How many problems does the 2014 HONDA Pilot have?

The 2014 HONDA Pilot currently has 109 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2014 HONDA Pilot?

The most common problems reported for the 2014 HONDA Pilot are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2014 HONDA Pilot problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2014 HONDA Pilot comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2014 HONDA Pilot Problems

ENGINE

20 complaints

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the passenger’s side wheel. Additionally, the transmission failed to shift into gear as needed while moving the gear shifter. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had progressed. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not identified. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: PE25008 (Engine); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

Aug 27, 2025

Oil blow by in cylinders 1, 2 and 3 do to rings and cylinder deactivation. Oil fouling plugs and causing misfire at 129,000 miles on the pilot and 25,000 miles on the plugs. Issue caused lack of power while driving.

Mar 27, 2025

2014 Honda pilot Misfire repeatedly happening. Changed spark plugs and coils 3 times continues to happen. I have had the above problem 3 times (check engine light flashing, VTM-4, traction lights all on. Check engine light started flashing, engine was revving weird. This is an ongoing issue that I am having to spend money on over and over. I have found on [XXX] that others have been dealing with the same situation. A recall needs to happen to fix this problem. I have been stuck on the highway with no fix out of the situation. Tired of having to take my car in for the same ongoing issue. Spending time and money that I don't have, P0303, P0305 codes that appear. They get fixed temporarily, then the same issue occurs. When driving long distances it becomes worse. Please HELP! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Sep 12, 2024

Last week I turned on my 2014 Pilot and saw the check engine and VTM-4 dash lights on. When I checked the cause I received error code P0303 - Piston #3 Misfire. Upon researching this error I discovered this issue was addressed by Honda for model years through 2013 because of a class action lawsuit. However models 2014-2015 have the same components and should be addressed/fixed by Honda. I’m lucky to have been in my driveway when I had the misfire, it could have cause an accident had I been on the road. Honda needs to issue a recall for 2014-2015 Pilots.

Oct 29, 2023

I have a 2014 Honda Pilot, and while driving on the road, the car started to violently shake, and the engine turned off. The inspection from dealer indicated code P0303- Misfire cylinder due to fouled #3 spark plug caused by worn piston rings. The spark plug was found to be melted. Honda quoted $4000 to fix the issue, and the concern is that the 2014 model could have also been included in the 2013 and earlier models. It appears that Honda has requested dealers to send in reports if this particular issue has been identified. Even though the dealership was aware of the diagnosis, they have not offered to cover the repairs for this known issue on previous models of Pilots. Instead, they are offering to buy back our vehicle. After further research, there has been a lawsuit "Honda Engine Misfire" with this same issue with Honda Pilot for year 2013 and prior. I want to know if my 2014 used 2013 parts, and therefore resulted to the manufacturer defect on my vehicle. The dealer has offered to buy back the car immediately and has not addressed our concerns with the vehicle having a faulty mfg part. Honda has not responded back to the issue and the issue has not been resolved. My concern is if this issue is not fixed that the engine may further malfunction causing more damage to the car.

Sep 21, 2023

+ 15 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

17 complaints

My paint is peeling. I never had a vehicle with the paint peeling like this. Its color is white. What can be done about this? I have bought touch up paint to help stop the peeling but that didnt do so well.

Jul 24, 2025

Clear coat failing on roof and paint chipping bubbling away from body on tailgate without evidence of rust. Reported to dealer and was told to contact American Honda Corp directly.

Aug 05, 2024

THE EXTERIOR PAINT STARTED PEELING BY THE SUNROOF THEN THE HOOD AND NOW BY THE BACK WINDOW. I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF 2014 HONDA PILOTS TOURING SAME AS MINE ALSO PEELING THE SAME SO THAT MEANS THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE PAINT. ITS NOT JUST MY HONDA. I REALLY THINK THIS SHOULD BE FIXED.

Apr 28, 2021

PAINT PEELING OFF AND BUBBLING ON HOOD. IT'S A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. HONDA WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE HOOD. I HAD THE ROOF (REPAINTED IN 2018)AND RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR PANEL (REPAINTED 2021) REPAINTED BECAUSE OF THE SAME PEELING PROBLEM SINCE IT'S ALL THE SAME ORIGINAL PAINT FROM WHEN WE BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2014.

Feb 23, 2021

MY PAINT IS FLAKING. HONDA REFUSES TO FIX IT DUE TO MY VIN NUMBER NOT BEING PART OF THEIR WARRANTY EXTENSION. THIS IS WEIRD SINCE MY YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, AND PAINT COLOR MATCH THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BUT MY VIN DOES NOT.

Dec 21, 2020

+ 12 more complaints for this component

WHEELS

13 complaints

LEAKS IN TWO OF 4 PIRELLI SCORPION VERDE TIRES WERE DIAGNOSED BY MECHANIC AS PLY DELAMINATIONS CAUSING MULTIPLE PINHOLE LEAKS AND INDICATING A NEED FOR IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT. I FOUND MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DESTRUCTIVE DELAMINATIONS IN SERVICE ON THE NHSTA SITE, BUT NO RECALL. TIRES ARE 235/60 R18, DATE CODES 4217 AND 4717 TOTAL MILEAGE UNKNOWN (IN PLACE WHEN VEHICLE PURCHASED USED, PURPORTEDLY NEW BUT MORE THAN A YEAR OLD BY DATE CODE, LESS THAN 20,000 MILES THAT I KNOW OF, PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT.) HAVE LEAKED SLOWLY FOR A WHILE, ASSUMED IT WAS VALVE STEM SEALS, ASKED MECHANIC TO LOOK AT IT. TIRES ARE PRESENTLY INTACT, LEAK SLOWLY WHETHER PARKED OR DRIVING ON STREETS OR HIGHWAYS, WILL BE REPLACED ASAP, BUT ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE.

