2016 Honda Pilot Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel injectors · 17 records
- fuel injector · 9 records
- engine light · 6 records
- error code · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
With less than 40k miles, the vehicle received a message about an engine problem. Took to dealer and was advised that it would require new fuel injectors, at a cost of approximately $1300. I have had other honda vehicles that have gone 100k miles and more without such problem. This is unacceptable. It should be covered on such a low mileage vehicle reqardless of vehicle age.
ODI 11308848
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel injectors have to be replaced every 30 to 40k miles in this vehicle. Honda is aware of the issue and has no fix other than to reinstall the same bad injectors so the problem has happened 2 times on my vehicle
ODI 11297476
Fuel/Propulsion System
After fueling, no topping off, drips or leaks, very strong gas odor in interior. So strong couldn't drive. Had to leave it sit with open windows. Strong fuel smell continued throughout day, continued milder smell, but very noticeable next day. Went to dealer, they found no problems. Keeping it overnight. After research honda knows about problem but has no current fix or offers of buyback.
ODI 11288581
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fragments from the manufacturing process of fuel injectors are clogging the fuel system and cause failure for a properly running engine. Accelerating especially is worrisome as the engine is misfiring. American honda motor company is aware and has a tsb for this. We are not driving is at this time because honda dealership says it is not safe to drive.
ODI 11289313
Fuel/Propulsion System
The 2016 honda pilot featured redesigned fuel injectors that are under intense psi. After approx. 3 years, they all need to be replaced. Most fuel injectors are designed to last the life of a car. Moreover, it's is statistically extrememly improbable that every fuel injector would go bad at the same time. Apparently, the fuel injectors are putting off tiny pieces of metal that are building up inside and rendering…
ODI 11281382
Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light appeared. Dealer inspected and determined fuel injector damage. Honda service bulletin states "debris from the high pressure pump or the fuel injector machining process can cause internal wear or clogging inside the injector". Honda does not consider this to be manufacturer defect despite fuel injectors not designed to wear out at 62k miles.
ODI 11279877
Fuel/Propulsion System
We have been having issues with our pilot since november. I went to start it one day and a lot of lights on the dash turned on. It has been determined by honda that the issue is fuel injectors, it sounds like this is a well known issue with this year pilot, we have been in contact with many others who have told us this. The lights come on when the vehicle is first started and stay on through all driving. We have…
ODI 11308889
Fuel/Propulsion System
Emissions system problem light appears. Many other warning lights come on as well. Then the engine light starts to blink. The car starts to shake and sputtered and will not accelerate. The car manual states to immediately pull over and let engine sit for 10 minutes, then drive immediately to dealer. This has happened when pulling our boat and we were unable to pull over safely. This poses a risk of fire. It has also…
ODI 11269169
Fuel/Propulsion System
On 8/29/2019 i received an error code that appeared on the center dash display unit of my 2016 honda pilot. The error code said "emissions system problem". I took my car to the honda dealership where i purchased the vehicle from, as a certified used car, and they were able to obtain an error code from the vehicle. The error code was "p219a/b - for fuel injectors. The service advisor informed me that this indicated…
ODI 11252360
Fuel/Propulsion System
My car is at 37,000 miles (of course just over the 36,000 mile warranty) and now has fuel injector failure. Car is hesitating and sputtering during acceleration on any road. The failure in our fuel injectors has caused transmission fluid to become dirty and is making the car drive stutter and hesitate during acceleration and deceleration. We have been told we need to replace fuel injectors and replace transition…
ODI 11231001
Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light, awd system light both sporadically on and sluggish accelaeration - disc iwth mechanic, after inspection and research - fuel injector assembly needing replacment less than 3 years ownership, according ot mechanic, honda delaerships know about this problem and are selling a lot of fuel injector system and an additional required part
ODI 11234858
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The engine idle stop feature not working properly. When the vehicle is at a stop the engine turns off like intended. Sometimes the radio turns off and restarts immediately. Randomly when you take you foot off the gas the entire vehicle and all functions turn off. In order to turn the vehicle you need to press the ignition button and set the vehicle in park. This is very dangerous in stop and go traffic. The most…
ODI 11222280
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
2016 honda pilot sudden rough acceleration while pulling up to the driveway. This happened after accelerator was released before the approach. Fortunately the brakes were applied on time before crashing into the property.
ODI 11220180
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel in hectors need replacing after 51000 miles. Code states that fuel injector was installed improperly at the factory. The emissions control light came on which prompted the inspection.
ODI 11218138
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel injectors failed at 41,000 miles and the car was 2 and half years old. Engine light came on with no outward conditions of a problem. Honda service technician couldn't clear engine light. He claimed it was the fuel injectors and they replaced at 1200 hundred dollars. I believe this to be safety issue. I have heard other honda owners with the 2016 pilot are having the same issue. Honda has been totally…
ODI 11228456
Fuel/Propulsion System
Warning light: emission systems problem i purchased the car at around 56,000 miles from a non-honda dealership. This light first appeared around 58,000 miles when i turned the car on in my driveway to go to work. I called my local mechanic (i.e not a honda dealership) to ask to bring it in for diagnosis, but by the time i brought it in about 3 days later, the light had gone off. My mechanic read the diagnostic code…
ODI 11265626
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Cabin fills-up with gasoline fumes when at rest/ide/not moving. Fumes come from air vents and only happens when pulling air from outside. No gasoline smell occurs when air system is in re-circulation mode. Gasoline smell goes away when car is in motion. I took it to the honda dealership in bozeman, mt and they stated they cannot find anything wrong and the computer does not find anything wrong. Technicians say they…
ODI 11191676
Fuel/Propulsion System
When i'm driving highway or local car buck between 1000rpm and [redacted] and regular
ODI 11175146
Fuel/Propulsion System
At just over 70k miles, i get the dreaded "emissions system problem" when i start my car the other morning. I immediately take it to a honda dealership for diagnosis and i am told i will need all 6 fuel injectors replaced. Interestingly enough, honda's tsb 018-25 indicates the probable cause of this fuel injector issue as an issue that occurred during the manufacturing process, yet they have not been fully…
ODI 11306832
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall my honda pilot only 83000 miles. Transmission problem and emmission problem both lights came on at the same time. I was driving to work when i felt the car not wanting to accelerate, i immediately turned into a lot and i am waiting here ever since because the car isn't moving forward.
ODI 11165281
Fuel/Propulsion System
During start up and while driving the transmission light come on, took to dealership for repairs and informed the fuel injectors needed replaced. Found a service bulletin stating that honda has found fuel injectors were installed incorrectly during manufacturing.
ODI 11166244
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
On saturday november, 24, at approximate 9:45 am i was driving uphill and noticed my engine was making an odd sound. It made it when i accelerated, but stopped as soon as i took my foot off the gas. As i got to the top of the hill, there was no more sound. About 1 minute later i pulled into a shopping center, the car was on a slight upward angle, and i was going to turn into a parking spot, when all of a sudden my…
Crash reported
ODI 11154573
Fuel/Propulsion System
As you accelerate, the car goes in and out of getting fuel to the engine. The rpm’s drop and increase at least 1,000 rpms each second. Vehicle is in motion. Happens both on city streets, but more so on the open highway, especially if small texas hills are involved. Took car to honda dealership. They cleaned the fuel lines, and reset the computer. This has helped.
ODI 11170158
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2016 honda pilot does not function properly. The "emissions" check engine light has come on three different times, all with less than 40,000 miles on the vehicle. The honda dealer claims that they fixed the problem each time; but that's not the case. The light continues to come on in during normal driving conditions.
ODI 11121814