013.

While driving the vehicle the vsa light and triangle light will come on and the brakes will apply hard with very little pressure applied to brake peddle. Sometimes the vsa light will come on as soon the vehicle is started and will have the same problem with the brakes . Turning off the vsa button after starting the vehicle does not make the problem go away , have almost been rear ended several times since this happens ,the brakes stop the car then the vsa light comes on . The Honda dealership reprogrammed the vsa module but shortly afterward the same problem occurs . Now they say it needs a new vsa module at $2000 plus dollars, seems like I am not the only 2006 Pilot having the same problem, only have 74000 miles on vehicle for having it 13 years this happens on city streets at 40 mph or so afraid to get on the highway because I wouldn't want this to happen at 60-70 mph. While this seems to be an intermittent problem it may go several months with out a problem or the vsa light coming on then it happens out of the blue.

Driving 10-30 mph brakes engaged without depressing the brake pedal. Vehicle shuttered as brakes engaged. After brake engaged vsa warning light came on. Turned the vehicles off and vsa warning light went off. Continued to drive and the same series of events occurred again. In driving the vehicle approximately 5 miles over two days this event has occurred 6 times. Note: this issue appears to be similar to complaints in prior year Pilots.

I made my 3rd visit to another Honda location on 10/27/2017 after having issues with the vsa light and check engine light randomly flashing on and off in my 2014 Honda Pilot. The first time I'd taken it in, (roughly 08/2017), I was told it was an �intermittent failure� which they were required to advise me according to Honda's �workflow� that must be followed before additional troubleshooting is performed. I was told to leave and continue driving the vehicle. Shortly following, I experienced the same issue. I visited another location (09/2017) and was told that the software was outdated and causing the issue. The software update was performed, but the issue still persisted. My final visit, I spoke with the manager on 10/27/17, I was told the yaw rate sensor was �bad� and needed to be replaced. The first time I noticed the issue, I was driving on a side road and all of the dash lights began flashing randomly (vsa/check engine). I parked the car and called the dealership. The 2nd time, I was driving on the interstate going roughly 65-70mph when the issue happened and I began to feel changes in the acceleration/braking. I immediately moved to get in a slow lane to avoid breaking down or being hit by another car following me. The last time few times I have noticed it, the vehicle has been both in motion several times and parked.

Vsa warning light continues to come on. Car will apply brakes without driver hitting the brake pedal. Car will swerve to one side when brakes are applied by vsa mechanism. This has happened numerous times. Very dangerous there should be a recall but Honda does not show one for this VIN, but other Pilots in this year have recalls. This is a very dangerous issue and Honda needs to fix this.

The vsa light started coming on intermittently while the vehicle was being driven and the brakes would engage to varying degrees. This has happened several times in the last two weeks while the car was being driven this is my wife's car and she is scared to drive it now. It can be a safety hazard to her and those around her if it occurs at the wrong time.

Vehicle stability assist recall completed in 2013 has failed to address vsa issues. Vehicle will randomly apply brakes while driving in normal conditions, possibly presenting a hazard to driver, passengers, and other vehicles on the road. When the brakes are applied, the vsa light illuminates and must be reset. There are multiple documented occurrences of this online with multiple owner/operators, and the fact that the previous recall has not been effectively must be addressed. Thank you for your time and attention.

Brakes engaged on their own while driving down the road. Huge safety issue and vehicle control was lost and vehicle slid and skidded into opposite lane of traffic. Warning lights vsa came on and vehicle drove like the emergency brake was engaged. Cleared after engine turned off, then happened the second time when getting on interstate in rush hour traffic. Car behind me had to turn towards ditch to avoid collision as I had no control over my vehicle. Drove to nearest dealer and they immediately saw the vsa light and warning symbol and said it was related to recall. Later changed their minds and said yaw rate sensor needs replaced at a total cost of $1150. Encouraged me to write to Honda for some relief in costs however that complaint fell on deaf ears. I have owned 5 Honda's and currently own 3 . They claim if they are not purchased new no customer has any loyalty based on their criteria. Seriously. . . . How do they think the Honda resale value is established and is so good !!!! very disappointment in the rude woman name caroline regional customer service rep in our area. She claimed all car problems are life threatening. Maybe consider Toyota next time.