Aug 26, 2020

BOTH FRONT TIRE RIMS ON MY 2014 HONDA PILOT HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CRACKED RIMS. THE LEFT FRONT RIM HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE RIGHT FRONT IS NOW CRACKED. THIS CAR IS DRIVEN UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. LEFT FRONT FIRST CRACK WAS IN 2017. LEFT FRONT SECOND CRACK 13 MONTHS LATER. RIGHT FRONT CRACKED RIM NOV 2018.

Nov 26, 2018

WE HAVE HAD 3 CRACKS IN THE WHEEL OF THIS 2014 HONDA PILOT VEHICLE. OUR CAR IS GARAGED AT NIGHT AND IS DRIVEN TO WORK (PART TIME). THE FIRST WHEEL WENT BAD WITH A LEAKING CRACK ON 8/5/17, THE SECOND WHEEL HAD A CRACK FOUND ON 10/23/17, AND THE THIRD WHEEL WENT BAD WITH LEAKING CRACK ON 9/28/17. THREE OUT OF FOUR WHEELS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. ALL THREE TIMES THE TIRE LIGHT INDICATED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE COMPLETE RECORDS INCLUDING DEALER RECEIPTS FOR ALL THREE INCIDENENCES. NEVER ONCE WERE WE OFFERED ANY TYPE OR RESTITUTION. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT DESERVES THE FULL INVESTIGATION OF NHTSA. I WILL BE FOLLOWING UP WITH HONDA USA AND A SMALL CLAIMS SUIT AS NEEDED.

Sep 28, 2018

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS RIMS CRACK ALONG THE WELDS. WE ARE AT OUR THIRD THAT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED NOW. THE FIRST WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST TO US, THE SECOND WE HAD TO PAY (DEALER COST) FOR THE RIM AND WERE TOLD IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN IT WOULD NO LONGER BE THEIR PROBLEM. I DRIVE IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, TO AND FROM MY KIDS SCHOOL(ROUND TRIP ON PAVED CITY STREETS 2 MILES) AND TO WORK (AGAIN ROUND TRIP ON CITY STREETS MAX 18 MILES). THE VEHICLE HAS NOT HIT ANY CURBS OR MAJOR POT HOLES ON ANY OF THESE OCCURRENCES. TODAY WHEN LEAVING FOR THE DAY WE HAD OUR TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON IN THE CAR. WE FILLED THE AIR AND WITHIN 3 HOURS IT WAS LIT UP AGAIN. ONCE WE ARRIVED HOME AND PARKED WE PLACED WATER ON THE WELD IN THE SAME SPOT AS THE LAST CRACK AND SURE ENOUGH IT IS LEAKING AT A CRACK IN THE WELD AGAIN. THIS IS NOT ONLY A HASSLE, BUT HAD THESE WHEELS FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY IT COULD BE FATAL FOR MY CHILD AND MY FAMILY. THE HONDA DEALER IN SANTA ROSA, CA HAS IMPLIED THAT IT IS MY DRIVING THAT HAS CAUSED THESE CRACKS. I HAVE BEEN ONLINE AND SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT FAULTY WELDS ON THIS YEAR PILOT. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY AN ISSUE AND IT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND RECALLED.

Sep 09, 2018

CRACKED RIMS IT HAS HAPPEN TWICE

Aug 22, 2018

+ 8 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

11 complaints

Im not sure if this is the correct complaint form. Paint is peeling, lowering the cars value. Just started within the last month. On top of my roof in front of where my sunroof is.

May 22, 2024

ABS and Vehicle Stability System Indicator lights remain on. OBD code is 66-13 Pressure Sensor (Inside of VSA Modulator control unit) circuit malfunction. The Honda dealership wants $2600 to fix this ($2100 part + $500) labor. They say this part is back ordered. They say I can still drive the vehicle but it will be like driving an old vehicle (no ABS, etc). Researching on the internet show many people with Honda Pilots have this issue (with various error codes). In my opinon, this is a fragile module that causes all sorts of braking and stability issues.

Dec 05, 2023

--What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? P0302 HONDA Code - Cylinder Number 2 Misfire Detected is the error. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request Also, the; "VTM-4", stability, and "check engine" lights are all flashing --How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Car will NOT exceed 20 mph and it shakes. With young kids in the car, this issue is extremely unpredictable and has occurred several times resulting in us having to pay out of pocket for a clear manufacturer defect. We've had to take the car to the mechanic 4 times in the last 3 years -- service records can be provided. --Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. There is a recall for the 2009-2013 models, but we have the 2014 and have been told by everyone (except the dealer) that this issue/year (2014) should be included in the recall. --Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes, as noted above, the following warning lamps lit... "VTM-4", stability, and "check engine" lights are all flashing THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE.

