Honda Pilot Complaints (2016)

1,724 consumer complaints on file.

#11706666December 22, 2025
ENGINE
The car has 83K miles and the Honda Service said the engine needs to be replaced due to internal engine problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11706299December 20, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My keyless start system is going off and on and this is supposedly a well known problem with this year and model and the start stop buttoning going off and car stalling etc. it says to report to you all online.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705858December 18, 2025
ENGINE
Rod bearing knocking noise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705242December 16, 2025
ENGINE
When driving on highway, heard loud engine cranking sound, followed by sudden jolts of the car. Stopped the car in the road median and then noticed smoke coming out from under the hood. Passengers got out of the car and noticed fire under the engine; called 911 immediately, then police and fire engine arrived to extinguish fire. Towed the car to Local Honda Service center. Diagnosis from the service center mentions: "A CONNECTING ROD BROKE AND EXITED THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK/OIL PAN AREA ON BACK OF ENGINE. .... and ENGINE ASSEMBLY NEED TO BE REPLACED along with other fire damaged and water damaged parts/sections...." This looks to be related 2016 Honda Pilot Connecting Rod recall ( NHTSA recall# 23V-751 ). Car maintenance has always been done on-time at the Honda Service center (records available for inspection). There were no warning lights before the incidence. Insurance company has inspected the car for claim purpose.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704506December 11, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We had road issues recently and the care stalled on Thanksgiving. We ended up having it towed to 2 mechanics, the final mechanic determined that this issue is a recall for other Hondas. Ours is not listed. I called the recall hotline and they will not fix the car under the recall because they did not add our VIN number to the recall. They informed us we could pay for the repair and keep our receipt for reimbursement if/when the VIN number is added. I was not happy with this outcome as if it's a problem with other vehicles why are we not being added. The recall is "a manufacturing defect in the connecting rod bearing that could cause the engine to seize and fail, leading to stalling while driving."
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704432December 11, 2025
ENGINE
Was at a complete stop and my car turned off and all my dash lights came on. ON THE FREEWAY
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704319December 10, 2025
ENGINE
Engine seized up and died. Towed to shop and needs to be replaced. There has been a recall on this model year due to an issue with rods in the engine, but I am being told my particular car does not qualify. Researching showed me that if any kind of claim was denied, to file a complaint with NHTSA.gov.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704322December 10, 2025
ENGINE
My check engine light come on and started flashing on 11/24/25 and came along with a knocking sound. Got it to the shop, and they confirmed that the vehicle has a rod bearing knocking in the engine. I see that this has been a frequent known issue with this specific car and believe my car should be apart of this recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702952December 4, 2025
ENGINE
While driving home the car started making loud noises and lost power. I pulled over as quickly as possible and had the vehicle towed to a Honda dealer where they they reported: "New engine assembly (long block with heads) due to internal engine failure. Found metal shavings in engine oil when strained through filter and magnet ran across bottom of pan. includes engine replacement, gaskets and fluids" When researching my repair options I found that there were known issues with the 2016 Honda Pilot, but my vehicle was on included in the initial vin list.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702479December 2, 2025
ENGINE
Vehicle has approximately 145K miles and regularly maintained at the dealership. With no prior warnings, the low fuel pressure light came on, started jerking, and making noises, and was unable to start. The vehicle was towed to the nearest mechanic where they said the engine has failed. The car was driven up to that point with no warning signs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702435December 2, 2025
ENGINE
Yes available for inspection. Was driving on highway when my engine lost power. Almost crashed and almost got rear ended on the highway. Mechanic said something about piston rod bearings? Very loud knocking noise when car is started now . Not able to use. Only 100k miles. Fully maintained. Has to be part of recall soon? Recall is for piston rod bearings. Same issue my pilot has.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702374December 1, 2025
ENGINE
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Engine failed in a matter of seconds on the Interstate to where the vehicle was inoperable making a loud knocking sound and every system light on the dashboard turned on. We were able to take it to a local Oil Shop that was within a few miles and had them check on the car. The mechanic stated the oil looked brand new even though we just had it changed 2 months ago and he couldn't service the inside of the vehicles engine. We had to have it towed over 100 miles to Chicago. To a Honda Dealership that stated the engine looked like it was starved of Oil. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Vehicle violent started shaking while myself, my wife, and our three kids were in the vehicle. All Systems had failed by the time we got it to a dealership 5 miles away. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes the Honda Dealership stated we need a new engine costing us well over $15,000. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No we have only had a mechanic at a Honda Dealer confirm what was said initially that the engine seems to be malfunctioning. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? There was zero issues until all systems lights came on within a matter of 5 minutes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701762November 26, 2025
ENGINE
All engine rod bearings had to be replaced due to engine knocking. Vehicle had 61,379 miles when repair was performed 10/02/25. Repair was performed by the manufacturer's dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701571November 25, 2025
ENGINE
Incident happened on November/22/2025 was driving on a major highway with 2 other persons in the vehicle the check engine light began to flash and all the power form the engine was lost immediately pulled over. Called the Honda dealer when they opened took it to them to look at engine was knocking was told at the dealer there was metal in the oil and the knock is coming from the bottom of the engine. The engine is in non repairable shape and needs an engine replacement
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701114November 23, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Following all repair/recall/warranty work recommended by Honda, the Auto Stop/Start feature is again failing. This results in the vehicle not restarting after the auto idle engine stop is engaged while in traffic, stop lights, stop signs etc. This is a random occurrence, but results in a significant safety hazard as a stopped vehicle in a lane of travel. This is a recurring issue, no specific date of incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699462November 14, 2025
ENGINE
Driving the car the engine bearing went out and wrecked the engine. I had to replace the engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699498November 14, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When the vehicle idle is on and I break at a red light or stop sign it has NOT started back up. This has happened a few times. Today at a red light it cut it did it and I needed a jump start to get it back working.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699297November 13, 2025
ENGINE
Car engine developed a knock in the lower end We took it to the dealerships service department and they accessed it to have connecting rod bearing failure It is not safe drive with this issue as major engine failure is very possible We have owned this car for 8 years and done all recommended maintenance and repairs
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698507November 10, 2025
ENGINE
Engine light came on when driving and started running bad. Engine now making a knocking noise. Connecting rod knocking sound. Had to tow the vehicle home on a trailer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698558November 10, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and waited for towing assistance. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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