2016 Honda Pilot Power Train Problems
- 75
- 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 75 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission fluid · 11 records
- failure recurred · 8 records
- several times · 6 records
- system problem · 5 records
- flushed transmission · 5 records
- numerous times · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 33 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2016 honda pilot a/c grinding noise after activated at cold start after more than 36-48 hours parked. When a/c activated while driving vehicle belt system slips and pulls forward loosing speed. A/c compressor damage confirmed by dealer and honda confirmed and acknowledged problem due to severe loop on the a/c suction hose design on this model causing issues with the oil flow. Issue found at 12,444 miles and current…
ODI 11150247
Power Train
While driving 70 mph, i slowed to make a right hand turning merge onto another highway. As i was slowing, i got a transmission problems warning in the dash. When i hit the accelerator to merge safely,the car abruptly began to lose speed and my input to the gas pedal had no effect. I was able to get the car to the side of the road and when it came to a stop, i heard a loud grinding sound. I turned off the car and had…
ODI 11129826
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with an auto shut off system that was faulty, which caused the vehicle to not restart after a stop. Also, the instrument panel illuminated. The contact called sarasota honda at [redacted] (located at 7333 s tamiami trl, sarasota, fl 34231) and scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 11255271
Power Train
1. Keyless start system problem error warning 2. Transmission or throttle issue: jerky or choppy acceleration when at low or moderate acceleration between speeds of 20 to 50 mph or during cruising at speeds of 20 to 50 mph. Brought it to dealership 3 times for issue, first two times under warranty, at what time the software for the transmission was updated which rectified issue for 3 months. The third time, software…
ODI 11292303
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
[2016 honda pilot exl awd with sensing, 28 k miles and 2.4 years since purchase] on friday aug/24/2018 while driving home (around 40mph) the vsa light came on and stayed on for barely 4-5 seconds and then turned off. Did not notice any major issues then. On sunday 26/aug/2018 while driving at around 30-35 mph, the car suddenly lost power and came to a complete stop almost like the brakes had been applied (did not…
ODI 11122729
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the "auto idle disabler" feature engaged on several occasions. The vehicle stalled without warning after the brake pedal was depressed at a stop light. Three weeks later, while driving approximately 15 mph on the freeway, the "auto idle disabler" feature engaged again while in heavy traffic and the vehicle…
ODI 11129897
Power Train
9 speed transmission goes into neutral at highway speeds 2x. On both occasions, had to pull over to shoulder with no power. Very dangerous. Honda is replacing transmission with 48k miles on car. They are not extending the warranty on a known issue with this transmission.
ODI 11112611
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling on a two lane highway at a speed of around 75mph. I needed to slow down so pulled my foot off accelerator and slowed by about 10mph. When i went to accelerate again i had no power and the car began to decelerate for the next 10-15 seconds. I had no power and had a car coming in close behind me and a big rig to my right. This was a dangerous situation. The car finally kicked into gear after several…
ODI 11112935
Power Train
While traveling on i-95 at about 75 mph, every warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The car slowed down and changed into neutral. We were able to coast to the shoulder but the car in park. We did not turn the car off bc we wanted a/c as long as possible (occurred on june in ga, hot). The car would not go into gear so we had to have the car was towed to dealership. The following day at the dealership,…
ODI 11123631
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While driving all warning lights activated cycling through each of them. The vehicle lost almost all power causing a very unsafe and potentially fatal condition. Several transmission and other codes were noted following the incident. Honda tech line admitted that this condition was known to them very well but refuses to correct the problem unless it occurs repeatedly. Online research shows this is a common problem…
ODI 11119429
Power Train
My 2016 honda pilot with 32k on the odometer has major transmission issues. It jerks / slips on acceleration and downshifts when you come to a stop. I am bringing it in for service but from what i have read from other owners this seems to be a major problem with honda.
