Auto Recall Watch
U.S. public vehicle records

2005 Honda PILOT: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

679 owner complaints analyzed

13 distinct recall campaigns

102,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2005 model year. Data updated: . 568 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 133 of 679 complaints (19.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior18427.1%
Transmission and shifting16023.6%
Steering behavior608.8%
Electrical and battery issues334.9%
Engine operation202.9%
Fuel system concerns20.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Power Train
133
Air Bags
115
Service Brakes
98
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
96
Electrical System
54
Engine
48
Vehicle Speed Control
46
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
39
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Power Train133
Air Bags115
Service Brakes98
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)96
Electrical System54
Engine48
Vehicle Speed Control46
Power Train:Automatic Transmission39

Power Train: 133; Air Bags: 115; Service Brakes: 98; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 96; Electrical System: 54; Engine: 48; Vehicle Speed Control: 46; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 39

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
36
25,000 to 49,999
31
50,000 to 74,999
88
75,000 to 99,999
105
100,000 to 149,999
197
150,000 and above
111
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00036
25,000 to 49,99931
50,000 to 74,99988
75,000 to 99,999105
100,000 to 149,999197
150,000 and above111

Under 25,000: 36; 25,000 to 49,999: 31; 50,000 to 74,999: 88; 75,000 to 99,999: 105; 100,000 to 149,999: 197; 150,000 and above: 111

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (197). 111 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2005
20
2006
9
2007
14
2008
11
2009
27
2010
54
2011
57
2012
100
2013
90
2014
77
2015
59
2016
47
2017
27
2018
32
2019
15
2020
12
2021
10
2022
3
2023
7
2024
4
2025
2
2026
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
200520
20069
200714
200811
200927
201054
201157
2012100
201390
201477
201559
201647
201727
201832
201915
202012
202110
20223
20237
20244
20252
20262

2005: 20; 2006: 9; 2007: 14; 2008: 11; 2009: 27; 2010: 54; 2011: 57; 2012: 100; 2013: 90; 2014: 77; 2015: 59; 2016: 47; 2017: 27; 2018: 32; 2019: 15; 2020: 12; 2021: 10; 2022: 3; 2023: 7; 2024: 4; 2025: 2; 2026: 2

Pattern summary

Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 184 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 160 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 60 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10114138 · 2005-03-15 (March 15, 2005)

HEADREST OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS ARE REALLY FAR AWAY. THIS CAUSES SERIOUS NECK STRAIN AND PAIN. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD SINCE IT COULD CAUSE A MAJOR INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE HEADREST OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT IS A DOUGHNUT HOLE TYPES HEADREST. THIS HEADREST IS NOT ADJUSTABLE AND SITS FAR BACK AWAY FROM THE BACK. SO, IT DOES NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE NECK. QUITE A FEW PEOPLE SEEM TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE CHECK HTTP://WWW.EDMUNDS.COM DISCUSSIONS AND HTTP://WWW.HONDA-PILOT.ORG DISCUSSIONS. PLEAS…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10114138 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10116929 · 2005-04-14 (April 14, 2005)

VEHICLE: HONDA PILOT 2005 EX-L, PURCHASED ON 12/2004 WHENEVER I DRIVE MY HONDA PILOT I HAVE PAIN IN MY RIGHT EAR. A WEEK FROM TODAY, I STOPPED BY MY DEALER AND TEST DROVE THE EXACT SAME MODEL FROM THE DEALER, AND I DID NOT HAVE NAY PAIN IN MY EAR.*AK I WENT TO SEE AN (EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALIST, AND ACCORDING TO MY DOCTOR, I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH MY EAR AT ALL. DOCTOR SUGGESTED THERE COULD BE SOME KIND OF CHEMICAL IN MY CAR THAT PROBABLY CAUSED SOME REACTION IN MY EAR. I HAVE A HONDA, ACCORD THAT I DRIVE REGULARLY, I DO NOT HAV…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10116929 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10117450 · 2005-04-28 (April 28, 2005)

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED PASSENGER FRONT SHOULDER BELT WOULD LOCK UP UNTIL RELEASED. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ONCE, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE IT. *AK THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPEN, CONSUMER DROVE TO THE DEALER WITH PASSENGER LOCKED IN FRONT SEAT SHOULDER HARNESS. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD A PROBLEM AND REPLACE MECHANISM. THIRD TIME DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A DESIGNED THAT WAY-IF SEAT BELT IS EXTENDED ALL THE WAY OUT WHEN LOCKING THEN THAT WILL OCCUR. *BF *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10117450 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10120143 · 2005-05-06 (May 6, 2005)

HEADREST OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS ARE REALLY FAR AWAY. THIS CAUSES SERIOUS NECK STRAIN AND PAIN. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD SINCE IT COULD CAUSE A MAJOR INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE HEADREST OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT IS A DOUGHNUT HOLE TYPES HEADREST. THIS HEADREST IS NOT ADJUSTABLE AND SITS FAR BACK AWAY FROM THE BACK. SO, IT DOES NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE NECK. QUITE A FEW PEOPLE SEEM TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10120143 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10122170 · 2005-05-25 (May 25, 2005)

2005 HONDA PILOT - FUNDAMENTAL FLAW IN SHOULDER BELT CENTER SEATING POSITION 2ND ROW. THE BELT STARTS IN THE CEALING SO FAR FORWARD THAT WHEN A PERSON WITHOUT A THICK UPPER BODY SITS IN THE CENTER POSITION IN THE 2ND ROW, THE BELT PASSES NEXT TO THE CHEEK RATHER THAN THE SHOULDER. IN THE CASE OF A CHILD WHO IS TOO BIG TO BE IN A BOOSTER WITH A BACK BUT IS STILL RELATIVELY SMALL, THE SHOULDER BELT ACTUALLY PASSES IN FRONT OF THE SHOULDER AND DESCENDS TO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT EVEN TOUCHING THE SHOULDER OR THE UPPER CHEST! THIS LEAVES THE CHILD IN…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10122170 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10126729 · 2005-06-27 (June 27, 2005)

2005 HONDA PILOT EX WITH LESS THAN 500 MILES ON IT.. ~90% BRAKE FAILURE ON VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS... 06/15/2005 AND 06/24/2005. TAKING TO HONDA OF CONCORD (CONCORD NC) TO BE REVIEWED... MAY OR MAY NOT REPAIR DEPENDING ON IF THEY CAN "DUPLICATE" THE PROBLEM BUT ARE AWARE OF SOME CASES OF THE MASTER CYLINDER GOING COMPLETELY OUT FOR A "MOMENT". ALERTING YOU ALL IN CASE THIS HAPPENS TO OTHERS AND TO HAVE ON RECORD.

Owner-reported narrative. 223 miles reported. Look up ODI 10126729 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10129652 · 2005-07-22 (July 22, 2005)

SUSTAINED VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOUT 45 TO 75 MPH. MULTIPLE TRIPS TO DEALER, WAS TOLD THIS IS A "CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE". STARTED THE FIRST DAY I DROVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT WITH 50 MILES ON IT.

Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 10129652 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10129822 · 2005-07-24 (July 24, 2005)

MAKE: HONDA PILOT 2005 PLEASE ALSO REVIEW: HTTP://WWW.HONDAPILOT.ORG/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?S=&THREADID=4117&PERPAGE=15&PAGENUMBER=27 WHICH HAS 27 PAGES OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. I JUST BOUGHT A 2005 PILOT. I HAD THE HITCH INSTALLED BY HONDA. I NOTICED SOME VIBRATION LOWER THAN 70 MPH BUT ASSUMED THAT I WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE CAR. LO AND BEHOLD, WHEN I DROVE THE CAR HOME I NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING STARTING AROUND 69MPH, PEAKING AT AROUND 76 MPH AND FADING TO "NORMAL" AT AROUND 80 MPH. THE VIBRATION FEELS LIKE A WHEE…

Owner-reported narrative. 45 miles reported. Look up ODI 10129822 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

13 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

04V541000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Reported: 2004-11-18 (November 18, 2004)

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Consequence: IN A CRASH, THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED AND LEAK FUEL. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS REPLACED THE FUEL TANK. ALL OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON NOVEMBER 10, 2004.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
05V039000 · Steering:Column

Reported: 2005-02-03 (February 3, 2005)

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

Remedy: OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON JANUARY 25, 2005, AND ARRANGEMENTS WERE MADE TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES TOWED TO THEIR DEALERS AND HAVE THE REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2005.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
12V136000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Reported: 2012-03-30 (March 30, 2012)

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V; MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2005 PILOT; AND MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 CIVIC VEHICLES. IN MARCH 2012, HONDA FILED A DEFECT REPORT TO RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 PILOT VEHICLES. IN AUGUST 2012, HONDA INFORMED THE AGENCY THAT IT WAS INCLUDING AN ADDITIONAL 820,789 VEHICLES INCLUDING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 PILOTS AND MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 CIVICS. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF VEHICLES BEING RECALLED IS NOW 1,375,217. DUE TO TENSION FROM THE COMBINATION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, WEAR ON THE SURFACE OF THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL CAN OCCUR, YIELDING COPPER OXIDE, WHICH INCREASES ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE. INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MAY CAUSE THE TERMINAL ENDS TO MELT WITHIN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR.

Consequence: IF THE TERMINAL ENDS MELT WITHIN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, REDUCING DRIVER VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE LOW BEAM TERMINAL HARNESS OR REPLACE THE LIGHTING SWITCH AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE ORIGINAL RECALL BEGAN IN APRIL 2012. OWNERS OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE SEPTEMBER 2012 EXPANSION WILL BE NOTIFIED IN SEPTEMBER 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
13V092000 · Traction Control System | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module

Reported: 2013-03-14 (March 14, 2013)

Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 16, 2004, through September 22, 2005; and model year 2005 Acura RL vehicles manufactured March 1, 2004, through June 29, 2005. An electrical capacitor may have been damaged during the manufacturing of the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) control module causing intermittent, automatic, minor brake application. However, if the driver applies the brakes while the VSA is malfunctioning, the vehicle may come to an abrupt stop. Additionally, due to a loose ground connection, certain model year 2005 Pilots have a VSA system that may apply partial brake force, without the illumination of the brake lights, whether or not the driver is using the brakes.

Consequence: Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights, may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a dealer of their respective brand. The dealer will install a partial wiring harness containing a capacitor for the VSA modulator, free of charge. The affected model year 2005 Pilots will have their ground connection tightened. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Honda owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009, and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.honda.com; Acura owners may contact 1-800-382-2238, and select option 4, or go to www.recalls.acura.com.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
14V353000 · Air Bags

Reported: 2014-06-20 (June 20, 2014)

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
14V700000 · Air Bags

Reported: 2014-11-04 (November 4, 2014)

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
15V320000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2015-05-28 (May 28, 2015)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
16V344000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2016-05-23 (May 23, 2016)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
17V029000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2017-01-10 (January 10, 2017)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2009 Acura RL and Honda Element vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2006-2008 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
18V268000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2018-04-26 (April 26, 2018)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
19V182000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2019-03-06 (March 6, 2019)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
19V499000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2019-06-27 (June 27, 2019)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
19V501000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2019-06-27 (June 27, 2019)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

679 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

83.7%Usable mileage568 / 679 records
100.0%Valid incident date679 / 679 records
100.0%Valid filing date679 / 679 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates679 / 679 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Engine
3520.5%
ODI 10469567 · 6,000 mi

THIS IS FIRST SUMMER FOR MY BRAND NEW HONDA PILOT 2012 LX CAR AND I NOTICE WHEN AC IN ON AND CAR IS NOT MOVING THERE IS SOME KIND OF MOANING VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER FROM WHERE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. I WAS INFORMED THAT HONDA MOTORS IS AWARE ABOUT THIS ISSUE IN 2012 PILOT. I AM VERY SURPRISE AND UPSET THAT DESPITE HONDA MOTOR IS AWARE ABOUT THIS ISSUE, TILL THE DATE HONDA MOTORS DID NOT SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. THE NOISE COMING IS VERY LOUD WHEN AC IS ON AND WHEN CAR IS NOT MOVING. THIS NOISE IS VERY …

Look up ODI 10469567 at NHTSA ↗

7929.2%
ODI 10497645 · 600 mi

WHILE SLOWLY BACKING OUT OF PARKING PLACE INTO THE STREET, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED OUT-OF-CONTROL TO VERY HIGH RATE. CAUGHT OFF GUARD, THE ENGINE RPM WAS NOT NOTED, BUT DRIVER QUICKLY DECIDED THAT THE ONLY SOLUTION WAS TO TURN OFF IGNITION. THERE WAS NO MAT ON PEDAL, AND DRIVER DOES NOT OPERATE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS WITH TWO FEET. ENGINE RE-STARTED AND FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. *TR

Look up ODI 10497645 at NHTSA ↗

3126.7%
ODI 10556767 · 50 mi

WHEN THE VARIABLE CYLINDER MANAGEMENT KICKS IN AT 2000 RPM THE ENGINE VIBRATES. IT DOES THIS CONSTANTLY WHEN THE ECO GREEN LIGHT COMES ON. VERY DISTRACTING AND ANNOYING. ALSO IS A PROBLEM IN MY SISTERS 2013 PILOTS. DEALER KNEW IT WAS A PROBLEM BUT WOULD NOT DISCLOSE UNTIL AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR. *TR

Look up ODI 10556767 at NHTSA ↗

2220.2%
ODI 10816139

2015 HONDA PILOT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE WOULD GENERALLY STALL WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC FROM A NEAR STOP. IT SEEMED AS THOUGH, THE ENGINE STOPPED FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN RE-STARTED AND SURGED FORWARD. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE ISSUE WAS THE COMPUTER CONTROLLING THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING AND THERE WAS NO CURRENT FIX. *JB

Look up ODI 10816139 at NHTSA ↗

76945.1%
ODI 10745397 · 1,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. AFTER LIFTING THE HOOD, FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600.

Look up ODI 10745397 at NHTSA ↗

47050.7%
ODI 10991014 · 6,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A MESSAGE TO "STOP DRIVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEM" DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART; HOWEVER, A MESSAGE DISPLAYING "EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" APPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS WAITING TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY …

Look up ODI 10991014 at NHTSA ↗

15735.7%
ODI 11154596 · 56,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT IN "DRIVE" WITH THE AUTO-IDLE FEATURE IN USE. CAR WOULD NOT RE-START WHEN FOOT TAKEN OFF BRAKE. RADIO CUT OUT BRIEFLY AS WELL. DASHBOARD LIT UP WITH MANY ERROR MESSAGES - ONE OF THEM WAS "COLLISION MITIGATION PROBLEM" OR SOMETHING SIMILAR. PLACED CAR IN PARK AND PUSHED START BUTTON NUMEROUS TIMES. ONLY GOT CLICKING SOUNDS, WITH OCCASIONAL ENGINE TURNOVER NOISE, BUT IT WOULDN'T START. TURNED OFF A/C AND RADIO. CAR FINALLY STARTED AFTER SEVERAL MORE MINUTES OF PUSHING START BUTTON WHILE IN PARK WITH FOOT ON BR…

Look up ODI 11154596 at NHTSA ↗

23325.7%
ODI 11165653 · 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE, HILL START ASSIST, TRAILER STABILITY ASSIST, POWER STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE LITIGATION, BLIND SPOT, TRANSMISSION, AND EMISSION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIRST TEXAS HONDA (3400 STECK AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757, [phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 09223186. THE FAILURE MIL…

Look up ODI 11165653 at NHTSA ↗

10120.7%
ODI 11340204 · 400 mi

BOUGHT NEW 2020 BLACK EDITION HONDA PILOT ON MAY 2,2020 WITH 11 MILES ON IT. IT CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 6/15/20 AFTER DRIVING ONLY 3 MILES I NOTICED A BAD BURNT SMELL AS I WAS ENTERING A PARKING GARAGE, NOT THINKING IT WAS MY CAR BECAUSE IT WAS NEW AND THERE WERE NO DISPLAY LIGHTS INDICATING ANYTHING. I THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM MY HOOD ABOUT 30 SECONDS LATER. I IMMEDIATELY PARKED AND TURNED ENGINE OFF. GOT OUT OF VEHICLE TO SEE A FIRE BALL DROP FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF MY HOOD. THERE HAD BEEN NO PREVIOUS ALERTS ON THE CAR PANEL THAT ANYTHING WA…

Look up ODI 11340204 at NHTSA ↗

10524.2%
ODI 11418420

We just got the car from the dealer and it is still less than 200 miles and it’s leaking oil. There’s oil leaks in my garage which I thought was water coming from AC. When I check the oil dip stick. It was empty.

Look up ODI 11418420 at NHTSA ↗

3019.0%
ODI 11461859

I leased a brand new 2022 Honda Pilot and after two weeks of leasing it developed a severe leaking problem with the transmission. The pilot was taken to a local dealer, the local dealer refused service. It was then taken to the original dealer, and the original dealer replaced the transmission. There was some sort of metallurgical fault or defect with the transmission casing, necessitating replacement of the entire transmission. The vehicle had less than 500 miles when this happened.

Look up ODI 11461859 at NHTSA ↗

139.0%
ODI 11538794

Delayed and sluggish acceleration, particularly from a complete stop, represents a significant safety concern.

Look up ODI 11538794 at NHTSA ↗

108.8%
ODI 11556843

I bought my 2024 Honda Pilot two weeks ago, it only has 300 miles and suddenly all the warnings indicating system failures were activated, engine check, lane assist, emergency braking, emission system, etc., it almost didn't start, it left me in road. It is not possible that something practically new is failing like that with two weeks of use and only 300 miles, that is not right, it is putting lives in danger. honda has to solve that

Look up ODI 11556843 at NHTSA ↗

3014.9%
ODI 11621856

- Extremely strong gasoline smell inside the vehicle while driving. Didn’t matter AC on or off, smell was terrible but more evident with AC/Fan on. Had to lower all the 4 windows to let out the air. - With a toddler in car it was terrifying with the nauseating smell and/or the risk of fire if at all. - Problem not reproduced by dealer and was mentioned it’s a sticky plastic in exhaust, will go away. - First appeared only on 23rd Oct 2024 with around 1,590 miles on it and not until then. No other related symptoms. - Fuel was almost 3/4th full …

Look up ODI 11621856 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Electrical System
179.9%
ODI 10454505 · 600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE GRINDING NOISE WAS DUE TO THE STARTER ENGAGING. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO REPAIR FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600. UPDATED 05/11/12 *BF UPDATED 05/21/12

Look up ODI 10454505 at NHTSA ↗

93.3%
ODI 10532232

DOORS CONTINUE TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE KEYS ARE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IF YOU OPEN A DOOR AND SET YOUR PURSE INSIDE, AND SHUT THAT DOOR TO OPEN ANOTHER...IE PUTTING CHILD IN CAR SEAT, OR LOADING EQUIPMENT IN BACK. CAR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY. CHILDREN OR PETS COULD BE ENDANGERED BY THIS. PEOPLE COULD BE LEFT IN DARK PARKING LOT WITHOUT PHONE, OR IN DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE OF THIS. IT IS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. *TR

Look up ODI 10532232 at NHTSA ↗

86.9%
ODI 10560599 · 45 mi

45 MILES ON A BRAND NEW 2014 PILOT EX-L THE IGNITION DOES NOT ENGAGED CONSISTENTLY. WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY AND THE ENGINE CRANKS, IT DOES NOT TURN OVER, RATHER IT CONTINUES TO MAKE CRANKING SOUND, EVEN WHEN KEY GOES BACK TO RUN/ON POSITION. YOU NEED TO TURN KEY OFF TO GET CRANKING TO STOP. 50 MILES ON BARAND NEW 2014 PILOT EX-L A CONTINUOUS CLICKING SOUND COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. IT DOES IT WHEN YOU TURN RIGHT, BUT MORE PREDOMINANT WHEN TURNING LEFT. FROM ONSET - THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DOES NOT O…

Look up ODI 10560599 at NHTSA ↗

98.3%
ODI 10795319 · 16,500 mi

WHILE CRANKING MY 2015 HONDA PILOT ON 11/22/15 IT DID NOT WANT TO START. I TURNED THE KEY AND LET IT GO AND IT CONTINUED TO TRY TO START ON ITS OWN. I TURNED THE KEY BACK TO OFF AND TOOK IT OUT OF THE IGNITION. AFTER THE THIRD TRY OF STARTING MY VEHICLE IT FINNALLY STARTED. IT WAS NOT EXTREMELY COLD OUT IDE THE TEMPERATURE WAS 51 DEGREES. THIS IS MY 3RD PILOT I HAVE OWNE AND NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS16,500 MILES ON IT. COULD THIS BE THE SIGN OF A BIGGER ISSUE?

