Honda Pilot Complaints

9,418 consumer complaints on file.

#11651518March 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
This 10 speed transmission is dangerous. It hesitates and jerks constantly. Both up and down shifts will hesitate or drop into gears. While at speeds under 50mph the car will lurch and rock back and forth with some shifts. I'm current on all recalls. Only 23,000 miles. I've taken it in to Honda and did a ride along with the tech and he felt it too, but until there is a check engine light, theres nothing they can do to help me. This is a wide spread issue among owners when you search forums. Please look into this issue and push Honda to release a software update.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651506March 29, 2025
ENGINE
While stopped on a red light the auto idle engine restart was engaged, when I released my brakes the vehicle did not restart and went into neutral stalling the vehicle..
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651449March 29, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When I make complete stops vehicle shuts off and it’s creating dangerous conditions while waiting to turn left or at traffic stops. It happens almost every day.
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651223March 28, 2025
ENGINE
Purchased 2016 Honda Pilot Elite used from a Hyundai dealership in Feb 2024 with ~70,000 miles. At approximately 89,000 miles noticed a ticking sound from engine that corresponded with engine RPM. Brought car in for oil change at 91,000 miles and noticed ticking had progressed to a more concerning knocking sound, however no codes or warnings were thrown and power seemed unaffected. Approximately 6 days later while on freeway felt a large shuddering, check engine light came on and power was significantly reduced, especially at higher RPMs. Limped directly to Honda dealership, who inspected and advised of metal shavings in oil filter. Advised by Honda techs there was evidence of camshaft rod failure and recommended total engine replacement ($11,330 quote). Mileage at failure was ~92,000. VIN check showed no unresolved recalls, despite remarkable similarity of symptoms and failure to Recall #23V-751. I did not receive a notice in the mail about this recall.
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No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651299March 28, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
My whole dashboard is lit up high beams lane keeping assistance break system go’s off , seatbelt warning, my high beams this puts my safety at risk as my passengers. I have had this diagnosed by my mechanic. It came up on the computer that it is the front camera that is making this all happen. I told the Honda dealership they say there’s no recall? They said I would have to get it diagnosed for $260. I’ve already had that done. at the time I took it in for a recall on the fuel pump modulator also the back up camera cables, which they fixed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651378March 28, 2025
ENGINE
On January 25, 2025 I took my 2016 Honda Pilot Touring in for a knocking sound at Holman Honda in Colorado. After looking at my car the technician gave the following diagnosis below that found metal shavings when the engine oil had been drained. That diagnosis is pasted below for reference. The repair my car car needed was a new engine and we were advised not to drive the vehicle. The knock had become progressively and no earlier mention at any previous oil changes had mentioned any metal shavings. The car had all scheduled maintenance as recommended at the appropriate milage markers. After investigation online, this seems to be very similar to recall that impacts 2016 Honda pilots although my VIN was not included in that recall. I found it on Honda service bulletin 23-097 from March 8. 2024. There is an ongoing investigation:RQ24013 which looks to expand the vehicle included in that recall. I would like my Pilot to be considered as evidence that the recall goes beyond the vehicles initially included. Service Date 01/25/2025 Miles 88,165 Service Facility HOLMAN HONDA Service A TRAINED TECHNICIAN WILL ANALYZE (DIAGNOSE) YOUR CONCERN. AS A RESULT OF DIAGNOSIS; AN ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRS OR ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSIS AS REQUIRED WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU. DIAGNOSIS FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE COST OF PARTS AND/OR LABOR TO COMPLETE REPAIR. Repair Order # [XXX] Job Service Description Part Names Part Numbers B A TRAINED TECHNICIAN WILL ANALYZE (DIAGNOSE) YOUR CONCERN. AS A RESULT OF DIAGNOSIS; AN ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRS OR ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSIS AS REQUIRED WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU. DIAGNOSIS FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE COST OF PARTS AND/OR LABOR TO COMPLETE REPAIR. 88165 Check and verify noise. Severe knock from the engine. Drain and inspect engine oil and find severe metal shaving in the oil pan and in the filter. Best course of action to replace long block. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651387March 28, 2025
ENGINE
Connecting rod bearing, engine is knocking. Honda TSB 24-001 doesn't include my VIN right now.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651404March 28, 2025
ENGINE
Honda error code P0369 upon engine start, vehicle goes into safe mode to prevent engine damage