Feb 01, 2022

I WAS TOLD BY HONDA TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTS A. FOR THE PEALING PAINT ON MY HONDA. AS I CAN SEE THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO FILE SUCH A REPORT. BUT I AM DOING IT ANYWAY JUST SO YOU CAN SEE HOW RIDICULOUS HONDA IS. THEY WILL ONLY COVER THE ROOF AND LIFT GATE. WHEN THERE ARE MANY OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE THAT IS DOING THE SAME THING. AND THEY REFUSE TO PAY.

Feb 08, 2021

MY 2014 PILOT IS LEAKING WATER FROM SOMEWHERE ONTO THE FLOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. WE NOTICED IT WAS WET UNDER THE MAT ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND FIGURED WE JUST LEFT A WINDOW CRACKED, WHICH WE HAD NOT, BUT YESTERDAY AFTER A RAIN, THE FLOOR WAS SOAKED. YOU CAN LOOK UP UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL AND SEE SOME OLD MOLD DISCOLORATION AS WELL. I AM SURE THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY TIME IT RAINS, BUT WE HAVEN'T NOTICED BECAUSE IT HAS AN ALL WEATHER MAT COVERING IT. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, IT SEEMS THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM ON THE HONDA PILOTS SINCE AT LEAST 2004, SO IT IS ABSOLUTELY INFURIATING THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED BY HONDA.

May 06, 2019

+ 6 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

7 complaints

Airbag system keeps coming on I have children it’s dangerous to have faulty airbags

Mar 19, 2023

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V661000 (AIR BAGS). STEVE PADGETT'S DANVILLE HONDA (877-293-5660, LOCATED AT 4050 RIVERSIDE DR, DANVILLE, VA 24541) PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.

Apr 29, 2019

"TAKATA RECALL" UNFORTUNATELY, BEFORE THE RECALL BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SIDE EXPLODED LEAVING A BURN ON THE PASSENGERS LEG. THE DRIVERS SIDE BAG ALSO EXPLODED AFTER DEPLOYMENT LEAVING A BURN ON THUMB OF RIGHT HAND OF DRIVER. THE DEPLOYMENT WAS DUE TO ACCIDENT INVOLVING A DEER ON A STATE HIGHWAY.

Dec 13, 2018

Crash: 1

"TAKATA RECALL" HI, I AM JUST TRYING TO FIND OUT IF MY AIRBAG NEEDS TO BE REPLACE SINCE IT MIGHT BE DEFECTED. I RECEIVED A LETTER ABOUT RECALL ON TAKATA AIRBAGS. WHEN I CALLED THE NUMBER PROVIDED, I WAS DIRECTED HERE. THANK YOU.

Apr 16, 2018

TAKATA RECALL. HONDA STATES THAT VEHICLE IS A SUBJECT FOR RECALL WHICH MEANS THAT IT HAS TAKATA AIR BAGS.!!!! MY COMPLAINT IS, UNTIL IT IS RECALLED, I CANNOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT!!!!PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND HELP!!!!!!! THIS HAPPENED WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2014 BUT I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS AT THATTIME EVEN THOUGH HONDA KNEW OF THE POSSIBILITY AT THAT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 09, 2018

+ 2 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

3 complaints

WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING FROM 40 MPH TO 60 MPH THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A HORRIBLE RUMBLING SOUND AND IT FEELS LIKE THE CAR WAS FORCED INTO A LOWER GEAR. THIS SEEMS RELATED TO THE 'ECO' MODE AND ONLY STARTED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP CALLED AMERICAN HONDA'S HEADQUARTERS BECAUSE THEY AGREED WITH THE COMPLAINT BUT WAS TOLD THIS IS 'NORMAL'. I CAN'T SELL THE CAR IN THIS CONDITION EVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SO I'M STUCK UNLESS I PAY FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION.

Nov 28, 2017

2014 HONDA PILOT BOUGHT FROM DEALER IN 12/2015 WITH 18,000 MILES ON ODOMETER. VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN OUR DRIVEWAY WHILE TRANSMISSION WAS IN "PARK". THIS WAS AN UNCONTROLLED RUN-AWAY VEHICLE. DRIVEWAY IS TYPICAL SUBURBAN DRIVEWAY, SLIGHT GRADE, NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY. NO OTHER VEHICLE HAS EVER ROLLED DOWN OUR DRIVEWAY, EVER. THE 2014 HONDA PILOT ROLLED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS BEFORE WE CONTACTED THE DEALER IN 01/2016. IT ROLLED AN ESTIMATED DISTANCE OF 18 FEET BEFORE COMING TO A REST PARTIALLY BLOCKING A PUBLIC ROADWAY. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION UNDER WARRANTY. WHILE THAT WORK WAS BEING PREFORMED, THE LOANER CAR, ANOTHER 2014 HONDA PILOT, ALSO ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. OUR VEHICLE WAS RETURNED WITH THE NEW TRANSMISSION AND HAS SINCE ROLLED ON TWO ADDITIONAL OCCASIONS. THE MOST RECENT ON 3/2/16 WAS CAPTURED ON VIDEO TO DOCUMENT VEHICLE IN "PARK" AND ROLLING DOWN OUR TYPICAL SUBURBAN DRIVEWAY. WE CONTACTED DEALER AGAIN. DEALER NOW STATES NOTHING MORE CAN BE DONE AND TO "JUST USE PARKING BRAKE". WE GET THAT, THAT IS GOOD GENERAL ADVICE HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE REPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD AND A LEVEL OF POTENTIAL LIABILITY TO US AS OWNERS THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THIS RUN AWAY VEHICLE COULD DAMAGE OTHER'S PROPERTY OR INJURE OR KILL A PERSON. WE ARE DISTRAUGHT ABOUT THIS AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.

