https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Honda Pilot. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:27 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2178514 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Three times at a stop light my car goes into the engine idle stop mode and when the light turns green my car won’t get out of the mode. I have to put it into park and restart the car to go. I have almost been hit twice. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2178296 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The check transmission light comes and goes. Ive had the transmission flushed with no issues. It pulls codes for the torque converter as its supposedly getting stuck per mechanic or is over heating and throwing the code. It does not drive rough and I believe it is a faulty code that needs to be addressed and updated and cleared. Ive had it cleared out once and it stayed off for a whole month. The https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2178297 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The check transmission light comes and goes. Ive had the transmission flushed with no issues. It pulls codes for the torque converter as its supposedly getting stuck per mechanic or is over heating and throwing the code. It does not drive rough and I believe it is a faulty code that needs to be addressed and updated and cleared. Ive had it cleared out once and it stayed off for a whole month. The https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2177767 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On Friday, January 30th, I took my car into Bill Pearce Courtesy Honda in Reno NV, to get a pretty big service done for $3400. Basically the 100k service with new timing belt, spark plugs, etc. I wanted to make sure that this car would last 3-5 more years. A week later, my [XXX] old daughter took my car to the ski mountain for work and on the way, the car started making a loud knocking sound and https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2177279 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The engine began sputtering and then shut off. I had it towed in to a third party mechanic we frequently use, and they confirmed that the engine had seized, and they could not ascertain the cause. It didn't seem to have anything to do with low oil. I wondered if it was an issue with the fuel pumps failing again, because they recently failed and we had to have them replaced. I checked our VIN numbe https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2177407 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Transmission and torque converter, were effected on my car. Safety concerns were witness when wife was driving on freeway with our 4 kids and car was jerking and not going like it’s was suppose to. We drove to slow lane were we proceeded to destination slowly . Problem was detected when transmission light came on when my wife and sister in law were driving on freeway. America Honda didnt want to https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2177229 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was pulling into an open available parking space in a hospital parking garage and the car just all of a sudden accelerated ON ITS OWN and hit the wall of parking spot. I tried to apply the brake several times before I could finally get it to stop and during this time the car was slamming into the wall area and slinging me back and forth a few times before it stopped. My life was put at risk be https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2177230 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was pulling into an open available parking space in a hospital parking garage and the car just all of a sudden accelerated ON ITS OWN and hit the wall of parking spot. I tried to apply the brake several times before I could finally get it to stop and during this time the car was slamming into the wall area and slinging me back and forth a few times before it stopped. My life was put at risk be https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2176981 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Component or system that failed: The engine failed suddenly while driving. The suspected failure is an internal connecting-rod bearing or related bottom-end engine component. The vehicle is currently at a repair facility and the engine is available for inspection upon request. How safety was put at risk: The engine lost power suddenly and became inoperable while driving. This created a hazardous https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2177088 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The forward facing camera on the windshield is failing and warning lights on the dashboard keep going off making the ADAS system inoperative. This is also draining the battery. I am told that only Honda has the capability to troubleshoot and repair / replace this camera. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2177089 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The forward facing camera on the windshield is failing and warning lights on the dashboard keep going off making the ADAS system inoperative. This is also draining the battery. I am told that only Honda has the capability to troubleshoot and repair / replace this camera. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2177090 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The forward facing camera on the windshield is failing and warning lights on the dashboard keep going off making the ADAS system inoperative. This is also draining the battery. I am told that only Honda has the capability to troubleshoot and repair / replace this camera. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2176988 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT CAR WILL RANDOMLY LOSE ALL POWER AS IF THE BATTERY IS DEAD AND THEN FLICKER AND COME BACK ON. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ARE ON. NOTHING HAS BEEN INSPECTED YET BUT THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2177092 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Currently showing DTC P219B (O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean – Bank 2 Sensor 1) along with P0430 . For prior years thru 2019, Honda has issued Service Bulletins 19-072 and 20-100 covering DTCs P030x, P219A, and P219B, which may involve PCM software updates, a Cylinder A/F Test, and potential injector replacement. However, they have not issued bulletins for 2020. My car only has 58,000 miles. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2177093 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Currently showing DTC P219B (O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean – Bank 2 Sensor 1) along with P0430 . For prior years thru 2019, Honda has issued Service Bulletins 19-072 and 20-100 covering DTCs P030x, P219A, and P219B, which may involve PCM software updates, a Cylinder A/F Test, and potential injector replacement. However, they have not issued bulletins for 2020. My car only has 58,000 miles. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2176832 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle started to Make loud clinking sound coming from engine. Went to dealership for diagnostic and high pressure fuel pump failed. Was quote 2000$ . https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2176840 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT SUV check engine light for the emissions system came on 11/21/2025. The light does not stay on all the time, it goes on and off ever several days. During my state inspection, dealer diagnosed issue to a P0430 code and ran a cylinder AF test. It revealed that cylinders 2, 5 and 6 failed for rich conditions and stated the fuel injectors require replacement. Both the dealer and honda Corp. stated the https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2176659 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Component/System Failed: Engine – Excessive oil consumption (piston rings / internal engine components). The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Description of the Problem: The engine is experiencing excessive oil consumption. During a monitored oil consumption test, approximately 0.9 quarts of oil were consumed over about 1,006 miles, which equals a consumption rate of approximately https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2176086 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mechanic at Lee Street Garage reported lower end noise issues with engine and told me they don't recommend fixing other issues until I have vehicle looked at by dealership (in case they can address potential engine failure issue linked below). I took vehicle to dealer and they reported $5000 in repairs (to fix other issues) - nothing about a potential recall - [XXX] for this issue. I understand https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2176108 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On Feb. 03, 2026 around 5:30 pm, driving 290 west going 65 mph. No cars on either side of me and the next closest car 6 lengths of me, my car slammed on the brakes and alarmed. The sudden braking lasted 1-2 seconds. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2176109 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On Feb. 03, 2026 around 5:30 pm, driving 290 west going 65 mph. No cars on either side of me and the next closest car 6 lengths of me, my car slammed on the brakes and alarmed. The sudden braking lasted 1-2 seconds. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2175864 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The fuel injector failed which cause safety issues such as reduced speed, failing safety issues, and the car is misfiring and not running safely. When driving the car started to misfire and was not running correctly. It then reduced speed and the safety features were disabled. Yes this issue was confirmed by Ken Vance Honda in Eau Claire WI. There was a flashing check engine light, hill start assi https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2175865 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The fuel injector failed which cause safety issues such as reduced speed, failing safety issues, and the car is misfiring and not running safely. When driving the car started to misfire and was not running correctly. It then reduced speed and the safety features were disabled. Yes this issue was confirmed by Ken Vance Honda in Eau Claire WI. There was a flashing check engine light, hill start assi https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2175866 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The fuel injector failed which cause safety issues such as reduced speed, failing safety issues, and the car is misfiring and not running safely. When driving the car started to misfire and was not running correctly. It then reduced speed and the safety features were disabled. Yes this issue was confirmed by Ken Vance Honda in Eau Claire WI. There was a flashing check engine light, hill start assi https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2175763 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engine was making a loud grinding noise and when my fiance got home from work it completely died out and will not turn over https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2175638 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle: 2022 Honda Pilot Elite AWD Mileage at first occurrence: ~30,000 miles Current mileage at worsening/repeatability of issue: ~48,000 miles My 2022 Honda Pilot Elite experiences a loss of propulsion during cold starts, most commonly after using remote start. The issue occurs when the vehicle is cold, shifted into Drive, and remains stationary for approximately 10–15 seconds. Under these con https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2175718 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lots of warning lights going off in car. Took it to the dealership and was told it’s the front camera and would cost over $2k to fix. Car is new, less than 5 years old. Should not be having this issue on a new car. After researching found there are lots of people with the same issue. Seems to me it’s a manufacturing issue and Honda should be responsible to fix. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2175719 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lots of warning lights going off in car. Took it to the dealership and was told it’s the front camera and would cost over $2k to fix. Car is new, less than 5 years old. Should not be having this issue on a new car. After researching found there are lots of people with the same issue. Seems to me it’s a manufacturing issue and Honda should be responsible to fix. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2175720 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lots of warning lights going off in car. Took it to the dealership and was told it’s the front camera and would cost over $2k to fix. Car is new, less than 5 years old. Should not be having this issue on a new car. After researching found there are lots of people with the same issue. Seems to me it’s a manufacturing issue and Honda should be responsible to fix. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot https://plaincars.com/make/honda-pilot#complaint-2175924 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Idle engine restart failed. The vehicle went in idle mode at stop light, whe I got green and moved feet off brake to acceleration the engine failed to restart. It happened on 2/3/2026. I turned on hazard light to alert other drivers I was in trouble. I kept getting message on dashboard to put car in park, press the brake and push engine start. It did not work for a while I stepped out of vehicle u