2016 Honda Pilot Engine Problems
- 79
- 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 79 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- idle stop · 17 records
- auto idle · 10 records
- foot brake · 9 records
- engine idle · 8 records
- system problem · 8 records
- several times · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 30 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Car was engaged in "idle-stop" at a traffic light. Following driver's lifting of foot off of the brake pedal, car shut off completely. All dashboard lights lit up, and car was not able to be turned back on for 1-2 minutes. Car was in the middle of a busy street, and a large vehicle nearly rear-ended the dead car. Driver was thereafter able to follow on-screen instructions for restarting vehicle, but was unsuccessful…
ODI 11220350
Electrical System · Engine
When engine auto idle is engaged, instead of re-engaging when foot removed from brake, the car stalls in one of three ways. Grade 1, the fan and radio shut off but the engine engages once gas is applied. Grade 2, the fan, radio and engine shut off but restart once gas is applied. Various warning lights then appear on the dash. Grade 3, everything shuts off and the car will not restart until you shift into park and…
ODI 11243724
Engine
Car will stall when stopped with the auto-engine idle engaged. First started with radio cutting out when engine was restarting. Progressed to stalling when engine idle is engaged and foot is taken off the brake - car will jolt and then stall. It switched to neutral and must be put back in park and the start button pressed multiple times to get it to restart - can take a few minutes. Very dangerous at busy…
ODI 11220040
Engine
The engine fully stopped while driving on the hwy while driving almos got rear ended. I was moving tapped the break and the engine stopped ( like in idle) i quickly pushed on the gas and after seconds of no response it came back. On 9/2/2018 this happened when i was going tjru paying toll i touched the break trying to slow down it completly died, tried to push gas no response died and went in n. Had to turn it on…
ODI 11209757
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
We have had several issues but the most pressing is that the car will suddenly stop responding under acceleration. This has happened 3 times once very nearly caused a very bad accident with a big rig whilst we were entering a freeway. The car will suddenly not respond to throttle the gauges seem to reset and then the car will go. Similar to how the auto stop idle function works except we were not stopped we were…
ODI 11299470
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the rpm increased to high and vehicle accelerated spontaneously. The vehicle went into limp mode. Additionally, the vehicle shifted roughly from first to second and third to fourth gears. The emission, transmission, lane assist, towing and power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to holm automotive center…
ODI 11300755
Electrical System · Engine
I have a 2016 touring pilot with just over 38,000 miles. Since about 25,000 miles i have felt that there was an odd hesitation with the auto-off feature that i'd not noticed during the initial period of ownership. The issue escalated to the point which it would actually stall out at an intersection and the vehicle would not turn back on for a few minutes. The dealership replaced the battery and said that they could…
ODI 11208938
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
There is a gasoline smell inside the car and outside i dont see any leaking but the smell is making me worry
ODI 11191739
Engine
Auto idle stop doesn't restart. It stalls often depending on the length of the idle. It has been slowing progressing to unreliable. It stops entirely, often in traffic and then you have to put car in park, restart engine and then put in drive and go again. By this time traffic is already moving around you. Very dangerous and scary on freeway and at intersections. Had the battery checked at auto store, take in for…
ODI 11218355
Electrical System · Engine · Seats
My vehicle has multiple system error messages that have come on and off when turning on the car and some have became much more frequent and remain on while driving. 1. Keyless starting system error- happens frequently when vehicle is turned on and remains on while driving. 2. Antilock brake system error- when vehicle is powered on and remains on for about 20 mins after driving vehicle and returns when car is powered…
ODI 11191666
Engine
When engine tries to restart from idle stop the engine stalls and fails to restart. Has done this numerous times and the dealer can not replicate the issue. Is a danger while at a busy intersection. Radio also turns off when trying to restart. This happens almost every time the vehicle goes into idle stop mode.
ODI 11171058
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The first incident was on oct 7, 2018. We were at a stop light with the engine idle option enabled. When the light turned green and the brake was released, the vehicle should have started back up, but instead, it stalled. After the 2nd time it occurred, we started to disable the engine idle feature as soon as we start the car. We have forgotten a few times and the vehicle stalling has happened at least 3 additional…
ODI 11166512
Engine
On 2 occasions, the automatic idle stop has turned off the engine and not allowed the car to be turned back on. One time the vehicle eventually restarted, but the second time the vehicle had to be jumped by highway patrol. It was at a busy interstate exit ramp, stopped at a stoplight, and we were unable to move the vehicle out of the way. It was a very dangerous situation. We had the battery tested and it was good.…
ODI 11179888
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
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
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
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Keyless start system error - the car won't start and this is the error message that pops up.
ODI 11142523
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Honda pilot 2016 model with 30000 miles has stalled on highway interstate suddenly within 2 min of signalling messages of engine temperature too hot, transmission system problem, emission system problem etc...and went into neutral mode with failure of brakes. Car would not respond to brakes as it went to neutral state. Also noticed a burning or gasoline smell inside the car . I had to apply parking brake to stop the…
ODI 11138820
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 · 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 · 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 · 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