Mar 09, 2016

I PULLED MY HONDA PILOT INTO MY DRIVEWAY THAT ONLY HAS A SLIGHT GRADE. I PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND SHUT IF OFF, EXITED THE VEHICLE AND LOCKED THE DOORS. WHILE STANDING IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH MY SON, WE BOTH SAW THE PILOT ROLLING BACKWARDS SLOWLY (NOT SLIDING). THE TIRES WERE ACTUALLY TURNING. I RAN TO THE DRIVERS DOOR, OPENED THE VEHICLE, JUMPED IN AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. I STARTED THE CAR TO MAKE SURE THE CAR WAS SHOWING IT WAS IN PARK, AND IT WAS. I NOW HAVE MY TIRES CHOCKED WITH BRICKS UNTIL I CAN GET IT TO THE DEALER. *TR

Mar 05, 2015

SERVICE BRAKES

3 complaints

VEHICLE SHIMMIES, SHAKES, VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING AND PULLS TO THE LEFT. HAD 26,000 MILE ON VEHICLE. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT COULD BE DUE TO BREAKING, CAR WASHES, AND WEATHER. ROSTERS WERE RESURFACED AT MY EXPENSE. NOW VEHICLE HAS 38,000 MILES ON IT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'S MY FAULT. ALL MILES ARE HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE IS GARAGED AT HOME AND DURING THE DAY AT THE OFFICE. DID NOT NEED TO REPLACE ROATERS ON ANY PREVIOUSLY OWNED SUV'S FOR 75,000 MILES.

Oct 27, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEN ACTIVATING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.

Jul 15, 2014

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

Apr 01, 2014

SEAT BELTS

2 complaints

CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ENDED UP AROUND 3 YEAR OLDS NECK AND EVERYTIME HE MOVED IT GOT TIGHTER AND TIGHTER. THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR IS NOT EASY TO DETACH INCASE THIS HAPPENS.WE ENDED UP UNBUCKLING HIM AND TURNING HIS WHOLE BODY TO GET IT OFF HIS NECK. BOTH 2ND AND 3RD ROW SEATS USE THIS KIND OF ANCHOR.

Sep 25, 2020

Injuries: 1

WHEN THE 2ND ROW CENTER SEAT BELT, WHICH STORES ON THE CEILING, WAS RELEASED, IT SNAPPED UP AND STRUCK THE CHILD SITTING IN THE LEFT 2ND ROW SEAT IN A BOOSTER SEAT ON THE RIGHT UPPER CHEEK CAUSING AN ABRASION AND MANY TEARS. THE CHILD WAS SITTING AND STILL BELTED INTO THE BOOSTER SEAT. THE INJURY WASN'T SEVERE BUT COULD HAVE BEEN IF IT HAD STRUCK THE EYE OR CAUSED A LACERATION. *TR

Mar 14, 2015

Injuries: 1

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER CAR, AND STARTED SMELLING GAS IN THE CAB OR THE CAR. YOU COULD SMELL IT BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE CAR. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND A FUEL LINE WAS CHEWED THROUGH, LEAKING GAS INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE PART IS UNDERNEATH THE MANIFOLD, SO IT WILL HAVE TO BE PULLED TO REPLACE THE PART. IT WILL BE AROUND $800 TO FIX. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WE HAVE HAD RODENT DAMAGE. WE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH OUR OLDER HONDA VEHICLES.

Aug 22, 2016

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

Dec 03, 2014

Crash: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Apr 25, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL AND APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,342. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Jan 13, 2015

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

My 2014 Honda Pilot has intermittent engine misfires (DTCs P0301–P0304) caused by piston ring failure. The defect leads to rough running, sudden loss of power, and unsafe driving conditions. On October 24, 2024, Crown Motors Honda in Holland, MI confirmed piston ring failure on cylinders 1–3, with oil wash and fouled spark plugs. The vehicle had to be towed when my wife was driving due to loss of power. This vehicle is driven daily by my two high-school sons, often with my youngest as a passenger. The misfire and power loss create dangerous situations when merging, accelerating, or driving in traffic. Honda has refused to perform warranty repair unless the check engine light (MIL) is currently illuminated, even though their own Technical Service Bulletin 25-060 explains that stored codes and spark plug inspection are sufficient for diagnosis. Waiting for the CEL to reappear puts my children at risk of sudden failure. The defect has been confirmed by a Honda dealer, and is consistent with known issues covered by Honda warranty extensions and the Soto v. American Honda settlement. The problem is reproducible, poses an ongoing safety hazard, and remains unresolved.

