2013 Honda Pilot Engine Problems
- 51
- 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 51 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 8 records
- check engine · 5 records
- vibration felt · 5 records
- very annoying · 5 records
- engine light · 4 records
- several times · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 39 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Our honda 2013 pilot has had this problem since we purchased it new. There is an engine noise that sounds like metal vibrating/flapping. It usually occurs when driving between 40-60 miles per hour, but not always. It seems to happen when driving up a hill or turning. Although it also occurs when driving on a flat surface during acceleration. We brought it into the dealer service station twice. The first time they…
ODI 10670627
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle vibration/rumbling/shuttering at speeds around 35-55mph. Apparently due to vcm(vehicle cylinder management system) most noticeable when backing off accelerator after vehicle reaches constant speed and eco light is on, but can occur weather eco light is on or not. Vibration is felt through out entire vehicle but as a driver, it is felt through the seat, steering wheel and center console. This vibration is…
ODI 10557077
Engine
Engine vibration in eco mode. It has grown steadily worse since new. This is completely unacceptable for a well engineered vehicle. *tr
ODI 10566684
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda pilot. The contact stated that the check engine indicator remained illuminated after flashing numerous times. Bmw of murrieta (41430 auto mall pkwy, murrieta, ca 92562, [redacted]) did not mention if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v382000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact felt that the vehicle exhibited the same failure listed in the recall campaign. The…
ODI 11229527
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
When trying to accelerate at low speeds or from a stop, there is a 2-5 second hesitation and then a surge. This has happened several times a week since we bought the vehicle. The scariest part is that it is unpredictable. It is especially dangerous when entering busy traffic, which we have a lot of. We have complained to the dealer every time we have taken the vehicle in for regular maintenance. Of course they say…
ODI 10650547
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
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
Accelerator Pedal · Engine
Accelerator pedal is depressed and there is no response from the motor for almost 2 seconds. This happens at slow speeds and also when slowing down on the freeway ( slow driver ahead ) then pressing the accelerator pedal to the floor to pass and again, no response from the motor for several seconds. This is very intermittent and i have not yet been able to duplicate it on demand. I have been driving for almost 50…
ODI 10690986
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
Engine
June 2013 - (3 mos old) car consistently misfires right before eco light comes, stalls. Requested to have this feature turned off but per dealer this cannot happen. Told me this was normal could not "duplicate" problem. Second time (january 2014) check engine light came on car lost power then turned itself off. Once it stated again took directly into dealer. They were not able to "duplicate" problem and car does not…
ODI 10583597
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 · Vehicle Speed Control
Everytime i reached a certain speed then try to maintain it by slightly pressing on the gas, the engine starts to shudder/vibrate. It is really annoying and it concern me a lot. The issue happens in different speed. I brought this complain to the dealership but they said that everything is working normal with the car. So, i just get a long with it. Then after a few more months, the vibration is getting worse and it…
ODI 10559429
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda pilot touring. The contact stated that while driving downhill at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The check vehicle stability assist warning light was illuminated and after the failure occurred, the check emission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the engine had seized and installed a new engine, before even opening the hood. The failure was…
ODI 10521669
Engine · Power Train
Runs very rough in eco mode. Noticeable vibration in steering wheel. Car has done it since brand new. *tr
ODI 10548922
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
Engine
Ever since purchased new, the engine hesitates at 10 mph when accelerating. I have taken it to the dealer repeatedly, but they do not give me any reason for why this is happening. It happens periodically about two to three times a week. Presently vehicle has 15,000 miles on it. This is dangerous as i might be changing lanes, accelerating forward, or turning a corner, when the vehicle hesitates. I have also reported…
ODI 10682386
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
My 2013 honda pilot along with many others shortly after purchasing started to show a vibration through the gas pedal and steering column that can be felt by passenger also. It appears to be a manufacturers defect with the vcm/eco modes of the vehicle. I have taken back to dealership a couple of times and called them several times concerning this defect. Honda says this is "normal". It is far from normal. The…
ODI 10559200
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
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
At various speeds there is a very annoying shuddering and vibrating and growling at 45 mph to 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…
ODI 10503063
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
Engine
2013 honda pilot touring 4wd purchased on 2/2. Brand new, only 5 miles. After 3 days of owning, my wife was driving to work in it, and the check engine light started flashing and the engine ran very rough. She pulled over, turned the car off and restarted it after a min or 2 of waiting and it ran normal. She then continued her drive to work without issue. A few days after that, i had the same issue. After about a…
ODI 10499673
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