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651371March 28, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle stopped with no warning while waiting in traffic at a red light and it took a while to restart. Same thing happened while parked in a lot waiting. The former issue was dangerous as I was in traffic with numerous vehicles moving around me with my family in the car as I got out to check the problem under the hood. The latter issue happened while out of town which is scary and dangerous considering it was a remote area.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651063March 27, 2025
ENGINE
Oil blow by in cylinders 1, 2 and 3 do to rings and cylinder deactivation. Oil fouling plugs and causing misfire at 129,000 miles on the pilot and 25,000 miles on the plugs. Issue caused lack of power while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651101March 27, 2025
ENGINE
Car fails to restart after idle stop is engaged and will stall out car. Causing significant safety hazard trying to restart car after idle stop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650686March 26, 2025
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD, VISIBILITY, VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
See attached document for complaint.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650907March 26, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
I have to drive with my idle off because when I drive with it on, there were 4 instances where my car idled & it idled so much that the whole car just turned completely off when I was waiting at an intersection or at a red light or getting off an exit & there were numerous cars behind me waiting. I would have to keep pressing different buttons or drive to park then try to turn the car back on & it would take awhile to turn back on. So to avoid this, I would just drive with my idle off. I did bring it up the the service department at the dealership but they said they didn’t see anything wrong, because it doesn’t happen all the time or maybe because they were just driving around one block, I don’t know. But it happened with me and when my husband drove my car. It’s very dangerous. I finance my car with the dealership and it happened ever since I bought the car. But I bought it as is, so they said they can’t do anything about it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650925March 26, 2025
ENGINE
This vehicle has a good service history but when I was driving on the highway the motor stalled almost causing an accident I heard a popping sound then the motor started to knock like crazy I know there was a recall on these vehicles for the same issue I feel that honda should honor the recall on the pilot elite as well
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650498March 25, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera was not functioning properly. The rear-view image was distorted, compromising the back over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V431000 (Back Over Prevention), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650505March 25, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine needs to be replaced vehicle only has 123,000 miles. Diagnostic states sounds like rod bearing has come apart in cylinder 2 Honda Recall #23V-751 involves certain 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot vehicles. This recall is due to a manufacturing error that may cause the connecting rod bearing in the engine to wear and seize, potentially damaging the engine. But yet Honda states my vehicle is not eligible for said recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650545March 25, 2025
ENGINE
Around 7 months ago my Honda Pilot began to make a loud "knocking" sound and would not run. I have been waiting on a recall on my specific vin because this is an issue for 2016 Honda Pilots.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650582March 25, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start at the initial attempt. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually started after several attempts. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate properly while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle remained with the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was 115,043.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650260March 24, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate uphill while the accelerator pedal was depressed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle lost automotive power, and her daughter was able to pull over to the shoulder of the highway. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced along with several other undisclosed repairs. Upon further investigation, the local dealer related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,069.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650343March 24, 2025
ENGINE
2016 Honda Pilot with 77,000 (with additional transmission coolant system added upon purchase new) randomly blew the engine yesterday getting off of the interstate exit ramp. Minimal symptoms ahead of time...starting driving a little rough over last day but then complete engine and electrical failure out of nowhere. Honda dealership made it clear that it's no longer under warranty. Also said its very rare. Another mechanic told me that they've seen a few of these with 2016-2017 Honda Pilots with relatively low mileage and suggested I look online for others. (which led me to report this). This car has had issues since I bought it brand new including air conditioning system, excessive heat in the car from the engine, electrical quirks, etc.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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