Sep 08, 2025

SUSPENSION

1 complaint

Rear suspension subframe is rusted out and is not safe to drive by state inspection standards. The vehicle is not under a recall and dealer estimates about $200 to put on lift and inspect it. I am the owner of said vehicle and have had my own automobile repair shop for over 35 years, and am currently an official state safety inspection station. The local dealer says they need to inspect the vehicle and that I will be charged for it. I feel that since this is a defect in the vehicle and that it is a safety item that they should inspect it at no charge. I further believe that it will be recalled in the near future and will either repair it here and hope for reimbursement or get a new vehicle and hold on to this and see what happens.

Jan 27, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

On [XXX], the Pilot auto-braked without cause while driving on the highway in Maryland. All dash lights were illuminated so [XXX] pulled over. The car seemed to be functioning including the brake system (which was one of the lights illuminated during this occurrence) so the lights on the dash were assumed to be a computer glitch as was the auto-brake that caused the lights to illuminate in the first place. At this time, the center dash did not indicate low oil. [XXX] attempted to make an appointment with DARCARS while she was in town but being a holiday weekend, no appointments were available. [XXX] scheduled the next available appointment at CMA Valley (July 5, 2023). While parking the car on [XXX] the center dash indicated low oil, however, this was perceived as a glitch due to the fact that it only occurred while parking and not when the car was started or while driving. The same occurrence was experienced [XXX] but no days in between. Therefore, it is still seen as a computer glitch. These two instances are what led to the events on [XXX]. When she was halfway home with her two children and the car began to become unresponsive, she pulled off of the highway and added oil herself in an attempt to get her children home and have the car inspected (appointment scheduled for July 5, 2023). She was unable to get the oil cap off herself in order to add the oil and had to ask for assistance. The gentleman who provided said assistance dropped the oil cap. Mrs. Palumbo properly added the oil with a funnel and no oil was spilled. A new oil cap was purchased and properly replaced by an AutoZone employee before continuing on to Virginia and documentation of receipts and time-stamped texting conversations regarding the cap being replaced can be provided. Upon the appointment on July 5, 2023 it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to not having enough oil which was unknown due to the glitch INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Nov 07, 2024

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

ABS control module replacement

Apr 29, 2024

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

A little over 100K miles in my Honda and the ABS module has gone out. This part is over $2200 from Honda and on backorder. This is a known issue from Honda and yet, no recall. This unit is incredibly expensive and without fixing it, the safety of my family is as risk.

Jul 28, 2023

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE

1 complaint

The ABS, brake, and traction control lights come on when the slightest bump in the road is hit. I am being told by the Honda dealership technician that the issue is a $2000.00 sensor that must be replaced but however is on back order. I am told that this very sensor controls the steering, traction, and brakes. I am told that the brakes can disengage or not engage at any time.

Jul 25, 2023

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE

1 complaint

1. Our 2014 Honda Pilot EXL with only 70,000 miles on it needs a complete engine replacement. The cause was determined to be driving with low oil. The oil life gauge read 50% and we had an oil change only 3 months earlier. No check engine light or low oil light came on, so we had no way of knowing the oil was low unless someone qualified had done a manual inspection which ordinary drivers don't/can't do. In our view the warning lights and/or oil life gauge all failed to warn us of any issue of this nature, therefore letting it get to the point whereby the car needs a complete engine replacement. 2. UNKNOWN. We were lucky that we noticed the smell of fuel/burning close to home so we were thankfully not left stranded on the side of the road. But we were left stranded 500 miles from home while on vacation with no car. It was an absolute nightmare. 3. Yes, we had to tow the vehicle 40 miles to the nearest Honda dealership who confirmed that the engine needs replacing. 4. Yes, the nearest Honda dealership inspected the vehicle. 5. No, and that is the issue. No warnings lamps appeared. The smell of fuel/burning coming from the engine alerted us to the fact that there was an issue and the engine fan carried on running even after the ignition was turned off. Prior to this we had no idea there was an issue with the vehicle. We took care of the vehicle, doing regular oil changes and fluid replacement, etc. FYI - Telling someone that they need to manually check the oil level as you should not rely on the oil life gauge and/or the various warning lights that are designed to detect this problem is both devoid from reality and is akin to telling people that they should manually dip the gas tank to check the gas level as you should not rely on the gas gauge etc. That makes no practical sense and the vast majority of car owners don't do it.

Aug 08, 2022

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

Check engine and VSA light on. Vehicle jerks and shakes/ rough when slowing down. Diagnosis Misfire in cylinder two- foul plug ( that was just replaced), burning up oil rapidly. Piston rings are defective on a car with 75000 k miles. The repair is $5k after I just spent $2k on plugs, coils, replaced again, alternator. Undsafe and feels like car will crash. This was recall on 2013 and class action suit. Not on 2014 after they knew about issue!! Wreckless

