2016 Honda Pilot Electrical System Problems
- 170
- 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 170 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- keyless start · 62 records
- start system · 56 records
- system problem · 52 records
- idle stop · 18 records
- error message · 13 records
- auto idle · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 77 |
| 1–30k mi | 47 |
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
While stopped at a freeway off ramp. The car automatically shut off the engine per the start/stop feature. When the light turned green the car did not restart and instead completely shut off and put itself into park. I had trouble restarting while traffic built up behind me. This is not the first time this has happened. It is a very dangerous and disconcerting problem.
ODI 11307767
Electrical System
Keyless start system problem being displayed. Still able to start vehicle, unknown how much longer or what if any features can and will be disabled. Several other owners are complaining about the same exact issue. Seems to be related to defective start/stop switch.
ODI 11301894
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
On january 13th, i left my home to pick up my son, julian, 3 years old, at preschool. His preschool is approximately 3 miles from our home. I picked him up, and drove the same distance back to our house, arriving home around 4:45pm. I had no unusual warning notifications or any unusual experience driving to and from the preschool. I parked the car in our driveway. Julian and i exited the vehicle, and walked to our…
Fire reported
ODI 11299501
Electrical System
Keyless start error message persists upon starting the vehicle despite keyless remote (for the moment) still working. Message stays on while vehicle is being driven. Multiple drivers of same model of pilot report same problem starting between 35-40k miles.
ODI 11292474
Electrical System
Keyless starter system problem light comes and goes. Mileage 50k - have changed key fob battery, issue still randomly displays - seems to be more often now. Find that if i try to not rush the turn off process it will sometimes help - ie put car in park - wait a few seconds, then shut off vehicle - doesn't always prevent message - quite unnerving wondering when i wont be able to start the vehicle - this has been…
ODI 11289549
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Intermittent 'keyless start system problem'. It's very concerning and whenever i bring my car to the shop they seem to have never heard of this issues before. Car works, but it is scary to wonder if my car will suddenly turn off or not turn on. Please have this investigated.
ODI 11288763
Electrical System
The keyless start and entry light will not turn off. Additionally many complaints about it and honda ignoring the problem. Even more severe problems have been reported to you. This will lead to the car just stalling in the middle of the road. I have 2 children. Please have honda address this asap.
ODI 11287742
Electrical System
The car's idle stop is not working properly. The radio consistently drops out and headlights flicker when releasing the brake to start the car after idle stop was engaged. Multiple times the car has now failed to start and appears to stall out, and makes me shutoff the whole car and restart it. This is a safety issue as some people do not realize and might rear end me. I have taken it to my local dealer, been told…
ODI 11292495
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Car brakes by itself, shakes the steering wheel and shuts off and loses power ranging in speeds from 20 -60mph. On double lane roads to interstates in the rain and sunny dry days.
ODI 11281633
Electrical System
At startup, the dashboard warning light indicating "keyless start system problem" appeared and was only removed, perhaps temporarily by following a routine set forth at a community website. Was informed that a repair at the dealer would cost $300+.
ODI 11281509
Electrical System
Keyless start system problem is on in the dash won't start or turn off sometimes
ODI 11308911
Electrical System
Will not start using the keyless fob. All trouble lights turn on when trying to start. Foot on brake as needed to start. Still won't start. The auto lock feature won't work. New batteries in the key fob don't help. Had the car towed to the dealership and when it was lowered from the tow truck it started right up.
ODI 11279308
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Right before it's turned on and while driving. I get an error message saying "keyless start system problem". Then vehicle will sometimes not turn on randomly. Have not taken the vehicle in for repair because i did much research and many people have taken their 2016 pilot to the dealer and after spending money, the dealer could not fix it.
ODI 11287404
Electrical System · Engine
Twice now my 2016 honda pilot elite with auto idling stop feature has stalled at intersection lights. While stopped at the red light the engine goes off and normally when i lift my foot off the brake it restarts and accelerates when i push the gas pedal. However, in these instances when i lifted my foot off the brake and went to accelerate, the engine completely stalled. A couple of warning lights came on,…
ODI 11271053
Electrical System
When the vehicle is in an auto-idle stop (say at a traffic light) the car does not restart and stalls once the accelerator is pressed. This has happened sporadically and is very dangerous. The dealership said i can bring it in for a diagnosis but that they don't expect to find anything. This has happened numerous times and without warning. The most recent time was 10/23/19
ODI 11271229
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. After purchasing the vehicle from an unknown used car lot and traveling 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. Also, the emissions and transmission failure indicators illuminated. The voice command instructed the contact to pull over as soon as possible as the vehicle completely shut off and lost braking and steering ability. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and…
ODI 11270983
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle continues to completely shut down (engine completely turning off, all lights turning on in console, requiring vehicle to be placed in park and then ignition button pressed to restart engine.) when stopping at a redlight. Continues to get worse and more frequent. Took to dealer and they say nothing is wrong. Please fix this! My families safety is top concern@
ODI 11269866
Electrical System
'keyless start system problem' error happens intermittently. This has been happening for a number of weeks. Based on searching this problem online it appears to be a problem with most keyless start pilots around 30-50k miles. We had one instance where it took a few tries to get the car started. Very disappointed that this hasn't been recalled.
ODI 11269554
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While stopped at a traffic light the car put itself into park without my (the driver) knowledge. When the light turned green i attempted to accelerate however the car was in park. I attempted to shift the car into drive and it would not do so. I had to turn the car off and then back on in order to place the car into drive and proceed through the intersection.
ODI 11269264
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Previous complaint nhtsa id 11111894 submitted 7/17/18. For car stalling after entering into auto idle stop. Replaced battery in august 2018 and didn't have any problems until now. Has happened at least 3 times now in sept. And oct 2019.. At first, radio or dvd player would cut out but has progressed to full on stalling after entering auto idle stop. Same problem as before and all other complaints. After car goes…
ODI 11278720
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. The contact stated that the keyless start system error message displayed without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 38,109.
ODI 11266988
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
2016 pilot does at red lights when it goes into hybrid/idle mode. Car takes several minutes to restart.
ODI 11265769
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2016 honda pilot with 41k miles on it and out of the blue a light came on saying there's a "keyless remote system problem" checking online and it seems to be a issue with the majority of this model and around the same mileage. Some owners can't start their car and the honda dealer has no answer. They charge you about 200 to try and diagnose.
ODI 11265443
Electrical System
Remote restart system problem message intermittently displays. Key fob battery has been replaced and issue persists. Error occurring more frequently when vehicle is started and remains displayed while driving. Seems to occur now about every third restart.
ODI 11258502
Electrical System
Keyless start system error this started appearing after the car was turned off but the accessory system did not turn off. I tried starting and turning it off multiple times and the accessory system would not shut down. After reversing the car and then driving forward and returning to park, the system did turn off but the error warning persisted for several days despite the car functioning properly. The warning went…
ODI 11266134