2014 Honda Pilot Engine Problems
- 12
- 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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Consistent vibration when ecm engages culminating in engine bucking along with engine light flashing this occurred on rural road at 55mph. Mechanic changed oil and spark plugs which seemed to fix the problem. Two months later, engine light on and ecm not engaging at all. Vtm light on for a short while. Code indicates a cylinder problem. This waa also at approx. 50mph. The code is ambiguous but seems to indicate…
ODI 11297199
Engine
I am 30 years experienced auto mechanic and recently experienced my engine oil pressure warning light flashed in my 2014 honda pilot while driving and engine overheated . Pulled over the vehicle and found oil leaked completely into the cooling system and radiator reservoir was full of oil/coolant. I removed both side cylinder heads, could not find any damages either heads or gaskets. I had to replace the motor…
ODI 11243253
Body · Engine · Suspension
Front wheel bearings (left and right) went at 60k miles. Sunroof needed full replacement at 60k (rust was evident indicating signs of ongoing leak), engine bushing needed replaced at 60k miles. Alignment needed because engine bushing and wheel bearing replacement.
ODI 11131142
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Check engine and vsa/vtm-4 lights appeared on dash. Took to honda dealer and code returned issue with a misfire in cylinder #3 due to a piston ring failure. Known issue 2009-2013 honda pilots that resulted in class action lawsuit. Honda repaired those vehicles at no cost and extended engine warranty. Honda not willing to do the same for a known issue in a 2014 version.
ODI 11122936
Engine
In may i had a problem with the #2 cylinder plug fouling it happened again on 7/25/18 & 1600 miles later on 9/8/18. Engine light comes on mechanic told me that it's a oil seal problem. I see that there was a recall on 2009-2013 pilots why not on the 2014? Same problem as complaint #11122936 there is obviously a problem with something
ODI 11128460
Engine · Service Brakes · Suspension
This car has a serious shaking issue when braking. This is well documented and honda has not released any recalls for this. This car has a well known issue with consuming too much oil. My car consumes way too much oil which also causes issues with the variable cylinder management
ODI 11022673
Engine
The head gasket on my 2014 honda pilot blew with only 23,000 miles on the vehicle. No warning lights appeared and i am worried about a safety issue despite the repairs being covered under warranty. I got the vehicle brand new and service records are maintained and up to date.
ODI 10903879
Engine
The problem started when my pilot reached 15k miles. When driving i can feel the engine vibrate when accelerate around 35 -45 rpm speed. I did some researches online and a lot of people having the similar problem ( when eco/vcm kicks in car vibrates) it has something to do with the transition from 3 cylinders to 6 cylinders. I hope that honda do something about this. I don't feel safe when the vibration kicks in…
ODI 10870482
Engine
My honda pilot 2014 has vibration every time i drive the car. I worry that it will damage the engine. I think it happen when transition between 3 cylinder and 6 cylinder. Driving between 30 mph to 60 mph. I don't think the variable cylinder management (vcm) is working well at all. Honda please fix this issues.
ODI 11119317
Engine
When cruising in my 2014 honda pilot ex-l at about 60 mph on relatively flat terrain, there is a low frequency vibration and rumble. I believe this is due to the vcm feature of the engine. It is possible this could get worse and cause some engine damage. *tr
ODI 10567514
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Two incidents of sudden unintended acceleration. The first on january 31, 2014, the second on march 25, 2014. Both incidents occurred at a very slow rate of speed of approximately five miles per hour. In both situations the car was coming to a stop with the brake being applied. Suddenly, the rpms increased and the car suddenly moved forward with the break unable to stop the car even though both feet were applied to…
ODI 10575919
Engine
When the variable cylinder management kicks in at 2000 rpm the engine vibrates. It does this constantly when the eco green light comes on. Very distracting and annoying. Also is a problem in my sisters 2013 pilots. Dealer knew it was a problem but would not disclose until after i purchased the car. *tr
ODI 10556767