2006 HONDA Pilot Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
57 complaints
The contact owned a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle rear-ended her vehicle, causing her vehicle to crash into another vehicle from the driver's side front door. The rear bumper and exhaust pipe detached. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained a back injury and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. Prior to the failure, the dealer had previously performed a recall repair for the driver's and passenger's side air bags. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.
Dec 08, 2022
DIVER AIRBAG EXPLODED WHILE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN YARD, WHILE CHANGING THE RADATOR, IT POPPED
Jan 25, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING THE RADIATOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM SKINNER HONDA (3823 ROSS CLARK CIR, DOTHAN, AL 36303;(334) 671-8100) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V499000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 202,566.
Jan 25, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DRIVER WAS BRUISED AS HIS HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL, SHE ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DRIVER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE THAT NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED FOR A FAILURE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 246,000.
May 05, 2020
I HAVE NOT HAD THIS VEHICLE IN 10 YEARS. I HAVE WRITTEN HONDA SIX TIMES AND CALLED A DOZEN TIMES. IF SOMEONE HAS THIS VEHICLE AND GETS INJURED DUE TO NON-NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL, AND I SHOW HOW LONG I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO STOP THESE LETTERS COMING TO MY HOUSE SO YOU CAN FIND THE RIGHT PERSON, SOMEONE WILL BE SERIOUSLY LIABLE.
Jun 17, 2019
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ENGINE
17 complaints
The contact owned a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that initially, her check engine light had been illuminated on her instrument panel. She then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced both her fuel injectors and spark plugs. The mechanic then took the vehicle to a dealer since the check engine light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The PCM software was updated by the dealer; however, the light still remained. Upon picking up the vehicle, the contact was informed that her check engine light remained illuminated due to a misfire in cylinder#1. The contact was assured by the mechanic that the vehicle passed the PCM test and that the vehicle was safe to drive. While dropping her child off at school, a cloud of white smoke began to emit from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames as the contact exited the vehicle. The authorities were called to the scene and the local fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire and police report were filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 256,000.
Apr 14, 2022
ENGINE CONTINUES TO MISFIRE NO MATTER WHAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE LIKE PLUGS. RUNS ROUGH AND UNLESS YOU RESTART THE ENGINE IT WILL NOT RUN PROPERLY. ESPECIALLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD.
Nov 05, 2020
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH I HEARD A TICKING NOISE FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS THEN IT WENT AWAY. SHORTLY THEREAFTER MY VTM-4 LIGHT CAME ON AND SHORTLY AFTER THAT MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. THIS CAUSED MY CAR TO STALL OUT AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN A 4 WAY INTERSECTION AT 11PM. WITH THE HELP OF A PERSON WHO HAPPENED TO BE WALKING BY, THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A RESTAURANT PARKING LOT. AFTER GETTING IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD THAT THE SPARK PLUG IN CYLINDER 2 SHOT UP OUT OF THE CYLINDER, DAMAGED THE THREADS AND EXPLODED. I HAVE BEEN SEEING THIS ISSUE ON MANY FORUMS WITH THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM. NOW I AM WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR AN ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN COMMON WITH THESE ENGINES BUT NOT ADDRESSED AS A RECALL.
Feb 16, 2019
MY 2006 HONDA PILOT STARTED TO SHOW THE P0301 ERROR CODE AND HAD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND VTM-4 CAUTION LIGHT COME ON SUDDENLY. BOTH LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ON A MONDAY MORNING. THE DAY BEFORE I HAD DRIVEN MY CAR ABOUT 20 MILES ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND ABOUT 2 MILES ON CITY ROADS. THE LIGHTS WERE NOT ON AT THAT TIME NOR WERE ANY OBSTACLES HIT, SUCH AS POTHOLES, AND NO CHANGE IN THE DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CAR WERE EXPERIENCED. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHICH DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A MISFIRE IN THE NUMBER ONE CYLINDER CAUSED BY FAULTY VALVES. I HAVE SINCE TAKEN IT TO A SHOP WHICH RECONDITIONS AND REPAIRS ENGINES AS A SPECIALTY. THEY FOUND THE SAME PROBLEM AND ALSO FOUND THAT THE INTAKE SNORKEL WAS SPLIT IN TWO. LOOKING ONLINE IT APPEARS THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 2009 TO 2012 HONDA PILOTS WHICH EXPERIENCED SIMILAR FAILURES WHICH HONDA USA SETTLED. I AM CONCERNED A SIMILAR FAULT HAPPENED IN MY 2006 HONDA PILOT AND WOULD LIKE THE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE BASED ON HONDA'S SETTLEMENT.
Oct 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE, THE STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY SEIZED, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE LOST OF ACCELERATION CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Aug 16, 2018
+ 12 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
14 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that following a State Safety Inspection, the vehicle failed due to extensive corrosion to the rear suspension and to the rear trailing arm. The contact was advised by the State Inspector not to drive the vehicle due to the advanced state of corrosion. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact had called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
Aug 08, 2024
Hi Honda pallet is completely rusted out and corroded on the back underneath. My mechanic said it is dangerous. The left-hand side could literally fall out while driving and this is not something normally seen even with the car being older
Mar 18, 2024
2006 Honda Pilot Subframe rust which is causing the subframe to pull away from the body of the vehicle. Known issue with a patch kit, but no dealership or auto body shop willing to fix it. Honda has recalled the Ridgeline and CRV for the same issue, but not the Honda Pilot. Vehicle is in perfect running condition except for this design flaw. Would like to get it repaired instead of junking a perfectly drivable vehicle.
Mar 13, 2024
TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR NYS INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC CALLED ME TO TELL ME HE CANNOT PASS THE INSPECTION. THE REAR SUB-FRAME HAS SEVERE CORROSION. THERE ARE LARGE SECTIONS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. HE SAID NO ONE WOULD PASS THIS VEHICLE'S INSPECTION. HE SAID THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TOTALLY COLLAPSING RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE SAID JUST HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD HARD ENOUGH WILL CAUSE THIS. SAID HE HAS NEVER SEEN CORROSION THIS BAD ON A 12 YEAR OLD VEHICLE, EVEN IN NYS.
Jan 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT BUERKLE HONDA (3360 HWY 61 N, ST PAUL, MN 55110, (651) 490-6600), THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE PART LOCATED BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE BODY WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Sep 20, 2018
+ 9 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
12 complaints
While driving at night, with rain and fog, the low beam headlights became extremely dim which made it impossible to see the road. Surprisingly both low beam headlights went dim, not effective at all, I had to depend on my fog lights for a bit of visibility. Could it be the headlamp, turn signal switch on the column that has gone bad?? So dangerous, my wife was almost shaking as we slowly made our way home, and we live in the country so scary drive home.
Feb 13, 2024
BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. HIGH BEAMS WORKED FINE.
Mar 04, 2021
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED - BULBS ARE GOOD, HAVE REPLACED WITH KNOWN GOOD BULB TO NO AVAIL. HAVE READ MULTIPLE REPORTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS FROM OTHER OWNERS OF THE HONDA PILOT FROM 2003-2008. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE EARLIER (PRE 2005) PILOTS BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED BY HONDA IN LATER MODELS. THIS PROBLEM AFFECTS THE VEHICLE IN ANY STATE, PARKED, MOTOR ON OR OFF, WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION OR STANDING STILL. HI-BEAM HEADLIGHTS STILL FUNCTION PROPERLY IDENTICAL TO THE PROBLEM IN THE EARLIER RECALL. VEHICLE HAS ROUGHLY 180,000 MILES ON IT.
Jul 07, 2018
HEADLIGHT BLOWS BULBS ABOUT ONCE A MONTH. YESTERDAY THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. TOOK INTO HONDA SERVICE CENTER AND THEY CANT FIND A PROBLEM
Sep 28, 2016
PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE THE CONNECTOR/SOCKET HAD MELTED. HAVE NOT FIXED YET BUT APPARENTLY THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN RECALLED ON 2003 HONDA PILOTS, BUT NOT ON 2006
Feb 17, 2016
+ 7 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10 complaints
The Vehicle Stability Assit (VSA) system in activating inappropriately causing the vehicle to brake unexpectedly. There is a Honda Service Bulletin (13-026) for this problem for 2005 Honda Pilots. Well, the same problem is happening to my 2006 Pilot.
Jul 27, 2025
VIBRATION NOISE/SHUDDER/GRINDING BETWEEN 20-50 MPH WHILE ACCELERATING. *TR
Nov 12, 2013
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED IN 2 WEEKS. WE WERE IN OUR CAR AND WERE ACCELERATING AFTER BEING STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. THE CAR JERKED FORWARD BRIEFLY AND THEN STOPPED RESPONDING. I WAS PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THE CAR DID NOT ACCELERATE AND THE VSA WARNING LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THE CAR BEGAN RESPONDING AGAIN AND WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY THE LAST 1/4 MILE TO WORK. *TR
Sep 07, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY TRAVELING 5 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO HER HOME. AFTER THE CRASH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING THE RESULTS OF DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Mar 07, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE HE WAS MOVING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT LESS THAN 5 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM CRASHING BY SHIFTING INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 49,000.
Nov 01, 2010
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SEATS
10 complaints
While driving, the seat came off the base and something was loose, the seat basically will fall back if you just lean back, while stop and go the seat will also move back, something is loose or broken, this is a defect from Honda. Yes this can be inspected upon request this is dangerous because the seat can break off and just fall back anytime not only impact the driver safety while it can also hurt someone sitting behind it No the seat has not been inspected by anyone other during oil change check was told to have someone to look at it. No there is no warning or message or any symptoms before the failure
Nov 08, 2024
THE CASING OF THE DRIVER SIDE BACKING JUST FELL OFF FOR NO REASON. DRIVING ON A NORMAL STREET. NOT DOING ANYTHING BUT NORMAL DRIVING
Oct 06, 2019
WE WERE AT A COMPLETE STOP WAITING TO TURN INTO OUR CHILD'S SCHOOL PARKING LOT. WE WERE REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE TRAVELING AT LEAST 40 MPH, POSSIBLY FASTER, WHO MADE NO ATTEMPT TO STOP. WE WERE PUSHED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AND STRUCK A SECOND VEHICLE. WHEN WE CAME TO REST, BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS WERE IN A FULL RECLINE POSITION, AND WOULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY TO OUR CHILD HAD SHE BEEN IN THE BACK SEAT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Jan 22, 2018
AFTER BUYING OUR 2006 HONDA PILOT USED, WITHIN 8 MONTHS THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BACK COVER POPPED OFF WHILE SITTING IN THE GARAGE. WE NOTED THAT THE AREA OF THE COVER THAT HOLDS THE SMALL CLIPS HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY FIXED WITH WIRE. WE CONTACTED THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP AND ORDERED A NEW COVER (PART NUMBER 81127-S9V-A21ZC) AND CLIPS (PART NUMBER 91566-SP0-003). WE HAD THEM INSTALLED BY THE DEALER, BUT SIX DAYS LATER THE COVER POPPED OFF FOR A SECOND TIME, AGAIN WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. WE AGAIN CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WERE TOLD TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. THIS TIME, THE SERVICE MANAGER HIMSELF TOOK CARE OF US. HE USED A HEAT GUN TO ATTEMPT TO MELT THE COVER BACK INTO THE PROPER SHAPE, REPLACED THE CLIPS AND ASSURED US THAT THIS WOULD BE A PERMANENT FIX. BECAUSE WE WERE NOT CONFIDENT WITH THE FIX, WE CONTACTED HONDA AMERICA AND TOOK OUT A CASE NUMBER (05085702). HONDA AMERICA'S ONLY COMMENT WAS THAT WE NEEDED TO WORK THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP. A MONTH LATER, THE SEAT BACK COVER CAME OFF AGAIN WHILE IN THE GARAGE. WE AGAIN CONTACTED HONDA AMERICA TO INFORM THEM AND TO FOLLOW-UP ON OUR CASE. THEY AGAIN TOLD US THAT WE NEEDED TO WORK THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP. WHEN WE SPECIFICALLY ASKED ABOUT OUR CASE WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WOULD BE REVIEWED BUT THAT WE WOULD NOT BE CONTACTED CONCERNING THE RESULTS OF THEIR REVIEW. WE THEN CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER WOULD CONTACT US. WE ARE STILL AWAITING HIS CALLBACK. NOTE THAT EACH TIME THE COVER FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE GARAGE, IT WAS DURING MODERATE TEMPERATURES ( LOW 60S TO HIGH 70S) SO I DO NOT FEEL THAT TEMPERATURE WAS A FACTOR.
