Honda Pilot Interior Lighting Problems
- 8
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 4
- Years with records
- 2004–2008
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- control panel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. The contact stated that the interior courtesy map lights would not illuminate. An independent mechanic replaced a fuse under the dashboard area however, the malfunction continued to occur. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer who advised that there was a short circuit within the map light housing wiring and also informed the contact that the defect was common.…
ODI 10480122
Interior Lighting
Honda pilot climate control panel does not light. This seems to be a common problem in newer honda pilots. It is very dangerous to concentrate on driving at night when driver can not see the control lights clearly. We almost got into a very serious accident on 8/2/2011. Please ask honda to address this issue. These panel light should not go out so frequently on vehicles only 4 years old. Very disappointed with honda…
ODI 10416825
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
The climate control lights inside our honda pilot have all burned out. It is extremely dangerous to change the settings at night because the light bulbs do not light up. Please fix this honda! *kb
ODI 10446705
Interior Lighting
Several of the lights in the hvac control panel in my 2005 honda pilot have burned out. This seems to be a very common problem with the 2005 pilots, and can be confirmed on online honda pilot forums. It is very dangerous at night, as the only way to see the controls is to turn the interior dome lights. Seems like a manufacturers defect. *tr
ODI 10395423
Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
We bought my 2007 honda pilot ex-l in 2009. Soon after purchasing we noticed interior lighting issues. Specifically, the lights for the buttons in the ac head unit are all out. In addition, the dome light works sometimes and not others. Everything else works just fine on the vehicle. I have read numerous complaints on forums from others on this issue and feel it is a manufacturer defect as the interior lights…
ODI 10500924
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
All of the dashboard lights in the ac control panel in my 2005 honda pilot have burned out. This seems to be a common problem with the 05 pilot. It's just he ac control panel lights. It is very dangerous at night, as the only way to see the controls is to have to turn on the inside dome lights. Seems like a manufacturer's defect to me. *tr
ODI 10345735
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
The climate control lights on my 2005 honda pilot are non-functional. I purchased this car new and these lights failed after about two years. This appears to be a common issue with the pilot. *tr
ODI 10418459
Interior Lighting · Latch · Power Window Devices And Controls
Brand new honda pilot experienced electrical problem in that the interior cab light for no apparent reason will turn itself on and shut its self off after approximately 5 to 10 seconds. Automatic door locks not functioning as well as front passenger window gets stuck and will not go down. Dealer service says possible ghost in vehicle!! Will bring into service on jan 10, 2004. *la
ODI 10052671