Apr 30, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WE HAVE 2014 HONDA PILOT THAT HAD 68,072 MILES ON IT. MY WIFE BELIEVED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED PARK IN OUR DRIVEWAY. ACCORDING TO THE HONDA OWNER'S MANUEL THERE IS A SAFETY FEATURE THAT PREVENTS THE IGNITION KEY FROM BEING REMOVED UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK INTO A TREE CAUSING OVER $3,000.00 IN PROPERTY DAMAGE. THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN THE PAST WITH THE HONDA PILOT (2003-2004) AND THE HONDA ODYSSEY (2003-2004) AND THE ACURA MDX (2003-2006) WHICH WERE THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL BY HONDA. PLEASE SEE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE12026. THESE RECALLED VEHICLES AS WELL AS OUR 2014 HONDA PILOT ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THEY HAVE A SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM THAT IS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT THE IGNITION KEY FROM BEING REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION UNLESS THE TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN PARK, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR 2014 HONDA PILOT. I CONTACTED HONDA AND THEY COULD HAVE CARED LESS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH THE SAME PRODUCT DEFECT OBVIOUSLY EXISTS AGAIN IN THE NEW MODEL HONDA VEHICLES. THIS PRODUCT DEFECT POSES A HIGH RISK OF DANGER AND HONDA SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REMEDY THIS DEFECT. I HAVE VIDEOS THAT DOCUMENT THIS DEFECT.

Mar 22, 2021

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

THE 2014 HONDA PILOT AND POTENTIALLY ALL OTHER YEARS WITH A SIMILAR DESIGN POSE AN UNREASONABLE SAFETY RISK TO OCCUPANTS SEATED IN THE THIRD ROW, AS THE REAR TAILGATE CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. TWO SPECIFIC SCENARIOS THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BUT NOT LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THIS CONCERN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) THE INTERIOR OF THE TAILGATE DOES NOT HAVE AN ACCESSIBLE HANDLE FOR OCCUPANTS SEATED IN THE THIRD ROW TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH AND EXIT THE VEHICLE IN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME IN THE EVENT OF A POWER LOSS. 2) ANY DOOR LOCK FAILURES ON THE SAME CIRCUIT AS THE TAILGATE WILL CAUSE THE REAR HATCH TO BECOME INOPERABLE AND NOT OPEN AS INTENDED.

Aug 04, 2019

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY NEVER SENT TO ME ANY NOTIFICATION OF A NATIONAL RECALL OF OR INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE BY THE TAKATA AIRBAG DEFECTIVE INFLATORS. NO NOTICES WERE EVER SENT TO ME, AND NO TELEPHONE CALLS OF ANYKIND TO WARN ME.

Oct 13, 2018

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,ENGINE

1 complaint

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (LEFT AND RIGHT) WENT AT 60K MILES. SUNROOF NEEDED FULL REPLACEMENT AT 60K (RUST WAS EVIDENT INDICATING SIGNS OF ONGOING LEAK), ENGINE BUSHING NEEDED REPLACED AT 60K MILES. ALIGNMENT NEEDED BECAUSE ENGINE BUSHING AND WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT.

Sep 25, 2018

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

CHECK ENGINE AND VSA/VTM-4 LIGHTS APPEARED ON DASH. TOOK TO HONDA DEALER AND CODE RETURNED ISSUE WITH A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER #3 DUE TO A PISTON RING FAILURE. KNOWN ISSUE 2009-2013 HONDA PILOTS THAT RESULTED IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. HONDA REPAIRED THOSE VEHICLES AT NO COST AND EXTENDED ENGINE WARRANTY. HONDA NOT WILLING TO DO THE SAME FOR A KNOWN ISSUE IN A 2014 VERSION.

Aug 28, 2018

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

I MADE MY 3RD VISIT TO ANOTHER HONDA LOCATION ON 10/27/2017 AFTER HAVING ISSUES WITH THE VSA LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RANDOMLY FLASHING ON AND OFF IN MY 2014 HONDA PILOT. THE FIRST TIME I'D TAKEN IT IN, (ROUGHLY 08/2017), I WAS TOLD IT WAS AN 'INTERMITTENT FAILURE' WHICH THEY WERE REQUIRED TO ADVISE ME ACCORDING TO HONDA'S 'WORKFLOW' THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING IS PERFORMED. I WAS TOLD TO LEAVE AND CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. SHORTLY FOLLOWING, I EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE. I VISITED ANOTHER LOCATION (09/2017) AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SOFTWARE WAS OUTDATED AND CAUSING THE ISSUE. THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED, BUT THE ISSUE STILL PERSISTED. MY FINAL VISIT, I SPOKE WITH THE MANAGER ON 10/27/17, I WAS TOLD THE YAW RATE SENSOR WAS 'BAD' AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED THE ISSUE, I WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE ROAD AND ALL OF THE DASH LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING RANDOMLY (VSA/CHECK ENGINE). I PARKED THE CAR AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. THE 2ND TIME, I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE GOING ROUGHLY 65-70MPH WHEN THE ISSUE HAPPENED AND I BEGAN TO FEEL CHANGES IN THE ACCELERATION/BRAKING. I IMMEDIATELY MOVED TO GET IN A SLOW LANE TO AVOID BREAKING DOWN OR BEING HIT BY ANOTHER CAR FOLLOWING ME. THE LAST TIME FEW TIMES I HAVE NOTICED IT, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BOTH IN MOTION SEVERAL TIMES AND PARKED.