Oct 25, 2016
THE DRIVERS-SIDE SEATBACK PANEL CONSTANTLY FALLS OFF. THERE ARE TWO HOOKS AT THE TOP AND TWO FENDER-PLUG STYLE CLIPS AT THE BOTTOM THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO SNAP THE PANEL INTO PLACE, BUT THESE PLUGS CONTINUALLY POP OUT OF THE PYLONS ON THE PANEL ITSELF AND THE PANEL IS NO LONGER SECURED TO THE SEAT. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PASSENGERS THAT FOUND THE PANEL DROPPING ONTO THEIR LAPS OR TOES WHILE DRIVING. I FINALLY GAVE UP ON THE PLUGS ENTIRELY AND OPTED FOR HEAVY-GAUGE WIRE-TIES THAT HAVE SECURED THE PANEL TO THE BACK OF THE SEAT ONCE AND FOR ALL.
Jan 18, 2016
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
10 complaints
I just purchased a 2006 honda pilot 4 wheel drive....i did not get under the suv to look at the frame structure, i had the differential fluid changed, the suv was put on a lift and noticed there is extreme rusting going on under the vehicle. in reading some complaint from previous owners, the possibility of the frame separating from the body is a possibility , in addition to other parts doing the same thing, this presents a severe safety issue for me and my family. IF HONDA did not protect the under carriage with the proper rust prevention inhibitors , this might cause the under parts to fall apart.... I THINK HONDA NEEDS TO DO WHAT IS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE RUST AND COAT THE NECESSARY PARTS TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACCIDENT HAPPENING BECAUSE OF THE RUSTING , COULD HAVE PEOPLE KILLED IN GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS. THIS LOOKS LIKE A TREMENDOUS LAWSUIT AGAINST HONDA FOR NOT PROPERLY INSULATING THE METAL TO AVOID THE RUSTING.. THIS NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION BY THE HONDA CORP TO AVOID FUTURE LAWSUITS............................................................... PLEASE EXPEDITE THIS COMPLAINT TO THE PROPER HONDA PERSONNEL TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM............................................................................................................................. PLEASE RESPOND ASAP... THANK YOU, [XXX] , [XXX] , MY CELL [XXX] TODAY IS MARCH 16TH 2024.. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mar 16, 2024
Dave at Beard Auto Repair in downers grove, Il told me: Whole rear subframe rotted away from the main frame Shock support rotted away Suspension completely detached - not safe to drive AT ALL. Not even for 5 minutes. Subframe holds all your suspension One severe bump could make wheels fall off and roll away Im thinking the recall on the older CRVs should probably be extended to Pilots as well since I'm having similar issues as listed in this recall article. [XXX] Honda Corportate told me to bring to nearest dealership and have them inspect and provide diagnosis so they can assess what they can do for me. They’ve have it for 2.5 months. I’ve called and emailed 30 times and still have not been given an answer. I see online that tons of people in rust belt states are having the exact same problem with this exact same model and year. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Dec 29, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING SOUND DETECTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRADLE MOUNT DETACHED FROM THE REAR AXLE AND WAS HANGING DOWN. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NO CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000. *LN*JB
Oct 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BOOMING NOISE WAS DETECTED, AND THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE LOWERED TO GROUND. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS NOT INLINE WITH VEHICLE BUT IN AN ABNORMAL POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT BUSHING, BALL JOINT, CONTROL ARM, AND AXLE WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WASHTENAW AUTO CARE CENTER (3090 WASHTENAW AVE, YPSILANTI, MI 48197 (734)434-4000) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT COMPLIANCE BUSHING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO FISHER HONDA (15 E MICHIGAN AVE, YPSILANTI, MI 48198 (734) 483-0323) FOR ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,840.
Apr 23, 2020
I WAS PULLING AWAY FROM MY PARKING SPACE WHEN I HEARD A LARGE THUNK. VTM-4, VSA, ABS, AND [!] LIGHTS ALL WENT ON AND THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING AN ODD NOISE. AFTER GETTING HOME AND NOTICING THAT THE REAR WAS SITTING LOWER, I LOOKED AT THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND SAW THAT THE TRAILING ARMS HAD COMPLETELY COME DETACHED FROM THE SUB FRAME AND THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS BEING KEPT IN POSITION BY THE EXHAUST. THIS WAS A MONUMENTAL FAIL AND I CAN'T IMAGINE THAT HONDA WOULDN'T CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE MUCH LOVED 2006 HONDA PILOT GOES TO THE DEALER TOMORROW.
Jan 19, 2020
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9 complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was an auction sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 74,009 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 300,151.
Sep 29, 2025
When I got into the vehicle this morning, I opened the door and smoke came out from inside, then I noticed in the driver's seat there was fire from the control panel of the driver's seat. Where the fire affected the seat, the seat belt and the interior panel of the driver's door.
Jul 24, 2025
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. DURING THE FAILURE, THE IGNITION KEY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH AND INSERTED THE SPARE KEY, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY BATTERY WAS FAULTY. AFTER REPLACING THE BATTERY INSIDE THE KEY, THE KEY OPERATED NORMALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Mar 15, 2019
THE KEY IS STUCK AND WONT TURN OR COME OUT. *TR
Jan 26, 2015
THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AN WILL NOT COME OUT OR TURN. *TR
Jan 26, 2015
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TIRES
9 complaints
235/70R16 I purchased 4 Michelin defender LXT tires, on 02/06/2024. I had to have all the tires rebalanced. The tire shop. Said said all tires were 1 1/2 to 2 oz off. This problem should not be occurring in such a short period of time. Repair was made on 02/20/2024
Feb 21, 2024
RE: FAILURES OF TIRE VALVE STEMS 2006 HONDA PILOT NUMBER OF FAILURES: 2 1. EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURES COMMON FILLING OF TIRES WITH HIGH PRESSURE AIR LEAD TO DISINTEGRATION OF THE VALVE STEM. THE VALVE STEM SEPARATES AT THE THREADS FOR THE VALVE CAP, COMPLETELY EXPOSING THE TIRE FILLER VALVE. 2. THIS EVENT HAS OCCURRED ON TWO OF THE FOUR OPERATING TIRE VALVES IN THIS 2006 HONDA PILOT. THERE HAVE BEEN NO CONSEQUENCES, BUT THE EXPOSURE TO TIRE VALVE FAILURE FROM BEING EXPOSED IS OBVIOUS. 3. CORRECTION REQUIRES THE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRE VALVE AND ITS UNDERLYING TIRE PRESSURE SENDING UNIT. FAILURE MODE: THIS FAILURE APPEARS TO BE A RESULT OF THE USE OF SOFT ALUMINUM IN THE TIRE VALVE STEM, THE CUTTING OF SHARP, V-SHAPED THREADS ON BOTH THE EXTERIOR TO HOLD THE VALVE CAP AND THE INTERIOR TO HOLD THE VALVE AND TIRE PRESSURE SENDING UNIT. THE SHARPLY CUT THREADS, COMPARED TO CONICALLY CUT THREADS, RESULTS IN FRACTURE WHEN THE INTERIOR THREADS AND EXTERIOR THREADS CROSS, LEADING TO MINIMAL METAL BETWEEN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. THE FAILURE IN ONE CASE OCCURRED WHEN REMOVING THE VALVE CAP, COMPLETELY EXPOSING THE TIRE VALVE ITSELF. THE FAILURE IN THE SECOND CASE OCCURRED WHEN THE HIGH PRESSURE AIR FILLING VALVE (BRASS) ADHERED TO THE VERY SHARP EXTERIOR THREADS AND SIMPLY RIPPED THE VALVE STEM APART. NOTE THAT THE VALVE STEM IS COMPOSED OF A SOFT ALUMINUM, RATHER THAN HARDENED BRASS OR STEEL. I BRING THIS TO NHTSA SINCE, IN MY OPINION, THERE IS A REAL POSSIBILITY THAT THESE VALVE STEM FAILURES CAN LEAD TO RAPID DEFLATION OF THE SUBJECT TIRE, LOSS OF OPERATOR CONTROL, AND CONSEQUENT ACCIDENT AND INJURY IF THE VALVE STEM SEPARATES SUCH THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE TIRE VALVE IS DAMAGED. IN MY ESTIMATION, THIS IS AS SIGNIFICANT A PROBLEM AS WAS THE HISTORIC SUDDEN TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ISSUE. IN FACT, THIS PROBLEM CAN RESULT IN THE SAME UNEXPECTED LOSS OF TIRE INTEGRITY IF THE TIRE VALVE IS DAMAGED SUBSEQUENT TO A FAILURE IN THE VALVE THREADS. *TR
Sep 23, 2008
FRONT WHEEL VIBRATION. THE FRONT WHEEL ON MY HONDA PILOT VIBRATES AT 65-70MPH, THE HONDA DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM ON SIX (6) OCCASIONS HOWEVER THEY CANNOT FINDOUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. HONDA, CORPORATE SERVICE IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE HOWEVER, THEY CANNOT OFFER A SOLUTION EITHER. IS THIS GOING TO BE ANOTHER FORD EXPLORER TIRE-FRONTEND PROBLEM??? PLEASE ADVISE. *TR
Sep 07, 2008
MY 2006 PILOT CAME WITH GOODYEAR INTEGRITY TIRES. DESPITE WHEEL BALANCING AND REGULAR ROTATIONS, THE TIRES WORE OUT, DOWN TO ZERO TREAD IN 20,000 MILES. THEY ARE PURE GARBAGE AND UNSAFE ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Apr 12, 2008
OUR 2006 HONDA PILOT (13,535 MILES) HAD A BLOWOUT OF THE PASSENGER REAR TINE ON JANUARY 10,2007. THIS OCCURRED ON INTERSTATE ROUTE 84 IN DANBURY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE INSIDE SIDEWALL WAS OPENED NOT THE TIRE TREAD. THE AAA DRIVER TOLD MY WIFE IT WAS A BLOWOUT NOT CAUSED BY RUNNING OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. MY WIFE ALSO STATED THAT SHE DID NOT RUN OVER ANYTHING. ARE THERE ANY ISSES WITH THE REMAINING TIRES? BRIDGESTONE 235/70R16 B/STONE DUELLER. *JB
Jan 15, 2007
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SERVICE BRAKES
9 complaints
CAR WAS PARKED. I STARTED IT UP AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND IT DID NOT MOVE. I PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE AND DIDN'T' MOVE, WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES, TRIED AGAIN AND THE BRAKES SQUEEZED REALLY TIGHT BUT WAS BACK TO NORMAL. DROVE TO WORK AND ON THE WAY BACK BRAKES GOT TIGHT AND STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEELS. STOPPED BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED FOR HALF AN HOUR UNTIL COOLED DOWN AND CALLED A TOW SERVICE. CALL LOCAL HONDA DEALER AND THEY DO NOT HAVE A RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE MORE THAN 200 COMPLAINTS.
Nov 19, 2020
BRAKING SYSTEM TO APPLY BRAKING FORCE WITH NO DRIVER INPUT AT ANY TIME
Jun 15, 2018
THE VSA LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON RANDOMLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. WHENEVER THAT HAPPENED THERE WOULD ALSO BE A NOISE AND SMELL AS METAL GRINDING AGAINST METAL. THIS ACCOMPANIED WITH A FRACTION OF A SECOND THE BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP.