Look up ODI 10795319 at NHTSA ↗

56933.4%
ODI 10745397 · 1,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. AFTER LIFTING THE HOOD, FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600.

Look up ODI 10745397 at NHTSA ↗

25527.5%
ODI 11045362 · 5,613 mi

STARTED VEHICLE AND GETTING READY TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE AND SUDDENLY THESE SIX PROBLEM LIGHTS CAME ON IN DASHBOARD!

Look up ODI 11045362 at NHTSA ↗

8218.6%
ODI 11154596 · 56,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT IN "DRIVE" WITH THE AUTO-IDLE FEATURE IN USE. CAR WOULD NOT RE-START WHEN FOOT TAKEN OFF BRAKE. RADIO CUT OUT BRIEFLY AS WELL. DASHBOARD LIT UP WITH MANY ERROR MESSAGES - ONE OF THEM WAS "COLLISION MITIGATION PROBLEM" OR SOMETHING SIMILAR. PLACED CAR IN PARK AND PUSHED START BUTTON NUMEROUS TIMES. ONLY GOT CLICKING SOUNDS, WITH OCCASIONAL ENGINE TURNOVER NOISE, BUT IT WOULDN'T START. TURNED OFF A/C AND RADIO. CAR FINALLY STARTED AFTER SEVERAL MORE MINUTES OF PUSHING START BUTTON WHILE IN PARK WITH FOOT ON BR…

Look up ODI 11154596 at NHTSA ↗

25928.6%
ODI 11165340 · 2,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING, BOTH HIGHWAY AND AROUND TOWN, LOUD CRACKLING WOULD OCCUR THROUGH THE SPEAKERS. THEN BOTH THE NAVIGATION SCREEN AND/OR THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WOULD GO COMPLETELY BLACK. THE MESSAGE "NETWORK CONNECTION LOST" WOULD SOMETIMES APPEAR. ALL BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND SPEAKER USAGE WAS LOST. THIS OCCURS ALMOST EVERY DAY WHILE COMMUTING. CAR HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO HONDA SERVICE TWICE FOR REPAIRS.

Look up ODI 11165340 at NHTSA ↗

21043.0%
ODI 11282937 · 3,700 mi

WE'VE HAD 3 HONDAS AND HAVE BEEN VERY LOYAL HONDA FANS FOR, CLAIMING TO NEVER BUY ANOTHER BRAND. WE BOUGHT OUR PILOT BRAND NEW AND LOVED IT. WE'RE AT 3700 MILES AND HAVING MAJOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE SPEAKERS CRACKLE AND POP LOUDLY CONSTANTLY, WITH THE AUDIO ON OR OFF SO THERE'S NO WAY TO GET A BREAK FROM IT. THE CAR WILL THINK THERE'S GOING TO BE A COLLISION WHEN THERE'S NOTHING IN FRONT OF IT. NOW TODAY, MY HUSBAND DID THE REMOTE START AND WHEN HE GOT OUT TO THE VEHICLE, ALL THE WINDOWS WERE HALF DOWN AND THE SUNROOF HALF OPEN! WE HAVE THE W…

Look up ODI 11282937 at NHTSA ↗

12629.0%
ODI 11374713 · 1,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT AN HOUR ON THE FREEWAY THE SOUND TO MY BLUETOOTH AUDIO QUIT. THEN THE APPLE CARPLAY WOULD NOT CONNECT. WHEN I GOT TO THE GROCERY STORE TRYIN TO MANEAVER INTO A PARKING SPOT THE BACKUP CAMERA DID NOT WORK WHEN I PUT IN REVERSE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD PRESSED PARK INSTEAD OF REVERSE BUT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. NOT UNTIL I PARKED, SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT DID EVERYTHING START WORKING PROPERLY ( AT LEAST FOR NOW). THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 1500 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT A RECALL ON NEWER PILOTS…

Look up ODI 11374713 at NHTSA ↗

3622.8%
ODI 11470449

Doors open while running, car still driving if suddenly open the door.

Look up ODI 11470449 at NHTSA ↗

2819.4%
ODI 11522984

According to the dealership, there was a battery failure, a wheel sensor failure, and possibly other things going on as well. The car was rendered useless. ABS stopped working, multiple transmission failures, traction control failures, power steering failures, brake failures, total sensor failures, and overall rendered the car dangerous and unsafe to drive. The car became a heavy, metal, killing machine with zero safety features. The trunk is also unable to be opened and the memory seats do not function. The car is still at the dealership 3 t…

Look up ODI 11522984 at NHTSA ↗

108.8%
ODI 11554695

Bought this brand new 2024 Honda pilot touring model on Oct 2023, the issue starts showing after driving it for only couple of hundreds miles, there is a very distinctive and constant loud popping and cracking noise coming out from the speakers while driving, no matter if the audio volume is set to high or low or zero or even when music player is turned off, looked it up online and found out it is a very common problem for Honda for years now, and it is not just for the pilot lineup, it also affects their other models like Passport & Odyssey, …

Look up ODI 11554695 at NHTSA ↗

4120.3%
ODI 11603042

My CMBS stopped my car in the middle of the road coming home one day. There were no other cars around me (in front of me, behind me, or coming towards me). The word “brake” flashed across my dash and then it beeped at me and just stopped in the middle of the road going 55 mph. My kids and elderly mother in law were in the car with me and we were all shaken up and also very glad there were no cars behind us, or else we could have been injured in a rear-end collision. The dealer has had my car for 21 days now and cannot reproduce it, but they a…

Look up ODI 11603042 at NHTSA ↗

14.5%
ODI 11744643

Slowed down to turn right into a parking lot, power steering suddenly disabled and multiple warning lights appeared on dash. Warning messages stating auto brake system disabled, lane departure assist disabled, hill assist and start disabled, and more warning lights. Steering suddenly became difficult and dangerous with moving traffic behind me. Pulled into a parking lot and restarted car multiple times. After more than 10 minutes and restarting vehicle, power steering came back.

Look up ODI 11744643 at NHTSA ↗

Unknown Or Other
95.3%
ODI 10455663 · 125 mi

TWO DAYS AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE HAS ROUGH IDLE UPON START AND STALLS. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN THREE DAYS. HONDA HAS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. HONDA ADVISED THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, YET I WAS ABLE TO FIND NHTSA REPORTS THAT INVOLVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *JS

Look up ODI 10455663 at NHTSA ↗

3512.9%
ODI 10503063 · 446 mi

AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE IS A VERY ANNOYING SHUDDERING AND VIBRATING AND GROWLING AT 45 MPH TO 68 MPH. JUST WHEN YOUR READY TO HAVE A SMOOTH RIDE ON THE HIGHWAY IT BEGINS TO SHUDDER IN ECO...ON A STRAIGHTAWAY WHILE FREE WHEELING AND WHILE I AM ON CRUISE CONTROL ... IF YOU ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE, IT WILL CEASE FOR A SECOND AND BEGIN AGAIN.. I HAVE EVEN STAYED AT 68 MPH TO SEE HOW LONG IT WOULD LAST ON A STRAIGHT AWAY WHILE IT WAS SHUDDERING....AND IT CONTINUED ...UNTIL I DECELERATED.. I ALSO GET THESE SMALL BUCKS AND S…

Look up ODI 10503063 at NHTSA ↗

1512.9%
ODI 10637663 · 50 mi

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW HONDA PILOT-NAVI 2014 ON JULY 3 2014. 1 WEEK AFTER THE PURCHASE THERE WAS A MAJOR WATER LEAK INSIDE THE NEW 2014 VEHICLE!.. WATER WAS LEAKING INSIDE FROM A BIG RAIN STORM AND I DO HAVE A VIDEO AND PICS TO SHOW YOU. THE NEXT DAY SPACE COAST HONDA WAS CALLED WHERE I PURCHASED THE NEW 2014 TO GET FIXED. THE SERVICE DIRECTOR SAID THAT I OPENED THE MOONROOF WHICH IS NOT TRUE!. HE THEN TOLD ME LEAVE THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR A TECHNICIAN TO LOOK WHERE THE WATER WAS COMING FROM. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP OFFERED ME A LOANER …

Look up ODI 10637663 at NHTSA ↗

1917.4%
ODI 10701377 · 2,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE BELTWAY ON A LIGHT RAINY DAY, I DROVE THROUGH A COUPLE OF INCHES OF SHEETED WATER, ON THE ROAD WAY. THE WATER WAS PUSHED UP OVER THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE IN A SOLID SHEET, THAT WAS HEAVY ENOUGH TO COMPLETELY OBSCURE VISION FOR AT LEAST 3 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENED ONCE WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO THIS TOLL ROAD AND AGAIN A MILE OR SO FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I WAS TRAVELING AT FREEWAY SPEED. VISIBILITY WAS COMPLETELY LOST WHILE TRAVELING IN A VERY LIGHT RAIN IN NON FLOOD CONDITIONS AT ENTRY RAMP SPEEDS AND THEN AGAIN WHEN WE WERE C…

Look up ODI 10701377 at NHTSA ↗

29117.1%
ODI 10788507 · 400 mi

I HAD JUST PULLED OUT OF MY GARAGE WHEN THE TAILGATE WINDOW ON MY EIGHT DAY OLD, 2016 HONDA PILOT FORCEFULLY EXPLODED. IT BLEW SHARDS OF GLASS 15 FEET BEHIND THE VEHICLE. THE FORCE BROKE THE REAR WINDOW WIPER AND BENT THE WINDOW WIPER ARM DOWN. ALL THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS TRAVELLING ABOUT 5 TO 10 MILES AN HOUR. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY OUT OF THE GARAGE, BUT NOT FAR FROM IT. NO ONE WAS AROUND THE CAR. MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE BACK YARD AND HEARD THE EXPLOSION. OUR HONDA DEALER SAID WE PRESSED THE WIPER INTO THE WINDOW CAUSING PRESSURE WHICH …

Look up ODI 10788507 at NHTSA ↗

13514.6%
ODI 11012196 · 1,900 mi

BRAND NEW HONDA PILOT 2017, LESS THAN 4 WEEKS OLD, EX-L, NAVIGATION. 2ND ROW SEAT, PASSENGER SIDE, WINDOW SHATTERED, NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION IN HIGHWAY. NO ROCK OR METAL THAT CRACKED IN. HONDA DEALER (OR) HONDA CORPORATION IS MENTIONING THAT THEY WILL NOT COVER THIS UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY. WAS PRETTY SCARY TO BE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS BURST. VEHICLE WAS ON HIGHWAY, AROUND 55 MILES / HOUR. NOT OPERATING THE WINDOWS.

Look up ODI 11012196 at NHTSA ↗

7416.8%
ODI 11151695 · 6,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY, TRAVELLING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, I HEARD A LOUD 'POP' AND SAW DEBRIS FLY IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A TIRE, BUT FOUND MY SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO ROCKS, PROJECTILES, ETC, AND NO OVERHEAD STRUCTURES WHERE SOMETHING COULD HAVE FALLEN. THE GLASS BLEW OUT AS IT MAY HAVE BEEN UNDER STRESS AND NOT IN AS IF SOMETHING MAY HAVE HIT IT.

Look up ODI 11151695 at NHTSA ↗

16618.3%
ODI 11194482 · 1,500 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (INCLUDING THE SPEEDOMETER) WILL SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES, AND THE REBOOT. THIS RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO TELL EXACTLY HOW FAST THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. THIS WILL OCCUR UNDER MULTIPLE CONDITIONS WHILE THE CAR IS IN DRIVE, AND IS NOT DEPENDENT ON THE TYPE OF ROAD BEING DRIVEN ON. ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTER CONSOLE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN, WHICH ALSO SERVES AS THE SCREEN FOR THE BACK UP CAMERA WILL SHUT OFF, FOR VARYING AMOUNTS OF TIME, RENDERING THE ABILITY TO SEE/USE THE BACK UP CAMERA USELESS. I…

Look up ODI 11194482 at NHTSA ↗

9519.5%
ODI 11297378 · 2,400 mi

AS PER OTHER DRIVERS OF 2019 PILOTS AND ODYSSEYS, THE SCREENS ON MY NEW 2020 VEHICLE HAVE GONE OUT, WHILE DRIVING, RENDERING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING SPEED, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. DASHBOARD REBOOTS SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING. BACKUP CAMERA IS NOT ABLE TO BE UTILIZED DURING THESE EVENTS. WHILE NOT AS DANGEROUS, SPEAKERS EMIT A LOUD CRACKLING NOISE AND NO ENTERTAINMENT OR NAVIGATION SYSTEMS ARE ABLE TO BE USED (INCLUDING REAR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER).

Look up ODI 11297378 at NHTSA ↗

8218.9%
ODI 11374713 · 1,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT AN HOUR ON THE FREEWAY THE SOUND TO MY BLUETOOTH AUDIO QUIT. THEN THE APPLE CARPLAY WOULD NOT CONNECT. WHEN I GOT TO THE GROCERY STORE TRYIN TO MANEAVER INTO A PARKING SPOT THE BACKUP CAMERA DID NOT WORK WHEN I PUT IN REVERSE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD PRESSED PARK INSTEAD OF REVERSE BUT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. NOT UNTIL I PARKED, SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT DID EVERYTHING START WORKING PROPERLY ( AT LEAST FOR NOW). THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 1500 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT A RECALL ON NEWER PILOTS…

Look up ODI 11374713 at NHTSA ↗

3522.2%
ODI 11470449

Doors open while running, car still driving if suddenly open the door.

Look up ODI 11470449 at NHTSA ↗

2215.3%
ODI 11524879

- There is a clicking noise coming from the steering column area after the vehicle has been driven on the highway for approximately 15 minutes and the vehicle engine has been warmed up. The noise can be heard at low speeds, such as pulling up into a driveway, or turning the steering wheel while parked. - The vehicle is brand new with 2900 miles as of today and the clicking noise coming from the steering column can pose an unknown danger to those in the car and around the car. - The vehicle was brought in to the dealership for service inspection…

Look up ODI 11524879 at NHTSA ↗

2219.3%
ODI 11549760

I was driving down the road and my sunroof exploded. It was random and there was no debris around. I had my cover closed so no glass fell into the car. Looking at the sunroof it appears as if it exploded up.

Look up ODI 11549760 at NHTSA ↗

2612.9%
ODI 11621856

- Extremely strong gasoline smell inside the vehicle while driving. Didn’t matter AC on or off, smell was terrible but more evident with AC/Fan on. Had to lower all the 4 windows to let out the air. - With a toddler in car it was terrifying with the nauseating smell and/or the risk of fire if at all. - Problem not reproduced by dealer and was mentioned it’s a sticky plastic in exhaust, will go away. - First appeared only on 23rd Oct 2024 with around 1,590 miles on it and not until then. No other related symptoms. - Fuel was almost 3/4th full …

Look up ODI 11621856 at NHTSA ↗

627.3%
ODI 11739103

Driving east bound hwy 410 about 35mph and slowing due to red light. I heard a very loud popping sound. I thought it was my water bottle I left in the console, but the noise did not come from there. Came to a stop and heard what sounded like ice cracking, I glanced in the back and could see the window on passenger side in very back was shattered . When light turned green I pulled into Target parking lot to look at it. The whole thing was shattered. There was no one impact site, all around the entire window was cracked in different spots. I call…

Look up ODI 11739103 at NHTSA ↗

Power Train
2011.7%
ODI 10449445 · 30 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-70 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD START TO SHUTTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT WHAT HE WAS FEELING WAS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS THE OWNER STATED THAT HE BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Look up ODI 10449445 at NHTSA ↗

5419.9%
ODI 10493793 · 3 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE FAILED TO ENGAGE AT NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SOFT. WHEN DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL PARTIALLY TO THE FLOORBOARD ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING 65 MPH. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHEN TRAVELING OVER A FLAT SURFACE OR WHEN THE CYLINDER WAS IN THIRD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED THAT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE FOR THE VIBRATION OR THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE DEALER LOOSE…

Look up ODI 10493793 at NHTSA ↗

76.0%
ODI 10637663 · 50 mi

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW HONDA PILOT-NAVI 2014 ON JULY 3 2014. 1 WEEK AFTER THE PURCHASE THERE WAS A MAJOR WATER LEAK INSIDE THE NEW 2014 VEHICLE!.. WATER WAS LEAKING INSIDE FROM A BIG RAIN STORM AND I DO HAVE A VIDEO AND PICS TO SHOW YOU. THE NEXT DAY SPACE COAST HONDA WAS CALLED WHERE I PURCHASED THE NEW 2014 TO GET FIXED. THE SERVICE DIRECTOR SAID THAT I OPENED THE MOONROOF WHICH IS NOT TRUE!. HE THEN TOLD ME LEAVE THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR A TECHNICIAN TO LOOK WHERE THE WATER WAS COMING FROM. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP OFFERED ME A LOANER …

Look up ODI 10637663 at NHTSA ↗

1110.1%
ODI 10702326 · 84,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW TOP OF THE LINE HONDA PILOT EX-L BACK IN 2005. MY WIFE DROVE IT FOR NINE YEARS AND TOOK IMPECCABLE CARE OF IT. I STARTED DRIVING IT A YEAR AGO WHEN WE LEASED A 2013 CR-V FOR HER. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, I WAS MAKING THE THREE MILE JOURNEY TO WORK WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY HEAT WAS NO LONGER WORKING. AFTER WORK, THE CAR HAD SOME TRANSMISSION SLIP WHEN LEAVING THE PARKING LOT. I STOPPED HOME BRIEFLY TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER. WE ALWAYS HAD IT SERVICED THERE ( MOSTLY OIL CHANGES, A SET OF BRAKE PADS, E…

Look up ODI 10702326 at NHTSA ↗

20011.7%
ODI 10789635 · 3,000 mi

I WRITE TO YOU TO CONVEY MY SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING A NEW HONDA 2016 PILOT. MY ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE MY CONCERNS WITH AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. WERE MET WITH TEPID RELUCTANCE AND A CAVALIER NEGLECTFUL ATTITUDE. 1.AT HIGH SPEEDS (55-75 MPH) THE VEHICLE OVERSTEERS AND DURING EMERGENCY AVOIDANCE MANEUVERS BECOMES UNSTABLE. TWICE WHILE AVOIDING DEAR ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS, I HAVE ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND WAS SERIOUSLY CONCERNED ABOUT ROLLING THE VEHICLE OVER. I OWN AND HAVE DRIVEN A 2003 PILOT FOR OVER 180,000 MILES AND NEVER EXPERIENCED TH…

Look up ODI 10789635 at NHTSA ↗

12113.1%
ODI 10981396 · 411 mi

VEHICLE SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. CARR IS AT DEALER. THEY ARE RESEARCHING PROBLEM.

