Honda Pilot Complaints (2022)

147 consumer complaints on file.

#11644488February 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
On several occasions the Pilot lost power and decreased speed at an alarming rate while I was accelerating to merge on to the interstate creating serious safety problems. The transmission completely died while I was stopped on the roadside 1200 miles from home in a remote area. It took 2 weeks for the local dealer to acquire and install a new transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642723February 14, 2025
ENGINE
I have owned this vehicle since September 2021. Recently see a recall on engine stalling on Honda Pilot 2023-2025 model years. I have had this happen , engine stalling, twice on my 2022 Pilot. Reported the first incident to Honda dealer service and they said might be related to a software glitch, didn't think of it as any problem even though engine warning signal came on and I had to pull off the highway and stop engine and restart after several minutes. That solved the issue. Most recently this January the same thing happened again, lost power and engine light came on. Again I had to pull off the highway as I had no power to go over 30-35mph, could not resume speed limit to 55mph. What is most peculiar about this is that it happened at the same place as the first tome as I turned left from the highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11640577February 4, 2025
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2022 Honda pilot will have engine stall and will not accelerate while in motion. First time it happened was February 2024. Vehicle completely stalled in traffic and would no longer accelerate. Vehicle had to get pushed out of traffic and towed to Honda dealership. Honda service department replaced the transmission saying that was the issue and reason the vehicle engine was stalling. Vehicle has continually stalled but not as severe as the first time throughout the year of 2024. It is now 2025 and vehicle is progressively stalling more frequently. Honda says there is no recall for what is occurring to the 2022 Honda Pilot, but is now having the same engine stalling issue while in motion with their Honda Pilot 2023-2025 models having over 295,000 vehicles involved in a recall reported through National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. -Vehicle is available to inspection upon request. -Vehicle stalling at highway and rural speeds is placing driver, passengers and others at risk of collision. -Vehicle was taken into Honda Dealership in February 2024 and they replaced the transmission stating that was the issue but engine stalling it still occurring as of February 2025. -No warning lamps or messages appearing prior to engine stalling.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637827January 22, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Vehicle moonroof exploded while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636903January 19, 2025
ENGINE
Noticed rattling/knocking noise roughly in the area behind glove box around 1000-2000rpm or under load (e.g. driving uphill) when I took possession of vehicle around 18k miles. Had multiple shops/mechanics insist it was normal driving sounds. Noise became louder and more consistent. A Honda mechanic suspected a connecting rod bearing failure after a test drive and indicated it MIGHT be covered under recall. Took back to Honda dealership where technician found copious metal shavings in oil pan and irreparable crankshaft damage. Confirmed that this VIN is NOT currently covered by a recall. Recommended replacement with short block or USED engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636286January 16, 2025
ENGINE
Main bearing failure causing crankshaft to seize
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633022December 30, 2024
AIR BAGS
The airbag warning light came on the 2022 Pilot Special Edition. The vehicle just hit 50,000 miles and has never been in an accident. The Honda dealership stated the SRS Control Unit had failed and needed to be replaced. I was told it was not safe to drive as the airbags may not deploy in an accident. The vehicle stayed at the dealership until the repair was done. Vehicle taken in on December 26, 2024.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632768December 27, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
All of the following lights came while driving on and have stay on. LANE KEEP ASSIST ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL COLLISION MITIGATION. After some research, this looks to be a know problem for Honda.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632437December 26, 2024
AIR BAGS
Airbag Problem (SRS) light came on while driving. I had driven approximately 40 miles before light came on. Took it to dealership, who confirmed SRS control unit must be replaced. Vehicle has never been in an accident and no body work done to vehicle. Just outside of the 36 month/ 36,000 mile warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11628046November 30, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Will engage brakes when nothing is present, when going around a curve, or certain times when the sun shines just right. The other day it did so causing a jarring pain to now be present in my back.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627443November 26, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Gas cap lead don’t open , when press open bottom ,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11626942November 22, 2024
STEERING, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When you brake and turn the steering wheel to the left it makes a loud clanging noise and the steering wheel shakes. The car feels loose and it does not feel safe to drive. The dealership states it’s the steering rack. It has been happening for 5 months.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620171October 16, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Vehicle suddenly stop in the middle of traffic no electricity at all wouldn’t start stay cold black out for 5 min . After waiting it power back up on it own after closing the hood
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615988September 23, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES
The state investigator indicated that while the 2022 Honda Pilot was being driven by the owner, the accelerator pedal had malfunctioned and the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration. During the incident, the vehicle's speed had increased above 100 MPH. The driver was unable to stop or slow the vehicle when pressing the brake pedal or when activating the emergency brakes. A State Trooper Cruiser vehicle was used to forcefully ram into the side of the vehicle to make the vehicle reduce speed and eventually stop. During the incident, the driver sustained undetermined minor injuries. No further information was available. A police report was taken and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not contacted by the investigator. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11615249September 18, 2024
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Cross Contact LX Sport 245/50r20 102H m+s There is chucking in my tires. My car was bought new. It has 17k miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607020August 7, 2024
ENGINE, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, SERVICE BRAKES
See attached document for complaint
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605052July 29, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE
My name is [XXX] , I am the owner of a 2022 Honda Pilot, and the safety of this vehicle is now of great concern to me. My vehicle has done up to 35,000 mileages. On Friday, [XXX] as I was driving on the highway, this vehicle suddenly stopped without warning. All the lights on the dashboard came up and I received 5 messages indicating that the following had problems: Emission System, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Electric Power Steering, Transmission System, and Adaptive Cruise Control. This is a very dangerous and life-threatening hard stop that occurred in the middle of the highway, and I had to tow the vehicle to the DACARS Honda Dealership in Bowie, Maryland. I must state that my service history is up to date as of the time of this incident. The dealership carried out a diagnosis and confirmed all the problems from the messages that I received and agreed to fix them because the vehicle is still under Manufacturer's Warranty. I am really concerned about the safety of this vehicle and the lives of other owners and road users who may not be as lucky as I was on [XXX]. I recommend a very detailed safety evaluation on this Model of Honda and if possible, immediately instruct the replacement of all the safety problems/parts listed above pending the outcome of this investigation/evaluation, and ultimately instruct a recall of this model of Honda. Thank you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604932July 28, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The sunroof exploded while driving on the interstate. It is available for inspection. If I was driving with sunroof open the exploded glass could have caused injury.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11603527July 20, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, SUSPENSION
My front struts were making noise brought car to dealer and dealer determined they were bad and had manufacture replace under warranty. Today, I brought my car into the dealer for maintenance, and I'm being told I have to replace brakes, but looking at them, they are wearing unevenly, which I believe should not be
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602749July 16, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving, the dashboard displays (in front of driver and center screen as well) went completely black for 2-3 minutes. Although they eventually came back on, driver lost the ability to determine speed, as well as get any other relevant info while operating the vehicle. There were no prior warnings that it would happen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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