2013 Honda Pilot Power Train Problems
- 48
- 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 48 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 8 records
- very annoying · 6 records
- safety issue · 4 records
- vibration felt · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 34 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling at about 35mph in a city street and slowly approaching an intersection to make a right turn. Out of a sudden, the car accelerated while my foot was on the brake, crashing into another vehicle and running off the road. Both airbags deployed.
Crash reported · 5 injuries
ODI 11192590
Power Train
I had a check engine light on the dashboard and brought the car to the dealership for service. They diagnosed the car and stated that there is something wrong with the torque converter. I have read a number of reports regarding issues with the torque converter of the honda pilot. Significantly, report states that there is shuddering and vibration during shift change. This was addressed to them when i have my car…
ODI 11185062
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The car is making these horrible noises. The dealership claims everything was find when they sold it to us. We took it back a few days later for them to fix it and they claimed to fix it but never did. We have taken it to multiple mechanics and they can not figure out what it is after have it at least 3 or 4 days. It's like a vibration/grinding noise. The alignment is fine but it still pulls and the steering wheel…
ODI 11279733
Engine · Power Train
Engine mil illuminated. Code p3400 indicated through obd. No low oil pressure indication prior to mil, could lead to engine failure. Replaced both front and rear rocker arm oil switches.
ODI 11091698
Power Train
MOTOR LOST A CYLINDER AT 85,000 MILES DRIVING AT 60 MPH.
ODI 11062103
Power Train
While driving in the freeway with my family, the radiator blew up and spilled the fluids inside the engine compartment or hood there was smoke coming out of the compartment a message popped up on the dashboard saying engine is over heating and it stopped. This car only has around 46000 miles on the car. It seems like honda issued recall for radiator problems only on 2017 honda pilots. But, this problem seems to…
ODI 11058140
Power Train
On thursday, march 30, 2017, i had the oil changed and fluids checked in my 2013 honda pilot. I drove home 26 miles away and average speed of 65 mph. The next day, i drove from summerville to rome to cave spring ~ 60 miles. Later that day i had to drive back to cave spring and then headed home. About 15 miles out of rome, driving 65 mph on a 4 lane divided hwy, my car just stopped moving. I pumped the accelerator…
ODI 10970119
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Engine/piston/ring issue. Rings not aligned properly in one of pistons ( factory/assembly error) resulted in oil leaking and thrown on engine , caused 2 spark plugs to fail, this caused engine light to come on and then the vsa and vtm-4 came on and the eco light stopped working...we were travelling 70 miles an hour on highway. We were really afraid when the vtm-4 light came on! We had to pull off road, for fear of…
ODI 10902999
Engine · Power Train
I purchased my 2013 honda certified pre-owned in august 2015. Test drive was short and felt no issues. Felt the shudder on a highway drive the next day. Now i question if the salesperson knew this would be noticed and deliberately made the test ride short to avoid this being noticed. I even asked her about the vibration issue from reports i had read about before the purchase. I was told this was not an valid issue…
ODI 10823916
Engine · Power Train
When my pilot goes into eco mode there is considerable vibration that can be felt in the steering wheel, gas pedal, interior door panel if your leg is resting against it, also there is enough reverb in the cab that at times it can irritate your inner ear. Its the worst around 45 to 65 but can be felt at most speeds. It doesn't matter whether its city or highway its present whenever eco is on at cruising speed. I…
ODI 10860203
Power Train
Parked on level paved shoulder of small-town 2-lane road in upstate ny. Placed truck in park, and verified truck shifter in park. Left truck idling in park to keep a/c going during brief stop to walk to rear passenger door to hand item from rear floor back to toddler. As i approaced rear door, truck (without being touched/bumped) engaged and began driving away under power, not rolling. Chased truck and partially…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10746121
Power Train
This vehicle seems to have a design flaw. Many threads exist online discussing the same. The vehicle exhibits strange behavior when shifting from p to d and lurches forward. In addition shifting between gears is problematic at times. Lots of shuddering and vibrations. I have take. To dealer on 3 separate occasions with no success in getting repaired. Dealer does not acknowledge problems. I beleive this is a safety…
ODI 10717416
Power Train
Purchased vehicle used as a honda certified vehicle on 10/23/14. During test drive we did not notice vibration in drive train - possibly because fluids were cold. During a road trip 2 weeks after above date, we noticed a vibration in 51, 52, 53 mph range. Felt like transmission or torque converter was trying to shift up or down. Took back to dealership and explained problem, service writer took for a test drive and…