Look up ODI 10981396 at NHTSA ↗

7517.0%
ODI 11175830 · 100 mi

TRANSMISSION JERKS, HESITATES AND/OR CLUNKS WHEN CHANGING AND/OR ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE TO NEXT HIGHER GEAR, HESITATES AND/OR REVERTS TO NEXT LOWER GEAR WHEN IT SHOULD SHIFT TO NEXT GEAR. THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING ON LEVEL SURFACES AND DOWN HILLS CAUSING PASSENGERS TO JERK FORWARDED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT EXPECTATION. HONDA DEALER KEPT VEHICLE FOR 2 DAYS AND DID NOT FIND ANY ISSUES. PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW IN APRIL 2018, HAD SAME PROBLEM SINCE WEEK #1. WHEN SHIFTING MANUALLY DOES NOT EXPERIENCE HESITATION OR GEAR HUNTING BUT CLANKING STILL EXIST…

Look up ODI 11175830 at NHTSA ↗

889.7%
ODI 11255531 · 16,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED NOW TWICE WHILE DRIVING. ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY AND AGAIN YESTERDAY AFTER TURNING RIGHT ONTO A BUSY NARROW ROAD. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND SCREEN DISPLAY HAS BLACKED OUT AND BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL WHILE DRIVING AT LEAST 6-7 TIMES (NO RADIO, NAVIGATION, OR ANYTHING FUNCTIONS WHEN THIS OCCURS). THE CAR HAS HAD TO BE TURNED OFF IN ORDER RESET THE SCREEN AND FUNCTION AGAIN. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO TURN OFF THE CAR WHEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY OR NARROW COUNTRY ROAD. LASTLY, THE CAR HAS BREAKED UNNECESSARILY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS…

Look up ODI 11255531 at NHTSA ↗

357.2%
ODI 11338545 · 40 mi

THE INFOTAINMENT WENT OUT AFTER LESS THAN 20 MILES AND 1 WEEK OF OWNING THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. THERE IS NO BACKUP CAMERA NOW - WHICH IS MANDATROY, AND NO RADIO OR ANYTHING FROM THE DASH. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL STREET AND THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO GOES IN AND OUT. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. TRIED LEAVING THE POSITIVE BATTERY UNHOOKED FOR A WHILE BUT IT DIDN'T FIX ANYTHING. SEEING THE OTHER COMPLAINS ABOUT THIS, THIS APPEARS TO BE A LEMON RIGHT FROM THE FACTORY AND HONDA IS MASS PRODUCING THEM, KNOWING THIS IS A DEFECT WITH NO FIX. …

Look up ODI 11338545 at NHTSA ↗

245.5%
ODI 11407317 · 900 mi

I JUST BOUGHT MY BRAND NEW 2021 HONDA PILOT I HAD IT FOR 1 WEEK SO I DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO LAS VEGAS ON THE WAY THERE IT WAS FINE BUT ON THE WAY HOME I'M COMING DOWN I STARTED TO FEEL A JERK IN THE TRANSMISSION I DIDN'T THINK NOTHING OF IT SO I KEPT DRIVING. BUT FOR A NEW CAR IT SHOULD NOT BE DOING ANYTHING LIKE THAT AT ALL SO I TOOK IT TO HONDA DEALER AND THEY DID A MULTI INSPECTION CHECK AND SAID THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND EVERYTHING SHIFT FINE BUT WHEN I TOOK IT HOME A WEEK LATER IT'S HAPPENING MORE AND MORE ESPECIALLY WHEN …

Look up ODI 11407317 at NHTSA ↗

159.5%
ODI 11461859

I leased a brand new 2022 Honda Pilot and after two weeks of leasing it developed a severe leaking problem with the transmission. The pilot was taken to a local dealer, the local dealer refused service. It was then taken to the original dealer, and the original dealer replaced the transmission. There was some sort of metallurgical fault or defect with the transmission casing, necessitating replacement of the entire transmission. The vehicle had less than 500 miles when this happened.

Look up ODI 11461859 at NHTSA ↗

106.9%
ODI 11530533

Car hesitates when trying to accelerate in normal mode. Same when trying to slow. It seems the transmission is not shifting properly. When trying to merge or make a quick turn, this issue has made driving difficult. This is ongoing problem that is consistent. I took it to dealer to check it out, but was turned away .

Look up ODI 11530533 at NHTSA ↗

1210.5%
ODI 11579278

new vehicle rough shifting from gear 1 to 2

Look up ODI 11579278 at NHTSA ↗

2110.4%
ODI 11611509

The transmission jerks/jumps when accelerating and also as slowing down. The vehicle, including the steering wheel, shakes when braking at speeds above 60mph. Several parts of the body are not put together properly, leaving gaps, overlaps, etc.

Look up ODI 11611509 at NHTSA ↗

313.6%
ODI 11754575

The vehicle since purchase has a delay of a few seconds after hitting the gas pedal to move forward. Once the vehicle does decide to move, it surges to a high rpm before switching to second gear moving forward rather aggressively. This causes the vehicle to be unpredictable and unsafe when making decisions in navigating traffic.

Look up ODI 11754575 at NHTSA ↗

Air Bags
2011.7%
ODI 10551937 · 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS AT STOP THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED INTO FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING 60 MPH. THE IMPACT PUSHED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE FORWARD, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A BRICK WALL AND THEN A TREE. THE FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS ALL FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK, BACK, LEFT SIDE OF THE BODY AND THE LEFT LEG. THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, FACE AND LEGS. A REAR PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK, LEFT LE…

Look up ODI 10551937 at NHTSA ↗

186.6%
ODI 10609008 · 12,342 mi

ON 06/28/2014 THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR INDICATED THAT THE AIRBAG IS OFF WHEN A PASSENGER IS SEATED IN THE SEAT. MY 12 YR OLD SON (114 LBS.) WAS THE PASSENGER AT THE TIME OF FAILURE.WE HAVE DOCUMENTED/PHOTOGRAPHED THE AIRBAG LIGHT INITIATING A SENSOR AS BEING OFF WHILE THE SEAT HAS AN OCCUPANT AND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS CONSTITUTES A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARD FOR ALL FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS OF 2013 HONDA PILOT VEHICLES AND ANY OTHER HONDA PRODUCT THAT USES THIS SAME SENSOR.FINDLAY HONDA, 7494 W AZURE DR, LAS VEGAS…

Look up ODI 10609008 at NHTSA ↗

97.8%
ODI 10638191 · 12,000 mi

RANDOMLY, WHILE DRIVING THE FASTEN SEATBELT ICON ILLUMINATES. ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR WERE RESTRAINED AND NO OBJECTS WERE PLACED ON THE SEATS. THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG "OFF" INDICATOR LIGHT ALSO ACTIVATED. WHEN THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. SO NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION WAS DONE. IT IS UNDETERMINED IF THIS WOULD AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. *TR

Look up ODI 10638191 at NHTSA ↗

1110.1%
ODI 10898232

TAKATA RECALL - I CURRENTLY LEASE A 2015 HONDA PILOT FROM VIRGINIA. BECAUSE OF THE MILITARY, MY FAMILY AND I ARE NOW IN LAS VEGAS. AFTER READING ABOUT THE RECALLS, CALLING AMERICAN HONDA, AND 3 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, I FOUND OUT THE RECALLED AIRBAG PART NUMBERS ARE THE SAME EXACT PART NUMBERS IN MY CAR. NOT ONE OF THE PLACES I CALLED ARE WILLING TO HELP FIX IT WITHOUT THERE BEING AN ACTUAL RECALL, SO I'M DRIVING A DEATH TRAP WITH MY CHILDREN WAITING AROUND FOR THE COMPANY TO CATCH UP AND PLACE A RECALL ON THE NEWER MODEL VEHICLES AS WELL. ALL I…

Look up ODI 10898232 at NHTSA ↗

140.8%
ODI 10992351

WHILE DRIVING ON RESIDENTIAL STREET GOING 10 TO 15 MPH BOTH AIRBAGS FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DID NOT HAVE ANY ACCIDENT DID NOT HIT ANYTHING ENCLOSE IS PIC AND VIDEOS OF THE VEHICLE WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO BODY OR UNDER CARRIAGE OF VEHICLE

Look up ODI 10992351 at NHTSA ↗

30.3%
ODI 11045562

TAKATA RECALL

Look up ODI 11045562 at NHTSA ↗

40.9%
ODI 11385730 · 35 mi

MY FIANC WAS DRIVING TO MY DOCTOR TO FOLLOW UP SURGERY, TWO BLOCKS FROM 2 BLOCKS FROM THE HOUSE WE APPROACHED TO TRAFFIC LIGHT WAS ON RED AND SHE WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES WHEN WE WERE JUST ABOUT AT LIGHT SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED GIRLFRIEND HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR KEPT GOING WE STRIKE A CAR AND HIT A PARKED CAR BAD ACCIDENT, 3 PEOPLE GOT HURT.EVERY TIME I WATCH THE VIDEO I AM MORE CONVINCED THAT SOMETHING WHEN WRONG WITH CAR SYSTEMS THIS HAPPENS ON KENNEDY BOULEVARD AND AUDOBON ST ON 12/11/2020 AROUND 11:05 AM SUNNY CLEAR DAY. I…

Look up ODI 11385730 at NHTSA ↗

70.8%
ODI 11255276 · 10,000 mi

I HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION IN MY 2019 HONDA PILOT ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 25-30MPH AUGUST 29, 2019. THE SENSOR WAS TRIGGERED AND THE AIRBAG SYSTEM "ATTEMPTED" TO INFLATE. MY HEAD SMASHED INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIRBAG SYSTEM NEVER PROPERLY INFLATED. I JUST KEPT HEARING A SOUND LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO INFLATE BUT HAD A HOLE IN IT OR SOMETHING. THE MEDIC SAID THAT IF MY AIRBAG INFLATED PROPERLY, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN LIKE A PUNCH IN THE FACE AND BLOWN ME BACK. INSTEAD, MY HEAD SLAMMED THE WHEEL AND THE BAG NEVER GOT INFLATED NEAR CAPACITY. I …

Look up ODI 11255276 at NHTSA ↗

40.8%
ODI 11373850 · 5,000 mi

UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING. THE VEHICLE SMELLED STRONGLY OF SMOKE. THE DRIVER SUFFERED BURNS FROM THE AIRBAG, THOUGH IT'S UNCLEAR IF THEY WERE CAUSED BY CHEMICAL OR FLAME.

Look up ODI 11373850 at NHTSA ↗

317.1%
ODI 11447788

Airbag light came ON at 45,000 miles approximately. Took the vehicle to dealership paid for a diagnosis just to be told that it is out of warranty that if I want it fixed had to pay out of pocket $531.69 for SRS unit, plus $1398.98 for a Seat Frame, plus $980.75 for Labor. I just got very surprised that the airbags (a safety feature) is part of the limited warranty. Since when the airbags apparently get worn out with mileage??? It is a safety concern.

Look up ODI 11447788 at NHTSA ↗

31.9%
ODI 11632437

Airbag Problem (SRS) light came on while driving. I had driven approximately 40 miles before light came on. Took it to dealership, who confirmed SRS control unit must be replaced. Vehicle has never been in an accident and no body work done to vehicle. Just outside of the 36 month/ 36,000 mile warranty.

Look up ODI 11632437 at NHTSA ↗

32.1%
ODI 11585923

The vehicle is reporting an error on the display. "Supplemental restraint system problem. See your dealer" a quick Google search in Honda Pilots forum confirms numerous vehicles experienced this same issue. Seems like we have multiple failures for tge air bag or restraint systems.

Look up ODI 11585923 at NHTSA ↗

43.5%
ODI 11583968

While driving in the city a warning came up on the dash stating "Supplemental restraint system problem. See your dealer." and the red seat belt/air bag symbol turned on and remained on for the remainder of the drive home (about 45 min at variable speed). As soon as I got home I turned the car off and back on and the warnings disappeared. I drove the vehicle for another 30 minutes and the warnings did not re-appear. However, I noticed that the seat belts used to tighten / lock while the vehicle was in D (drive) but they no longer do. I also trie…

Look up ODI 11583968 at NHTSA ↗

52.5%
ODI 11687659

Multiply communication failures with the CAN Communication failures found across ECM/PCM/TCM and sensor issues with ADAS components. The vehicle had a surge acceleration after a stop sign and when the auto start stop engaged the vehicle surged forward and, in an effort, to control the vehicle side swiped another vehicle before crashing into a home. Engine was still surging after multiple efforts to stop the engine surge. The engine stopped the surge after hitting the park button multiple times. NO warning lights or sounds and no air bags deplo…

Look up ODI 11687659 at NHTSA ↗

313.6%
ODI 11740960

The occupant detection system for all five rear seats is erratic, frequently reporting seats as occupied and unbuckled when they are empty or folded flat. Once the vehicle reaches 10 mph, audible alerts trigger and recur up to three times for 30 to 60 seconds each, even if no passengers are present. Because these sensors are integral to the restraint system, there is a critical concern that the airbags may not deploy correctly based on this inaccurate occupancy data. Extremely distracting. First time we noticed: Leaving the chanhassen Kingdom…

Look up ODI 11740960 at NHTSA ↗

Fuel/Propulsion System
116.4%
ODI 10488910 · 28,000 mi

28000 MI ESTIMATE. COMPLAINT REPORT JUSTIFICATION- RESEARCH INDICATES HONDA IS RECALLING VEHICLES FOR FUEL SYSTEM ERRORS INCLUDING POTENTIAL FIRES. VEHICLE: HONDA PILOT 2012 "CHECK FUEL CAP" INDICATOR LIGHT HAS BEEN REPORTED PREVIOUSLY TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP: FIRST TEXAS HONDA, 3400 STECK, AUSTIN, TX, I REPORTED THE "CHECK FUEL CAP" INDICATOR LIGHT DURING PRIOR SERVICE APPOINTMENTS FOR STANDARD SERVICES SUCH AS TIRE ROTATE, OIL CHNG ETC. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT ATTENDING STAFF RECOMMENDED THAT I GET A NEW FUEL CAP. 12-8-2012 - I …

Look up ODI 10488910 at NHTSA ↗

114.1%
ODI 10510669 · 75 mi

THIS REPORT IS FOR A NEW, 2013 HONDA PILOT TOURING MODEL WITH LESS THAN 100 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND HAS CONTINUED SINCE. AFTER THE CAR IS WARMED UP, AND WHEN THE ECO LIGHT ILLUMINATES, THERE IS A SHUDDER OR A LOW FREQUENCY, RUMBLING VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS FIRST NOTICED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET, BUT HAS SINCE BEEN OBSERVED AT MULTIPLE SPEEDS WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL. THE VIBRATION STARTS WHEN BACKING OFF THE ACCELERATOR AFTER REACHING A CONSTANT SPEED AND CONTINUES UNTIL THE ENGINE LOADS DOWN DUE T…

Look up ODI 10510669 at NHTSA ↗

54.3%
ODI 10662110

THIS CAR WAS WHAT IS DISCRIBED AS "RUN AWAY VEHICLE" THE CAR WAS IN PARK, AS THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF IT STARTED ROLLING, TOOK OUT A TREE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE DAMAGE. I WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE SO IT PROCEEDED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY WITHOUT A PERSON IN THE CAR. *JS

Look up ODI 10662110 at NHTSA ↗

65.5%
ODI 11219482 · 90,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE ODOMETER. FUEL GAUGE READING STOPED WORKING ABOUT 9 MONTHS AGO. FUEL TANK IS 100% FULL WITH FUEL BUT THE GAUGE IS READING SLIGHTLY ABOVE HALF FULL. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS TO ME, MY FAMILY AND TO OTHERS. I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAYS AND STREETS DAILY AND I'M AFRAID IT MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT NOTICE. AND CAUSE OTHER CARS GOING INTO MY CAR AND SOMEONE WILL GET HURT. CALLED HONDA COMPANY AND UNABLE TO HELP SINCE I DO HAVE HIGH MILLAGE ON THE CAR AND OUT OF THEIR WARRENTY. I EXPLAINED TO THEM AND I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN BUT TH…

Look up ODI 11219482 at NHTSA ↗

17010.0%
ODI 10818535 · 1,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 10, 2015, AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30PM, MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVELING ON NORTH I-75 IN SOUTHWEST OHIO. BESIDES OURSELVES, WE HAD OUR TWO YOUNG GRANDCHILDREN IN THE CAR. THE CAR'S COMPUTER STARTED DISPLAYING A CHANGING SERIES OF WARNINGS GENERALLY INDICATING VARIOUS SYSTEM FAILURES. THE CAR BASICALLY STARTED TO SHUT DOWN. SINCE WE WERE IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE, MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SHOULDER. IF WE HAD BEEN TRAVELING IN THE MIDDLE OR LEFT LANE OF TRAFFIC, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN LITTLE IF ANY CHANCE OF MOVING OVER TO THE CURB. T…

Look up ODI 10818535 at NHTSA ↗

12213.2%
ODI 11064118 · 800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FILL UP THE FUEL TANK, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ICE WAS LODGED IN BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FUEL NOZZLES. THE CONTACT HAD TO CHIP AWAY THE ICE TO FILL UP THE TANK. THE DEALER (BOCH HONDA, 279 PROVIDENCE HWY, NORWOOD, MA 02062) WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT HONDA WAS WORKING ON SOMETHING IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Look up ODI 11064118 at NHTSA ↗

6314.3%
ODI 11424313

While stopped at a stop light/sign the engine stalls, dies, shifts to neutral (push button shift) leaving me disabled in the middle of the road. This issue has also occurred while slowing to take a sharp corner. The engine died at approximately 25 mph while slowing for the corner. I had taken it to the dealership and they claimed they could not reproduce the problem. I took the vehicle home, then later that day I drove it approximately 17 miles to a racetrack that I work at part time. At 12:30 am, I was leaving to head home, and while idling in…

Look up ODI 11424313 at NHTSA ↗

11612.8%
ODI 11287178 · 12,000 mi

ENGINE IS REVVING ON ITS OWN @ 3000 RPM WITH NO FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL OR DRIVING 15 MPH AND THE ENGINE IS @ 4500 RPM WITH NO FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. MY WIFE WAS IN THE PICKUP LANE AT MY CHILDREN'S SCHOOL AND SHE TOLD ME THAT SHE HAD TO HOLD THE BRAKE DOWN & TURN OFF THE IGNITION BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE THE HONDA PILOT WAS GOING TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN INTO THE PICKUP LINE AT THE SCHOOL. NOW YOU SEE WHY I SAID THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS

Look up ODI 11287178 at NHTSA ↗

316.4%
ODI 11402976 · 9,800 mi

I'M WRITING TO INFORM YOU OF A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE THAT OCCURRED WITH OUR 2020 HONDA PILOT TOURING EDITION. MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 70 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE AND IN FACT LOST POWER. THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND WE WERE FORTUNATE TO HAVE AN EXIT RAMP CLOSE AND WE COASTED OFF ON THE EXIT RAMP LIMITED TO 5 MPH. ALL ELECTRONICS WERE ON (RADIO AND DVD), BUT THE CAR FORCED US TO A STOP. WE CALLED THE HONDA SERVICE LINE BECAUSE THIS CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THEY INFORMED US NOT T…

Look up ODI 11402976 at NHTSA ↗

214.8%
ODI 11485033

Auto restart stalls the car when reengaging the engine after coming to a full stop

Look up ODI 11485033 at NHTSA ↗

95.7%
ODI 11466330

On several occasions, while driving, my vehicle would not accelerate when I pressed the gas pedal. It stalls and then bursts forward. I have noticed that it is more prevalent when I drive off. I have taken my car to the dealer service center, and they said they could not replicate the issue. My vehicle is available for inspection upon your request.

Look up ODI 11466330 at NHTSA ↗

53.5%
ODI 11534926

THE VEHICLKE HESITATES MOVING FORWARD FROM A STOP OR STANDSTILL. THE SAFEY CONCERIN IS THAT THE HESITATION OCCURS WHEN ENTERING TRAFFIC FROM A STOP AND MIGHT CAUSE A COLLISION DUR TO THE DELAY IN MOVING FORWARD. THIS HAS OCCURED ON MANY OCASSIONS. NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WS INSPECTED BY HONDA AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER, THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH THE NEW TRANSMISSION.