May 31, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIND A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
Mar 10, 2017
BRAKES ARE LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ME STEPPING ON THE BRAKES
Nov 08, 2016
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
9 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, VSA LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR COMES TO A STOP. IT FEEL AS THOUGH THE BRAKES ARE ENGAGED AND VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD SINCE WE COULD GET REAR ENDED, ESPECIALLY IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR OBA HIGHWAY. WE HAVE TAKEN THE PILOT FOR REPAIR 3 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. A FEW MONTHS AGO, THE DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE VSA MODULE AND NOW WE'VE BEEN TOLD IT HAS TO BE REPLACED FOR $2500. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PART IN THE 2005 PILOTS AND SOME 2006. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA TWICE TO REQUEST THEY WRVICE THIS UNDER THE RECALL BUT WAS TOLD THAT SINCE MY VIN DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL, THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY RISK WHICH IS CLEARLY BEING EXPERIENCED BY MANY 2006 PILOT OWNERS AND HONDA SIMPLY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT. MAY TAKE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. I PRAY NO ONE IS SEVERELY INJURED DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION.
Jul 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST(VSA). THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 250,000.
May 08, 2020
VSA SYSTEM CONSTANTLY GOING ON IS A SAFETY CONCERN.
Jul 26, 2019
THE VSA LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS HAPPENS ON DRY ROADS, WHILE ACCELERATING, OR MAINTAINING SPEED, EVEN WITH CRUISE ON AT 70+ MPH. IT CAUSED A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED, AND HAD CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION. THIS IS ONGOING, NOT AN ISOLATED OCCURRENCE AND BEGAN WITHIN 2 WEEKS AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED.
Mar 08, 2019
THE VSA LIGHT STARTED COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THE BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE TO VARYING DEGREES. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN THIS IS MY WIFE'S CAR AND SHE IS SCARED TO DRIVE IT NOW. IT CAN BE A SAFETY HAZARD TO HER AND THOSE AROUND HER IF IT OCCURS AT THE WRONG TIME.
Jun 21, 2017
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8 complaints
The car was making a lot of noise, so we took it to the shop. Upon investigation, they told us we were lucky we hadn't had a catastrophic failure as the frame was rusted through. We were told not to drive it further. The car has been well taken care of.
Mar 08, 2024
When I had taken my vehicle in to the dealership for power steering issues and other routine maintenance, I was told that my rear bumper was extremely rusted out as well as the frame on the driver side. I was advised this is a major safety concern and that the frame cannot be fixed by the dealership.
Jul 15, 2023
Rear steel bumper totally corroded rendering bumper protection deficient. Significant rusting on rear bumper beam.
May 09, 2023
LATCH ON THE REAR PULL DOWN DOOR WILL NOT HOLD TIGHT. I CLOSE IT SO THAT THE REAR DOOR SEEMS CLOSED WELL AND TIGHT. AFTER DRIVING A LITTLE WHILE, VERY OFTEN, MY LIGHT COMES ON SHOWING REAR PULL DOWN LOCK IS NOT CLOSED! WHEN I CHECK IT OUT, I FIND THAT IT IS NOT CLOSED TIGHT. I CAN SEE IT PROTRUDING SLIGHTLY, COMPARED TO HOW IT LOOKED AS I CLOSED IT INITIALLY! I CAN'T TELL EXACTLY WHEN IT BEGAN IT WASN'T THAT OFTEN AND I THOUGHT I OR MY HUSBAND JUST DIDN'T CLOSE IT TIGHT ENOUGH.
Jan 28, 2021
VSA LIGHT AND CODE 84-1
Mar 20, 2019
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
7 complaints
THE CAR WAS PARKED. I STARTED IT UP AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE. SO I PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE. IT WOULDN'T MOVE. SO I PUT IT BACK IN REVERSE AND GAVE IT A LITTLE GAS. IT BARELY MOVED. SO I PUT IT IN PARK AND SHUT IT DOWN AND PUMPED ON THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES. I LET IT SIT FOR A FEW SECONDS AND TRIED IT AGAIN AND IT WAS BACK TO NORMAL. ANOTHER TIME THE SAME THING HAPPENED BUT IT SEEMED LIKE THE BRAKES SQUEEZED REALLY TIGHT. OVERTIGHT.... BECAUSE IT MADE A LOUD SPRING LIKE POPPING NOISE FROM THE BRAKES. IT'S DONE THIS NOW SEVERAL TIMES AND IM WORRIED THAT IT WILL HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING.... ESPECIALLY ON THE FREEWAY. LIKE I SAID, ITS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. PARKED ON THE STREET, IN A PARKING GARAGE, ON A STEEP HILL IN SEATTLE, ON A DIRT ROAD IN THE MOUNTAINS COMING BACK FROM FISHING, SOME 22 MILES FROM ANY MAIN ROAD.
Jul 21, 2020
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE VSA LIGHT AND TRIANGLE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE BRAKES WILL APPLY HARD WITH VERY LITTLE PRESSURE APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDDLE. SOMETIMES THE VSA LIGHT WILL COME ON AS SOON THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND WILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES . TURNING OFF THE VSA BUTTON AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MAKE THE PROBLEM GO AWAY , HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THIS HAPPENS ,THE BRAKES STOP THE CAR THEN THE VSA LIGHT COMES ON . THE HONDA DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE VSA MODULE BUT SHORTLY AFTERWARD THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURS . NOW THEY SAY IT NEEDS A NEW VSA MODULE AT $2000 PLUS DOLLARS, SEEMS LIKE I AM NOT THE ONLY 2006 PILOT HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, ONLY HAVE 74000 MILES ON VEHICLE FOR HAVING IT 13 YEARS THIS HAPPENS ON CITY STREETS AT 40 MPH OR SO AFRAID TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE I WOULDN'T WANT THIS TO HAPPEN AT 60-70 MPH. WHILE THIS SEEMS TO BE AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM IT MAY GO SEVERAL MONTHS WITH OUT A PROBLEM OR THE VSA LIGHT COMING ON THEN IT HAPPENS OUT OF THE BLUE
Jan 05, 2020
THE VSA, ABS AND VTM-4 LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE COME ON AND OFF AND THE CAR WILL STOP OR DRIVE ERRATICALLY. IT ALSO MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. I'VE TAKEN IT IN AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE OCTOBER OF 2015. I'M AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Jun 30, 2016
MY WIFE'S HONDA PILOT 06 HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING ALMOST CATASTROPHIC VSA SYMPTOMS WHILE DRIVING NORMAL SPEEDS. BRAKES IWILL LOCK UP WITHOUT PRESSING BRAKES AND ABS WILL COME ON AND ALL VSA LIGHTS. HAVE TOWED VEHICLE TWICE TO MECHANIC AND PROBLEM CLEARS ITSELF AND THEN WITHOUT WARNING HAPPENS AGAIN THANKFULLY NO ONES BEEN KILLED. CONTACTED HONDA THEY DENY ANY ISSUES WITH VSA SYSTEM.
Feb 01, 2016
I HAD JUST STARTED SLOWING DOWN TO TURN AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE VSA WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND MY CAR BECAME HARD TO STEER. IT ALMOST CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BUT I WAS AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION AND HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO TRY AND KEEP DRIVING TO AVOID GETTING HIT. I SOMEHOW MANAGED TO GET IT TURNED BUT IT DIDN'T WANT TO SPEED UP WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE. I MANAGED TO GET INTO A PARKING LOT AND TURNED IT OFF. I LET IT SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AS WE CAUGHT OUR BREATH (TWO OF MY KIDS WERE WITH ME AND IT HAD SCARED THEM TOO) AND THEN CRANKED IT UP AGAIN. THE VSA LIGHT WAS GONE BUT WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE TO SEE WHAT IT WOULD DO, IT WOULDN'T MOVE. IT WAS LIKE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ON. I THEN REALIZED THAT'S WHAT IT SEEMED LIKE AS I WAS DRIVING WHEN IT HAPPENED. I'D THOUGHT THE CAR WASN'T WANTING TO RUN BUT IT WAS LIKE THE BRAKES WERE ON. ANYWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND I COULDN'T PUSH IT AT ALL. I TRIED PUMPING THE PEDAL TO SEE IF IT WOULD RELEASE BUT EVEN THOUGH I COULD PUT THE CAR IN EITHER PARK OR DRIVE, IT WOULDN'T MOVE. IT WAS LIKE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ON OR I WAS HOLDING THE BRAKE, NEITHER OF WHICH WAS TRUE. I CALLED A NEARBY SHOP AND TWO TECHNICIANS CAME TO WHERE WE WERE. THEY CRANKED IT UP AND EVERYTHING SEEMED OKAY BUT IT WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SHOP WHERE THEY RAN EVERY TEST POSSIBLE AND DROVE IT THREE DIFFERENT TIMES BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. THEY'RE PERPLEXED AS TO WHAT'S WRONG. I CAME HOME AND GOT ONLINE ONLY TO FIND THAT THERE ARE TONS OF POSTINGS ONLINE ABOUT THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHERS BUT ONLY THE 2005 PILOT HAS BEEN RECALLED. HONDA, I LOVE MY PILOT AND DON'T WANT TO GET RID OF IT NOR DO I NOT WANT TO BUY ANOTHER ONE WHEN THE TIME COMES. BUT, I'M NOT PUTTING MY KIDS' LIVES IN DANGER NOR MY LIFE IN DANGER TO DRIVE THE CAR I LOVE. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE CONSIDER RECALLING THE 2006 MODELS AS WELL SINCE THERE'S DEFINITELY A PROBLEM WITH THEM TOO. *TR
Dec 27, 2014
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE WHEELS SEIZED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HONDA WINDWARD (45-671 KAMEHAMEHA HWY, KANEOHE, HI 96744, (808) 247-8544) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Jan 14, 2019
I JUST BOUGHT A USED HONDA PILOT AFTER HAVING A BABY, NEEDING A BIGGER AND SAFER CAR FOR MY KIDS. 5 DAYS AFTER BUYING MY CAR THE VSA LIGHT CAME ON, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT.3 WEEKS LATER IT CAME BACK ON AND AS I WAS DRIVING WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN FULL BRAKES WERE APPLIED FOR NO REASON. MY FOOT WAS NOT EVEN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THANK GOD NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME.I HAD NO IDEA WHY THAT HAD JUST HAPPENED. SO I WENT ONLINE TO RESEARCH WHAT THE VSA SYSTEM, NOT THINKING THE BRAKING HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE VSA SYSTEM, THEN I COME ACROSS A HONDA FORUM AND FIND OUT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ALOT OF OTHER PILOT OWNERS, AND THAT THE BRAKING IS CONNECTED TO THE VSA SYSTEM. THIS IS A DANGEROUS HAZARD AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. UNFORTUNATELY ALOT OF PEOPLE TAILGATE AND IF THIS WERE TO HAVE HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY IT COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY. I WILL ALSO BE WRITING A LETTER TO HONDA TO SEE IF THERE ANY KIND OF RECOURSE FOR US PILOT OWNERS. *TR
Mar 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE BRAKES SEIZED AND FAILED TO RELEASE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Feb 28, 2012
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA PILOT WHICH I BELIEVE HAS A SIMILAR PROBLEM AS TOYOTA'S RECENT RECALLS ABOUT STICKY ACCELERATION. I AM THE FIRST OWNER OF THIS SUV AND NOTICED THE PROBLEM DURING THE VERY FIRST YEAR ITSELF. THAT TIME MY VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP ON A STOP SIGN. THE PROBLEM I FACED WAS WHEN I APPLIED BRAKE, THE CAR DIDN'T STOP AND IT CONTINUED IN THE ACCELERATION MODE AND FINALLY STOPPED AFTER CROSSING THE STOP SIGN. I HAD REPORTED THIS PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY TO THE HONDA DEALER, FROM WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND RETURNED TO ME SAYING THAT THEY DIDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM. IN FACT THEY LAUGHED AT ME THAT I DIDN'T APPLY THE BRAKE PROPERLY. THE DEALER DIDN'T DOCUMENT MY CONCERN. AFTER THAT TILL NOW (ALMOST 4 YEARS) I AM EXPERIENCING THIS KIND OF PROBLEM QUITE OFTEN. BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, I HAVE TO ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO BRAKE AN ADDITIONAL 2 OR 3 FEET AHEAD OF MY PROPOSED STOP AS THE VEHICLE MAY NOT STOP WHERE I THINK IT SHOULD STOP. IF IT DOES NOT STOP, I BRAKE HARDER AND AT THAT TIME I HEAR THE ACCELERATION IS STILL ON. I ALWAYS IGNORED THIS PROBLEM MAINLY BECAUSE THIS HAPPENS QUITE RANDOMLY LIKE MAYBE A COUPLE OF TIMES EVERY MONTH. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT EXACTLY TRIGGERS THIS. RECENTLY AFTER READING ABOUT THE TOYOTA RECALL, I HAVE A FEELING THAT MY VEHICLE ALSO HAS THE SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND I NOTIFIED THE AMERICAN HONDA COMPANY. THEY ACTUALLY DIDN'T SHOW MUCH INTEREST IN ADDRESSING MY PROBLEM MAINLY BECAUSE MY VEHICLE ALREADY HAS 52K MILES AND THE WARRANTY PERIOD (60K MILES) WILL END SOON. SHOULD I BE REALLY CONCERNED? ARE THERE ANY INDEPENDENT SERVICE ENGINEERS WHO CAN TAKE A LOOK AT MY VEHICLE? *TR
Feb 18, 2010
HI , I HAVE 2006 HONDA PILOT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES,SOMETIMES WHEN IT GOES OVER POT HOLE OR THROUGH WATER OR LITTLE ICE THE BRAKES STOP WORKING AND IT MAY CAUSE BAD ACCIDENT. *TR
Feb 05, 2010
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POWER TRAIN
7 complaints
WHEN DRIVING ON HWY THERE IS SOMETIMES A SHUDDER AT SPEEDS BET 55-65MPH.AFTER CHECKING THE INTERNET FOR SIMILAR PROBLEMS IT APPEARS IT MIGHT BE THE TORQUE CONVERTER. HONDA RECALLED THE ACURA WITH THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NOT THE PILOT.
