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
I purchased a 2013 honda pilot touring model on may 3, 2013. Over time, and now whenever i drive between 35-45 mph the car shudders and vibrates. It occurs in vcm mode and is now present whether in vcm mode or accelerating. There is no vibration thru the steering wheel. I feel it thru the car seat, back, and center storage lid. Passengers have remarked "what's wrong with your car?" at 30 mph the car drives very…
ODI 10557595
Engine · Power Train
Ever since i pulled off the new car lot,,,,, vehicle has vibration at 1500 to 2000 rpm. It is slight but vibrates throughout vehicle. Annoying is the perfect description. Goes away with slight acceleration. Seems to be related to eco being in operation. I see same complaint in other posts. I believe it is a rookie design flaw in power train. A $40,000 vehicle should be without this defect. I also own a 2010 pilot…
ODI 10561903
Engine · Power Train
My 2013 honda pilot jerks and surges when eco light engages. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer twice, with a third trip scheduled and am told, "we can't recreate the problem." but, it does it all the time when i am driving, and appears to be a very common problem based on other complaints i have read online. This is extremely unacceptable and honda needs to acknowledge the problem, as well as provide adequate…
ODI 10549361
Power Train
Suv shudders noticeably between 45 to 74 mph when vcm engages from eco mode to 6 cylinder. Dealer inform me it is a normal feature of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10558487
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle constantly vibrates/shudders as engine run in eco mode and as vcm kicks in/out or is in use. I see hundreds of same complaint on honda message boards and all have gotten the same response from honda. They indicate it is normal operation and nothing they can do. Anyone that's driven a vehicle for more than a few hours can tell you it's not normal for a vehicle to vibrate like that. In my driving, i find it to…
ODI 10558327
Electrical System · Power Train
2013 honda pilot 4wd was purchased 6/30/2013 from dch temecula. On 7/1/2013, vtm light on instrument cluster stayed lit in all gears, all speeds, including park and drive, which is out of manufacture spec's. Dch honda of temecula confirmed issue on 7/2/13. Relay replacement was needed and performed. Car out of our possession: 2 days. On 11/26/2013, at 5,974 miles, car was brought in with vtm light staying on again.…
ODI 10556297
Power Train
Any time eco mode vcm (vehicle cylinder management) engages engine shudders and entire vehicle vibrates until eco mode disengages upon increased acceleration. *tr
ODI 10644315
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
When the eco turns on start to vibrate the whole car. The car vibrates and rattle noise comes in the engine compartment. Very disturbing ofr a new car but they say is how the eco works, concerned can cause engine damage due to vibration. *tr
ODI 10521162
Engine · Power Train
I purchased a new 2013 honda pilot ex-l on june 15. I noticed on my first trip on the interstate that the car hesitates when driving in eco mode. This is very annoying as it feels like the engine isn't getting enough gas. Had it checked out at the dealership and was told others had complained too, but this was a normal function, nothing could be done. I feel like i'm jerking down the road. I traded a honda odyssey,…
ODI 10523747
Engine · Power Train
Runs very rough in eco mode. Noticeable vibration in steering wheel. Car has done it since brand new. *tr
ODI 10548922
Power Train
My 2013 honda pilot shakes and rumbles when i hit 20 mph! When the eco light flips on, my cars starts shaking. It's so annoying. I have been saving and saving my money for my dream car, and now i hate my honda. I have driven cr-v, and accord, and loved them. This car is a horrible ride! I just want to drive in peace. *tr
ODI 10558298
Engine · Power Train
Vibration, humming noise while in eco mode. At slower speeds while feather gas, eco can sometimes seems to get confused abruptly turn off causing a jolt like feeling. At times, eco seems confused whether to fire on 2, 4, or 6 cylinders and can become in almost what i call an arrhythmia type feeling, with the vibration jumping around until it finds what it wants to do. Noticed the issue since i drove it off the lot.…
ODI 10551349
Power Train · Service Brakes
My daughter was backing out of the garage onto a sloped driveway, applied the brake, shifted into park gear selector, exited auto to retrieve something from garage. Noticed the car rolling , attempted to get in the car, as her two children were in the rear (ages 6 &9).car rolled over her leg, resulting in major compound fracture, resulting in extensive surgery, metal rod and screws in her leg. Car rolled backwards…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10585247
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
This report is for a new, 2013 honda pilot touring model with less than 100 miles on the odometer and has continued since. After the car is warmed up, and when the eco light illuminates, there is a shudder or a low frequency, rumbling vibration throughout the vehicle. This was first noticed while on the highway with cruise control set, but has since been observed at multiple speeds with or without cruise control.…
ODI 10510669
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Intermittently when starting to drive after being stopped at 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 and also very dangerous as someone could easily get rear-ended or worse yet get caught in the intersection in oncoming traffic. There is also vibration and shutter at certain speeds and seems to be…
ODI 10637414
Power Train · Suspension
2013 honda pilot brand new as i was driving home noticed a vibration coming from front end. More pronounced at higher speeds. Notified dealer and brought in too check out. Dealer started the diagnostics process by sitting in the passenger seat and we went for a ride. Honda tech acknowledge the vibrations coming from the front of the vehicle. Steering wheel shake, bangs, shuttering and low pitched humming noises.…
ODI 10503069
Engine · Power Train
While slowly backing out of parking place into the street, the engine suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated out-of-control to very high rate. Caught off guard, the engine rpm was not noted, but driver quickly decided that the only solution was to turn off ignition. There was no mat on pedal, and driver does not operate brake and accelerator pedals with two feet. Engine re-started and functioned normally. *tr
ODI 10497645
Power Train
Purchased a 2013 honda pilot on 12/28/12. I began to notice a very annoying vibration/shudder in the car as well as hear a rumbling noise. It's occurring at many different consistent speeds and the only way to stop it is to accelerate to a higher speed where it may not occur. I find this is a safety issue as it occurs mostly when the vehicle is maintaining a consistent speed. So, when on the highway and driving the…
ODI 10496730
Power Train
We have had this problem since day one (january 18, 2013) with our 2013 honda pilot ex 4wd. The problem is a noticeable vibration when the engine drops down from high eco mode (4 cylinders) to low eco mode (3 cylinders - if i understand the eco cylinder reduction system correctly). It is smooth in high eco mode but as soon as it drops down, the vehicle vibrates/rumbles significantly. It is my wife's primary vehicle…
ODI 10553584
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda pilot. The contact stated that the brake failed to engage at normal stopping distance and the brake pedal felt soft. When depressed, the brake pedal would travel partially to the floorboard accompanied by an abnormal vibration occurred when driving 65 mph. The failure would occur when traveling over a flat surface or when the cylinder was in third. The vehicle was taken to the…
ODI 10493793
Power Train
Vibration at 1500 rpm. Stops when rpm go above 2000 or less than 1400. *tr
ODI 10555757
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
2013 honda pilot. Consumers write in regards to vehicle shudders, pulsates and vibrates intermittently during normal driving conditions. *smd the consumer stated the shudder, pulsating and vibration occurred intermittently during any and all driving conditions. The consumer was informed by honda representatives ad technicians that vibration was caused by the variable cylinder control system and it usually started…
ODI 10585908
Engine · Power Train
I purchased this vehicle (2013 honda pilot ex-l) on 11/26/12 and almost immediately began to feel an annoying vibration when the vehicle was in eco mode. This vibration can be felt in the steering wheel, console. Seats and throughout the cabin. It is most noticeable on level stretches of roadway when applying light pressure on the fuel pedal. The vibration or "flutter" diminishes when more pressure is applied to the…
ODI 10499820