Look up ODI 11534926 at NHTSA ↗

54.4%
ODI 11606466

DRIVING AT 45MPH OPEN HIGHWAY MANY PROBLEMS START APPEARING ON DRIVERS SCREEN ,BRAKINGSYSTEM, PROBLEMS WITH ALL SAFTY SYSTEMS, COMPUTER POSTING ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS , ENGINESHAKING WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. CAR TOWED TO DEALER ON FRIDAY 8/2 AS OF 8/5 12 NOON IT IS STILL AT DEALER , MORRISTOWN TN HONDA FORTUNATELY A SFE PLACE TO PULL OUT OF RD WAS AVAILABLE NO EARLY WARNING OF ANYTHING. HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF DEALER FINDINGS AT THIS POINT

Look up ODI 11606466 at NHTSA ↗

125.9%
ODI 11621856

- Extremely strong gasoline smell inside the vehicle while driving. Didn’t matter AC on or off, smell was terrible but more evident with AC/Fan on. Had to lower all the 4 windows to let out the air. - With a toddler in car it was terrifying with the nauseating smell and/or the risk of fire if at all. - Problem not reproduced by dealer and was mentioned it’s a sticky plastic in exhaust, will go away. - First appeared only on 23rd Oct 2024 with around 1,590 miles on it and not until then. No other related symptoms. - Fuel was almost 3/4th full …

Look up ODI 11621856 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Service Brakes
2514.6%
ODI 10482408 · 4 mi

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 9/10/12. OVER THE NEXT WEEK, NOTICED THAT BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL WAS EXCESSIVE AND THE FEEL WAS SOFT - LIKE THERE WAS AIR SOMEWHERE IN THE BRAKES LINES. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE SERVICE MANAGER DROVE THE CAR AND THEN INDICATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS; THAT ON SOME OF THE OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT, THEY HAD BLED THE BRAKE SYSTEM WITH NO RESULTANT IMPROVEMENT; THAT MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS NOT ABNORMAL IN THIS REGARD; AND THAT HONDA HAD NOT ISSUED ANY S…

Look up ODI 10482408 at NHTSA ↗

4014.8%
ODI 10493793 · 3 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE FAILED TO ENGAGE AT NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SOFT. WHEN DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL PARTIALLY TO THE FLOORBOARD ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING 65 MPH. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHEN TRAVELING OVER A FLAT SURFACE OR WHEN THE CYLINDER WAS IN THIRD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED THAT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE FOR THE VIBRATION OR THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE DEALER LOOSE…

Look up ODI 10493793 at NHTSA ↗

76.0%
ODI 10576271 · 380 mi

LEASED BRAND NEW PILOT LX ON MARCH 15, 2014. IT APPEARED TO BE IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION. THEN, SUDDENLY ON 3/30/14 WHILE DRIVING HOME, IT LOST ABOUT 80 PERCENT OF ITS BRAKES. TO STOP IT, YOU MUST HAVE FOOT TO FLOOR ON BRAKES. IF THIS HAD BEEN AN EMERGENCY STOP, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. TAKING IT TO DEALER ON 4/2/14 TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE. *TR

Look up ODI 10576271 at NHTSA ↗

1211.0%
ODI 10664012 · 170 mi

VEHICLE WAS PUT IN PARK, PASSENGERS GOT OFF, DRIVER TRIED TO OPEN TRUNK USING SIDE TRUNK BUTTON BUT IT DID NOT OPEN. DRIVER WENT TO TRUNK TO OPEN IT MANUALLY BUT IT STILL FAILED TO OPEN. DRIVER WENT IN FRONT TO TRY OPENING THE TRUNK AGAIN AND THAT'S WHEN THE CAR STARTED ROLLING BACK. GEAR WAS STILL IN PARK BUT IT ROLLED BACK. DRIVER TRIED TO MANAGE IT SINCE A BABY WAS IN THE CAR. CAR CRASHED AFTER ROLLING 500 FEET WITH A POLE. DRIVER WHILE TRYING TO MANAGE THE CAR FROM OUTSIDE, SUSTAINED A FRACTURE TO HER TIBIA. NO ONE ELSE WAS INJURED BUT HER.…

Look up ODI 10664012 at NHTSA ↗

291.7%
ODI 10824191 · 600 mi

2016 HONDA PILOT SURGE WHILE TRYING TO STOP ON A CITY STREET AND 2 TIMES ENDED UP PART WAY IN THE INTERSECTION. NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH. HAD PILOT ABOUT A MONTH. ONLY DROVE ABOUT 500 MILES. CONCERNED, SO KEEP LONGER DISTANCES IN TRAFFIC. SETUP AN APPOINTMENT TODAY WITH LOCAL DEALER TO INSPECT PER HIS SCHEDULE IN 4 DAYS.

Look up ODI 10824191 at NHTSA ↗

262.8%
ODI 11062719

THIS MIGHT BE AN UNKNOWN ISSUE, BUT UPON STARTUP, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY STIFF AND HARD. FEW TIMES, I COULDN'T START THE CAR BECAUSE THE BRAKE WAS SO STIFF, I COULDN'T PRESS ON IT WITH MY FOOT, AND IT WENT INTO ACCESSORY MODE. I TOOK IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS, THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT IT'S NORMAL. ADVANTAGE HONDA TRIED REPLACING THE BATTERY, BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP. ALL THEY COULD DO IS A MULTIPOINT DIAGNOSTIC ON IT, WHERE THE COMPUTER WON'T SHOW ANYTHING. DEALERS ARE TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL, BUT WHY IS MY NEIGHBOR'S 2017 HONDA PILOT NOT GIV…

Look up ODI 11062719 at NHTSA ↗

102.3%
ODI 11241909 · 13,643 mi

LANE KEEP ASSIST WILL TRIGGER MULTIPLE TIMES ON TWO LANE ROADS. IT WILL ACTIVATE WITH THE "BRAKE" MESSAGE IN THE CLUSTER. THE SYSTEM IS TOTALLY UNUSABLE AND UNSAFE. IT HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES WITH A NO PROBLEM FOUND ANSWER. DURING A ONE AND A HALF OR TWO HOUR DRIVE THE SYSTEM WILL TRIGGER FIFTEEN TIMES OR MORE. AVERAGE SPEED IS ABOUT 50 TO 55 MILES PER HOUR. IT HAPPENS ON STRAIGHT OR CURVED ROADWAYS. CLEAR WEATHER AND IN THE SUN OR SHADE.

Look up ODI 11241909 at NHTSA ↗

424.6%
ODI 11165341

BRAKES ARE EXTREMELY SLOW TO REACT AND VERY MUSHEY WHEN THEY DO. HOLDING THE BRKE PEDEL HARD TAKES THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. WHEN SERVICE REP WAS ASKED TO ADJUST, THEY STATED, ALL PILOTS ARE LIKE THIS. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WATING TO HPEN.

Look up ODI 11165341 at NHTSA ↗

244.9%
ODI 11300489 · 3,600 mi

THE COLLISION MITIGATION SYSTEM (BRAKES) WILL SLAM ON THE BRAKES WITH NO HAZARD IN THE AREA. THE SYSTEM FREQUENTLY FLASHES A MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY TO BRAKE IN RED AND BLACK. AT LEAST ONCE THE SYSTEM HAS ACTUALLY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE SALESMAN SAID THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND THAT I SHOULD SHUT THE SYSTEM OFF. HONDA APPARENTLY DOES NOT CONTEMPLATE A FIX TO THE SYSTEM.

Look up ODI 11300489 at NHTSA ↗

255.8%
ODI 11440032

Brake grinding noise when rotors get hot

Look up ODI 11440032 at NHTSA ↗

1710.8%
ODI 11448719

SUV(Honda Pilot 2022) continues to brake. and lose power after brake pedal has been released causing unsafe and un controlled stopping. ( No warning lights or errors ) We have almost been rear ended do to this. Taken back to dealer to repair after only 200 miles on SUV. Dealer replaced antilock brake module. After repairs SUV seemed to brake normally for about one week then started doing the same thing again but way worse, to the point we didnt think we could make it home. The sticking brakes, loss of power to the SUV got so bad that it was uns…

Look up ODI 11448719 at NHTSA ↗

1711.8%
ODI 11531832

The vehicle was purchased 7/1/2023. It is a 2023 Honda Pilot. 8 days after the purchase (OD mileage: 332), on a major highway, all mechanical systems in the vehicle failed within 2 minutes of each other. The engine, brakes, electrical, airbags, AWD, all of the ADAS systems, etc. ALL lit up within about 5 minutes of each other. Soon after this happened, the vehicle essentially shut down and was forced to a stop in a turning lane off of the major highway. The vehicle gave no indication that this was coming. The dealership's immediate response was…

Look up ODI 11531832 at NHTSA ↗

1210.5%
ODI 11565464

Today, while I was driving, the vehicle information display suddenly started flashing warnings indicating that the following systems were experiencing errors, leading to potentially reduced brake performance. I was advised to take the car to the dealer for diagnosis and immediate remediation: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Hill Start Assist Lane Departure and Correction Assist Brake Hold System However, when we stopped and attempted to turn off the car in the usual manner, it wouldn't shut down. It took two attempts to finally turn off the car…

Look up ODI 11565464 at NHTSA ↗

3014.9%
ODI 11603042

My CMBS stopped my car in the middle of the road coming home one day. There were no other cars around me (in front of me, behind me, or coming towards me). The word “brake” flashed across my dash and then it beeped at me and just stopped in the middle of the road going 55 mph. My kids and elderly mother in law were in the car with me and we were all shaken up and also very glad there were no cars behind us, or else we could have been injured in a rear-end collision. The dealer has had my car for 21 days now and cannot reproduce it, but they a…

Look up ODI 11603042 at NHTSA ↗

14.5%
ODI 11744643

Slowed down to turn right into a parking lot, power steering suddenly disabled and multiple warning lights appeared on dash. Warning messages stating auto brake system disabled, lane departure assist disabled, hill assist and start disabled, and more warning lights. Steering suddenly became difficult and dangerous with moving traffic behind me. Pulled into a parking lot and restarted car multiple times. After more than 10 minutes and restarting vehicle, power steering came back.

Look up ODI 11744643 at NHTSA ↗

Vehicle Speed Control
158.8%
ODI 10475289 · 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND LUNGED FORWARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

Look up ODI 10475289 at NHTSA ↗

155.5%
ODI 10503063 · 446 mi

AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE IS A VERY ANNOYING SHUDDERING AND VIBRATING AND GROWLING AT 45 MPH TO 68 MPH. JUST WHEN YOUR READY TO HAVE A SMOOTH RIDE ON THE HIGHWAY IT BEGINS TO SHUDDER IN ECO...ON A STRAIGHTAWAY WHILE FREE WHEELING AND WHILE I AM ON CRUISE CONTROL ... IF YOU ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE, IT WILL CEASE FOR A SECOND AND BEGIN AGAIN.. I HAVE EVEN STAYED AT 68 MPH TO SEE HOW LONG IT WOULD LAST ON A STRAIGHT AWAY WHILE IT WAS SHUDDERING....AND IT CONTINUED ...UNTIL I DECELERATED.. I ALSO GET THESE SMALL BUCKS AND S…

Look up ODI 10503063 at NHTSA ↗

43.4%
ODI 10575919 · 25,000 mi

TWO INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE FIRST ON JANUARY 31, 2014, THE SECOND ON MARCH 25, 2014. BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED AT A VERY SLOW RATE OF SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES PER HOUR. IN BOTH SITUATIONS THE CAR WAS COMING TO A STOP WITH THE BRAKE BEING APPLIED. SUDDENLY, THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE CAR SUDDENLY MOVED FORWARD WITH THE BREAK UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR EVEN THOUGH BOTH FEET WERE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDDLE. THE CAR WAS STOPPED BY PUTTING THE GEAR SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTE…

Look up ODI 10575919 at NHTSA ↗

32.8%
ODI 10929414 · 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA PILOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

Look up ODI 10929414 at NHTSA ↗

382.2%
ODI 10855324 · 2,000 mi

VEHICLE LOSS ACCELERATION WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH (ENGINE STILL RUNNING) SPEED SLOWED TO 25-30 MPH THEN RETURNS TO FULL CONTROL. THIS HAPPENED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN ATLANTA AND SEVERAL TIMES ON OPEN HIGHWAYS. HONDA UPDATED THE PCM AND TCM AND IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIPS SAY THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO THEY CAN NOT FIX IT. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES.

Look up ODI 10855324 at NHTSA ↗

313.3%
ODI 11024708 · 4,000 mi

THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS. SLAMS ON THE BRAKES WHEN APPROACHING VEHICLES INSIDE CONSIDERED SAFETY ZONES. SLOWS VEHICLE FROM 75-80MPH ON THE FREEWAY TO LESS THAN 60MPH. VEHICLES BEHIND FORCED TO BRAKE TO AVOID COLLISION. CHANGING LANES THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESUME HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN A ACCEPTABLE MANNER POTENTIALLY CAUSING VEHICLES IN THAT LANE TO BRAKE TO AVOID COLLISION. IN TRAFFIC THE SYSTEM IS SO JERKY IT CAN'T BE USED. THE SYSTEM ALSO FAILS TO RECOGNIZE AN OPEN LANE AND RESUME SPEED. THE SYSTEM ALSO R…

Look up ODI 11024708 at NHTSA ↗

235.2%
ODI 11164334 · 10,000 mi

MY 2018 HONDA PILOT ELITE TURNS ON THE "AUTO IDLE STOP" FEATURE EACH TIME I START THE VEHICLE. BASICALLY, THIS MEANS THAT THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHEN I'M AT A COMPLETE STOP. WHEN I RELEASE THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE STARTS AGAIN. HOWEVER, THERE IS LAG TIME BETWEEN THE TIME I RELEASE THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATION. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED A DEATHLY ACCIDENT ON MORE THAN A DOZEN OCCASIONS DURING THE PAST 6 MONTHS AT INTERSECTIONS. I'VE NEARLY BEEN T-BONED EACH AND EVERY TIME BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WILL SIMPLY NOT ACCELERATE AT THE PRECISE MOMENT WHEN I NEED IT …

Look up ODI 11164334 at NHTSA ↗

303.3%
ODI 11181242 · 3,000 mi

THIS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE. SEEMS TO BE WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL FOR OVER 1.25 HRS. WHEN YOU PRESS THE CANCEL BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO CANCEL THE SET CRUISE CONTROL, THE CARS "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT STARTS FLASHING. THE ENGINE WILL CONTINUE RUNNING BUT THERE IS LITTLE TO NO POWER WHEN STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR. DRIVER MUST PULL OVER, TURN OFF CAR AND THEN RESTART. THIS IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS AT HIGH SPEEDS OR CROSSING OVER ONCOMING TRAFFIC! I BROUGHT THE HONDA PILOT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT BOTH H…

Look up ODI 11181242 at NHTSA ↗

163.3%
ODI 11320996 · 2,500 mi

LAST WEEK 4/8/2020, MY 2020 HONDA PILOT ELITE STARTING MAKING CRACKING NOISES THROUGH THE SPEAKERS WHILE DRIVING. A COUPLE OF SECONDS LATER THE ENTIRE RADIO, NAVIGATION, AND INFORMATION CENTER WITH SPEEDOMETER, GAS AND OTHER VITAL INFORMATION OF ENGINE SYSTEMS WENT BLACK. THE SYSTEM CAME UP AND STATED THAT IT WAS REBOOTING AND DID NOT HAVE DATA ACCESS. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME HOW TO CONDUCT A HARD REBOOT. I DID THIS AND IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND THEN DID IT AGAIN. WHEN I CALLED THE HONDA DEALERSHIP BACK THEY STATED THAT…

Look up ODI 11320996 at NHTSA ↗

81.8%
ODI 11437473

At about 8600 miles between speeds of 38 -60 miles per hour, I began to notice and experience a tremendous wind noise coming from both driver and passenger windows. The vehicle has been to (2) two separate Honda dealerships on (4) four different times to address this issue, but the problem remains and or has not been fixed in spite of all the repairs made by the dealerships. I was advised by the dealerships that this is how Honda manufactured the vehicle and that there was nothing else the dealerships could do to fix the problem. Driving the v…

Look up ODI 11437473 at NHTSA ↗

106.3%
ODI 11461859

I leased a brand new 2022 Honda Pilot and after two weeks of leasing it developed a severe leaking problem with the transmission. The pilot was taken to a local dealer, the local dealer refused service. It was then taken to the original dealer, and the original dealer replaced the transmission. There was some sort of metallurgical fault or defect with the transmission casing, necessitating replacement of the entire transmission. The vehicle had less than 500 miles when this happened.

Look up ODI 11461859 at NHTSA ↗

42.8%
ODI 11643062

Slow acceleration at the speed between 0 to 30 mpg. Doesn’t shift smoothly and hesitate. Not enough power on the highway

Look up ODI 11643062 at NHTSA ↗

65.3%
ODI 11570627

The vehicle was purchased brand new on Feb 1st 2024. While driving on the highway on Feb 5th 2024, with only 105 miles on the odometer, and no prior warning messages/lights, many warning messages were suddenly displayed on the dashboard, repeating one after the other, instructing that various safety features were disabled, displaying: "Parking brake not available", "Brake system problem", "Brake performance may be reduced", "Brake hold system problem", "Anti-lock brake system problem", "Vehicle stability assist system problem", "Reduced tractio…

Look up ODI 11570627 at NHTSA ↗

157.4%
ODI 11628553

There is an issue with 2025 Pilot Safe Systems such as adaptive cruise and blind spot detection. Honda knows about this issue and working on a fix however there is no ETA.

Look up ODI 11628553 at NHTSA ↗

14.5%
ODI 11757383

I am submitting a formal vehicle safety complaint regarding a persistent and hazardous malfunction that has been present since the day I purchased my vehicle. Below are the required details: 1. Component or System Failure The issue appears to involve the drivetrain or transmission engagement system. From the moment I purchased the vehicle, when it had only 17 miles, the vehicle has consistently hesitated for several seconds before engaging when shifting from Park to Drive, Reverse to Drive, or when attempting to accelerate while already in Driv…

Look up ODI 11757383 at NHTSA ↗

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Power Train77,674–127,825 mi105,000 mi126
ODI 10259291 · 60,000 mi

FRONT MOTOR MOUNT FAILED AT APPROX. 60K MILES. SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS NO KNOW CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE, BUT SAYS IT IS LIKELY A MATERIAL DEFECT. *TR

Look up ODI 10259291 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10281800 · 434,544 mi

BT SHIMMY? IS THIS A NEW DANCE? NOT!!!! DANGEROUS VEHICLE~BRAKES TRANSMISSION? SHIMMY? AUGUST 25, 2009 '05 HONDA PILOT BRAKES LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. DID THOROUGH INVESTIGATION WHEN THIS STARTED IN MAY: BRAKES LOCK UP AND VEHICLE VEERS AND STOPS WHILE GOING OVER 35-40 MPH. I AM A JOURNALIST AND DID RESEARCH. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS: HONDA SAYS THEY DON'T LISTEN TO 'WEBSITES' WHAT ABOUT YOUR CUSTOMERS HONDA? THIS WAS FIXED FOR $500 BACK IN MAY AND HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE THREE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IS IN THE VEHICLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DANGER DANGER DANGE…

Look up ODI 10281800 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10331781 · 62,232 mi

BLINKING 'D' LIGHT AND ONCE CAR IS TURNED OFF, THE BLINKING STOPS. THIS PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED WHEN WE WERE DRIVING BACK FROM LANCASTER, CA TO SAN DIEGO. THE LOW FUEL LIGHT WENT ON AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE BLINKING 'D' LIGHT. WE PULLED OFF THE INTERSTATE AND PUT SOME GAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE BLINKING D LIGHT DID NOT APPEAR AGAIN FOR TWO WEEKS. I TOOK INTO MY INDEPENDENT WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM APPEARED THIS WEEK AND TOOK IN TO MY INDEPENDENT WHILE IT WAS STILL RUNNING AND THEY WERE ABLE TO SCAN P0872. THE CAR H…

Look up ODI 10331781 at NHTSA ↗

Air Bags93,500–158,000 mi125,000 mi75
ODI 10130452 · 8,000 mi

DT: CALLER'S WIFE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WAS HIT IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AREA , AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CALLER'S WIFE HANDS WERE BURNED VERY BADLY. CALLER BELIEVED A SUBS TANGO FROM THE AIR BAGS BURNED WIFE'S HANDS. THE SUBSTANCE WAS A GRAY COLOR AND WAS EMBEDDED IN HER SKIN AND CUDGEL'S. SHE HAD BUMPS AND BRUISES. BUT THE BURNS WERE MAKING HER EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE, AND SHE WAS HAVING A HARD TIME. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. SHE HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR TWICE TO GET AN OINTMENT AND…

Look up ODI 10130452 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10260986 · 60,000 mi

AFTER REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE, SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DONE TO THE FRONT END OF THE HONDA PILOT, AND TO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Look up ODI 10260986 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10322440 · 57,000 mi

WANTED TO CALL TO YOUR ATTENTION THAT THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR ON MY HONDA PILOT 2005 NEEDS REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE PART IS ON BACKORDER WITH UNKNOWN AVAILABILITY. WITHOUT BEING REPLACED I WAS INFORMED THAT NONE OF MY VEHICLES AIRBAGS WILL WORK CURRENTLY. ALSO HE STATED THAT HE HAS HAD TO ORDER 3 IN THE LAST WEEK FOR OTHER CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM FROM THAT DEALERSHIP ALONE. SHOULD THIS BE CONSIDERED FOR A RECALL?