Nov 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 5 MPH. THE CONTACT BECAME INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THERE WAS ONE INJURY REPORTED. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO STOP DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
Jun 17, 2014
WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 HONDA PILOT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY IT WAS A SECONDARY ROAD WITH LOW SPEED LIMIT. AFTER HAVING MY VEHICLE TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP, THE MANAGER CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THE REASON MY TRANSMISSION FAILED WAS DUE TO THE FACT THAT ALL MY TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD RUN OUT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE (TRANS COOLER CONNECTION). AFTER BEING TOLD THIS I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH HONDA RADIATORS. THE TRANS COOLER CONNECTION JUST BLOWS OUT OF THE RADIATOR AND IF YOU ARE DRIVING ANY DISTANCE YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT IS HAPPENING TO YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE. IN MY CASE I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY REBUILT AND A NEW RADIATOR PUT IN, BUT MY CONCERN IS THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I CONTACTED HONDA MINUTES BEFORE WRITING THIS AND THEY DON'T APPEAR TO BE WILLING TO ASSIST ME FINANCIALLY AT THIS POINT AND I WILL BE WRITING AND ESCALATING THIS AS FAR AS I POSSIBLY CAN. I HOPE YOU CAN SHED SOME LIGHT ON THIS ISSUE AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO MENTION THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED FROM DAY ONE WITH HONDA AND ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE ACCORDING TO HONDA MOTOR'S. *TR
Jan 20, 2014
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO VIBRATE AND SHUDDER AND ACTS LIKE IT DOESN'T WANT TO SHIFT GEARS. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINT'S IN REGARDS TO THIS BEING A MALFUNCTION WITH HONDA TRANSMISSIONS. I GUESS THE MAIN SAFETY ISSUE WOULD BE WHAT WE HAD TODAY. DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE AND ALMOST BEING REAR ENDED BY A SEMI! SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO FORCE RECALLS BY HONDA ON THEIR TRANSMISSIONS! *TR....UPDATED 08/12/14 *BF
Oct 19, 2013
ON 01//10/13 I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 HONDA PILOT, AND HEARD REALLY BAD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. MY CAR SLOWED DOWN AND I BARELY MADE IT HOME. UPON ARRIVAL HOME, WE CHECKED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FOUND IT TO BE NONEXISTENT. IN THE MORNING WE ADDED SOME TRANSMISSION FLUID AND WITH GREAT DIFFICULTIES I TOOK MY CAR TO A DEALERSHIP. SERVICE DEPARTMENT GOT BACK TO ME WITH THE RESULTS OF TESTING TELLING THAT THEY GOT TWO READINGS ON THE COMPUTER: INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER TRANSMISSION SHOP. THEY HAVE TAKEN TRANSMISSION APART AND DECLARED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. ?INITIAL INSPECTION OF VEHICLES TRANSMISSION FOUND EXTREMELY AUDIBLE ?GRINDING? NOISES FROM VEHICLES TRANSMISSION IN PARK & NEUTRAL POSITIONS. ALSO, DELAYED ENGAGEMENT IN DRIVE & REVERSE POSITIONS. VEHICLES TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL WAS GOOD BUT FLUID CONDITION WAS EXTREMELY OVERHEATED AND VERY DARK IN COLOR. (THIS IS AN ADDED FLUID ON THE DAY I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP ) UPON TRANSMISSION REMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY & INTERNAL INSPECTION, ABC FOUND TRANSMISSIONS MAIN INPUT SHAFT BEARING FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY AND SPREAD BALL BEARINGS AND METAL DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION CAUSING DAMAGE TO MANY INTERNAL COMPONENTS INCLUDING THE TRANSMISSIONS CASE(S), TORQUE CONVERTER & COOLING SYSTEM. THIS TRANSMISSION IS NOT ABLE TO BE ECONOMICALLY REBUILT DUE TO THE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CASE(S) AND MAJOR INTERNAL COMPONENTS. I DON?T KNOW IF TRANSMISSION HAD SOME INTERNAL DEFECT FROM THE BEGINNING OR FAILURE HAPPENED LATER ON, BUT I DO BELIEVE THAT SUCH A MASSIVE DAMAGE TO MY TRANSMISSION PARTS COULD?VE BEEN AVOIDED OR MINIMIZE SHOULD SERVICE DEPARTMENT BEEN MORE DILIGENT IN THEIR MAINTENANCE PROCESS AND SHOULD HONDA BE MORE UPFRONT ABOUT CONTINUES PROBLEMS THEIR TRANSMISSIONS EXHIBIT. *TR
Jan 17, 2013
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SEAT BELTS
6 complaints
WHEN THE SEATBELT ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS BUCKED IT WILL POP LOSE . SO I WOULD TRY AGAIN TILL IT LOCKS . IT WAS IN MOTION AND ALSO HAVE BEEN IN STATIONARY POSITION.. *TR
May 11, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN FLORIDA. I HAD A 5 YEAR OLD STRAPPED IN A BOOSTER SEAT IN THE THIRD ROW OF MY 2006 HONDA PILOT (SHE WAS SITTING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE 3RD ROW). SHE TOLD US THAT HER SEAT BELT JUST BROKE. WE PULLED OVER. APPARENTLY THE FEMALE BUCKLE END CAME OFF THE SEAT BELT STRAP. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED, THE LOOP IN THE BUCKLE THOUGH WHICH THE STRAP GOES THROUGH SEEMS VERY CORRODED (NOT RUST BUT A WHITISH POWDER). THE BUCKLE WAS LOOSE AND COULD SIMPLY SLIP OFF THE STRAP. THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. I JUST LOOKED IT UP AND COULDN'T FIND ANY INFORMATION ON THIS. THE BUCKLE SEEMS TO HAVE A SERIAL NUMBER ON IT: 05322AAHMAM.
May 24, 2015
AS I ENTERED THE CAR THE AND WENT TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT. I PUSHED GENTLE BACK ON THE SEAT BACK. AT THAT POINT THE SEAT BACK DROPPED BACK INTO THE REAR SEAT. WHEN THE DEALER LOOKED AT IT HE ADVISED ME THAT THE SEAT ADJUSTER HAS FAILED. IF THE CAR WAS IN A ACCIDENT I WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY HURT. HONDA USA WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP FIX THIS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH THEIR SEAT. *TR
Jan 28, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT'S THREE YEAR OLD CHILD WAS SEATED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT. DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DRIVER'S HEAD IS A SEAT BELT THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE ROOF, WHICH CROSSES INTO THE MIDDLE REAR SEAT. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CHILD WAS ABLE TO GRAB THE SEAT BELT. WHILE PLAYING WITH IT, THE SEAT BELT SOMEHOW WRAPPED AROUND THE CHILD'S NECK. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO UNWRAP THE SEAT BELT DUE TO THE CONNECTION OF THE SEAT IN THE VEHICLE. SHE HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT BECAUSE THE CHILD WAS TURNING BLUE DUE TO LACK OF OXYGEN. SHE CALLED HONDA AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS WORKING PROPERLY AND SHE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO UNLATCH THE SEAT BELT. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 34,000.
