HondaPilot2004
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2004 Honda Pilot Engine Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset

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.

Among these 8 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi3
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 11, 2011 · 133,000 miles

    Engine

    Honda dealer tells me during my regular service visit that my front engine mount is broken and needs to be replaced. My 2004 honda pilot is hard to drive. 113,000 miles. 526.00. Side mounts will need replacing soon. *tr

    ODI 10390054

  • February 10, 2011 · 45,000 miles

    Engine

    The engine motor mounts are cracked. This causes the engine to move freely and the steering gets harder. Eventually this will fail and lead to a lot more damage/safety concerns. *tr

    ODI 10384101

  • March 18, 2010 · 58,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Dear sir/madam, my 2004 honda pilot has 58k miles on it. I scheduled a 60k major maintenance on 3/19/2010. But on 3/18/[redacted] back home, the check engine light was on, the car got vibration and smoke. I sent my car to the dealer immediately at about 7:00 pm on 3/18/2010. On 3/19/2010, the dealer called me and said the no. 5 spark plug came out and burned out the coil, it's a very unusual situation. I went to the…

    ODI 10321120

  • November 17, 2009 · 75,000 miles

    Engine

    Took 2004 honda pilot in for scheduled 75,000 maintenance. Two motor mount failures. Replaced failed parts. Checked online and found many references to identical problem. *tr

    ODI 10292495

  • July 1, 2009 · 85,000 miles

    Engine

    DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS IN HONDA PILOT. *TR

    ODI 10275454

  • June 22, 2007 · 45,000 miles

    Engine · Lower Arm

    Broken front engine mount detected on my 2004 honda pilot with 45000 miles. Noticed a vibration when starting out from a complete stop. First noticed problem about a year ago but dealer said they could not duplicate problem. Had vehicle serviced recently and was informed of problem. Have since learned that many other owners have had similar problems with their pilots. Also had front lower control arm bushings…

    ODI 10275634

  • July 27, 2006 · 22,000 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While the contact's wife pulled into a parking space at 5 mph, with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged forward and the engine revved. The contact drove over a curb and crashed into a wall. The air bags deployed and two occupants were injured. A police report was filed. The contact has yet to take the vehicle to the dealer or a mechanic. The current and failure…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10198201

  • January 15, 2004

    Engine

    2004 pilot has same starting problems as 2003. In cool/cold temperature engine will frequently not turn over on the first try. Engine will crank but will not start. 2nd or 3rd attempt usually works. Even when the engine has been driven and is completely warmed, the problem still occurs. Honda suggests turning the key until just before the engine starts (dash test lights come on) and wait a few seconds, then try.…

    ODI 10053254