Brake complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
While approaching traffic light at approx 4-5 mph the vehicle slammed to a dead stop with a car length between us and the next vehicle. This was not the auto stop feature and it automatically engaged the parking brake while moving causing whiplash To myself and 2 additional passengers. Causing neck and back injuries. The vehicle was coming to a stop with the assistance of the one pedal drive braking at approximately 5 mph and suddenly while slowing down with more than adequate distance it slammed to a dead stop violently and unexpectedly throwing my passengers and I against our seatbelts causing injuries. Several other occasions the vehicle has had phantom emergency braking with no obstacles, vehicles or pedestrians near it but at slower speeds and did not cause as much trauma. This event was significant and all 3 parties myself included are experiencing pain related to the event.
My car will flash "brake system failure" and "one pedal driving" at least every two days. It's very hard to stop the car when this message pops up. It'll roll pretty fast, in order to stop it I have to slam on the brake pedal and push it to the floor. Turning it off restarts the system but it's not a fix. the car has gone to Honda but they can't recreate the issue. As of this moment, it's a month old with 1,000 miles, and the car we transport our family in. Having brake failure this early is very concerning
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that upon entering a parking lot at 5 MPH, the contact was attempting to park into a charging station. As the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop without warning. The contact repeatedly depressed the brake pedal as the vehicle accelerated and hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy upon impact as the contact's glasses flew off upon impact with the tree. The contact called the authorities, who informed her that they would not come to the scene if there were no injuries or damage to the tree. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained mental anguish and soreness in her collarbone, neck, and back. The contact later sought medical attention at an urgent care facility for her injuries. …
While driving normally, my 2025 Honda Prologue experienced an immediate, catastrophic mechanical and electronic failure in both the steering and braking systems. The steering wheel completely locked up/failed to respond, and the brakes became completely non-functional simultaneously, causing an absolute loss of control of the vehicle. Due to this sudden system failure, the vehicle veered off course and crashed, resulting in severe structural damage, complete destruction of the front passenger-side suspension, and rendering the vehicle a total loss. American Honda Motor Co. Corporate was immediately notified of this severe safety defect (Case No. 16372717. However, Honda Corporate has explicitly refused to send an engineer or inspector to evaluate the vehicle's electronic or mechanical logs, and they also refused to provide their denial statement in writing. …
The contact owned a 2024 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that while stopped at an intersection and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel was frozen and the vehicle began to independently accelerate at an unknown speed. The contact stated that he was depressing the brake pedal but the vehicle was not stopping. The contact stated that he crashed into a vehicle in front of his vehicle on the other vehicle's passenger side front door. The air bag deployed. The contact stated he was not aware of any warning lights. The contact stated that the police and emergency service vehicles arrived. The contact was not injured and did not receive any medical attention. The police filed an incident report. The vehicle was towed from the scene to an impound lot and later was declared a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. …
The contact owned a 2024 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle speed increased independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The fire department and the police arrived on the scene. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported at the scene of the crash, however, the driver of the other vehicle was later treated for unknown injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact stated that both vehicles were condemned totaled lost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 1,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Prologue years have brake problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2024 (56) and 2025 (11) model years. Brake complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2024.
Is there a recall for Honda Prologue brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for any Honda Prologue model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Honda Prologue brake problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 6,000 miles; 100% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the electrical (1 mentions).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.