The vsa system on multiple occasions has applied the vehicles brakes while driving. It has happened during stop and go driving as well as while driving above 35 mph. When it happens the vsa light as well as the ! vsa light comes on. The vehicle comes to a very abrupt stop, and I am no longer able to drive. The only way I am able to drive the vehicle is by dissableing the vsa system completely. Luckily it has only happened once while driving at highway speeds. I am very worried to drive my vehicle with my children in the car due to just simply not knowing when it will happen again. I have taken the Pilot into my local Honda dealership and they can not diagnose the problem. I have seen a recall on the 2005 model and all symptoms sound the same as the issues my 2006 Pilot is having. In doing some research online it sounds as though Honda is simply ignoring the issue to avoid there own personal loss. This issue is not a minor one I feel my as well as my families lives are in danger while driving my vehicle.

Engine/piston/ring issue. Rings not aligned properly in one of pistons ( factory/assembly error) resulted in oil leaking and thrown on engine , caused 2 spark plugs to fail, this caused engine light to come on and then the vsa and vtm-4 came on and the eco light stopped working. . . We were travelling 70 miles an hour on highway. We were really afraid when the vtm-4 light came on! we had to pull off road, for fear of ruining the 4-wheel drive system, we didn't know what was happening. . We couldn't get the lights to go off, finally vtm-4 light went off and on the other lights stayed on. . . It was confusing. . . . Because the lights were false indicators due to being connected to the engine light. This malfunction caused the vsa and vtm-4 and eco light to come on falsely. Creating panic while travelling 70 miles an hour on interstate. Creating the false impresssion that the 4-wheel drive system had been activated while travelling at a speed of 70 miles an hour. Suggestion:. . . . Engine light should be separate from other warning system lights. . This incident occured approximately 300 miles from our home on a Sunday . . We took automobile to dealer Monday a. M. And had repair of piston/ring gaskets etc it was determined the other warning lights were false indicators. . .

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When driving vehicle, it brakes suddenly, swerves, and makes a clunking noise as if you just hit something in the road. The vsa lights both come on in the vehicle. This is the 2nd time my yaw sensor has failed since the initial vsa recall in 2013, which I completed. . When googling this issue, it is all over the internet with other Honda Pilot drivers. This is very dangerous and almost caused a wreck with each instance.

Vsa light randomly comes on when going around corners at low speeds and has a grinding noise, or when driving at highway speeds the car pulls sharply. The car has been to the dealer several times and the last time they said the vsa modulator needs to be replaced at a cost of about $2000.

Cars has noise when you apply brake and vsa light on with triangle light on noise when you drive 10 to 30 mph.

While driving in normal conditions at any speed at any time it on any type of roadway feels as if the brake is being slammed on and pulls the car slightly to the left without any input from the driver. I have this occur daily. The vsa light and many times the tire pressure light immunimate just prior or at the time of the event. It is at the Honda dealer who first wanted me to replace the rear end but they say it is a faulty sensor and are replacing it for about $800 but they are still not sure that is the problem. I saw the recall for 2013 part of the vsa and they say that was fixed back then. So what is going on now this continues to be a major safety issue and costly.

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vsa light and the tire pressure warning lights illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

My wife's Honda Pilot 06 has been experiencing almost catastrophic vsa symptoms while driving normal speeds. Brakes iwill lock up without pressing brakes and abs will come on and all vsa lights. Have towed vehicle twice to mechanic and problem clears itself and then without warning happens again thankfully no ones been killed. Contacted Honda they deny any issues with vsa system.