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Honda Pilot Traction Control System Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset
4
Years with records
2003–2017
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 8 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaints by year

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
1–30k mi2
150–400k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • August 1, 2018 · 12,000 miles

    Abs Warning Light · Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda pilot. The contact stated that the traction control, anti-lock brakes, hill assist, vehicle stability assist, and trailer stability assist warning indicators illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to honda village ([redacted], newton, ma) where it was diagnosed, but the failures could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…

    ODI 11120165

    2017 records in this system

  • July 1, 2015 · 102,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Traction Control System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle decelerated intermittently and the vsa warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the yaw rate sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not…

    ODI 10779119

    2005 records in this system

  • December 15, 2014 · 200,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Traction Control System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 04/10/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle has a history of traction issues in…

    ODI 10683184

    2003 records in this system

  • May 1, 2013

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System

    2005 honda pilot. Consumer writes in regards to a defective vsa electrical control unit recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated without warning, the vehicle came to a complete stop in the middle of the intersection. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where the vsa/abs modulator assembly was replaced.

    ODI 10514206

    2005 records in this system

  • April 28, 2013

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System

    2005 honda pilot. Consumer writes in regards to malfunction of alarm system in vehicle. *smd the consumer stated the alarm system went off, while driving. The consumer made every effort, to stop the horns from blaring. Soon after, the vehicle stalled. He put the gear in park and turned off the ignition. He attempted to re-start the vehicle, but it would not go into any gear. The consumer managed to get help, to push…

    ODI 10514237

    2005 records in this system

  • October 9, 2010 · 2,600 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System

    Wheel sensor wires on 2011 honda pilot are exposed and unprotected under the vehicle which when damaged, disable anti-lock braking system (abs), vehicle stability assist (vsa), and the variable torque management (vtm-4) systems. Exposed wires are prone to be cut or damaged by road debris and hazards. Due to the wire being exposed, it was damaged and caused an out-of-pocket expense of approx. $266.00 to repair on a…

    ODI 10360035

    2011 records in this system

  • February 13, 2010 · 87,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Electronic Stability Control · Equipment · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seats · Structure · Traction Control System

    There are several issues: 1. The problem began with the key not fitting properly as it once did, perhaps after several attempts. When i turn the key or put the key in the ignition it won't turn to get the vehicle started. I turned the steering wheel all the way to the left and it doesn't matter. The pilot still won't start. When reading the manual, it's a push sign under the ignition but this isn't addressed in the…

    1 injury

    ODI 10310840

    2003 records in this system

  • August 1, 2009 · 60,080 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System

    2005 honda pilot went into a full brake mode (slammed) without anyone touching the brakes from 45 mph. After the car stopped in the middle of the road we limped onto a side street with the brakes continuing to catch off and on. Parked the car and returned later to get it to the dealer. We could not get it to duplicate the problem. This could have been a disaster if someone had been following the vehicle. *tr

    ODI 10279468

    2005 records in this system