Sep 02, 2008
TRAVELING ON A DESOLATE HIGHWAY, I HEARD MY SON WHIMPER IN THE BACK SEAT. TO MY HORROR, I SAW THAT HE HAD TANGLED THE SEATBELT AROUND HIS NECK AND WAS BEING LIFTED FROM HIS SEAT BY IT. MY HUSBAND PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND WE LUNGED BACK TO RELEASE THE BELT. WE THEN REALIZED THAT HE WAS NOT TRAPPED BY HIS OWN SEATBELT BUT BY THE SEATBELT DESIGNED FOR A CENTER PASSENGER IN THE SECOND ROW. THIS BELT COMES DOWN FROM THE CEILING AND CONNECTS AT THE SEAT TO A LATCH DESIGNED WITHOUT A QUICK RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCHED BELT HAD BEEN RESTING AGAINST THE SEAT BEHIND MY SON'S RIGHT SHOULDER. PLAYING WITH THAT BELT, HE HAD PULLED IT FAR ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE THE RETRACTION FEATURE. THEN HE WRAPPED IT AROUND HIS HEAD. WHEN IT BEGAN TO TIGHTEN, HE PANICKED, AND IT SLIPPED DOWN AROUND HIS NECK AND TIGHTENED MORE. MY HUSBAND AND I GRABBED THE BELT WHERE IT CAME OUT OF THE CEILING TO STOP IT FROM RETRACTING, BUT IT WAS ALREADY TOO TIGHT TO GET OVER HIS HEAD. WE WERE STRUGGLING TO THINK STRAIGHT. NEITHER OF US KNEW HOW TO DETACH THE BELT AND WE WERE TRYING TO FIND SOMETHING TO CUT IT. REALIZING THE DANGER HE WAS IN, MY SON STARTED SQUIRMING MORE. IN CALMING HIM, WE CALMED OURSELVES A LITTLE. THANKFULLY, I REMEMBERED A FRIEND MENTIONING HE HAD FOUND IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL HOW TO DETACH THE BELT FROM THE LATCH BY STICKING A KEY IN A NOTCH ON THE LATCH. I GRABBED THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION AND POPPED THE LATCH. MY SON WAS SAFE. HAD ONLY ONE PARENT BEEN IN THE CAR, HE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HOLD THE BELT TO KEEP IT FROM RETRACTING AND REACH THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION - LET ALONE FIND THE VERY BRIEF MENTION OF THIS BELT'S OPERATION IN THE USER'S MANUAL. A DRIVER COULD BE UNAWARE OF THIS HAPPENING RIGHT BEHIND HIM. MY SON NEARLY DIED WITH US HELPLESSLY STANDING BY. ANOTHER CHILD SHOULD NOT HAVE TO DIE FOR THIS DESIGN FLAW TO BE RECALLED AND CORRECTED (WWW.KSL.COM/INDEX.PHP?NID=148&SID=2169050). PLEASE RECALL THIS DANGEROUS SEATBELT CONFIGURATION. THANK YOU. *TR
Dec 11, 2007
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5 complaints
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE AT AROUND 60K. THE CHECK EMISSION LIGHT WAS GOING ON AND OFF THE PAST FEW WEEKS (STARTING IN JULY 2012). TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. NOW AT AROUND 90K (AUGUST 2012), THE REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDS REPAIRS (APPROXIMATELY $1000 IN REPAIRS). WHY IS THE VEHICLE HAVING PROBLEMS AGAIN WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER? SHOULDN'T THE LIFE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BE MORE THAN 30K-60K? *TR
Aug 06, 2012
I EXPERIENCED A SERIOUS INCIDENT OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN MY 2006 HONDA PILOT EX-L ON FEBRUARY 8, 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:45 A.M. EST NEAR THE REAR GARAGE ENTRANCE TO THE OFFICE TOWER. AS I WAS APPROACHING THE GARAGE ENTRANCE AT UNDER 10 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED ROARING TO 5000 RPM. I IMMEDIATELY AND WITH MAXIMUM FORCE PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH FORTUNATELY DID STOP THE CAR FROM MOVING FORWARD. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN PARK, AND THE ENGINE NEVER DEVIATED FROM THE 5000 RPM LEVEL. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AT THE IGNITION AND WAITED MAYBE A MINUTE. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY WENT TO 5000 RPM. I SHIFTED BACK TO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AGAIN AT IGNITION. I WAITED ANOTHER MINUTE, AND RESTARTED AGAIN WITH THE SAME FRIGHTENING RESULT. A KENT SECURITY OFFICER FOR THE MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY WITNESSED (SAW AND HEARD) THE ENTIRE INCIDENT AND OFFERED ASSISTANCE. I PLACED THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND HE PUSHED IT BACK OUT OF THE GARAGE ENTRANCE AND TO THE CURB, OUT OF TRAFFIC, WHILE I STEERED WITH NO POWER. I WAITED MAYBE THREE TO FOUR MORE MINUTES AFTER THAT AND DECIDED TO TRY RESTARTING THE CAR ONE MORE TIME TO MOVE IT TO TRY TO MOVE IT INTO THE GARAGE. THAT TIME, IT STARTED NORMALLY. I SHIFTED TO DRIVE AND DROVE IT INTO THE GARAGE AND PARKED. WE ARE TRYING TO OBTAIN THE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO OF THE ENTIRE INCIDENT. AMERICAN HONDA EXAMINED THE CAR AT BRICKELL HONDA IN MIAMI, DRIVING IT 64 TOTAL MILES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. AFTER 3 DAYS, AMERICAN HONDA IN CALIFORNIA (CHRIS SCHROEDER 800-999-1009 EXTENSION 117703) DECIDED THERE WAS NO NEED TO CONDUCT ANY FURTHER TESTING AND DECLARED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. HE EXPRESSED NO CONCERN THAT IT PRESENTED ANY DANGER IN THE FUTURE AND THAT AMERICAN HONDA WOULD DO NOTHING UNLESS I COULD DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT A SERVICE FACILITY. *TR
Feb 13, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE MISFIRED. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND RECOMMENDED THAT A SPECIFIC TYPE OF FUEL BE PLACED IN THE VEHICLE. THE HIGH LEVEL OF LETHAL BUILD-UP IN THE ENGINE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON SIX SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME FAILURES, BUT THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,050.
Apr 06, 2009
CONDENSER DESIGN ON 2006 HONDA PILOT. CONDENSER IS EASILY DAMAGED BY ROAD DEBRIS AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I CHECKED THE INTERNET AND THIS IS A COMMON DESIGN FLAW ACROSS ALL HONDAS. THE NEWER MODELS HAVE MODIFIED THE GRILL TO PREVENT DEBRIS DAMAGE TO THE CONDENSER. *TR
Jan 22, 2009
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON IN MY 2006 HONDA PILOT. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN I WAS TOLD THAT ALL SIX CYLINDERS WERE MISFIRING AND THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE REAR ROCKER ARMS AND ALL RELATED PARTS, WHICH WERE REPLACED. THE SECOND TIME I WAS TOLD THAT THE ALL CYLINDERS WERE MISFIRING AND A RESET CODE WAS COMPLETED CRANK PATTERN RESET AND LEARN WERE PERFORMED. THE THIRD TIME I WAS TOLD THAT ALL CYLINDERS WERE MISFIRING AND THAT I NEEDED TO SWITCH TO USING CHEVRON GASOLINE ONLY. THE FOURTH TIME THE LIGHT CAME ON I CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA IN CALIFORNIA. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR AT WILLETTE HONDA SOUTH SINCE AUGUST 19, 2008. I KEEP GETTING A DIFFERENT EXPLANATION FROM HONDA WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE HEAD GASKETS, COOLING GASKETS AND INJECTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. TODAY (9/4/08), I WAS TOLD THAT THE PISTONS HAD TO BE ADJUSTED. *TR
Sep 04, 2008
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
4 complaints
Rear suspension cradle attachment points at the frame corrode. This is common on all pilots in northern climates. Honda has recalled both the Ridgeline and CRV models for corrosion issues related to suspension attachment point corrosion but refuses to recall the pilot. While they claim you will not lose control when the suspension disconnects from the frame the vehicle cannot pass inspection and thus becomes disposable. When vehicles are otherwise perfect this is not acceptable from both safety and fiscal aspects. Please investigate this further as Honda has a repair kit and guidelines but charges thousands for the work .
Apr 09, 2025
The car's rear subframe has rusted to the point where the suspension no longer correctly mounts to the frame causing an unstable ride and handling issues. Yes, the car can be inspected. This is a safety issue because other parts of the suspension system or brake system could become loose or break off or otherwise be negatively affected by this corrosion. It could also cause me to be unable to control the vehicle properly if it gets worse. Yes, the problem has been confirmed by both a dealer and an independent mechanic. The Honda dealership has inspected it. There is a very similar problem with some of Honda's other models from this era including the Ridgeline and the CRV that have recently been recalled and I think this vehicle should be recalled for this issue as well.
May 30, 2023
WE WERE LEAVING THE DRIVEWAY ON CHRISTMAS EVE, WE SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD THUNK FOLLOWED BY A GRINDING NOISE FROM BENEATH THE VEHICLE. WE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND EXITED THE VEHICLE TO SEE WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I EXPECTED TO FIND THAT WE HAD RUN OVER A BICYCLE BUT INSTEAD FOUND THE ENTIRE REAR AXLE HANGING FROM THE SPRINGS. BOTH REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTS HAD CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED PULLING COMPLETELY OUT OF THE SUBFRAME. THE SUBFRAME CROSSMEMBER AND A NUMBER OF COMPONENTS WERE FOUND TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND SEVERELY STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED. WE HAD PLANNED TO DRIVE ABOUT 80 (PREDOMINANTLY FREEWAY) MILES EACH WAY THAT DAY TO VISIT FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAY. IT IS A SMALL MIRACLE THAT THESE FAILED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND NOT ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MILES PER HOUR. A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE LIKE THIS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS COULD BE DEADLY! A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALED THIS TO BE A RELATIVELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND SHOULD WARRANT A RECALL. PLEASE DON'T WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE IS KILLED BY THIS OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW.
Dec 27, 2019
ON 8/18/18, WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 50 MPH, WE HEARD A LOUD THUD. THEN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED, THE CAR MADE A LOUD NOISE. I CALLED MY MECHANIC THINKING IT MIGHT BE THE EXHAUST. WHEN HE LOOKED AT IT ON 8/22/18, HE INFORMED ME THE REAR SUB FRAME WAS PULLING OUT OF THE BODY, AND THE CAR WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. HE SAID THIS SHOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED TO A CAR THAT IS 12 YEARS OLD, AND IN GOOD MECHANICAL CONDITION. HE SAID THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE REAR FRAME UP WAS MY EXHAUST PIPE.
Aug 24, 2018
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE SIDE AIRBAG BY THE DRIVER POPPED OUT AND BLEW UP. NO COLLISION NO BLOWN TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY
Nov 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG AND DRIVER'S SEAT AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT TIGHTENED UP UNEXPECTEDLY. THE CONTACT SWERVED THE VEHICLE SLIGHTLY DUE TO BEING CONSTRICTED BY THE SEAT BELT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FAIRFIELD HONDA (201 LYCOMING MALL DR, MUNCY, PA 17756, (570) 326-2858), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S REQUEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mar 27, 2019
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED NUMEROUS TIMES AND LANDED ON IT'S TOP DUE TO THE IMPACT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR. BOTH OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS; HOWEVER THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD THE OCCUPANTS TO THE SEAT AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT UNBUCKLE; HOWEVER THERE WAS TOO MUCH SLACK IN THE BELT THAT DID NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE SIDE POST. AS A RESULT, BOTH OF THE OCCUPANT'S HEADS HIT THE WINDSHIELD SUSTAINING INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK AND RIBS. THE POLICE FILED A REPORT AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A COMPLETE LOSS.
Mar 14, 2006
VISIBILITY
3 complaints
RIGHT REAR REGULATOR LET THE WINDOW DROP WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. MILEAGE 65300 / MAY, 2011. LEFT REAR WINDOW REGULATOR LET THE WINDOW DROP WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. MILEAGE 88K / MARCH, 2014. NEITHER REAR WINDOW HAD BEEN OPERATED MORE THAN A FEW TIMES A YEAR. THE SUDDEN IMPACT OF THE WINDOW DROPPING AND SUDDEN WIND NOISE, EVEN AT LOW SPEED IS VERY STARTLING. BOTH WINDOW REGULATORS FAILING IN THIS MANNER STRIKE ME AS BEING A DESIGN DEFECT. *TR
Oct 27, 2014
WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 HONDA PILOT I HEARD A LOUD THUD IN THE BACK SEAT AREA OF MY VEHICLE. WHEN I LOOKED BACK I NOTICED THAT MY LEFT REAR WINDOW WAS MISSING. IT APPEARS THE WINDOW REGULATOR SNAPPED ALLOWING THE GLASS TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR AREA. I WAS ON THE WAY TO PICKUP MY 2.5 YEAR OLD SON AND HAD TO PULL OVER AND PURCHASE PLASTIC AND TAPE TO MAKE REPAIRS IN ORDER TO GET VEHICLE HOME. I CANNOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND PARK IT AS A CRIMINAL CAN NOW EASILY ACCESS MY VEHICLE BY SIMPLY REACHING INSIDE. THANKFULLY, THIS DID NOT OCCUR WHILE I WAS INSIDE A STORE OR OTHER URBAN AREA OR MY CAR WOULD HAVE BEEN EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE WANTED TO STEAL ITEMS FROM INSIDE MY VEHICLE. IT APPEARS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH HONDA PILOTS AND OTHER HONDA VEHICLES FROM THE LATE 1990'S TO LATE 2000'S. I CONTACTED HONDA TO REPORT THE ISSUE BUT WAS OFFERED NO IMMEDIATE RELIEF AS THERE IS NO RECALL ON THESE DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATORS DESPITE THE WIDESPREAD ISSUES. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW BY ME IN 2006 AND THIS IS THE REAR LEFT WINDOW WHICH HAS PROBABLY BEEN ROLLED DOWN LESS THAN 30 TIMES IN THE PAST 8 YEARS. *TR
Oct 02, 2014
INTERMITTENT NOISE (AS IF SOMEONE KNOCKED ON REAR WINDOW) WITHIN 5 SECONDS OF STARTING CAR. OCCURS AT ANY TEMPERATURE. *TR
Feb 25, 2009
EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
ROCKS IN THE CONDENSER CAUSED THE A/C TO BREAK. *TR
Mar 14, 2008
THIS PROBLEM PRESENTED ITSELF SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND HAS BEEN AN INTERMITTENT ANNOYANCE SINCE THEN. SOMETIMES AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND TURNING THE RADIO ON THERE WILL BE NO SOUND FROM THE SPEAKERS. SOMETIMES AFTER DRIVING A WHILE, PERHAPS 20 MINUTES OR SO, THE RADIO WILL EMIT A LOUD ELECTRICAL POPPING NOISE AND SOUND WILL COME FROM THE SPEAKERS AGAIN. ALSO IF THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF LET SIT AND THEN TURNED BACK ON THE RADIO WILL START WORKING AGAIN. *TR
Jan 21, 2008
THE RADIO IS CONSTANTLY LOSING RECEPTION WHEN VEHICLE HITS A BUMP. SOMETIME IT WILL RECONNECT WHEN ANOTHER BUMP OR HOLE IS HIT. THE RADIO WAS REPLACED, BUT THERE SEEMS TO BE SOMETHING IN THE ANTENNA THAT IS DEFECTIVE. *AK
Jun 19, 2007
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
The left rear frame of the vehicle is rusted out where the rear drive line bolts to the body or frame. Causing the rear drive line to have the ability of failing to stay attached to the vehicle. The rear suspension also connects at the same area. Just a huge rotted out hole at the moment.