Look up ODI 10322440 at NHTSA ↗

Service Brakes79,161–143,000 mi104,000 mi93
ODI 10453607 · 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE TO THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. *JS

Look up ODI 10453607 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10459818 · 90,000 mi

MY 2005 HONDA PILOT BRAKES HAVE AUTOMATICALLY SEIZED UP A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR BUT 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS (MAY 2012). ALL 4 TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED HAVE BEEN AT LOW SPEEDS (10-20 MPH, THANKFULLY!!!) AND WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF STARTING UP AFTER IT HAS SAT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. I HAVE TAKEN IT INTO THE HONDA DEALER TWICE IN THE PAST THREE WEEKS (MAY 2012) THE DAY AFTER IT OCCURRED AND BOTH TIMES THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR FIND A PROBLEM. THE FIRST THREE TIMES THE VSA LIGHT CAME ON BUT NO CODE TRIPPED IN THE COMPUT…

Look up ODI 10459818 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10462811 · 53,350 mi

ON THREE HOT AFTERNOONS (AROUND 75 DEGREES) THE CAR REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS - MOSTLY WHEN TURNING. IT FELT LIKE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WENT ON BY THEMSELVES EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR QUICKLY SLOWED AND MADE GRINDING NOISES. MOST OF THE TIMES THAT IT HAPPENED, THE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. IT FELT AND SOUNDED SIMILAR TO THE WAY IT STOPS ON ICY ROADS IN THE WINTER, BUT THE SLOWDOWN WAS MORE SEVERE. THE CAR SEEMED FINE DURING THE COOLER MORNING HOURS AND THE PROBLEM WORSENED AS THE TEMPERATURE ROSE. IT IS CU…

Look up ODI 10462811 at NHTSA ↗

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)71,925–150,000 mi111,000 mi90
ODI 10247329 · 67,000 mi

ON 10/30/2008 MY WIFE LEFT HOME AT APPROXIMATE 6:00 AM. AT ABOUT 6:05 AM THE BRAKES ON HER 2005 HONDA PILOT EX-L APPLIED THEMSELVES WITHOUT ANY PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN SHE DID PUSH ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS NO EFFECT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VSA INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND A VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE BEHIND HER NEARLY REAR-ENDED HER. *TR

Look up ODI 10247329 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10248833 · 50,000 mi

IN MAY 2008 WHILE APPROACHING A CURVE AT APPROX 30 MPH LIGHTLY APPLIED BRAKES. BRAKES LOCKED UP AND VSA LIGHT CAME ON. HAD THE CAR CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP AND NO ISSUES FOUND AND NO PARTS REPLACED. IN OCTOBER 2008, 5,000 MILES LATER, THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED AT APPROX THE SAME SPEED - APPLYING THE BRAKES TO EXECUTE A TURN, NO VSA LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP A SECOND TIME AND FILED A SAFETY COMPLIANT WITH HONDA OF AMERICA (REF CASE # N012008-10-22-00221) AGAIN NO ISSUES WERE FOUND AND NO PARTS WERE REPLACED. …

Look up ODI 10248833 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10257672 · 71,500 mi

YESTERDAY, MY DAUGHTER'S 2005 HONDA PILOT WITH 71K MILES SINCE NEW, WAS ROLLING ALONG AT 60 MPH ON INTERSTATE 66 WHEN BRAKES ENGAGED BRINGING CAR TO SUDDEN STOP. SEVERAL CARS BEHIND HER HAD TO TAKE DEFENSIVE ACTION TO PREVENT PILING UP. VSA LIGHT AND ABS LIGHTS WERE ON. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL MORE TIMES TO A POINT WHERE CAR WAS UNDRIVEABLE AND HAD TO BE PULLED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. CAR WAS TOWED TO HONDA BY AAA. SAME THING HAPPENED IN OCT 2008 (ABOUT FOUR MONTHS AGO) BUT OCCURRED ONLY INTERMITTENTLY AND CAR COULD BE DRIVEN TO DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSI…

Look up ODI 10257672 at NHTSA ↗

Electrical System80,000–152,000 mi119,000 mi45
ODI 10139600 · 3,500 mi

DT : CONTACT STATED ON OCTOBER 8, 2005 THE VEHICLE STARTED BY ITSELF. HE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON OCTOBER 17, 2005. THERE WAS NO FOREWARNING AND NO NOISE. THERE WAS NO REMOTE STARTER ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. *AK

Look up ODI 10139600 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10260943 · 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO BRAKE MODE AND CAME TO A COMPLETE AND SUDDEN STOP. THE FAILURE CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, CAUSING ITEMS TO BE THROWN FROM THE SEAT ONTO THE FLOOR. DURING THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH PRODUCED A LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE CODE AND A BRAKE SENSOR CODE. THE DEALER TESTED AND REPLACED THE BATTERY. THEY ALSO NOTIFIE…

Look up ODI 10260943 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10321231 · 70,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG HIGHWAY, HEADLIGHTS FAIL TO TURN ON. BRIGHTS WORK. UNABLE TO USE HEADLIGHTS FOR ANY DRIVING. CHECKED FUSES ALL GOOD, THOUGH INCORRECT MARKING ON A 15A FUSE SLOT THAT IS 20A. ALL LIGHTS BULBS ARE GOOD, EVEN REPLACED TO BE SURE. FOUND MELTED 16 PIN CONNECTOR WITH COMBINATION STALK SWITCH. UNABLE TO REPAIR YET. *TR

Look up ODI 10321231 at NHTSA ↗

Engine92,800–137,000 mi107,000 mi45
ODI 10458544 · 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND UPON REACHING THE DESTINATION AN INSPECTION UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WAS PERFORMED. THE CONTACT NOTICED A DARK BROWN MILKY SUBSTANCE LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMAT…

Look up ODI 10458544 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10465940 · 77,145 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF A RED COLORED FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER HAD LEAKED INTO THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND INSPECTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON WITH THE VEHICLE MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE UPPER AND LOWER HOSE, THE RADIATOR, THE THERMOSTAT AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT M…

Look up ODI 10465940 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10467934 · 90,000 mi

I STARTED NOTICING A VIBRATION AT 34 TO 45 MPH. IT WAS DEFINITELY CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION UNDER THE HOOD. IT CAUSES MY 2005 HONDA PILOT TO VIBRATE, SHUDDER AND HESITATE AT THAT SPEED. I HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEFORE IT WILL STOP. IT HAPPENS CONTINUOUSLY AT THAT SPEED. *TR

Look up ODI 10467934 at NHTSA ↗

Vehicle Speed Control82,062–136,250 mi107,220 mi40
ODI 10270110 · 74,000 mi

SATURDAY MAY 23RD I WAS TURNING LEFT AT A STOP SIGN IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION AND SUDDENLY (AS I WAS PRESSING THE GAS) THE CAR BEGAN TO BRAKE ON ITS OWN. TRYING TO MOVE OUT OF TRAFFIC, I INCREASE THE GAS, BUT THE MORE I DID, THE MORE THE CAR RESISTED. (AS IF IT WAS BRAKING). IT MADE A HORRIBLY LOUD NOISE THE WHOLE TIME. I TRIED TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT TO GET OFF THE ROAD, AND WHEN I BARELY TOUCHED THE BRAKE, IT SLAMMED STOPPED. I FINALLY GOT PULLED OVER, AND STOPPED. THINKING MAYBE THE E BRAKE WAS STUCK, I PUSHED IT ON, AND OFF AG…

Look up ODI 10270110 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10359591 · 75,538 mi

BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2010, MY 2005 HONDA PILOT MADE A GROANING NOISE AROUND THE DRIVER SIDE AREA, SWERVED ABRUPTLY TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN, WHILE THE CRUISE WAS SET AT 56MPH. FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT THE VSA WARNING LIGHT AND THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER FIRST INCIDENT, IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY FOUND DIAGNOSTIC CODES FOR YAW RATE SENSOR FAILURE AND BATTERY VOLTAGE FAILURE. THEY FOUND THE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO BE VERY LOOSE AND THEY TIGHTENED IT. TECH'S COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS OCCURRED 7 MORE TIMES O…

Look up ODI 10359591 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10381501 · 115,000 mi

AFTER PULLING OUT OF A PARKING GARAGE AND DRIVING ABOUT 4 CITY BLOCKS, OUR 2005 HONDA PILOT MADE A LOUD GROANING SOUND AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN AN INTERSECTION WHILE TURNING LEFT. FROM THAT POINT, FOR THE NEXT HALF MILE, THE CAR SCREECHED TO A COMPLETE STOP EVERY 15 TO 20 SECONDS, EVEN WHILE ONLY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR GOING SPEEDS UP TO 20 MPH. I INSTRUCTED MY WIFE TO PULL INTO THE FIRST AVAILABLE PARKING LOT, AT WHICH POINT WE SAW THAT THE VSA CAUTION AND OFF LIGHTS WERE ON. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF, PULLED THE KEY OUT, PUT IT BAC…

Look up ODI 10381501 at NHTSA ↗

Power Train:Automatic Transmission75,000–109,250 mi88,500 mi38
ODI 10167415 · 1,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 HONDA PILOT THAT HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR THE 5TH TRANSMISSION LEAK. *NM

Look up ODI 10167415 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10240606 · 40,000 mi

"D" LIGHT ON DASH STARTED FLASHING ON INTERSTATE TRIP. BROUGHT IT INTO DEALER 3 DAYS LATER. 4TH GEAR PRESSURE SWITCH ON TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CAR WITH 40, 692 MILES ON IT. BOUGHT BRAND NEW. THE REPAIR COST OVER 300$. *TR

Look up ODI 10240606 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10275894 · 75,000 mi

2005 HONDA PILOT TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I STARTED HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH THE TRANSMISSION AROUND 75K MILES. THE WHOLE VEHICLE WOULD START TO SHAKE AND SHIMMY WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE GOING UP A HILL. THIS GETS SCARY WHEN THERE IS A TURN TO NEGOTIATE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS MAKING THE WHOLE VEHICLE SHAKE. AT TIMES, I WOULD HAVE TO BRAKE, TO GET THE VEHICLE BACK UNDER CONTROL. I HAVE BEEN AFRAID SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE FOR THE SAFETY NOT ONLY FOR MYSELF AND FAMILY BUT FOR OTHER VEHICLES THAT MAY BE NEAR ME AS THE PILOT BE…

Look up ODI 10275894 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

2 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-101None
ODI 11618909

I was leaning back looking backwards while reversing and the front left seat bracket on the driver’s seat cracked and separated resulting in my seat turning into a rocking chair and my feet coming off of the pedals. It could have ended in an accident.

Look up ODI 11618909 at NHTSA ↗

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-121None
ODI 11628163

The rear trailing arm, normally attached to the rear suspension is clearly corroded and came detached when driving under 25 mph up a road. The SAME issue Honda had to do a recall on their 2005 CRV model. Researched Honda Pilots, in our (Midwest) area, EVERY SINGLE 2005 Pilot had the corrosion. Also cause the muffler pipe to detach from the catalytic converter (included in the photos attached).

Look up ODI 11628163 at NHTSA ↗

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-102None
ODI 11691189 · 173,273 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle slowed down unexpectedly, and the brake pedal was hard and slow to respond when depressed. The contact stated that the steering wheel was pulling to the left, and it was difficult to correct the steering wheel. The vehicle was difficult to control. The VSA light was illuminated. There was a triangle with an exclamation mark symbol displayed on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined t…

Look up ODI 11691189 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11695419 · 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that shortly after refueling, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration, causing the speed to increase to approximately 45 MPH while approaching stopped traffic. While pressing the brake pedal to avoid a collision, the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. During the air bag deployment, the air was deflated, causing the driver's head to contact the steering wheel. Also, the contact indicated that metal fragments were present during th…

Look up ODI 11695419 at NHTSA ↗

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-011None
ODI 11708565

Power steering high pressure line leaking on exhaust and almost caused fire Dangerous. Lines need to be recall or replace

Look up ODI 11708565 at NHTSA ↗

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-061None
ODI 11744233

A stuck ignition lock cylinder on a 2005 Honda Pilot. Hello I purchased this car from the second owner and they had the ignition lock replaced less than 2 years ago. This device has now failed again. Its a poor design by honda and was never fixed or recalled. This has lead countless people to be stranded. With repairs upwords of $500.

Look up ODI 11744233 at NHTSA ↗

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 2101 reports

2022: 69 complaints · 2023: 101 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022143669
20233464101
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
202215701
202314400

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentPower TrainAir BagsService BrakesElectronic Stability Control (Esc)Electrical SystemEngineVehicle Speed ControlPower Train:Automatic Transmission
Power Train—0
2
ODI 10481310 · 70,290 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE 2005 HONDA PILOT ABOUT 20 TO 30 MPH . THE TIME WAS ABOUT 7:15 AM. THE ROADS WERE WET AFTER SOME MISTING LIGHT RAIN. I HEARD A RELATIVELY LOUD NOISE THAT STARTLED ME. THE NOISE LASTED FOR PERHAPS 2 SECONDS. IT SOUNDED AS IF THE BRAKES WERE INADVERTENTLY BEING APPLIED AND GRABBING OR PERHAPS SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION OR REAR END. I DO NOT REMEMBER THAT THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED AT THE TIME, BUT IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THEY WERE. I KEPT DRIVING AND WAS THEN MUCH MORE ATTENTIVE TO THERE POSSIBLY BEING SOMETH…

Look up ODI 10481310 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10519868 · 89,100 mi

THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION, A 2005 HONDA PILOT EX SHUDDERS AT OR BETWEEN 35 TO 40 MPH.IT HAS ALMOST COST ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY MY LIFE. THIS IS A "KNOWN" TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM TO HONDA,YET THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THEIR NEGLIGENCE. *TR SUDDEN,UNEXPECTED BRAKING,WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION IS TERRIFYING AND ALSO DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. THE STEERING CONTROLS OFTEN VEER TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT ANY APPARENT CAUSE.

Look up ODI 10519868 at NHTSA ↗

0
3
ODI 10450564 · 115,000 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE CAR VIOLENTLY JERKED FORWARD 3 TIMES AND CAME TO A COMPLETE SUDDEN STOP ON THE INTERSTATE. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE OR WE WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED. MY FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR MAINTAINING A STEADY SPEED, AND IT WAS LIKE I STOMPED ON THE BREAK RAPIDLY THREE TIMES AND THEN THE CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT REPEAT THE ISSUE BUT SAID THAT THE BATTERY WASN'T PUTTING OUT THE PROPER AMOUNT OF AMPS AND WAS …

Look up ODI 10450564 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10521839 · 119,143 mi

ON 6/17/2013 DURING MY DAILY COMMUTE TO WORK I WAS DRIVING AT A NORMAL SPEED OF 65MPH WHEN I NOTICED THE "D" GEAR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO BLINK CONTINUOUSLY. WHEN I GOT TO WORK I LOOKED INTO MY OWNER'S MANUAL WHICH INFORMED THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND I SHOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I MIND YOU I JUST SPENT ALMOST $700.00 ON 6/15/2013 FOR SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE INFORMED THAT THIS ISSUE IS VERY POPULAR WITH THE HONDA PILOTS AND IT'S MOST LIKELY MY …

Look up ODI 10521839 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10548682 · 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED GEARS IN A JERKING MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WOULD NEED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Look up ODI 10548682 at NHTSA ↗

26
ODI 10458544 · 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND UPON REACHING THE DESTINATION AN INSPECTION UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WAS PERFORMED. THE CONTACT NOTICED A DARK BROWN MILKY SUBSTANCE LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMAT…

Look up ODI 10458544 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10465940 · 77,145 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF A RED COLORED FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER HAD LEAKED INTO THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND INSPECTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON WITH THE VEHICLE MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE UPPER AND LOWER HOSE, THE RADIATOR, THE THERMOSTAT AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT M…

Look up ODI 10465940 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10467934 · 90,000 mi

I STARTED NOTICING A VIBRATION AT 34 TO 45 MPH. IT WAS DEFINITELY CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION UNDER THE HOOD. IT CAUSES MY 2005 HONDA PILOT TO VIBRATE, SHUDDER AND HESITATE AT THAT SPEED. I HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEFORE IT WILL STOP. IT HAPPENS CONTINUOUSLY AT THAT SPEED. *TR

Look up ODI 10467934 at NHTSA ↗

3
ODI 10448851 · 132,280 mi

INTERMITTENT VIBRATION IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEN ACCELERATING, AT ABOUT 30-35 MPH. SOMETIMES JUST SLIGHTLY NOTICEABLE AND SOMETIMES SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH SO THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATES FOR A FEW SECONDS. WE JUST PURCHASED IT USED YESTERDAY AND DID NOT NOTICE THE VIBRATIONS WHILE TEST DRIVING IT. *TR

Look up ODI 10448851 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10493553 · 74,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 HONDA PILOT SOMETIME SHUDDERING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH. TO MAKE THE SHUDDER STOP, I PRESS OR RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR BRIEFLY. AFTER CHECKING ON LINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEMS WITH OVER 300 COMPLAINTS. THEY ALL STATE THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSE THE VIBRATION. HONDA STILL NOT RECALL. COUPLE OF TIMES SOMEONE ALMOST REAR END ME. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Look up ODI 10493553 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10510515 · 135,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHUDDER, JERK AND LOSE POWER WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 0-40MPH. STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO SHAKE, ACCELERATION SEEMS TO STALL. AT HIGHER SPEEDS ON FREEWAY THERE IS SOME SHUDDERING BUT NOT AS NOTICEABLE. BRAKING OR REDUCING SPEED DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP THE SHUDDERING. ITS ALMOST PREDICTABLE AT LOW SPEEDS. LOSS OF POWER DURING ACCELERATION FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE COULD STALL ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING LEFT WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC APPROACHING. *TR

Look up ODI 10510515 at NHTSA ↗

0
Air Bags0—
5
ODI 10658544 · 163,826 mi

HONDA PILOT WAS SERVICED AT ED VOYLES HONDA ON 10/22 AND PICKED UP ON 10/23. EXTENSIVE SERVICE PERFORMED ON CAR...TIMING BELT, TRANSMISSION, AIR BAGS REPLACED PER RECALL, ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED, OIL CHANGED, ETC. PICKED UP CAR ON 10/23. ON 10/24 BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND PUT CAR IN DRIVE GEAR. CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME PUTTING FOOT ON ACCELERATION. COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. ACCELERATION CONTINUED AND INCREASED. ONLY WAY TO STOP CAR WAS TO RUN INTO A TREE. NOT SURE IF CAUSED BY RECENT WORK OR I HAVE READ NOW THAT 2005 HONDA PILOTS HAVE H…

Look up ODI 10658544 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10712638 · 98,000 mi

I WAS PARKING , WHEN THE CAR JOLTED FORWARD, I HIT THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED GOING ONTO THE PAVEMENT OF THE SHOPPING CENTRE, BREAKING TWO SIDES OF A BRICK PILLAR. BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT OF THE CAR DOORS WERE DESTROYED AND THE MAIN FRONT, THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE AIRBAGS, NEVER CAME OUT. *TR

Look up ODI 10712638 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11051887

HACE UN TIEMPO TUVE UN ACCIDENTE Y MIENTRAS CONDUCIA SOLO EN MI HONDA PILOT Y LO BOLSA DE AIRE DEL LADO DEL PASAJERO EXPLOTO AUN CUANDO NO HABIA NADIE EN EL ASIENTO DEL PASAJERO Y LA BOLSA DE AIRE DEL LADO MIO, DEL CONDUCTOR SIENDO LA MAS IMPORTANTE NO ABRI PONIENDO MI VIDA EN RIESGO.