Oct 31, 2017

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

THIS CAR HAS A SERIOUS SHAKING ISSUE WHEN BRAKING. THIS IS WELL DOCUMENTED AND HONDA HAS NOT RELEASED ANY RECALLS FOR THIS. THIS CAR HAS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE WITH CONSUMING TOO MUCH OIL. MY CAR CONSUMES WAY TOO MUCH OIL WHICH ALSO CAUSES ISSUES WITH THE VARIABLE CYLINDER MANAGEMENT

Sep 11, 2017

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA PILOT. WHILE AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE CONTACT'S DRIVING STYLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED RANDOMLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.

May 23, 2017

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

ON APRIL 17, 2016 AT 3.30 PM WHILE FORWARD PARKING MY VEHICLE, I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE IMPACTING THE WALL IN FRONT OF MY PARKING SPOT. THE WALL WAS APX. 20 FT FROM THE CAR AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIDENT. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE DURING THE LATER STAGES OF THE PARKING MANEUVER AND SPEED WAS MINIMAL <5 KM/H). BEFORE COMING TO A STANDSTILL, THE ENGINE SPRUNG TO MAXIMUM RPM WITHOUT ME EVER TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO CONTROL IT AND THE BRAKES WERE ALSO INEFFECTIVE. UPON IMPACT THE DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND THE HORN STARTED. I SWITCHED OFF THE ENGINE AND REMOVED THE KEYS. SEVERAL WITNESSES CAME FORWARD FOR ASSISTANCE, POLICE, AMBULANCE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE ON SITE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THIS INCIDENT IS VERY CONCERNING; PEOPLE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED HAD THIS HAPPENED IN ANOTHER LOCATION OR IF PASSERSBY WHERE PRESENT.

Apr 17, 2016

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS

1 complaint

VEHICLE SHIMMIES, SHAKES, VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING AND PULLS TO THE LEFT. HAD 26,000 MILE ON VEHICLE. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT COULD BE DUE TO BREAKING, CAR WASHES, AND WEATHER. ROSTERS WERE RESURFACED AT MY EXPENSE. NOW VEHICLE HAS 38,000 MILES ON IT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'S MY FAULT. ALL MILES ARE HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE IS GARAGED AT HOME AND DURING THE DAY AT THE OFFICE.

Dec 12, 2015

WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THAT WHEN I BRAKE MY VEHICLE SHAKES - TOOK IT IN TO HAVE THE BRAKES DONE AND THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKES LOOKED BRAND NEW AND WANTED TO SEND ME ON MY WAY. I ASKED WELL WHY IS IT SHAKING THEN AND I WAS TOLD THAT MAYBE THE ROATERS NEEDED MACHINING A $207 SERVICE. THIS WAS AFTER THEY DID NOT BOTHER TO CALL ME TO TELL ME MY VEHICLE WAS READY I JUST HAPPENED TO SHOW UP AN HOUR AFTER MY SCHEDULED APPT TIME SO MACHINING MY ROATERS WOULD HAVE BEEN ANOTHER HOUR TO 2 HOUR WAIT. (NOT HAPPY) SO I LEFT AND I AM STILL DEALING WITH THE VIBRATION. I ALSO NOTICED WITHIN THE PAST WEEK AFTER HAVING TO DRIVE IN HEAVY RAINFALL THAT WHEN GOING ABOVE 45 MPH I HYDROPLANE BADLY - TO THE POINT WHERE I ALMOST HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER ON THE HIGHWAY. THE PUDDLE OF WATER WAS NOT, IN MY OPINION, LARGE ENOUGH TO HAVE CREATED SUCH HYDROPLANING, NEITHER WAS MY SPEED. ENDED UP DRIVING MY HUSBANDS JEEP UNTIL THE RAIN SUBSIDED BECAUSE NOW I'M SCARED OF DRIVING MY CAR IN THE RAIN. I DON'T HAVE DOCUMENTATION FOR THE "REPAIR" BECAUSE THEY LITERALLY DIDN'T EVEN TAG MY VEHICLE. I WILL BE TAKING IT BACK THIS WEEKEND CONSIDERING I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON HAVING THIS ISSUE APPARENTLY.

Nov 04, 2015

STEERING

1 complaint

WHEN RAINING AT ABOUT 55 TO 60 MPH VEHICLE HYDROPLANES. I HAVE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS THAT OWN THE SAME VEHICLE HAVING SAME PROBLEM.

Oct 21, 2015

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS

1 complaint

ISSUES: 1 - STEERING CONSTANTLY VIBRATES AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45MPH. SMOOTH ROADS HIGHER VIBRATIONS. THIS VIBRATION INCREASES TO EXTENT THAT YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE LOOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR AT SPEED ABOVE 70MPH AND YOU CAN SEE THE STEERING VIBRATING. SO EFFECTIVELY, YOU CANT DRIVE YOU CAR BEYOND 70MPH. 2 - TRANSMISSION SHUTTERS AT CRUISING SPEED ABOVE 35MPH AND SEARCHES FOR GEARS WHILE GOING DOWN HILL. 3 - SUDDEN BURNING SMELLS IN THE CABIN TO AN EXTENT OF AIR BECOMING TOXIC INSIDE CABIN. HONDA REPLACED MULTIPLE PARTS BUT NO RESULT AND PROBLEM HAS BECOME WORSE. FINALLY HONDA DOES NOT WANT TO RECOGNIZE THAT THERE IS MAJOR ISSUE SO ARE WASHING OFF THERE HAND BY SAYING THAT IT IS VCM VIBRATION. THE POINT THAT VMC VIBRATION CAN NOT BE CONSTANT AND THOSE OCCUR ONLY WHEN THERE TRANSITION FROM 3 CYLINDERS TO 6 CYLINDER OR 6 TO 3. THE VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY AS OF NOW BUT ONCE IT GOES OUT OF WARRANTY, HONDA WOULD NEVER CARE FOR IT.