Jan 12, 2023
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT A LOUD BANG HAPPEND IN OUR 2006 HONDA PILOT. WE THOUGHT WE HAD BOTTOMED OUT. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME, SUSPENSION, AND DRIVE TRAIN HAD FALLEN OUT OF THE REAR CROSSMEMBER. THIS IS DUE TO PREMATURE RUST AND INADEQUATE METAL USED IN THE REAR SUBFRAME. THE REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION IS ONLY BEING HELD IN WITH 2 MORE RUSTY BOLTS. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT RUSTY ANYWHERE ELSE AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IT DOES HAVE 165,000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE . I HATE TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY FAMILY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. THE CERTIFIED HONDA DEALER THAT I TOOK IT TOO SAYS THEY CAN'T FIX IT, AND THE VEHICLE IS JUNK. THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION IN EVERY OTHER ASPECT. THE FAILURE IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. I HAVE E-MAILED HONDA, BUT THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO ME EXCEPT FOR A AUTO RESPONSE E-MAIL. THIS VEHICLE IS WORTH ABOUT $6000 BEFORE THIS HAPPENED.
Oct 08, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
THE VSA DEVICE WILL ENGAGE AFTER A MILE OF DRIVING AND WILL NOT.ALLOW YOU TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY YOU MUST SLOWLY PRESS THE PEDAL. MODELS BEFORE 2006 WERE PART OF A RECALL (13V-092) HOWEVER SAME ISSUE ON 2006 IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL
May 20, 2018
WHEN DRIVING MY HONDA PILOT (2006) THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COM ONE WITH INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE VSA. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IS THE CAR SLOWS DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY AND COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. WHICH MEANS YOU CAN BE ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR SLOWS DOWN. I CHECK TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE, AND THERE IS ONE FOR THE 2005 MODEL, NOT THE 2006. HOWEVER, IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM, WHICH MEANS THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED IN THE NEXT MODEL YEAR. I REACHED OUT TO HONDA CORPORATE AND THEY INDICATED THAT THEY HAD NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE FOR THE 2006 MODEL AND COULD NOT HELP ME. I TOLD THEM IT WAS THE SAME ISSUE AS THE 2005 AND APPARENTLY THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED IN THE NEXT STILL NO HELP. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CONCERNING THE 2005 MODEL. TSA ACTION NUMBER: EA13002 MODEL YEAR 2005. SAME PROBLEM. ON MARCH 14, 2013, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. (HONDA) SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA IDENTIFYING A DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM IN APPROXIMATELY 183,576 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005 HONDA PILOT, ACURA RL AND MY 2005-2006 ACURA MDX VEHICLES (NHTSA RECALL NO 13V-092). THE POPULATION AND FAILURE COUNTS PROVIDED PERTAIN ONLY TO THE MY 2005 HONDA PILOTS THAT WERE THE SUBJECT OF THIS INVESTIGATION. HONDA'S RECALL ADDRESSES TWO CONDITIONS IN THE VSA SYSTEM THAT COULD RESULT IN INAPPROPRIATE BRAKE ACTIVATION.
Aug 04, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
BOTH VEHICLE LOW BEAMS SIMULTANEOUSLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I NEEDED TO USE HIGH-BEAMS TO GET HOME. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS!! I CHECKED BULBS AND FUSES AND ALL ARE IN WORKING ORDER.
Jul 19, 2017
MOST OF BUTTON LIGHTS ON CLIMATE CONTROL DASH AND CRUISE/VSA/SUNROOF STOPPED WORKING. I BELIEVE THEY BURNT OUT. HAPPENED TO LOTS OF HONDA OWNER TOO. HONDA DEALERSHIP ASKS FOR $200-300 TO FIX THIS. IT'S RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE TO FIX THEIR MISTAKE. *TR
Nov 26, 2014
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
THE REAR DOOR/HATCH OF OUR 2006 HONDA PILOT HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE LATCHING MECHANISM. THE ACTUAL MECHANISM ON THE REAR HATCH HAS BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME AND IS ABLE TO MOVE FREELY ABOUT. THIS CAUSES THE REAR HATCH TO NOT LATCH, LATCH PARTIALLY, OR LATCH BUT STILL ALLOW THE REAR HATCH TO SLIGHTLY MOVE. THE LATCHING MECHANISM IS ONLY BEING HELD IN PLACE (IN A CONFINED AREA) BY THE PLASTIC PANELING OF THE CAR. SINCE THE LATCH IS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE FRAME, THE MOVEMENT OF THE MECHANISM DETERMINES IF THE REAR HATCH IS GOING TO LATCH OR NOT. WHEN IT IS LATCHED, THE ONLY ITEM SECURING THE MECHANISM IS THE PLASTIC PANELING. THE MECHANISM ITSELF IS NOT DEFECTIVE OR BROKEN HOWEVER; THE WAY THE MECHANISM HAS BEEN SECURED SEEMS TO BE THE ISSUE. THE MOST CONCERNING ASPECT IS HOW A DOOR LATCH MECHANISM COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AND ALLOW FOR AN INCIDENT TO POSSIBLY OCCUR. *TR
Oct 20, 2014
THE REAR DOOR/HATCH OF OUR 2006 HONDA PILOT HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE LATCHING MECHANISM. THE ACTUAL MECHANISM ON THE REAR HATCH HAS BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME AND IS ABLE TO MOVE FREELY ABOUT. THIS CAUSES THE REAR HATCH TO NOT LATCH, LATCH PARTIALLY, OR LATCH BUT STILL ALLOW THE REAR HATCH TO SLIGHTLY MOVE. THE LATCHING MECHANISM IS ONLY BEING HELD IN PLACE (IN A CONFINED AREA) BY THE PLASTIC PANELING OF THE CAR. SINCE THE LATCH IS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE FRAME, THE MOVEMENT OF THE MECHANISM DETERMINES IF THE REAR HATCH IS GOING TO LATCH OR NOT. WHEN IT IS LATCHED, THE ONLY ITEM SECURING THE MECHANISM IS THE PLASTIC PANELING. THE MECHANISM ITSELF IS NOT DEFECTIVE OR BROKEN HOWEVER; THE WAY THE MECHANISM HAS BEEN SECURED SEEMS TO BE THE ISSUE. THE MOST CONCERNING ASPECT IS HOW A DOOR LATCH MECHANISM COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AND ALLOW FOR AN INCIDENT TO POSSIBLY OCCUR. *TR
Dec 22, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
TRANSCOOLER FAILURE HAS FLOODED RADIATOR WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID & TRANSMISSION WITH COOLANT RUINING BOTH MAJOR COMPONENTS. *TR
Jul 14, 2014
MY 2006 HONDA PILOT EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION THIS MORNING WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH. THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP AND THE AUTO LUNGED FORWARD. I APPLIED THE BRAKE BUT THIS DID NOT SLOW ME DOWN QUICKLY ENOUGH. I THEN MANAGED TO GET THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TAPPED THE GAS PEDAL UNTIL THE HIGH REVVING STOPPED. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 11:00AM EASTERN MARCH 01, 2011, THE PILOT HAD 57789 MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT. *TR
Mar 01, 2011
STEERING
2 complaints
MY 2006 HONDA PILOT SUV HAS HAD A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL SINCE DAY 1. WE HAVE HAD THE TIRES BALANCED 20 TIME. WE HAVE HAD A HONDA DEALER PUT NEW TIRES ON OUR 2006 PILOT AND IT STILL HAS STEERING VIBRATION AROUND 70 MPH. WE NOW HAVE 40,450 MILES ON OUR PILOT AND WE STILL HAVE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATIONS. THE DEALER EVEN PULLED THE AXLES AND HAD THEM CHECKED OUT. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEM. I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPLORER WITH 163,350 MILES ON IT AND I DON'T HAVE STEERING VIBRATIONS. *TR
Nov 06, 2008
MY 2006 HONDA PILOT SUV HAS HAD A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL SINCE DAY 1. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER WHO GLADLY PERFORMED 2 TIRE BALANCES BUT THE VIBRATION DOESN'T GO AWAY. THE VIBRATION IS FELT AT ANY SPEED HIGHER THAN 63 MPH. ON LONG HIGHWAY DRIVES, MY ARMS UPTO MY ELBOWS VIBRATE FOR VERY LONG THAT I HAVE TO TAKE A BREAK FOR 20 MINUTES AND JUST SHAKE THE HECK OUT OF THEM. I PERSONALLY KNOW OF 3 OTHER PILOT OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS MORE WHO REPORT THIS ON WEBSITES LIKE WWW.HONDAPILOT.ORG/FORUMS. *NM
Mar 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. IT WAS A MINOR CRASH. SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF HER VEHICLE FOLLOWED BY FLAMES. SHE IMMEDIATELY HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED AND IT IS CURRENTLY AT THE REPAIR SHOP. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 30,000.
Oct 30, 2007
FUEL SLOSHES IN FUEL TANK AND PHYSICALLY MOVES THE VEHICLE WHEN SUDDEN STOPS OCCUR. HONDA CORPORATE SAYS THIS IS A "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THE VEHICLE AND WILL, THEREFORE, TAKE NO ACTION TO CORRECT/REPLACE THE TANK OR VEHICLE. I'M GRAVELY CONCERNED THAT THIS DESIGN FLAW MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD INTO ON-COMING TRAFFIC IF ROAD SURFACES ARE COVERED WITH PACKED SNOW AND/OR ICE. *JB
Mar 24, 2006
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Unknown
Oct 18, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
About 9 days ago our Honda Pilot (parked, off, keys out of ingnition) had a malfunction in the drivers side heated seat and caught fire burning half the seat and the door, this could have happened while driving which makes this a massive safety issue, I had previously had my car checked out only days prior to incident and nothing was found. There was no indication, warning lights anything to tell us this would happen No one has checked the car since because we have no money and the car is no longer legal to drive
Dec 20, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
Car keeps going into limp mode. The VTM and VSA light flash on and the car will not accelerate. Happens at different occasions. It has happenstance while driving on highway and I’m traffic. The only way to reset is to cut car off and turn on. Sometimes, it doesn’t work with that and you have to sit and wait. It has been checked but no one see no faults and it’s never on the dashboard if you cut off then cut back on. This is becoming a huge risk when driving with children and family. Also, electrical issues has been going on and no one can figure out. Have been looked at and even quoted for new pets but no fox for why the electrical is not working. One side of car has no electric and nobody knows why. My car was taken apart and still no fix for electric. This effects the passenger side windows and turn signals. The vehicle is forcing me to have to look for another one even though it’s paid off and has done well for me and my family. Please help and assist thanks.