Look up ODI 11051887 at NHTSA ↗

4
ODI 10341428 · 55,000 mi

VSA LIGHT AND SRS LIGHT 2005 HONDA PILOT. *TR

Look up ODI 10341428 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10492978 · 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, AIRBAG, (!), VSA, VTC AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALL LIT UP. HORN STOPPED WORKING AS DID ALL CONTROLS FROM STEERING WHEEL (CRUISE, RADIO AIRBAG LIGHT). I PULLED OVER, EVERYTHING SEEMED TO WORK BUT LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. WENT TO HONDA IN FT PIERCE, FL. WAS TOLD IT'S PROBABLY A LOW BATTERY. REPLACED BATTERY, LIGHTS ALL STAYED ON. CONTACTED JOHNSTON HONDA IN STUART, FL. HEAD MECHANIC TOLD ME HE HAD NO IDEA WHAT WOULD CAUSE THIS AND IF HE RAN IT ON DIAGNOSTICS, IT COULD TAKE 8 HOURS AT $80 AN HOUR AND HE STILL MAY NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. …

Look up ODI 10492978 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10649897 · 47,810 mi

VSA ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING XWAY, PULLED VEHICLE TO RIGHT, INTO OTHER LANE. THIS WAS REPAIRED PER PREVIOUS RECALL, BUT CONTINUED TO ENGAGE PERIODICALLY WITHIN 3 DAYS. ADDITIONALLY, I AM ON LIST FOR AIRBAG RECALL, BUT NOT YET RECALLED IN KY. WE ARE IN OHIO VALLEY, WITH HIGHER HUMIDITY THAN FLORIDA. I HAVE DRIVEN TO FLORIDA MULTIPLE TIMES. WE SHOULD BE ADDED TO RECALL LIST. *TR

Look up ODI 10649897 at NHTSA ↗

7
ODI 10424682 · 90,000 mi

SRS WARNING LIGHT GOES ON AND STAYS ON FOR DAYS, THEN GOES OFF AND SEEMS OK FOR A WHILE. SOMETIMES IT COMES ON BRIEFLY AND GOES OFF. LATELY IT HAS COME ON AGAIN AND HAS NOT GONE OFF FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS STRAIGHT. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT OR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Look up ODI 10424682 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10492978 · 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, AIRBAG, (!), VSA, VTC AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALL LIT UP. HORN STOPPED WORKING AS DID ALL CONTROLS FROM STEERING WHEEL (CRUISE, RADIO AIRBAG LIGHT). I PULLED OVER, EVERYTHING SEEMED TO WORK BUT LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. WENT TO HONDA IN FT PIERCE, FL. WAS TOLD IT'S PROBABLY A LOW BATTERY. REPLACED BATTERY, LIGHTS ALL STAYED ON. CONTACTED JOHNSTON HONDA IN STUART, FL. HEAD MECHANIC TOLD ME HE HAD NO IDEA WHAT WOULD CAUSE THIS AND IF HE RAN IT ON DIAGNOSTICS, IT COULD TAKE 8 HOURS AT $80 AN HOUR AND HE STILL MAY NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. …

Look up ODI 10492978 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10552969 · 152,000 mi

THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED ON A FEW OCCASIONS WITH ME DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND ADDITIONALLY WITH MY WIFE DRIVING (SHE DRIVES IT THE MOST). I STARTED THE VEHICLE, PLACED IT IN GEAR AND STARTED TO DRIVE IT UP THE STREET. AS I APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT, I GLANCED AT THE SPEEDOMETER, AND NOTICED THE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED AND SRS LIGHT ON. THIS PUZZLED ME BECAUSE WE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN REGULAR MAINTENANCE LIGHTS (FILTERS, OIL CHANGE, ETC). I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS, RESTARTED IT AND THE LIGHT …

Look up ODI 10552969 at NHTSA ↗

2
ODI 11064675 · 275,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE AND SRS INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. MUNGENAST SAINT LOUIS HONDA IN SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND MADE UNKNOWN REPLACEMENTS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 275,000.

Look up ODI 11064675 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11098454

TAKATA RECALL

Look up ODI 11098454 at NHTSA ↗

5
ODI 10712638 · 98,000 mi

I WAS PARKING , WHEN THE CAR JOLTED FORWARD, I HIT THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED GOING ONTO THE PAVEMENT OF THE SHOPPING CENTRE, BREAKING TWO SIDES OF A BRICK PILLAR. BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT OF THE CAR DOORS WERE DESTROYED AND THE MAIN FRONT, THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE AIRBAGS, NEVER CAME OUT. *TR

Look up ODI 10712638 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11051887

HACE UN TIEMPO TUVE UN ACCIDENTE Y MIENTRAS CONDUCIA SOLO EN MI HONDA PILOT Y LO BOLSA DE AIRE DEL LADO DEL PASAJERO EXPLOTO AUN CUANDO NO HABIA NADIE EN EL ASIENTO DEL PASAJERO Y LA BOLSA DE AIRE DEL LADO MIO, DEL CONDUCTOR SIENDO LA MAS IMPORTANTE NO ABRI PONIENDO MI VIDA EN RIESGO.

Look up ODI 11051887 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11128165 · 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND CRASHED INTO A STATIONARY POLICE CRUISER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. TWO WEEKS EARLIER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKES…

Look up ODI 11128165 at NHTSA ↗

0
Service Brakes
2
ODI 10481310 · 70,290 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE 2005 HONDA PILOT ABOUT 20 TO 30 MPH . THE TIME WAS ABOUT 7:15 AM. THE ROADS WERE WET AFTER SOME MISTING LIGHT RAIN. I HEARD A RELATIVELY LOUD NOISE THAT STARTLED ME. THE NOISE LASTED FOR PERHAPS 2 SECONDS. IT SOUNDED AS IF THE BRAKES WERE INADVERTENTLY BEING APPLIED AND GRABBING OR PERHAPS SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION OR REAR END. I DO NOT REMEMBER THAT THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED AT THE TIME, BUT IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THEY WERE. I KEPT DRIVING AND WAS THEN MUCH MORE ATTENTIVE TO THERE POSSIBLY BEING SOMETH…

Look up ODI 10481310 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10519868 · 89,100 mi

THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION, A 2005 HONDA PILOT EX SHUDDERS AT OR BETWEEN 35 TO 40 MPH.IT HAS ALMOST COST ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY MY LIFE. THIS IS A "KNOWN" TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM TO HONDA,YET THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THEIR NEGLIGENCE. *TR SUDDEN,UNEXPECTED BRAKING,WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION IS TERRIFYING AND ALSO DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. THE STEERING CONTROLS OFTEN VEER TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT ANY APPARENT CAUSE.

Look up ODI 10519868 at NHTSA ↗

5
ODI 10658544 · 163,826 mi

HONDA PILOT WAS SERVICED AT ED VOYLES HONDA ON 10/22 AND PICKED UP ON 10/23. EXTENSIVE SERVICE PERFORMED ON CAR...TIMING BELT, TRANSMISSION, AIR BAGS REPLACED PER RECALL, ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED, OIL CHANGED, ETC. PICKED UP CAR ON 10/23. ON 10/24 BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND PUT CAR IN DRIVE GEAR. CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME PUTTING FOOT ON ACCELERATION. COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. ACCELERATION CONTINUED AND INCREASED. ONLY WAY TO STOP CAR WAS TO RUN INTO A TREE. NOT SURE IF CAUSED BY RECENT WORK OR I HAVE READ NOW THAT 2005 HONDA PILOTS HAVE H…

Look up ODI 10658544 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10712638 · 98,000 mi

I WAS PARKING , WHEN THE CAR JOLTED FORWARD, I HIT THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED GOING ONTO THE PAVEMENT OF THE SHOPPING CENTRE, BREAKING TWO SIDES OF A BRICK PILLAR. BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT OF THE CAR DOORS WERE DESTROYED AND THE MAIN FRONT, THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE AIRBAGS, NEVER CAME OUT. *TR

Look up ODI 10712638 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11051887

HACE UN TIEMPO TUVE UN ACCIDENTE Y MIENTRAS CONDUCIA SOLO EN MI HONDA PILOT Y LO BOLSA DE AIRE DEL LADO DEL PASAJERO EXPLOTO AUN CUANDO NO HABIA NADIE EN EL ASIENTO DEL PASAJERO Y LA BOLSA DE AIRE DEL LADO MIO, DEL CONDUCTOR SIENDO LA MAS IMPORTANTE NO ABRI PONIENDO MI VIDA EN RIESGO.

Look up ODI 11051887 at NHTSA ↗

—
34
ODI 10462811 · 53,350 mi

ON THREE HOT AFTERNOONS (AROUND 75 DEGREES) THE CAR REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS - MOSTLY WHEN TURNING. IT FELT LIKE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WENT ON BY THEMSELVES EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR QUICKLY SLOWED AND MADE GRINDING NOISES. MOST OF THE TIMES THAT IT HAPPENED, THE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. IT FELT AND SOUNDED SIMILAR TO THE WAY IT STOPS ON ICY ROADS IN THE WINTER, BUT THE SLOWDOWN WAS MORE SEVERE. THE CAR SEEMED FINE DURING THE COOLER MORNING HOURS AND THE PROBLEM WORSENED AS THE TEMPERATURE ROSE. IT IS CU…

Look up ODI 10462811 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10464695 · 100,000 mi

APPROXIMATE DATE I PUT WAS TODAY, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO MY SPOUSE WITHIN THE LAST FEW YEARS. TODAY IS THE FIRST TIME I HAD BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. I JUST STARTED THE CAR, PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON MY WAY TO WORK. ABOUT 300 YARDS DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR BRAKED ON ITS OWN TWICE AND STOPPED THE CAR. I HAD TO GET TO WORK SO I CONTINUED ON. IT OCCURRED TWO MORE TIMES ON MY WAY TO WORK. I WAS NEVER GOING FASTER THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR. IT HAPPENED ONCE WHILE I WAS BRAKING AND TWO TIMES WH…

Look up ODI 10464695 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10476925 · 126,000 mi

THIS PROBLEM BEGAN EARLIER IN 2012 AND WAS INVESTIGATED BY THE DEALER IN JUNE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS (45-75MPH), THE VSA SYSTEM ENGAGES, LOCKING ONE WHEEL FOR A SECOND OR TWO, AND PULLING THE STEERING WHEEL AS IF IN A SKID. WHEN THIS STOPS, THE VSA LIGHT IS ON AS WELL AS A YELLOW TRIANGLE WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT. WHEN THE DEALER 'FIXED' THIS IN JUNE, THEY REPAIRED A TPMS SENSOR. THEY ALSO FOUND A BRAKE CALIPER STUCK AND FIXED THAT AS WELL AS REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. SINCE JUNE THE ISSUE HAS NOT OCCURRED UNTIL YESTERDAY. IT HAS…

Look up ODI 10476925 at NHTSA ↗

6
ODI 10503243 · 90,000 mi

THE VSA LIGHT AND WARNING LIGHT COME ON WITHIN A MINUTE OF THE FIRST MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK NOISE AND THE FRONT BRAKE AND STEERING LOCKS FOR A FRACTION OF A SECOND. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING ME TO BE HIT FROM BEHIND. *TR

Look up ODI 10503243 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10573143 · 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND A BEND TOWARDS A RED LIGHT, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL MY CAR MADE A WEIRD SHUTTER OR BRAKE PULSING, I THOUGHT I HAD GONE OVER SOME RIPPLE STRIPS. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN IN A BUSY INTERSECTION, WHEN GOING ALMOST 30 & OUT OF THE TURN, MY PILOT CAME TO AN UNASSISTED ABRUPT STOP! IM SO LUCKY THE PERSON BEHIND ME DIDN'T REAR END ME! IT SOUNDED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS GRINDING & THE TIRES WERE LOCKED. I WAITED A FEW SECONDS LET GO OF BRAKES & THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE BUT IN 5 FT IT DI…

Look up ODI 10573143 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10690879 · 162,680 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR FAMILY'S 2005 HONDA PILOT. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE LIGHTLY WHICH RESULTED IN EXCESSIVE BREAKING IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND THEN APPEARANCE OF THE VSA LIGHT. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE HONDA DEALER WHO FIRST INDICATED THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THEN INDICATED THERE WAS A VSA WIRE HARNESS RECALL (NHTSA 13V-092) BUT THAT IT DID APPLY THE VSA LIGHT GOING ON AND THEREFORE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. A VSA LIGHT DIAGNOSTICS WHICH I INDEPENDENTLY PAID FOR INDICATED A YAW RATE FAILURE CODE (25-01). THIS LIGHT VSA…

Look up ODI 10690879 at NHTSA ↗

3
ODI 10483886 · 99,000 mi

I SAW ON THE NEWS THAT THE NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING A BRAKE ISSUE ON THE HONDA PILOT 2005. I EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR ISSUE BUT THOUGHT IT WAS A GLITCH AS IT ONLY HAPPENED ONE DAY (ALTHOUGH IT HAPPENED TWICE THAT DAY). I'VE FINALLY GOTTEN AROUND TO FILING AN OFFICIAL REPORT BOTH WITH HONDA AND NHTSA TO HOPEFULLY AID IN THE INVESTIGATION. THE BRAKING ISSUE HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS ON THE SAME DAY, ROUGHLY 2 MONTHS AGO. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT LIKE THE C…

Look up ODI 10483886 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10955025 · 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS NEEDED TO BE TESTED AND THE KNOCK SENSOR AND SUB HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000. UPDATED 05…

Look up ODI 10955025 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11228941 · 30 mi

UNFORTUNATELY, OUR EACH VEHICLE HAS BEEN TARGETED AND CAUSED CAR ACCIDENT FROM 2010 TO PRESENT DAY. IN 2012, OUR MAZDA MPV 2006 ENGINE WAS DESTROYED OR REPLACED AT THE WORK PLACE DURING WORKING AT HILTON HOTEL. OUR ACURA MDX 2002 VIN # [XXX] AND CURRENT HONDA PILOT 2005 VIN # [XXX] WERE UNDER CONTROLLED AND INVOLVED CAR ACCIDENT IN 2017 AND 2018 BECAUSE OF TARGETING. I HAVE NOTICED AND REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE AND INSURANCE BEHALF OF THIS CASES WHICH CAN STOP SUDDENLY OR SLOWLY. ITS DEPEND ON HOW THEY CONTROLLED AND PRE-ARRANGED ACCIDENT TO…

Look up ODI 11228941 at NHTSA ↗

21
ODI 10464695 · 100,000 mi

APPROXIMATE DATE I PUT WAS TODAY, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO MY SPOUSE WITHIN THE LAST FEW YEARS. TODAY IS THE FIRST TIME I HAD BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. I JUST STARTED THE CAR, PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON MY WAY TO WORK. ABOUT 300 YARDS DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR BRAKED ON ITS OWN TWICE AND STOPPED THE CAR. I HAD TO GET TO WORK SO I CONTINUED ON. IT OCCURRED TWO MORE TIMES ON MY WAY TO WORK. I WAS NEVER GOING FASTER THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR. IT HAPPENED ONCE WHILE I WAS BRAKING AND TWO TIMES WH…

Look up ODI 10464695 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10476925 · 126,000 mi

THIS PROBLEM BEGAN EARLIER IN 2012 AND WAS INVESTIGATED BY THE DEALER IN JUNE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS (45-75MPH), THE VSA SYSTEM ENGAGES, LOCKING ONE WHEEL FOR A SECOND OR TWO, AND PULLING THE STEERING WHEEL AS IF IN A SKID. WHEN THIS STOPS, THE VSA LIGHT IS ON AS WELL AS A YELLOW TRIANGLE WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT. WHEN THE DEALER 'FIXED' THIS IN JUNE, THEY REPAIRED A TPMS SENSOR. THEY ALSO FOUND A BRAKE CALIPER STUCK AND FIXED THAT AS WELL AS REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. SINCE JUNE THE ISSUE HAS NOT OCCURRED UNTIL YESTERDAY. IT HAS…

Look up ODI 10476925 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10483886 · 99,000 mi

I SAW ON THE NEWS THAT THE NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING A BRAKE ISSUE ON THE HONDA PILOT 2005. I EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR ISSUE BUT THOUGHT IT WAS A GLITCH AS IT ONLY HAPPENED ONE DAY (ALTHOUGH IT HAPPENED TWICE THAT DAY). I'VE FINALLY GOTTEN AROUND TO FILING AN OFFICIAL REPORT BOTH WITH HONDA AND NHTSA TO HOPEFULLY AID IN THE INVESTIGATION. THE BRAKING ISSUE HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS ON THE SAME DAY, ROUGHLY 2 MONTHS AGO. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT LIKE THE C…

Look up ODI 10483886 at NHTSA ↗

0
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)0
4
ODI 10341428 · 55,000 mi

VSA LIGHT AND SRS LIGHT 2005 HONDA PILOT. *TR

Look up ODI 10341428 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10492978 · 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, AIRBAG, (!), VSA, VTC AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALL LIT UP. HORN STOPPED WORKING AS DID ALL CONTROLS FROM STEERING WHEEL (CRUISE, RADIO AIRBAG LIGHT). I PULLED OVER, EVERYTHING SEEMED TO WORK BUT LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. WENT TO HONDA IN FT PIERCE, FL. WAS TOLD IT'S PROBABLY A LOW BATTERY. REPLACED BATTERY, LIGHTS ALL STAYED ON. CONTACTED JOHNSTON HONDA IN STUART, FL. HEAD MECHANIC TOLD ME HE HAD NO IDEA WHAT WOULD CAUSE THIS AND IF HE RAN IT ON DIAGNOSTICS, IT COULD TAKE 8 HOURS AT $80 AN HOUR AND HE STILL MAY NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. …

Look up ODI 10492978 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10649897 · 47,810 mi

VSA ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING XWAY, PULLED VEHICLE TO RIGHT, INTO OTHER LANE. THIS WAS REPAIRED PER PREVIOUS RECALL, BUT CONTINUED TO ENGAGE PERIODICALLY WITHIN 3 DAYS. ADDITIONALLY, I AM ON LIST FOR AIRBAG RECALL, BUT NOT YET RECALLED IN KY. WE ARE IN OHIO VALLEY, WITH HIGHER HUMIDITY THAN FLORIDA. I HAVE DRIVEN TO FLORIDA MULTIPLE TIMES. WE SHOULD BE ADDED TO RECALL LIST. *TR

Look up ODI 10649897 at NHTSA ↗

34
ODI 10462811 · 53,350 mi

ON THREE HOT AFTERNOONS (AROUND 75 DEGREES) THE CAR REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS - MOSTLY WHEN TURNING. IT FELT LIKE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WENT ON BY THEMSELVES EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR QUICKLY SLOWED AND MADE GRINDING NOISES. MOST OF THE TIMES THAT IT HAPPENED, THE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. IT FELT AND SOUNDED SIMILAR TO THE WAY IT STOPS ON ICY ROADS IN THE WINTER, BUT THE SLOWDOWN WAS MORE SEVERE. THE CAR SEEMED FINE DURING THE COOLER MORNING HOURS AND THE PROBLEM WORSENED AS THE TEMPERATURE ROSE. IT IS CU…

Look up ODI 10462811 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10464695 · 100,000 mi

APPROXIMATE DATE I PUT WAS TODAY, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO MY SPOUSE WITHIN THE LAST FEW YEARS. TODAY IS THE FIRST TIME I HAD BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. I JUST STARTED THE CAR, PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON MY WAY TO WORK. ABOUT 300 YARDS DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR BRAKED ON ITS OWN TWICE AND STOPPED THE CAR. I HAD TO GET TO WORK SO I CONTINUED ON. IT OCCURRED TWO MORE TIMES ON MY WAY TO WORK. I WAS NEVER GOING FASTER THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR. IT HAPPENED ONCE WHILE I WAS BRAKING AND TWO TIMES WH…

Look up ODI 10464695 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10476925 · 126,000 mi

THIS PROBLEM BEGAN EARLIER IN 2012 AND WAS INVESTIGATED BY THE DEALER IN JUNE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS (45-75MPH), THE VSA SYSTEM ENGAGES, LOCKING ONE WHEEL FOR A SECOND OR TWO, AND PULLING THE STEERING WHEEL AS IF IN A SKID. WHEN THIS STOPS, THE VSA LIGHT IS ON AS WELL AS A YELLOW TRIANGLE WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT. WHEN THE DEALER 'FIXED' THIS IN JUNE, THEY REPAIRED A TPMS SENSOR. THEY ALSO FOUND A BRAKE CALIPER STUCK AND FIXED THAT AS WELL AS REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. SINCE JUNE THE ISSUE HAS NOT OCCURRED UNTIL YESTERDAY. IT HAS…

