Federal safety officials are investigating brake problems in the Honda Pilot sport-utility vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the brakes can come on without drivers stepping on the pedal. The probe covers 88,000 Pilots from the 2005 model year. Investigators will determine if the problem is severe enough for Honda to recall the SUVs. No crashes or injuries have been reported. The U.S. and Honda have received 205 complaints about the problem. Several drivers reported the SUVs slowed to nearly a stop while they were on a freeway.