Jun 09, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the vehicle stability assist system, ABS, check engine, and brake system warning lights illuminated. The contacted stated that after pulling over, placing the gear shifter into park(P) and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle was able to restart but was unable to accelerate above 15 MPH. The contact also stated that after coming to a stop at a stop light, the failure recurred, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it remained awaiting diagnostic test and repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
Mar 31, 2023
FIRERELATED
1 complaint
The contact’s husband owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was vacant and in a parked position, she noticed a dark gray cloud of smoke and fire inside the vehicle. The contact then stated that she noticed that the front driver’s side door and the car seat had melted. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. The fire department was notified, and the fire was extinguished. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Oct 06, 2022
STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE MOVING SLOWLY IN A PRIVATE DRIVE AND TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER PARKED CAR AND A SUPPORT POST OF A CARPORT
Nov 30, 2020
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2006 HONDA PILOT EX MILEAGE: 144,309 I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP WHEN I FELT A JOLT COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP IN THE DASHBOARD, THERE WAS A LOUD EXHAUST LEAK, AND THE CAR WAS NO LONGER ACCELERATING. THERE WAS AN AUTO CARE CENTER 50 YARDS AWAY SO I SLOWLY DROVE IT THERE FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC LIFTED THE VEHICLE AND SHOWED ME THAT THE BACK TWO REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS WERE DETACHED FROM THE BODY WHICH MADE THE CAR INOPERABLE. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE RUST ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE; THE SUBFRAME MOUNTS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. MY INSURANCE COMPANY WOULD NOT COVER THE DAMAGE AS IT WAS A RUST ISSUE. THE CAR WAS IRREPARABLE SO I HAD TO TOTAL THE CAR AND RECEIVED 10% OF WHAT THE CAR WAS WORTH RUNNING FROM THE JUNK YARD. I PURCHASED THE PILOT NEW IN FEB. 2006 AND PERFORMED ALL THE RECOMMENDED HONDA MAINTENANCE. I PERSONAL PERFORMED ALL OIL AND BREAK JOBS SO I WAS FAMILIAR WITH THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE CAR. I DID NOT SEE ANY RUST UNDER THE CAR THAT WOULD HAVE ALERTED ME THERE WAS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ISSUE WITH THE REAR SUBFRAME. A GOOGLE SEARCH TURNED UP SEVERAL OTHER HONDA PILOTS OF THIS GENERATION HAVING THE SAME SUBFRAME RUST AS MINE WITH THE SAME CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE REAR MOUNTS. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THAT WATER WAS ALLOWED TO POOL BETWEEN THE LAYERS OF STEEL IN THE UNIBODY. THE CAR HAD 144,309 MILES ON IT AND WAS MECHANICALLY IN GREAT CONDITION UNTIL I HAD THIS ISSUE.
Jul 14, 2019
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY WIFE WAS TURNING INTO OUR GARAGE WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVED UP CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO SEVERAL ITEMS IN THE GARAGE (AIR COMPRESSOR,GAS GRILL,SHOP VAC,SHELVING, AND OTHER THINGS)PUSHING THEM AGAINST THE BACK WALL BEFORE STOPPING AND ALLOWING HER TO TURN THE CAR OFF. SHE HAD THE BRAKE FULLY DEPRESSED AND THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED BUT HAD NO CONTROL. THE CAR IS A 2006 HONDA PILOT WITH ABOUT 170,000 MILES.
Jul 05, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THIS IS THE EXACT ISSUE THAT THE 2005 HONDA PILOT HAS WITH ITS VSA THE RECALL FOR THIS IS NHTSA RECALL # 10694296 WITH OVER 625 COMPLAINTS. AS EVERYONE DESCRIBES AFTER ONE MILE OF DRIVING THE VSA WILL COME ON IF YOU ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE WHEN ON IT WILL ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT NOT FULLY SO IT SHUTTERS AND RPM SOAR BUT YOU GO NO WHERE CAUSING DAILY NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS. HONDA DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE THIS MODULE IS THE ISSUE BUT DUE TO THE 2006 NOT BEING ON THE GOVT RECALL LIST THEY WILL NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE YOU HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT DONE AT A COST OF 1650.00. THE HONDA MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE WHITEPAPER HONDA HAS ON HOW TO REPLACE THIS MODULE AND THE ISSUE IT CREATES BUT UNWILLING TO STAND BEHIND REPAIRING IT FOR FREE ONLY OFFER A 125.00 DISCOUNT ON THE REPAIR. SO IM CLEAR 1. VSA LIGHT COMES ON STAYS ON AND VSA SWITCH WILL NOT TURN THIS FUNCTION OFF AS IT IS DESIGNED TO. 2. WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO MAKE RAPID ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND JUST SHUTTERS. 3. YOU HAVE TO MAKE A SLOW SMOOTH ACCELERATION UP TO YOUR DESIRED SPEED. 4. YOU ALSO WHEN BACKING THE VEHICLE WILL HEAR A LOUD THUD AND FEELING LIKE YOU WERE REAR ENDED DUE TO THE BRAKES LOCKING AND UNLOCKING.
Mar 12, 2019
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING FOR 500 MILES ONE GO, THE WEATHER TEMPERATURE WAS 93F I HAD SMELLED GAS I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND CHECKED I FOUND THE GAS TANK HAS MELTED DUE TO HEAT COMES FROM THE MUFFLER RUNS UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TANK, GOOD NEWS THE GAS WAS IS NOT THAT HOT TO IGNITE AND BURN, I WONDER HOW THE TANK MATERIAL COULD MELT IN THIS CONDITION IT HAS TO STAND THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE.
Oct 02, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
VOICE COMMANDS SHUTTING RADIO OFF PUTTING RADIO ON AIR ON AIR OFF ASKING TO REPEAT .DASHBOARD LIGHTS GOING HAYWIRE LOST ALL ELECTRICAL TO DASHBOARD INSTRUMENTS CAR STARTED VIBRATING WHILE DRIVING REPLACED BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF BUT BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR TESTING FINE CAR ACCELERATES ON OWN WITH CRUISE SET ALL THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. CAR ACCELERATED ON OWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWY DOING 65 MY I HAD TO APPLY BRAKES AND SHUT DOWN CRUISE. HAD COMPUTER TESTED TO SEE IF ANYTHING WRONG HAD COMPUTER CHECKED TO SEE WHATS WRONG WITH ENGINE INDICATED NO CODES EVERYTHING FINE. ALSO WHILE MAKING A TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP BUT EVERYTHING OK WITH POWER STEERING FLUIDS. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE I HAVE 4 GRANDCHILDREN THAT I PICK UP FROM SCHOOL IM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE WITH THEM IN CAR EVEN MYSELF I DONT WANT ANYONE GETTING HURT OR KILLED BECAUSE OF HONDAS KNOWLEDGE OF ALL THE PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND ENGINE PROBLEMS THAT THEY WONT DO A RECALL BECAUSE TO EXPENSIVE
Sep 01, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
ON THE DAY THAT THE FIRE OCCURRED, I DROVE THE CAR APPROXIMATELY 8-10 MILES ROUND TRIP BETWEEN10:30-10:45 A.M., AND THEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE FOR 3 HOURS. AFTER THAT, I DROVE MY CAR APPROX. 1 MILE, AND IT WAS PARKED OUTSIDE FOR A LITTLE OVER AN HOUR. THEN, ABOUT 30-45 SECONDS AFTER I BEGAN DRIVING MY CAR BACK HOME, MY SON NOTICED SMOKE. I DIDN'T SEE THE SMOKE AND THOUGHT MY WINDOW WAS HAZY, SO I CONTINUED DRIVING. ABOUT 1/2-1/4 MILE FROM MY HOME, I SAW A LITTLE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND MY ENGINE BEGAN SPUTTERING. IT WAS DURING THIS TIME, I NOTICED THAT DIFFERENT INDICATOR LIGHTS BEGAN DISPLAYING. HOWEVER, MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOWED NORMAL LEVELS. BECAUSE I WAS SO CLOSE TO HOME, I DECIDED TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE INTO MY DRIVEWAY, WHERE I PARKED AND EXITED THE CAR AND NOTICED ADDITIONAL SMOKE AND FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. I EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP SERVICE OFFICE AND MY INSURANCE COMPANY INVESTIGATED THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, WHICH WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE CAUSED BY THE ALTERNATOR, AND THE TIMING BELT, BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND PORTIONS OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAD TO BE REPLACED. I WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO TO PREVENT THIS. MY INSURANCE PAID FOR THE DAMAGE. THANKFULLY, I WAS CLOSE TO HOME WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AND COULD PUT OUT THE FIRE ON MY OWN, OTHERWISE, THE DANGER TO MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN AND THE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. *TR
Apr 17, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE VSA SYSTEM SEEMS TO BE APPLYING A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FORCE WITHOUT ANY INPUT BY THE DRIVER. THE SMALL AMOUNT OF BREAK FORCE SEEM TO BE CONSTANTLY PULLING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT. AT TIMES, THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FORCE APPLIED EXCEEDS THE DRIVER'S INTENDED INPUT. THE VSA WARNING LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ARE CONSTANTLY ON. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND IS UP TO DATE ON ALL MAINTENANCE. DEALER AND ANOTHER MECHANIC SAY IT IS THE VSA OR YAW SENSOR IN THE CENTER CONSOLE THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,000-$2,0000. IT SEEMS TO BE THE VERY SAME ISSUE THAT THE RECALL ON THE 2005 MODEL ADDRESSED. *TR
Mar 08, 2015
STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ON THE 28TH OF OCTOBER, WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED AT MY RESIDENCE A ENTERPRISE BOX TRUCK STRUCK THE DRIVER SIDE MY CAR CAUSING A SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE SIDE MIRROR, BUMPER AND THE WHEEL OF MY CAR. I CONTACTED ENTERPRISE OF THE SAID DAMAGE AND THEY APOLOGIZED AND MADE A RESERVATION FOR ME TO GO TO ONE OF THEIR LOCATION (UPPER DARBY) TO PICK UP A RENTAL CAR WHILE THEY MAKE AN ARRANGEMENT TO FIX MY CAR.THE AGENT ON THE PHONE TOLD ME THAT I WON'T BE RESPONSIBLE AND THAT BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT SET UP A CLAIM NUMBER YET I SHOULD GIVE THEM MY CREDIT CARD AND THEY WILL SET UP A DIRECT BILLING AND MY CREDIT CARD INFO WILL BE DELETED FROM THEIR SYSTEM. MY CAR WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE HONDA SHOP AND A CLAIM NUMBER ([XXX]) WAS ESTABLISHED BY ENTERPRISE THROUGH THEIR INSURANCE (RENTAL INSURANCE SERVICES). A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE COMPANY [XXX] ([XXX]) GOT IN TOUCH WITH ME AND TOLD ME SHE WON'T AUTHORIZE THE DIRECT BILLING UNTIL SHE FINISH HER INVESTIGATION. AFTER WAITING FOR A MONTH 11/27/14 SHE CALLED TO INFORM ME THAT MY CAR DESPITE NOT HAVING A DRIVER SIDE MIRROR AND A POSSIBLE OFF ALIGNMENT AND THE SIDE DAMAGE THAT I SHOULD HAVE DROVE MY CAR LIKE THAT UNTIL THE INVESTIGATION IS OVER. I ASKS HER IF SHE IMPLIED THAT I SHOULD RISK MY LIFE DRIVING A CAR THAT WONT PASS SAFETY INSPECTION TEXT. SHE INSIST THAT THEY WONT BE PAYING FOR THE RENTAL CAR THAT WAS GIVEN TO ME EARLIER ON., AND THAT SHE IS STILL LOOKING INTO FIXING MY CAR. AT THIS POINT I JUST CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO TAKE CARE OF MY CAR SINCE I CAN'T CONTINUE TO WAIT ON ENTERPRISE AND THEIR INSURANCE. ON THE 12/06/2014 I RETURNED THE RENTAL CAR SINCE MY CAR WILL BE READY ON MONDAY AND I DON'T NEED THE RENTAL FOR THE WEEKEND, ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT MY CREDIT CARD WAS CHARGED IN THE AMOUNT OF $1600.00 EVEN THOUGH I WAS NOT PRESENT AT THE PREMISES NOR DID I GIVE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THAT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *TR
Jan 29, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE ABS AND VSA LIGHTS WENT ON AND I HAD TO MAKE A RAPID STOP WHEN A CAR PULLED IN FRONT AND THE MY CAR SWERVED SUDDENLY AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL, WITH THE SENSATION THAT IT WAS GOING TO TURN OVER. THIS HAS CONTINUED EVERY TIME I PUT THE BRAKES ON QUICKLY TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP. *TR
