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 · Unknown Or Other
Keyless remote system problem. Noticed this problem after reaching 36,000 miles
ODI 11171767
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I was driving in stop and go traffic on a freeway, my foot was on the brake and car was in drive, when i took my foot off break and pushed gas pedal the car would not go. I tried to put it in park and it would not go, i tried to turn off car and it wouldn't turn off. The message on the dashboard said to push brake and turn on car (same message as when i remote start car) after 2 solid minutes, the car finally drove.…
ODI 11165626
Electrical System
When going to start the vehicle, continually get "keyless start problem". Have been to the dealer 3 times where they say they cannot find any errors logged. I even have pictures of it. Sometimes the car won't even start at all. We at one time had to have it towed after trying to start it for 30 minutes. Got a new batter and problem still exists. Have replaced batteries in both key fobs. Been to 2 other mechanics and…
ODI 11266795
Electrical System
Beginning about 4 or 5 months ago with about 38000 or 39000 miles on my vehicle i started to receive the message "keyless start system problem" on my dashboard display. As of now, this message appears to have no affect on the operation of the vehicle. However, i must admit i hold my breath every time i start the car and also am concerned that it will have some disastrous effect at a very inopportune and dangerous…
ODI 11204816
Body · Electrical System
I had two big issues (some small issues as well) for my 2016 honda pilot. First is the paint issue, the paint on the door was off and the doors were rusted pretty bad. I spent a lot to time go back and forth with the dealership, both of us were tired of this issue. Another issue just happened to me today, "keyless start system problem" showed up today, the walk away auto-lock feature does not work anymore, after…
ODI 11155405
Electrical System
Keyless start system error appears randomly and the walk away lock feature no longer works. It happens in all types of weather with both key fobs. Batteries were also changed in the key fob. Seems like a common issue with no clear answer why
ODI 11163123
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Our 3 year old car at about 28,000 miles started displaying the warning message "keyless start system problem" nearly almost every time it is started. (note, this problem developed the month after it's warranty expired...) when the message first displayed we took it to the dealer, they could not find any problem with the starting system, only that our electronics system needed an update. With the update, the message…
ODI 11173810
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
My vehicle without warning would not start after getting home and parked in the garage. After several attempts the panel states and ignition system error. All of the lights and other functions work well but it will not start while physically in the vehicle or with the remote. It makes a continuous clicking sound all of the lights flash on the vehicle but nothing more.
ODI 11150846
Electrical System
At 37000 miles keyless system start problem error showed on the dash. Shortly after the ignition push to start button began to intermittently not work. The error message and start button problem has persisted with the start button becoming worse. It now can take several tries to start the car and shut the car off. It is extremely stressful especially if you have an emergency and cannot get the car to go!
ODI 11278569
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
When trying to start vehicle you receive 'keyless start system problem'. Taken to the dealer twice and not able to diagnose the issue. Vehicle has 49000 miles today and have had this intermittent issue since 42000 miles. Fob batteries have both been replaced and supposedly reprogrammed. Still unable to resolve. Let me know if and how you were able to resolve the issue.
ODI 11203510
Electrical System
When starting car, keyless start problem comes up on dash. Car starts fine, everything works. But warning remains until car is shut off. Taken to dealer several times, replaced batteries at the dealer. They have no answers. Even made sure my purse or phone were not the issue. At a loss. Problem started in november. Almost 38,000 miles on it. Seems like this is the magic number according to other complaints i have…
ODI 11165705
Electrical System
Keyless starter system error message and it no longer auto locks.
ODI 11143331
Electrical System
Ever so often all of the engine warning lights will cycle. It will sometimes last for 3 days and then reset itself. Then about a month or so later the lights will start cycling again. The car was stationary. The car had just been started. Before starting the car i did open and close the back hatch. The very first time the 5 lights cycled is when the back hatch jammed when closing. It hit something in the door jamb.…
ODI 11209809
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle turns off completely when auto off feature engages while in a stopped condition. On two occasions, vehicle refused to restart for several minutes. The first time, the vehicle restarted after 2-3 minutes, the second time it happened, car would not restart until 10-15 min after the occurrence. During both occurrences, i was in a stop condition with foot on the brake, vehicle in drive. Dealer says battery tests…
ODI 11141274
Electrical System
Indicator light: keyless start problem i was told the start switch needs to be replaced. $300. Less than 50,000 miles.
ODI 11139198
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle randomly does not automatically restart after auto idle stop engages when in stop-go traffic on freeway or when stopped at intersection, resulting in a stalled vehicle in the middle of freeway or intersection. Attempts to manually restart the vehicle generally successful after frantically (or slowly!) pushing the start-stop button several times. Video documenting issue available at…
ODI 11242912
Electrical System
Keyless start system problem and automatic lock doesn't work when leavi the car.
ODI 11143052
Electrical System
Power steering, emissions, trailer stability, hill assist warning indication displayed on dash. All of them at the same time one right after the other. I couldn't drive the car because of all of these warnings.
ODI 11133040
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Auto stop malfunction first year of owning the pilot elite, the auto stop function worked and would restart after coming to a stop. By the second year, after coming to a stop in city traffic and engine is supposed to come back on, it stalls and shuts off and needs to be shifted to neutral and then restart engine. Have taken the car for services since having this issue and reporting the issue to the dealership and…
ODI 11130866
Electrical System
Auto start-stop fails to re-start engine after shutting off at a stop/stationary. Fix has been having to place the vehicle in park, shut off engine & restart engine. Multiple dash malfunction lights also illuminate.
ODI 11124170
Electrical System
My vehicle is displaying the keyless ignition error and it just so happens that its a known issue among many many other 2016 honda pilot owners. I feel this is a scam to get us to drop money at the dealership. My car was running, opening up fine until all of a sudden that message popped up. What a coincidence this is happening at tthe same time as everyone else.
ODI 11124589
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when attempting to drive. Also, while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was not able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. While in traffic, the vehicle restarted independently after ten minutes and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to honda cars of katy…
ODI 11122228
Electrical System · Engine
This vehicle stalls when the brake is depressed. The engine should restart when your foot comes off the brake. It does not restart. In order to restart the engine, the vehicle has to be put in park position, put foot back on brake, & hold the start button until the vehicle restarts. This is a serious safety issue in traffic.
ODI 11258308
Electrical System · Engine
The car continually stalls at red lights and other full stops after the "auto-shutoff" engages. The car fails to restart and results in dangerous situations in high traffic areas in the city. The car can not be moved easily because it becomes completely unresponsive, even disabling the flashers. It has happened repeatedly.
ODI 11119604
Electrical System
Around 38,000 miles on the 2016 honda pilot, it started to show an error on the screen in the dash saying "keyless start system problem" that cause the car not to work on the autolock feature when you walk away or the automatic timer lock which is set at 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, the car doesn't lock at all. Leaving the vehicle being unlocked and possibly being stolen. Took it to the dealer and the dealer is…
ODI 11121336