Aug 11, 2015

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING AND MY SON SAW A CRACK APPEAR IN THE WINDSHIELD. NOTHING HAD STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD OR ANY THE ROAD WAS SMOOTH. THE CRACK CONTINUED TO GROW UNTIL IT WAS ALMOST ALL THE WAY DOWN THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE GLASS THE NEXT DAY AND COULD NOT FIND ANY MARKS OR PITS ON THE GLASS. *TR

Apr 16, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

MAJOR ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION, MOST OF THE DASH ELECTRONICS WON'T WORK. THE REAR HATCH IS LOCKED AND CANNOT BE OPENED. NO A/C AND NO GAUGES OPERATING. MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT FOR A 2014 HONDA PILOT TOURING EDITION WITH ONLY 6000 MILES. HOPE THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP FIXES IT TOMORROW 3/31/15. *TR

Mar 30, 2015

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE TIRES, SEATS, AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TIRES AND PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,500.....UPDATED 04/23/15 *BF ..UPDATED 05/07/15 *BF ...UPDATED 06/03/15 *BF..UPDATED 06-16-15 *BF UPDATED 9/20/2017*CN

Feb 19, 2015

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

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

Sep 22, 2014

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

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 AT THERE COST FOR THE DAY. THE SAME DAY THE HONDA WAS TAKEN THERE I WAS CALLED AROUND 5 PM TO COME PICK UP THE NEW HONDA. THE SERVICE DIRECTOR TOLD ME HE REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD AND HEADLINER INSIDE AND TOOK ALL THE WATER OUT FROM THE LEAKING RAIN STORM!!.. I DID NOT GET A COPY OF THE SERVICE RECORD AND WAS TOLD I HAVE 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES WARRANTY. 2 DAYS LATER IT WAS TAKEN BACK FOR MORE REPAIRS! THE NEW 2014 WAS STALLING OUT,ENGINE HESITATING,RIDING RUFF,ENGINE FAN KEEPS RUNNING,DRIVERS DOOR LIGHT NOT WORKING AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT!.. AGAIN THE SERVICE DIRECTOR TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND FAILED!.. I HAVE CALLED AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CORP IN CALIFORNIA AND TOLD THEM THE PROBLEMS!. THEY TOLD ME GO IN MY HONDA PILOT HANDBOOK AND FILL OUT THE FORM FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS!.. THIS NEW HONDA HAS MANY ISSUES AND NO 1 WANTS TO HELP OR TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO GIVE ME A NEW 2014 HONDA OR REFUND. AUGUST 28 2014 IT WAS TAKEN TO SPACE COAST HONDA AGAIN FOR THE WATER LEAK AND STALLING OUT!.. *TR

Sep 19, 2014

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

MY 2014 HONDA PILOT EX-L HAS A MULTI MAJOR ISSUES. STARTING WITH A MAJOR WATER LEAK INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF A LEFT HAND TURN DURING THE RAIN. HESITATION IN THE MOTOR WHEN TRAVELING AT 45 MPH. THIS OCCURS ALL THE TIME WHEN DRIVING. LUNGING FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKE IS ENGAGED. PULLING TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE IN ALIGNMENT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASE. WHINING IN THE POWER STEERING NO MATTER WHICH WAY YOU ARE TURNING. LIFTERS ARE TAPPING UNDER THE HOOD. THE LIST GOES ON. TRIED TO HAVE THESE ISSUES ADDRESSED AT THE DEALERSHIP AND ALL I GOT WAS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE PILOT. IT RUNS THE WAY IT SHOULD. AND NOW THEY WILL NOT EVEN LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AS THEY TOLD ME TO NEVER BRING IT BACK TO THEIR DEALERSHIP. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS PILOT, I LOVED MY 2012 PILOT. *TR

Sep 19, 2014

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

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 REPORTED TO HONDA OF AMERICA AS WELL AS TO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TWO TIMES, BUT THE DEALER UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. HONDA OF AMERICA (800 999-1009) HAS OPENED A CASE NUMBER WHICH IS: N012014-03-2600701. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. UPDATED 06/04/14

Mar 31, 2014

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

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 OPEN AND CLOSE SMOOTHLY - THOUGHT AT FIRST IT WAS JUST THE HINGE CATCHING, FURTHER INSPECTION DEMONSTRATES THE LEFT FRONT FENDER AND DRIVER'S DOOR SEEM IS NOT UNIFORM. THEREFORE THE BOTTOM OF THE FENDER AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR ARE RUBBING AGAINST EACH OTHER AND PAINT IS RUBBING OFF. *TR

Jan 20, 2014

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