ODI 10668145
Engine · Power Train
Turned on the car and backed out of my driveway, which is sloped so it does not require any acceleration. Shifted into gear on the street and began to roll forward. Applied pressure to the accelerator and noticed that the car was not responding at all - engine was not revving, car was not moving forward despite flooring the gas pedal. Stopped and shifted into reverse and had the same problem. Simultaneously, several…
ODI 10661437
Power Train
When shifting from park to drive, vehicle emitted audible noise from within cabin and outside that sounded like a cluster of fast metallic clapping/snapping noises. The noise was accompanied and followed by an observed shake and hesitation to engage the vehicle. Eventually, the motion to transition into a zero gas coasting speed, was accompanied by a lurch to vehicles default drive when pulling out of a driveway.…
ODI 10565680
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Sometimes when starting out and making left or right hand turn after being stopped at a stop light or stop sign, the engine will hesitate and bog down for a few seconds before it "kicks in" and then there is a "surge of power". This is very annoying at the least and also very dangerous as one could easily get rearended or worse yet get caught in the intersection in oncoming traffic. *tr
ODI 10622383
Engine · Power Train
While driving in florida and louisiana, i noticed a low-frequency buzzing sound and vibration which could be felt through the steering wheel and floorpan. I believe it is associated with the variable cylinder management (vcm) feature. It could be felt when the vcm transitioned from 6 to 4 cylinder mode, with the rpm of 1700-1900 and speeds of approximately 25, 45 and 60 mph. It would occur with very light…
ODI 10568931
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle shutters terrible at certain speeds/rpm. Have to adjust acceleration to get it to stop. Huge safety issue. Not normal operation for a new vehicle. It's criminal that honda claims its normal. *tr
ODI 10563777
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle starts to shudder and vibrate at various speeds. You must slow down or speed up to get it to stop vibrating. We bought this honda pilot because we drive on a lot of slick roads. I feel this makes it very unsafe for my family. Along with being unsafe, it is very annoying and with it being a new vehicle, we should not have to accept this. The dealership says it is a normal operation of vcm. American honda…
ODI 10559394
Power Train
At various speeds there is a very annoying shuddering and vibrating and growling at 45 mph 68 mph. Just when your ready to have a smooth ride on the highway it begins to shudder in eco...on a straightaway while free wheeling and while i am on cruise control ... If you accelerate or decelerate, it will cease for a second and begin again.. I have even stayed at 68 mph to see how long it would last on a straight away…
ODI 10556522
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have a 2013 honda pilot, less than 1 month since purchase. At speeds from 20 mph to 70 mph my engine and car will, vibrate, shudder. There is also a low frequency noise that seems to vibrate in my ear which is also quite a distraction. It seems to happen most when i am on a flat or slight incline. The only way to get it to stop is to either speed up or let off the gas. This is very distracting while driving at…
ODI 10552518
Engine · Power Train
When slowing down to make a left turn, as i start the turn the engine hesitates and there is no response. The car seems to have no power and coasts 4 or 5 seconds before responding normally. This is very dangerous in high traffic conditions. This problem has also occasionally occurred starting off from a traffic signal, and making right turns. *tr
ODI 10560250
Power Train
Vehicle has rollback on inclines and transmission does not lockup to hold position when foot is taken off of brake (almost caused accident ). Told by honda service manager where i purchased this vehicle that this is normal with honda's... Have never had a vehicle do this before. How many accidents have been caused by this condition? *tr
ODI 10559024
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Letter from constituent regarding honda's 2013 pilot recall (nhtsa recall 13v-382/campaign#jb5/service bulletin #13-075); he has been unable to correct the problem from american honda motor co. Or university motors; requesting assistance from nhtsa. *smd the consumer stated he would like to have the long block and short block replaced. He stated he talked to three different automotive mechanics, and it was in their…
ODI 10552366
Engine · Power Train
I purchased a brand new 2013 honda pilot in september 2013. From the first day of driving it, i noticed a vibration coming from the drive train/engine/transmission when the engine was switching into "eco" mode. The vibration can be felt through the steering wheel, gas pedal, and floor board. It becomes worse when cruising at a low rpm, or when climbing a hill (no matter how steep the hill is) when the eco mode is…
ODI 10558227