Look up ODI 10476925 at NHTSA ↗

—
8
ODI 10260943 · 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO BRAKE MODE AND CAME TO A COMPLETE AND SUDDEN STOP. THE FAILURE CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, CAUSING ITEMS TO BE THROWN FROM THE SEAT ONTO THE FLOOR. DURING THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH PRODUCED A LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE CODE AND A BRAKE SENSOR CODE. THE DEALER TESTED AND REPLACED THE BATTERY. THEY ALSO NOTIFIE…

Look up ODI 10260943 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10492978 · 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, AIRBAG, (!), VSA, VTC AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALL LIT UP. HORN STOPPED WORKING AS DID ALL CONTROLS FROM STEERING WHEEL (CRUISE, RADIO AIRBAG LIGHT). I PULLED OVER, EVERYTHING SEEMED TO WORK BUT LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. WENT TO HONDA IN FT PIERCE, FL. WAS TOLD IT'S PROBABLY A LOW BATTERY. REPLACED BATTERY, LIGHTS ALL STAYED ON. CONTACTED JOHNSTON HONDA IN STUART, FL. HEAD MECHANIC TOLD ME HE HAD NO IDEA WHAT WOULD CAUSE THIS AND IF HE RAN IT ON DIAGNOSTICS, IT COULD TAKE 8 HOURS AT $80 AN HOUR AND HE STILL MAY NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. …

Look up ODI 10492978 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10573143 · 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND A BEND TOWARDS A RED LIGHT, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL MY CAR MADE A WEIRD SHUTTER OR BRAKE PULSING, I THOUGHT I HAD GONE OVER SOME RIPPLE STRIPS. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN IN A BUSY INTERSECTION, WHEN GOING ALMOST 30 & OUT OF THE TURN, MY PILOT CAME TO AN UNASSISTED ABRUPT STOP! IM SO LUCKY THE PERSON BEHIND ME DIDN'T REAR END ME! IT SOUNDED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS GRINDING & THE TIRES WERE LOCKED. I WAITED A FEW SECONDS LET GO OF BRAKES & THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE BUT IN 5 FT IT DI…

Look up ODI 10573143 at NHTSA ↗

1
ODI 11228941 · 30 mi

UNFORTUNATELY, OUR EACH VEHICLE HAS BEEN TARGETED AND CAUSED CAR ACCIDENT FROM 2010 TO PRESENT DAY. IN 2012, OUR MAZDA MPV 2006 ENGINE WAS DESTROYED OR REPLACED AT THE WORK PLACE DURING WORKING AT HILTON HOTEL. OUR ACURA MDX 2002 VIN # [XXX] AND CURRENT HONDA PILOT 2005 VIN # [XXX] WERE UNDER CONTROLLED AND INVOLVED CAR ACCIDENT IN 2017 AND 2018 BECAUSE OF TARGETING. I HAVE NOTICED AND REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE AND INSURANCE BEHALF OF THIS CASES WHICH CAN STOP SUDDENLY OR SLOWLY. ITS DEPEND ON HOW THEY CONTROLLED AND PRE-ARRANGED ACCIDENT TO…

Look up ODI 11228941 at NHTSA ↗

17
ODI 10359591 · 75,538 mi

BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2010, MY 2005 HONDA PILOT MADE A GROANING NOISE AROUND THE DRIVER SIDE AREA, SWERVED ABRUPTLY TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN, WHILE THE CRUISE WAS SET AT 56MPH. FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT THE VSA WARNING LIGHT AND THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER FIRST INCIDENT, IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY FOUND DIAGNOSTIC CODES FOR YAW RATE SENSOR FAILURE AND BATTERY VOLTAGE FAILURE. THEY FOUND THE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO BE VERY LOOSE AND THEY TIGHTENED IT. TECH'S COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS OCCURRED 7 MORE TIMES O…

Look up ODI 10359591 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10381501 · 115,000 mi

AFTER PULLING OUT OF A PARKING GARAGE AND DRIVING ABOUT 4 CITY BLOCKS, OUR 2005 HONDA PILOT MADE A LOUD GROANING SOUND AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN AN INTERSECTION WHILE TURNING LEFT. FROM THAT POINT, FOR THE NEXT HALF MILE, THE CAR SCREECHED TO A COMPLETE STOP EVERY 15 TO 20 SECONDS, EVEN WHILE ONLY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR GOING SPEEDS UP TO 20 MPH. I INSTRUCTED MY WIFE TO PULL INTO THE FIRST AVAILABLE PARKING LOT, AT WHICH POINT WE SAW THAT THE VSA CAUTION AND OFF LIGHTS WERE ON. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF, PULLED THE KEY OUT, PUT IT BAC…

Look up ODI 10381501 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10464695 · 100,000 mi

APPROXIMATE DATE I PUT WAS TODAY, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO MY SPOUSE WITHIN THE LAST FEW YEARS. TODAY IS THE FIRST TIME I HAD BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. I JUST STARTED THE CAR, PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON MY WAY TO WORK. ABOUT 300 YARDS DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR BRAKED ON ITS OWN TWICE AND STOPPED THE CAR. I HAD TO GET TO WORK SO I CONTINUED ON. IT OCCURRED TWO MORE TIMES ON MY WAY TO WORK. I WAS NEVER GOING FASTER THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR. IT HAPPENED ONCE WHILE I WAS BRAKING AND TWO TIMES WH…

Look up ODI 10464695 at NHTSA ↗

0
Electrical System
3
ODI 10450564 · 115,000 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE CAR VIOLENTLY JERKED FORWARD 3 TIMES AND CAME TO A COMPLETE SUDDEN STOP ON THE INTERSTATE. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE OR WE WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED. MY FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR MAINTAINING A STEADY SPEED, AND IT WAS LIKE I STOMPED ON THE BREAK RAPIDLY THREE TIMES AND THEN THE CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT REPEAT THE ISSUE BUT SAID THAT THE BATTERY WASN'T PUTTING OUT THE PROPER AMOUNT OF AMPS AND WAS …

Look up ODI 10450564 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10521839 · 119,143 mi

ON 6/17/2013 DURING MY DAILY COMMUTE TO WORK I WAS DRIVING AT A NORMAL SPEED OF 65MPH WHEN I NOTICED THE "D" GEAR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO BLINK CONTINUOUSLY. WHEN I GOT TO WORK I LOOKED INTO MY OWNER'S MANUAL WHICH INFORMED THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND I SHOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I MIND YOU I JUST SPENT ALMOST $700.00 ON 6/15/2013 FOR SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE INFORMED THAT THIS ISSUE IS VERY POPULAR WITH THE HONDA PILOTS AND IT'S MOST LIKELY MY …

Look up ODI 10521839 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10548682 · 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED GEARS IN A JERKING MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WOULD NEED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Look up ODI 10548682 at NHTSA ↗

7
ODI 10424682 · 90,000 mi

SRS WARNING LIGHT GOES ON AND STAYS ON FOR DAYS, THEN GOES OFF AND SEEMS OK FOR A WHILE. SOMETIMES IT COMES ON BRIEFLY AND GOES OFF. LATELY IT HAS COME ON AGAIN AND HAS NOT GONE OFF FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS STRAIGHT. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT OR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Look up ODI 10424682 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10492978 · 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, AIRBAG, (!), VSA, VTC AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALL LIT UP. HORN STOPPED WORKING AS DID ALL CONTROLS FROM STEERING WHEEL (CRUISE, RADIO AIRBAG LIGHT). I PULLED OVER, EVERYTHING SEEMED TO WORK BUT LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. WENT TO HONDA IN FT PIERCE, FL. WAS TOLD IT'S PROBABLY A LOW BATTERY. REPLACED BATTERY, LIGHTS ALL STAYED ON. CONTACTED JOHNSTON HONDA IN STUART, FL. HEAD MECHANIC TOLD ME HE HAD NO IDEA WHAT WOULD CAUSE THIS AND IF HE RAN IT ON DIAGNOSTICS, IT COULD TAKE 8 HOURS AT $80 AN HOUR AND HE STILL MAY NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. …

Look up ODI 10492978 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10552969 · 152,000 mi

THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED ON A FEW OCCASIONS WITH ME DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND ADDITIONALLY WITH MY WIFE DRIVING (SHE DRIVES IT THE MOST). I STARTED THE VEHICLE, PLACED IT IN GEAR AND STARTED TO DRIVE IT UP THE STREET. AS I APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT, I GLANCED AT THE SPEEDOMETER, AND NOTICED THE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED AND SRS LIGHT ON. THIS PUZZLED ME BECAUSE WE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN REGULAR MAINTENANCE LIGHTS (FILTERS, OIL CHANGE, ETC). I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS, RESTARTED IT AND THE LIGHT …

Look up ODI 10552969 at NHTSA ↗

6
ODI 10503243 · 90,000 mi

THE VSA LIGHT AND WARNING LIGHT COME ON WITHIN A MINUTE OF THE FIRST MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK NOISE AND THE FRONT BRAKE AND STEERING LOCKS FOR A FRACTION OF A SECOND. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING ME TO BE HIT FROM BEHIND. *TR

Look up ODI 10503243 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10573143 · 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND A BEND TOWARDS A RED LIGHT, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL MY CAR MADE A WEIRD SHUTTER OR BRAKE PULSING, I THOUGHT I HAD GONE OVER SOME RIPPLE STRIPS. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN IN A BUSY INTERSECTION, WHEN GOING ALMOST 30 & OUT OF THE TURN, MY PILOT CAME TO AN UNASSISTED ABRUPT STOP! IM SO LUCKY THE PERSON BEHIND ME DIDN'T REAR END ME! IT SOUNDED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS GRINDING & THE TIRES WERE LOCKED. I WAITED A FEW SECONDS LET GO OF BRAKES & THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE BUT IN 5 FT IT DI…

Look up ODI 10573143 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10690879 · 162,680 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR FAMILY'S 2005 HONDA PILOT. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE LIGHTLY WHICH RESULTED IN EXCESSIVE BREAKING IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND THEN APPEARANCE OF THE VSA LIGHT. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE HONDA DEALER WHO FIRST INDICATED THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THEN INDICATED THERE WAS A VSA WIRE HARNESS RECALL (NHTSA 13V-092) BUT THAT IT DID APPLY THE VSA LIGHT GOING ON AND THEREFORE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. A VSA LIGHT DIAGNOSTICS WHICH I INDEPENDENTLY PAID FOR INDICATED A YAW RATE FAILURE CODE (25-01). THIS LIGHT VSA…

Look up ODI 10690879 at NHTSA ↗

8
ODI 10260943 · 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO BRAKE MODE AND CAME TO A COMPLETE AND SUDDEN STOP. THE FAILURE CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, CAUSING ITEMS TO BE THROWN FROM THE SEAT ONTO THE FLOOR. DURING THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH PRODUCED A LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE CODE AND A BRAKE SENSOR CODE. THE DEALER TESTED AND REPLACED THE BATTERY. THEY ALSO NOTIFIE…

Look up ODI 10260943 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10492978 · 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, AIRBAG, (!), VSA, VTC AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALL LIT UP. HORN STOPPED WORKING AS DID ALL CONTROLS FROM STEERING WHEEL (CRUISE, RADIO AIRBAG LIGHT). I PULLED OVER, EVERYTHING SEEMED TO WORK BUT LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. WENT TO HONDA IN FT PIERCE, FL. WAS TOLD IT'S PROBABLY A LOW BATTERY. REPLACED BATTERY, LIGHTS ALL STAYED ON. CONTACTED JOHNSTON HONDA IN STUART, FL. HEAD MECHANIC TOLD ME HE HAD NO IDEA WHAT WOULD CAUSE THIS AND IF HE RAN IT ON DIAGNOSTICS, IT COULD TAKE 8 HOURS AT $80 AN HOUR AND HE STILL MAY NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. …

Look up ODI 10492978 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10573143 · 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND A BEND TOWARDS A RED LIGHT, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL MY CAR MADE A WEIRD SHUTTER OR BRAKE PULSING, I THOUGHT I HAD GONE OVER SOME RIPPLE STRIPS. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN IN A BUSY INTERSECTION, WHEN GOING ALMOST 30 & OUT OF THE TURN, MY PILOT CAME TO AN UNASSISTED ABRUPT STOP! IM SO LUCKY THE PERSON BEHIND ME DIDN'T REAR END ME! IT SOUNDED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS GRINDING & THE TIRES WERE LOCKED. I WAITED A FEW SECONDS LET GO OF BRAKES & THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE BUT IN 5 FT IT DI…

Look up ODI 10573143 at NHTSA ↗

—
1
ODI 11343810 · 161,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME THIS WEEK MY 2005 HONDA PILOT SUDDENLY LOSES ALL POWER AND DIES, BOTH TIMES I WAS IN A DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS. IT SCARED ME 2 DEATH.

Look up ODI 11343810 at NHTSA ↗

3
ODI 10458594 · 75,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER OVER THE PAST MONTH OR SO. THEY ARE DRIVING ALONG AT ANY RATE OF SPEED AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR LOOSES ALL POWER AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY SLOWS DOWN AND THEN RECOVERS AND BEGINS RUNNING AGAIN. DURING THIS TIME THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD GO OUT AND FLASH AND THERE IS A POPPING SOUND AT TIMES. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED THERE WAS LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL TO DASH BOARD SYSTEM INCLUDING THE RADIO. THE RADIO NEEDED THE CODE REENTERED WHICH IS NORMAL FOR WHEN ALL BATTERY POWER IS LOST TO THE…

Look up ODI 10458594 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10503243 · 90,000 mi

THE VSA LIGHT AND WARNING LIGHT COME ON WITHIN A MINUTE OF THE FIRST MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK NOISE AND THE FRONT BRAKE AND STEERING LOCKS FOR A FRACTION OF A SECOND. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING ME TO BE HIT FROM BEHIND. *TR

Look up ODI 10503243 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10573143 · 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND A BEND TOWARDS A RED LIGHT, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL MY CAR MADE A WEIRD SHUTTER OR BRAKE PULSING, I THOUGHT I HAD GONE OVER SOME RIPPLE STRIPS. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN IN A BUSY INTERSECTION, WHEN GOING ALMOST 30 & OUT OF THE TURN, MY PILOT CAME TO AN UNASSISTED ABRUPT STOP! IM SO LUCKY THE PERSON BEHIND ME DIDN'T REAR END ME! IT SOUNDED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS GRINDING & THE TIRES WERE LOCKED. I WAITED A FEW SECONDS LET GO OF BRAKES & THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE BUT IN 5 FT IT DI…

Look up ODI 10573143 at NHTSA ↗

0
Engine
26
ODI 10458544 · 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND UPON REACHING THE DESTINATION AN INSPECTION UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WAS PERFORMED. THE CONTACT NOTICED A DARK BROWN MILKY SUBSTANCE LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMAT…

Look up ODI 10458544 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10465940 · 77,145 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF A RED COLORED FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER HAD LEAKED INTO THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND INSPECTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON WITH THE VEHICLE MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE UPPER AND LOWER HOSE, THE RADIATOR, THE THERMOSTAT AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT M…

Look up ODI 10465940 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10467934 · 90,000 mi

I STARTED NOTICING A VIBRATION AT 34 TO 45 MPH. IT WAS DEFINITELY CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION UNDER THE HOOD. IT CAUSES MY 2005 HONDA PILOT TO VIBRATE, SHUDDER AND HESITATE AT THAT SPEED. I HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEFORE IT WILL STOP. IT HAPPENS CONTINUOUSLY AT THAT SPEED. *TR

Look up ODI 10467934 at NHTSA ↗

2
ODI 11064675 · 275,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE AND SRS INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. MUNGENAST SAINT LOUIS HONDA IN SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND MADE UNKNOWN REPLACEMENTS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 275,000.

Look up ODI 11064675 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11098454

TAKATA RECALL

Look up ODI 11098454 at NHTSA ↗

3
ODI 10483886 · 99,000 mi

I SAW ON THE NEWS THAT THE NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING A BRAKE ISSUE ON THE HONDA PILOT 2005. I EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR ISSUE BUT THOUGHT IT WAS A GLITCH AS IT ONLY HAPPENED ONE DAY (ALTHOUGH IT HAPPENED TWICE THAT DAY). I'VE FINALLY GOTTEN AROUND TO FILING AN OFFICIAL REPORT BOTH WITH HONDA AND NHTSA TO HOPEFULLY AID IN THE INVESTIGATION. THE BRAKING ISSUE HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS ON THE SAME DAY, ROUGHLY 2 MONTHS AGO. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT LIKE THE C…

Look up ODI 10483886 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10955025 · 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS NEEDED TO BE TESTED AND THE KNOCK SENSOR AND SUB HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000. UPDATED 05…

Look up ODI 10955025 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11228941 · 30 mi

UNFORTUNATELY, OUR EACH VEHICLE HAS BEEN TARGETED AND CAUSED CAR ACCIDENT FROM 2010 TO PRESENT DAY. IN 2012, OUR MAZDA MPV 2006 ENGINE WAS DESTROYED OR REPLACED AT THE WORK PLACE DURING WORKING AT HILTON HOTEL. OUR ACURA MDX 2002 VIN # [XXX] AND CURRENT HONDA PILOT 2005 VIN # [XXX] WERE UNDER CONTROLLED AND INVOLVED CAR ACCIDENT IN 2017 AND 2018 BECAUSE OF TARGETING. I HAVE NOTICED AND REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE AND INSURANCE BEHALF OF THIS CASES WHICH CAN STOP SUDDENLY OR SLOWLY. ITS DEPEND ON HOW THEY CONTROLLED AND PRE-ARRANGED ACCIDENT TO…

Look up ODI 11228941 at NHTSA ↗

1
ODI 11228941 · 30 mi

UNFORTUNATELY, OUR EACH VEHICLE HAS BEEN TARGETED AND CAUSED CAR ACCIDENT FROM 2010 TO PRESENT DAY. IN 2012, OUR MAZDA MPV 2006 ENGINE WAS DESTROYED OR REPLACED AT THE WORK PLACE DURING WORKING AT HILTON HOTEL. OUR ACURA MDX 2002 VIN # [XXX] AND CURRENT HONDA PILOT 2005 VIN # [XXX] WERE UNDER CONTROLLED AND INVOLVED CAR ACCIDENT IN 2017 AND 2018 BECAUSE OF TARGETING. I HAVE NOTICED AND REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE AND INSURANCE BEHALF OF THIS CASES WHICH CAN STOP SUDDENLY OR SLOWLY. ITS DEPEND ON HOW THEY CONTROLLED AND PRE-ARRANGED ACCIDENT TO…

Look up ODI 11228941 at NHTSA ↗

1
ODI 11343810 · 161,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME THIS WEEK MY 2005 HONDA PILOT SUDDENLY LOSES ALL POWER AND DIES, BOTH TIMES I WAS IN A DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS. IT SCARED ME 2 DEATH.

