Honda Pilot Engine Problems
- 390
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 17
- Years with records
- 2003–2019
- Stored years
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 390 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 15 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- idle stop · 21 records
- auto idle · 15 records
- check engine · 13 records
- foot brake · 10 records
- engine idle · 10 records
- engine light · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 112 |
| 60–100k mi | 75 |
| 100–150k mi | 68 |
| 30–60k mi | 66 |
| 150–400k mi | 25 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
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
Engine
AUTO ENGINE IDLE STOP: STALLING WHEN ACTIVE
ODI 11306743
Engine
At approx. 40,000 miles and after only 2 years of ownership, emissions problem dash warnings illuminated during normal use. Dealer diagnostic reveals all fuel injectors need replacement. Discovered that this problem is known to honda's to affect 2016 and 2017 honda pilot models. An internal service bulletin revealed that the problem was due to an error during manufacturing, yet no recall has been announced and honda…
ODI 11302300
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
On two separate occasions i have experienced my car notifying me of a transmission issue and kicking it into neutral on its own. The first time this occurred back at the end of november, used auto start and got into my car shortly after. Turned on the car and placed into reverse. Still stopped, pulling up my gps and heard the alert and saw on my dashboard 'stop driving when safe. Transmission problem. See manual" it…
ODI 11300341
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
Engine · Power Train
3rd time in 12 months that the check engine light begins flashing and the car begins to lose acceleration power and vibrates excessively. Recent issue happened while driving off of the freeway and at a stop light. The previous 2 occurrences it is determined to be an engine misfire. The last time oil spotted in spark plug indicating that the piston ring is faulty.
ODI 11298201
Engine
Consistent vibration when ecm engages culminating in engine bucking along with engine light flashing this occurred on rural road at 55mph. Mechanic changed oil and spark plugs which seemed to fix the problem. Two months later, engine light on and ecm not engaging at all. Vtm light on for a short while. Code indicates a cylinder problem. This waa also at approx. 50mph. The code is ambiguous but seems to indicate…
ODI 11297199
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted to the center median. The vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that black smoke was emerging from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an odor of burning oil present. The vehicle was re-started but lacked forward momentum. The…
ODI 11307042