ODI 11103510
Power Train
I was driving at 75mph on a heavily congested area of the interstate. Vehicle was running normal, then the emissions light came on followed by 'transmission system problem' and i lost all ability to accelerate the vehicle, despite pressing the gas pedal to the floor. The transmission would not shift up or down and i narrowly missed being in a horrible accident as i fought to coast to the side of the highway. Once in…
ODI 11092027
Power Train
Vehicle goes into "limp mode" while traveling down the interstate. You cannot shift or accelerate. Indicator flashes emissions system problem, transmission problem, awd problem along with multiple lights on the dash. The dealership as well as honda advises codes were cleared and contact them again if problems reoccurs. This is the second 2016 pilot elite we have owned with this problem!
ODI 11089837
Power Train
Oil leaking underneath car. This shows up as a puddle in my garage - it's a slow leak. I think it's probably the same issue as what's happening with the other 2016 honda pilots and the seal on the oil container, but my specific car hasn't been flagged.
ODI 11083484
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked, stalled, and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to honda of aventura (2150 ne 163rd st, north miami beach, fl 33162) numerous times. The battery was replaced and the software was updated several times. The contact was also informed that the failures were normal. The…
ODI 11291570
Power Train · Software
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle violently hesitated to drive and jerked. The vehicle was taken to colonial honda of dartmouth ([redacted], dartmouth, ma 02747, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the software needed to be updated so that the vehicle would not overheat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated…
ODI 11277477
Engine · Power Train
Two different times my car has sputtered while driving also when trying to accelerate. One time happen twice 2 weeks ago. Yesterday happened several times and transmission system problem light came on and emissions system light. Car jerked and sputtered very scary while i had my child in the car with me.. Honda currently reviewing problem.
ODI 11041527
Power Train
I stopped the car to let pedestrian cross the crosswalk and the vehicle was jumping ahead while my leg is on the brakes. The vehicle almost hit a pedestrian. The indecent was in a city street. Prior to this incident two additional incident happened while stopping in a stop sign and red traffic light. Fourth incident happened while driving in a highway and the vehicle decelerated on its own on from 65 mph, went from…
ODI 11022259
Engine · Power Train
Something is wrong with our vehicle when we try to accelerate it skips and sputters and does not pick up speed just happens in the economy state and also without the economy button
ODI 11040671
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
We have had multiple, ongoing problems with our 2016 honda pilot elite since early on in our ownership. When i try to go after coming to a stop, the car tries to stall and has stalled several times in the middle of the road. When it stalls, it has switched itself to neutral and for several minutes, it will not let me do anything to try to get the car going again such as change gears, start the car, etc. As i try to…
ODI 11204402
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Engine stops won't restart multiple warning light flashing giving appearance of computer failure. Second incident. First incident dealer said no problem after checking battery. Second incident in traffic when failure occurred (5/25/17 approx 8 a.m) blocking intersection. Fortunately we were slowing to stop at light. Video of dash available too large to upload.
ODI 10991579
Power Train · Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact noticed an oil stain on the ground. The contact made an appointment with the dealer. Stream valley honda in new york diagnosed that a new radiator was needed and the vehicle had to be flushed three times. The dealer also stated that there was no guarantee that the vehicle would function normally because the radiator…
ODI 10993401
Power Train
I pulled into a parking spot, put the car into park, and then the car lurched forward at an extremely powerful speed. The car struck a cypress tree causing $7,500 damage on my car.
Crash reported
ODI 10991905
Power Train
The truck accelerated downhill with a jerking push. It jerks a lot when shifting gears. It also hesitates to go after making a stop. This is a safer hazard. When th vehicle is moving a slow speed, it is sluggish, jerky. I brought the truck to the dealership several times and i was told that the transmission is definitely a problem, but they have no fix for it. I don't feel safe in this vehicle w
ODI 11112142
Power Train
I got problem with shift stick make noise,look like come from transfer case or tramission.i go many time to dealer and the dealer just say nothing wrong,honestly they know but the prentend didn't know.i hope somebody can help me for fight to dealer for fix my car.second thing my axel leak littlebit and dealer didn't want to fix.pls help my case
ODI 11207395