Look up ODI 11343810 at NHTSA ↗

—
5
ODI 10483886 · 99,000 mi

I SAW ON THE NEWS THAT THE NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING A BRAKE ISSUE ON THE HONDA PILOT 2005. I EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR ISSUE BUT THOUGHT IT WAS A GLITCH AS IT ONLY HAPPENED ONE DAY (ALTHOUGH IT HAPPENED TWICE THAT DAY). I'VE FINALLY GOTTEN AROUND TO FILING AN OFFICIAL REPORT BOTH WITH HONDA AND NHTSA TO HOPEFULLY AID IN THE INVESTIGATION. THE BRAKING ISSUE HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS ON THE SAME DAY, ROUGHLY 2 MONTHS AGO. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT LIKE THE C…

Look up ODI 10483886 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10488043 · 100,200 mi

WHEN I AM DRIVING MY HONDA PILOT, AS IT IS SHIFTING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR, THE ENTIRE CAR STARTS TO SHUDDER AND SEEMS TO BE FIGHTING A STALL. *TR

Look up ODI 10488043 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10510515 · 135,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHUDDER, JERK AND LOSE POWER WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 0-40MPH. STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO SHAKE, ACCELERATION SEEMS TO STALL. AT HIGHER SPEEDS ON FREEWAY THERE IS SOME SHUDDERING BUT NOT AS NOTICEABLE. BRAKING OR REDUCING SPEED DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP THE SHUDDERING. ITS ALMOST PREDICTABLE AT LOW SPEEDS. LOSS OF POWER DURING ACCELERATION FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE COULD STALL ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING LEFT WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC APPROACHING. *TR

Look up ODI 10510515 at NHTSA ↗

0
Vehicle Speed Control
3
ODI 10448851 · 132,280 mi

INTERMITTENT VIBRATION IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEN ACCELERATING, AT ABOUT 30-35 MPH. SOMETIMES JUST SLIGHTLY NOTICEABLE AND SOMETIMES SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH SO THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATES FOR A FEW SECONDS. WE JUST PURCHASED IT USED YESTERDAY AND DID NOT NOTICE THE VIBRATIONS WHILE TEST DRIVING IT. *TR

Look up ODI 10448851 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10493553 · 74,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 HONDA PILOT SOMETIME SHUDDERING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH. TO MAKE THE SHUDDER STOP, I PRESS OR RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR BRIEFLY. AFTER CHECKING ON LINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEMS WITH OVER 300 COMPLAINTS. THEY ALL STATE THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSE THE VIBRATION. HONDA STILL NOT RECALL. COUPLE OF TIMES SOMEONE ALMOST REAR END ME. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Look up ODI 10493553 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10510515 · 135,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHUDDER, JERK AND LOSE POWER WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 0-40MPH. STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO SHAKE, ACCELERATION SEEMS TO STALL. AT HIGHER SPEEDS ON FREEWAY THERE IS SOME SHUDDERING BUT NOT AS NOTICEABLE. BRAKING OR REDUCING SPEED DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP THE SHUDDERING. ITS ALMOST PREDICTABLE AT LOW SPEEDS. LOSS OF POWER DURING ACCELERATION FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE COULD STALL ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING LEFT WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC APPROACHING. *TR

Look up ODI 10510515 at NHTSA ↗

5
ODI 10712638 · 98,000 mi

I WAS PARKING , WHEN THE CAR JOLTED FORWARD, I HIT THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED GOING ONTO THE PAVEMENT OF THE SHOPPING CENTRE, BREAKING TWO SIDES OF A BRICK PILLAR. BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT OF THE CAR DOORS WERE DESTROYED AND THE MAIN FRONT, THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE AIRBAGS, NEVER CAME OUT. *TR

Look up ODI 10712638 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11051887

HACE UN TIEMPO TUVE UN ACCIDENTE Y MIENTRAS CONDUCIA SOLO EN MI HONDA PILOT Y LO BOLSA DE AIRE DEL LADO DEL PASAJERO EXPLOTO AUN CUANDO NO HABIA NADIE EN EL ASIENTO DEL PASAJERO Y LA BOLSA DE AIRE DEL LADO MIO, DEL CONDUCTOR SIENDO LA MAS IMPORTANTE NO ABRI PONIENDO MI VIDA EN RIESGO.

Look up ODI 11051887 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11128165 · 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND CRASHED INTO A STATIONARY POLICE CRUISER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. TWO WEEKS EARLIER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKES…

Look up ODI 11128165 at NHTSA ↗

21
ODI 10464695 · 100,000 mi

APPROXIMATE DATE I PUT WAS TODAY, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO MY SPOUSE WITHIN THE LAST FEW YEARS. TODAY IS THE FIRST TIME I HAD BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. I JUST STARTED THE CAR, PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON MY WAY TO WORK. ABOUT 300 YARDS DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR BRAKED ON ITS OWN TWICE AND STOPPED THE CAR. I HAD TO GET TO WORK SO I CONTINUED ON. IT OCCURRED TWO MORE TIMES ON MY WAY TO WORK. I WAS NEVER GOING FASTER THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR. IT HAPPENED ONCE WHILE I WAS BRAKING AND TWO TIMES WH…

Look up ODI 10464695 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10476925 · 126,000 mi

THIS PROBLEM BEGAN EARLIER IN 2012 AND WAS INVESTIGATED BY THE DEALER IN JUNE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS (45-75MPH), THE VSA SYSTEM ENGAGES, LOCKING ONE WHEEL FOR A SECOND OR TWO, AND PULLING THE STEERING WHEEL AS IF IN A SKID. WHEN THIS STOPS, THE VSA LIGHT IS ON AS WELL AS A YELLOW TRIANGLE WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT. WHEN THE DEALER 'FIXED' THIS IN JUNE, THEY REPAIRED A TPMS SENSOR. THEY ALSO FOUND A BRAKE CALIPER STUCK AND FIXED THAT AS WELL AS REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. SINCE JUNE THE ISSUE HAS NOT OCCURRED UNTIL YESTERDAY. IT HAS…

Look up ODI 10476925 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10483886 · 99,000 mi

I SAW ON THE NEWS THAT THE NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING A BRAKE ISSUE ON THE HONDA PILOT 2005. I EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR ISSUE BUT THOUGHT IT WAS A GLITCH AS IT ONLY HAPPENED ONE DAY (ALTHOUGH IT HAPPENED TWICE THAT DAY). I'VE FINALLY GOTTEN AROUND TO FILING AN OFFICIAL REPORT BOTH WITH HONDA AND NHTSA TO HOPEFULLY AID IN THE INVESTIGATION. THE BRAKING ISSUE HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS ON THE SAME DAY, ROUGHLY 2 MONTHS AGO. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT LIKE THE C…

Look up ODI 10483886 at NHTSA ↗

17
ODI 10359591 · 75,538 mi

BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2010, MY 2005 HONDA PILOT MADE A GROANING NOISE AROUND THE DRIVER SIDE AREA, SWERVED ABRUPTLY TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN, WHILE THE CRUISE WAS SET AT 56MPH. FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT THE VSA WARNING LIGHT AND THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER FIRST INCIDENT, IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY FOUND DIAGNOSTIC CODES FOR YAW RATE SENSOR FAILURE AND BATTERY VOLTAGE FAILURE. THEY FOUND THE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO BE VERY LOOSE AND THEY TIGHTENED IT. TECH'S COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS OCCURRED 7 MORE TIMES O…

Look up ODI 10359591 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10381501 · 115,000 mi

AFTER PULLING OUT OF A PARKING GARAGE AND DRIVING ABOUT 4 CITY BLOCKS, OUR 2005 HONDA PILOT MADE A LOUD GROANING SOUND AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN AN INTERSECTION WHILE TURNING LEFT. FROM THAT POINT, FOR THE NEXT HALF MILE, THE CAR SCREECHED TO A COMPLETE STOP EVERY 15 TO 20 SECONDS, EVEN WHILE ONLY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR GOING SPEEDS UP TO 20 MPH. I INSTRUCTED MY WIFE TO PULL INTO THE FIRST AVAILABLE PARKING LOT, AT WHICH POINT WE SAW THAT THE VSA CAUTION AND OFF LIGHTS WERE ON. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF, PULLED THE KEY OUT, PUT IT BAC…

Look up ODI 10381501 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10464695 · 100,000 mi

APPROXIMATE DATE I PUT WAS TODAY, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO MY SPOUSE WITHIN THE LAST FEW YEARS. TODAY IS THE FIRST TIME I HAD BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. I JUST STARTED THE CAR, PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON MY WAY TO WORK. ABOUT 300 YARDS DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR BRAKED ON ITS OWN TWICE AND STOPPED THE CAR. I HAD TO GET TO WORK SO I CONTINUED ON. IT OCCURRED TWO MORE TIMES ON MY WAY TO WORK. I WAS NEVER GOING FASTER THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR. IT HAPPENED ONCE WHILE I WAS BRAKING AND TWO TIMES WH…

Look up ODI 10464695 at NHTSA ↗

3
ODI 10458594 · 75,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER OVER THE PAST MONTH OR SO. THEY ARE DRIVING ALONG AT ANY RATE OF SPEED AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR LOOSES ALL POWER AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY SLOWS DOWN AND THEN RECOVERS AND BEGINS RUNNING AGAIN. DURING THIS TIME THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD GO OUT AND FLASH AND THERE IS A POPPING SOUND AT TIMES. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED THERE WAS LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL TO DASH BOARD SYSTEM INCLUDING THE RADIO. THE RADIO NEEDED THE CODE REENTERED WHICH IS NORMAL FOR WHEN ALL BATTERY POWER IS LOST TO THE…

Look up ODI 10458594 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10503243 · 90,000 mi

THE VSA LIGHT AND WARNING LIGHT COME ON WITHIN A MINUTE OF THE FIRST MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK NOISE AND THE FRONT BRAKE AND STEERING LOCKS FOR A FRACTION OF A SECOND. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING ME TO BE HIT FROM BEHIND. *TR

Look up ODI 10503243 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10573143 · 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND A BEND TOWARDS A RED LIGHT, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL MY CAR MADE A WEIRD SHUTTER OR BRAKE PULSING, I THOUGHT I HAD GONE OVER SOME RIPPLE STRIPS. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN IN A BUSY INTERSECTION, WHEN GOING ALMOST 30 & OUT OF THE TURN, MY PILOT CAME TO AN UNASSISTED ABRUPT STOP! IM SO LUCKY THE PERSON BEHIND ME DIDN'T REAR END ME! IT SOUNDED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS GRINDING & THE TIRES WERE LOCKED. I WAITED A FEW SECONDS LET GO OF BRAKES & THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE BUT IN 5 FT IT DI…

Look up ODI 10573143 at NHTSA ↗

5
ODI 10483886 · 99,000 mi

I SAW ON THE NEWS THAT THE NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING A BRAKE ISSUE ON THE HONDA PILOT 2005. I EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR ISSUE BUT THOUGHT IT WAS A GLITCH AS IT ONLY HAPPENED ONE DAY (ALTHOUGH IT HAPPENED TWICE THAT DAY). I'VE FINALLY GOTTEN AROUND TO FILING AN OFFICIAL REPORT BOTH WITH HONDA AND NHTSA TO HOPEFULLY AID IN THE INVESTIGATION. THE BRAKING ISSUE HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS ON THE SAME DAY, ROUGHLY 2 MONTHS AGO. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT LIKE THE C…

Look up ODI 10483886 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10488043 · 100,200 mi

WHEN I AM DRIVING MY HONDA PILOT, AS IT IS SHIFTING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR, THE ENTIRE CAR STARTS TO SHUDDER AND SEEMS TO BE FIGHTING A STALL. *TR

Look up ODI 10488043 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10510515 · 135,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHUDDER, JERK AND LOSE POWER WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 0-40MPH. STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO SHAKE, ACCELERATION SEEMS TO STALL. AT HIGHER SPEEDS ON FREEWAY THERE IS SOME SHUDDERING BUT NOT AS NOTICEABLE. BRAKING OR REDUCING SPEED DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP THE SHUDDERING. ITS ALMOST PREDICTABLE AT LOW SPEEDS. LOSS OF POWER DURING ACCELERATION FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE COULD STALL ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING LEFT WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC APPROACHING. *TR

Look up ODI 10510515 at NHTSA ↗

—0
Power Train:Automatic Transmission0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

5 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

49 mentions · 7.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 119,500 mi (44 usable records).

ODI 10359591 · 75,538 mi

BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2010, MY 2005 HONDA PILOT MADE A GROANING NOISE AROUND THE DRIVER SIDE AREA, SWERVED ABRUPTLY TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN, WHILE THE CRUISE WAS SET AT 56MPH. FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT THE VSA WARNING LIGHT AND THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER FIRST INCIDENT, IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY FOUND DIAGNOSTIC CODES FOR YAW RATE SENSOR FAILURE AND BATTERY VOLTAGE FAILURE. THEY FOUND THE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO BE VERY LOOSE AND THEY TIGHTENED IT. TECH'S COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS OCCURRED 7 MORE TIMES O…

Look up ODI 10359591 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10424682 · 90,000 mi

SRS WARNING LIGHT GOES ON AND STAYS ON FOR DAYS, THEN GOES OFF AND SEEMS OK FOR A WHILE. SOMETIMES IT COMES ON BRIEFLY AND GOES OFF. LATELY IT HAS COME ON AGAIN AND HAS NOT GONE OFF FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS STRAIGHT. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT OR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Look up ODI 10424682 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10462811 · 53,350 mi

ON THREE HOT AFTERNOONS (AROUND 75 DEGREES) THE CAR REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS - MOSTLY WHEN TURNING. IT FELT LIKE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WENT ON BY THEMSELVES EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR QUICKLY SLOWED AND MADE GRINDING NOISES. MOST OF THE TIMES THAT IT HAPPENED, THE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. IT FELT AND SOUNDED SIMILAR TO THE WAY IT STOPS ON ICY ROADS IN THE WINTER, BUT THE SLOWDOWN WAS MORE SEVERE. THE CAR SEEMED FINE DURING THE COOLER MORNING HOURS AND THE PROBLEM WORSENED AS THE TEMPERATURE ROSE. IT IS CU…

Look up ODI 10462811 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

26 mentions · 3.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 106,250 mi (23 usable records).

ODI 10126729 · 223 mi

2005 HONDA PILOT EX WITH LESS THAN 500 MILES ON IT.. ~90% BRAKE FAILURE ON VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS... 06/15/2005 AND 06/24/2005. TAKING TO HONDA OF CONCORD (CONCORD NC) TO BE REVIEWED... MAY OR MAY NOT REPAIR DEPENDING ON IF THEY CAN "DUPLICATE" THE PROBLEM BUT ARE AWARE OF SOME CASES OF THE MASTER CYLINDER GOING COMPLETELY OUT FOR A "MOMENT". ALERTING YOU ALL IN CASE THIS HAPPENS TO OTHERS AND TO HAVE ON RECORD.

Look up ODI 10126729 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10247329 · 67,000 mi

ON 10/30/2008 MY WIFE LEFT HOME AT APPROXIMATE 6:00 AM. AT ABOUT 6:05 AM THE BRAKES ON HER 2005 HONDA PILOT EX-L APPLIED THEMSELVES WITHOUT ANY PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN SHE DID PUSH ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS NO EFFECT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VSA INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND A VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE BEHIND HER NEARLY REAR-ENDED HER. *TR

Look up ODI 10247329 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10313537

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. WHEN THE CONTACT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED, THE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY. WHEN THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR A SECOND TIME, IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE SWUNG OUTWARD. SHE HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL GEAR IN ORDER TO DECREASE THE RPMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE ACCELERATOR AND MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. ONE YEAR LATER, THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHI…

Look up ODI 10313537 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

22 mentions · 3.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 106,282 mi (20 usable records).

ODI 10306020 · 87,500 mi

CVT FAILURE. PLEASE SEE CSC-10024235-7187.PDF. MORE WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THAN ORIGINALLY THOUGHT. MANY CUSTOMERS JUST "NURSED ALONG" TO GET PAST EXTENDED WARRANTY. APPROPRIATE, EFFECTIVE, AND PRESCRIBED REMEDIES ARE NOT APPLIED (IAW WITH ABOVE REFERENCE). APPEARS HONDA IS NOT PROVIDING A SAFE REMEDY FOR THIS SAFETY-RELATED PROBLEM. CAR FREQUENTLY STALLS, JUST WHEN THE DRIVER IS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. LESS THAN ONE HOUR ON THE INTERNET (VARIOUS BLOGS) REVEALED WELL OVER 100 PAGES OF DISSATISFIED OWNERS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. ATTEMPTS T…

Look up ODI 10306020 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10366406 · 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE BRAKES DECELERATED ON THEIR OWN. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000. UPDATED 12/23/11... UPDATED 02/17/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING TO FAIL AND THE BRAKES TO APPLY INVOLUNTARILY. UP…

Look up ODI 10366406 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10367757 · 105,864 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A CLICKING NOISE, SUDDENLY STALLED AND THE VSA LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE SENSOR HAD FAILED BUT THEY COULD NOT SEE A BLATANT PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,864.

Look up ODI 10367757 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

18 mentions · 2.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 117,500 mi (16 usable records).

ODI 10158376 · 32,323 mi

THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL AT AROUND 4:30 PM. JUST LIKE ALWAYS AROUND AT CERTAIN PART OF THE FREEWAY THE TRAFFIC BEGAN AND EVERYONE WAS SLOWING DOWN. I BEGAN TO PRESS ON MY BREAKS. THIS IS WERE THINGS ALL WENT TO FAST AND ARE KIND OF WEIRD. GOING ABOUT 60 MPH, MY SUV WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN AND IT JERKED TO THE LEFT. THERE WERE A LOT OF BAD, SCARY NOISES, ONES THAT AUTOMOBILES SHOULDN'T MAKE. LUCKILY, I DIDN'T HIT ANYONE ELSE. MY THOUGHT BEFORE I GOT OUT OF THE CAR WAS THAT I TOTALLY SLAMMED INTO THE CENTER MEDIAN. HOWEVE…

Look up ODI 10158376 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10368036 · 75,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 PILOT HONDA WITH ONGOING SHUDDERING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH. AT FIRST I THOUGH IT WAS THE AIR FLOW UNDER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE PVC MOLDING. AFTER CHECKING I HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS IS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM (TORQUE CONVERTER) THE SHUDDER BEGAN AT 75,000 AND THE VEHICLE NOW HAS125,000 MILES. TO MAKE THE SHUDDER STOP I PRESS OR RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR BRIEFLY. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOW STARTING TO SHIFT HARD INTO SECOND GEAR. I WILL CONTACT HONDA OF NORTH AMERICA NEXT TO DISCUSS THEIR FINDINGS WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Look up ODI 10368036 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10427031 · 88,800 mi

VEHICLE ENGAGED ANTI-LOCK BRAKES RANDOMLY AS COMING TO STOP. VSA LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THEN DISAPPEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD START. ACCELERATION AFFECTED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 50-60 MPH AND ON SIDE ROADS AT 20-40 MPH. NO INDICATOR LIGHT WHEN CAR WAS RESTARTED AS TO ISSUE WITH CAR. CAR WOULD LURCH RANDOMLY BOTH BRAKING AND ACCELERATING. FIRST DEALER TOWED (WILLET HONDA, MORROW, GA) DID NOT FIND ISSUE AND SENT DRIVER ON WAY. CAR LURCHED RANDOMLY LESS THAN ONE MILE DRIVE OUT OF THE DEALER SERVICE LOT. SECOND DEALER SERVICE STATION (ED VOYL…

Look up ODI 10427031 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Steering assistance concerns

8 mentions · 1.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 104,311 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10273585 · 106,621 mi

I HAVE A 2005 HONDA PILOT WHICH I BROUGHT AT THE END OF 2006. EVERY SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR WHEN I RUN OVER A RAIN PUDDLE THE STEERING LOCKS. I THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY WHEN IT WAS A HUGH PUDDLE BUT IN MARCH 2009 I RAIN OVER A PUDDLE THAT CAME FROM A CAR WASH AND THE SAME THING HAPPEN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT I NEED A NEW BELT. I HAD THEM REPLACE IT AND 3 WEEKS LATER IT RAINED AND THE SAME THING HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY WHICH ALMOST LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Look up ODI 10273585 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10503243 · 90,000 mi

THE VSA LIGHT AND WARNING LIGHT COME ON WITHIN A MINUTE OF THE FIRST MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK NOISE AND THE FRONT BRAKE AND STEERING LOCKS FOR A FRACTION OF A SECOND. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING ME TO BE HIT FROM BEHIND. *TR

Look up ODI 10503243 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10608242 · 102,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY TRANSMISSION SINCE I FINANCED IT IN 2009. I WAS DRIVING AND THE D WOULD CONSTANTLY FLASH. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THEY PUT TO MUCH FLUID IN THE TRANSMISSION. A FEW MONTHS BACK I STARTED HEARING FUNNY NOISES AND WHEN I GO TO MAKE A U-TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BECOME LOCKED AND IT WILL BE HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL BACK. I THOUGHT I DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH POWER STEERING FLUID BUT ONCE IT WAS CHECKED EVERYTHING WAS FULL. TWO DAYS AGO I AM DRIVING MY CAR AND GO TO TURN AND THE CAR WOULDN…

Look up ODI 10608242 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b