HondaPilot2008
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  3. 2008
  4. Electrical System

2008 Honda Pilot Electrical System 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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
150–400k mi1
1–30k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 22, 2019 · 192,000 miles

    Electrical System · Horn

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. The contact stated that the horn did not operate. The failure occurred sporadically for approximately one year, but currently does not sound at all. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the dealer. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was…

    ODI 11234183

  • July 18, 2017

    Electrical System

    The key will not turn in the ignition. I was having trouble getting the key to go into the ignition about 2 days ago, now i can get the key in, but it will not turn. I can take the key in and out, but can not get it to turn. There is power to the vehicle when they key is inserted. The vehicle is in park and off when the issue happens.

    ODI 11006135

  • February 3, 2017 · 78,500 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    Rear wiper prob - could not turn off ,last resort pulled fuse for wiper, fuse also controled passenger air bag., why are they on same fuse? Prob. With wiper could eliminate airbag.

    ODI 10950104

  • June 8, 2014 · 96,032 miles

    Electrical System · Power Train

    Had my pilot in park with the engine running and i could not shift out of park. I had to push on the release button on top of the steering column to go into drive. It won't reset and my horn doesn't work. *tr

    ODI 10596885

  • January 23, 2012

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    Climate control display lights are out. When driving at night i have to take my eyes off the road to turn my interior lights on, then take my eyes off the road again to find the appropriate button to adjust he heat or air. It's very dangerous constantly taking my eyes of the road, plus have to take my hands off the steering wheel multiple times to turn the interior light on & off to adjust the climate controls. *tr

    ODI 10444893

  • May 26, 2011 · 40,000 miles

    Electrical System

    While driving at low speed on street attempted to roll down and then up rear driver side window. It stuck in the down position with motor making noise but no movement. This coincidentally happened right after expiration of factory warranty. Unable to secure vehicle from elements or theft as this occurred at 6:30 p.m. And dealerships service departments close at 7 pm and technicians for all 3 dealerships within…

    ODI 10402912

  • February 14, 2010 · 18,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline

    2008 honda pilot ex fuel emissions light came on without reason. *tr

    ODI 10311856

  • November 11, 2009

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Structure

    The electric cords in my car has been bitten by rodents for 5-6 times in the past year. Every time my car could be started or the warning lights are on. My car is parked in open parking lot. But this kind of problems just happened to my car, not my neighbors'. And it also happened to my friends who have the same model. I believe there are designing problems which are very dangerous. *tr

    ODI 10319049