Jan 17, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, SUDDENLY THE WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT AND MY VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN GUARD RAIL THEN VEERED BACK ACROSS THE ROAD TO STOP ON AN EMBANKMENT. THE CAUSE OF THE WHEEL JERKING TO THE LEFT IS UNKNOWN. FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED, MY HEAD BECAME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW AND THE AIRBAG, RESULTING IN CLOSED HEAD INJURY. I BELIEVE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED LATE CAUSING THIS TO OCCUR. I ALSO BELIEVE THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK THE WAY IT DID. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND WAS IN GREAT CONDITION. *TR
Jul 17, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY APPLY THE BRAKES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW WITHOUT WARNING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VSA CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AND RECALLED IN OTHER HONDA PILOT YEARS. THIS MALFUNCTION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT MINOR APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES OR IF THE DRIVER WERE TO APPLY THE BRAKES WHILE THE VSA IS MALFUNCTIONING, THE VEHICLE MAY COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. *TR
Jun 23, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY APPLY THE BRAKES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW WITHOUT WARNING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VSA CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AND RECALLED IN OTHER HONDA PILOT YEARS. THIS MALFUNCTION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT MINOR APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES OR IF THE DRIVER WERE TO APPLY THE BRAKES WHILE THE VSA IS MALFUNCTIONING, THE VEHICLE MAY COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. *TR
Jun 23, 2014
WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER TIRES HAD TO CONSTANTLY BE REPLACED DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TPMS LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE TREAD WEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Apr 16, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER A TWO-DAY PERIOD, THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY BRAKE HARD WHEN VERY LIGHT PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VSA (VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST) WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THIS OCCURRED BUT DID NOT STAY ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. THESE INCIDENTS OCCURRED DECEMBER 23RD AND 24TH, 2013, AND THE TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20-30 DEGREES. NO INJURIES OCCURRED, BUT THANKFULLY NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE BEHIND US WHEN IT HAPPENED. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME ISSUE THAT THE 2005 HONDA PILOTS WERE RECALLED FOR, HOWEVER, THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP WILL NOT INCLUDE MY MODEL IN THE RECALL AND WILL THEREFORE CHARGE ME FOR ANY FIX THAT MIGHT OCCUR. *TR
Feb 03, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH MY HONDA PILOT 2006 WHEN SUDDENLY THE TRUCK ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN , THAT WAS TRULY SURPRISING TO ME , THE SPEED WAS OVER 100MPH , I REMEMBER STEPPING ON THE BRAKE AND THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP , I REMAIN SHOCKED AND I COULD NOT REACT, EVERYTHING HAPPENED IN SECONDS AND I WAS TRYING NOT TO KILL SOMEONE I LOST THE CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A BIG METAL POLE. *TR
Aug 08, 2013
STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS ABOUT 15 MPH AROUND A CORNER THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE WAS FRAYED. THE END OF THE CABLE WAS FOUND ON THE STREET ALONG WITH THE SPARE TIRE. THIS EVENT CAUSED NO DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE OR ANY OTHER VEHICLE OR PEDESTRIANS(HAPPENED IN FRONT OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AFTER DROPPING OFF MY KIDS). IF THIS INCIDENT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY, IT MIGHT HAVE HAD A DIFFERENT OUTCOME. *TR
Sep 14, 2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
2006 HONDA, LX, 2WD PILOT WAS MAKING A SLOW TURN IN INTERSECTION AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS NOTED. FELT LIKE CRUISE CONTROL HAD BEEN TURNED ON BUT HAD NOT BEEN TURNED ON. ACCELERATION WAS STOPPED USING THE BRAKE. 2 SIMILAR INSTANCES IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. *TR
May 24, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM REAR SPEAKER WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. ON AND OFF FOR YEARS NOW. *TT
Oct 25, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WARMER GETS UNBEARABLY HOT! THE SEAT SEEMS TO ONLY WARM ON THE RIGHT SIDE, BUT IT IS EXTREMELY HOT!! *KB
Sep 15, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WAS BACKING UP OUT OF MY GARAGE IN MY 2006 HONDA PILOT WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. I HAD MY FOOT RESTING LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE SAFELY. I WAS THEN ABLE TO DRIVE OFF. *TR
Jun 05, 2011
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
I INSTALLED MY RADIAN80SL REARFACING WITH LATCH TWO DAYS AGO -- I AM AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS IT'S BEEN HAVING IN CERTAIN VEHICLES SO I WAS EXTREMELY CAUTIOUS TO CHECK THAT IT WENT IN TIGHTLY, THE SUPERLATCH STRAP WAS NOT LOOSENING, THE ADJUSTER WAS NOT ON THE EDGE OF THE BELT PATH, THE TAB WAS NOT EASY TO PUSH DOWN, ETC. THE STRAP WAS COMPLETELY TIGHT AND I FELT I HAD A VEHICLE THAT WAS FREE OF PROBLEMS, SO I WENT AHEAD AND USED IT THAT WAY. (I TYPICALLY USE A SEATBELT INSTALL IN A DIFFERENT SEATING POSITION, BUT THE LATCH INSTALL IS EASIER.) TWO CHILDREN HAVE RIDDEN IN THE SEAT SINCE THEN -- 34 & 36LBS -- WITHOUT INCIDENT. TODAY I WENT TO REMOVE THE SEAT, AND NOTED THAT THE SUPERLATCH STRAP WAS LOOSE. I WOULD GUESS THERE WAS ABOUT AN INCH BETWEEN THE RADIAN ITSELF AND THE LATCH ADJUSTOR. I DO HAVE A PHOTOGRAPH IF NHTSA WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE EXACT EXTENT OF THE LOOSENING. I HAVE NOT YET CONTACTED SUNSHINE KIDS BUT WILL DO SO SHORTLY. I WILL ALSO BE INSTALLING SOLELY WITH THE SEATBELT FROM HERE ON OUT. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2006, MAKE=HONDA, MODEL=PILOT). *TR
May 14, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MY 2006 HONDA PILOT EX-L EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION (SUA) AT 3:53 P.M. ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2010 NEAR OUR HOME ON KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA. WE WERE DRIVING AT AROUND 20 MPH AND AS WE GENTLY BRAKED IN APPROACH OF THE STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE OPENED UP NEARLY FULL THROTTLE AT JUST ABOVE 5000 RPMS. MY HUSBAND IMMEDIATELY AND FIRMLY APPLIED THE BRAKE AND PLACED THE GEAR IN PARK. WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE, NOT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO ROAR AT 5000 RPMS UNTIL HE TURNED IT OFF AT THE IGNITION AFTER ABOUT 30 SECONDS. HE RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE RPM IMMEDIATELY SHOT UP TO 5000 RPMS AGAIN, WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR IN PARK. THE TACHOMETER STAYED AT THE 5000 RPM LEVEL CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL HE AGAIN TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AT THE IGNITION AFTER ABOUT 45 SECONDS. WE WAITED A FEW MORE SECONDS AND RE-STARTED THE ENGINE AGAIN. THAT TIME, THE ENGINE STARTED AT A NORMAL RPM AND WE DROVE HALF A BLOCK TO OUR HOUSE. WE RECORDED A VIDEO OF THE SECOND EPISODE OF 5000 RPMS WITH A CAMERA WE HAD WITH US. WE PROVIDED THE VIDEO IMMEDIATELY TO AMERICAN HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE. AT THE REQUEST OF CUSTOMER SERVICE, I TOOK OUR PILOT TO BRICKELL HONDA IN MIAMI ON MARCH 1. I SHOWED THE VIDEO OF THE SUA TO THE SERVICE MANAGER, GEORGE RUIZ, ON HIS COMPUTER. HE WAS ASTOUNDED BY WHAT HE SAW AND EXPRESSED HIS GENUINE CONCERN THAT THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO OPERATE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER HIS SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. HE SAID UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD THE ENGINE OPERATE AT 5000 RPMS WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE DISTRICT SERVICE MANAGER, KEVIN MCCLUNG, ALSO INSPECTED THE CAR. AMERICAN HONDA DETERMINED THE PILOT WAS OPERATING WITHIN NORMAL PARAMETERS. WE WERE INSTRUCTED TO PICK UP THE CAR ON MARCH 5 AND DID SO ON MARCH 8. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. MY HUSBAND SPOKE TO HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER TERRY NIELSEN ON MARCH 3 WHO COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE VIDEO. *TR
Mar 14, 2010
PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A STEEP HILL WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL FLIPPING OVER AN EMBANKMENT AND COMING TO A STOP. THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 70000. UPDATED 12/10/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. UPDATED 12/10/09
Oct 02, 2009
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
1 complaint
WE RECENTLY PURCHASE A CERTIFIED USED HONDA PILOT. WE WERE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO ON-COMING TRAFFIC AND THE PILOT STALLED. I WAS PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND IT NEVER RAISED THE RPM LEVEL. I THEN TURNED THE IGNITION OFF, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND CRANKED IT, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO A PARKING LOT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM, AND ASKED THEM WHAT MAY HAVE HAPPENED. THEY HAD NO IDEA. ONE WEEK LATER WE WERE PULLING OUT INTO ON-COMING TRAFFIC FROM A PARKING LOT FROM A DEAD STOP AND IT SHUT DOWN AGAIN. THE PILOT REGAINED ITS SPEED AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. WE THEN TOOK THE PILOT TO DOBBS HONDA ON MENDENHALL ROAD IN MEMPHIS (901)795-5900) AND SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGE, BUZZ SMITH. THERE WAS NEVER A WARNING LIGHT SAYING SOMETHING WAS WRONG. MR. SMITH TALKED TO THE HONDA SERVICE REPS AND THEY THOUGHT IT WAS THE VSA AND PROBABLY WHEEL OR YAW SENSORS. BUZZ WANTED TO TEST DRIVE TO SEE IF WE COULD DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. AFTER ABOUT 20 VERY HARD AND FAST TURNS (DONUTS ALMOST), IT DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM ONE TIME. HE SAID THAT THE VSA SHUTS EVERYTHING DOWN IF IT DETECTS A MAJOR SKID OR G-FORCE. THE TWO TIMES THAT IT HAPPENED TO MY FAMILY WAS UNDER VERY NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WHILE PULLING INTO ON-COMING TRAFFIC ON DRY, CLEAN PAVEMENT. THEY FINALLY DECIDED TO SEND A INSTRUMENT TO HOOK UP TO THE PILOT. WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENS AGAIN, I AM TO PRESS A BUTTON TO RECORD A 30 SECOND SNAP SHOT OF WHAT THE VEHICLE WAS AND IS DOING. I ASKED, WHAT IF WE ARE IN ON-COMING TRAFFIC? THEIR RESPONSE, WELL, WE HAVE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT THAT POINT. I HAVE NOW OPENED UP A CASE? FOR REVIEW WITH HONDA. IF YOU COMPARE THE WAY THAT THE SERVICE MANGER WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM TO HOW IT HAPPENED TO MY FAMILY, THEN THERE IS NO COMPARISION. *JB
Jun 26, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
1)FUEL GAUGE INOPERABLE 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE (ALWAYS READS EMPTY). ATTEMPT # 3 TO CORRECT PROBLEM SCHEDULED TOMORROW. 2) POPPING /CRACKLING NOISE FROM RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS. SERVICE PEOPLE SAY IT IS NORMAL, HOWEVER MANY COMPLAINTS FROM OTHERS ON THE NET. *JB
May 03, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
GAS MILEAGE FOR THE VEHICLE IS NOT AS ADVERTISED. I AM GETTING 20 MPG FOR MIXED USE DRIVING (MOSTLY HIGHWAY). THE EPA ESTIMATES ARE 20/28. *NM
Dec 19, 2005
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