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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5FNYF6H05GB044869 · Checked Nov 6, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 31

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5FNYF6H05GB•••••• 2016 Honda PILOT

This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2016 Honda PILOT build (31 vs 9).

31on this build
1681on the model
187builds in total
Most reported Engine 19 Electrical System 11 Fuel/propulsion System 5 Power Train 3

What owners of this build wrote

Engine Aug 2026
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Electrical System Oct 2025
Honda issued Service Bulletin 20-117 regarding a Warranty Extension for the 2016–2017 Pilot and 2017 Ridgeline addressing a Keyless Start System Error with DTC B12C5. Following an NHTSA investigation, Honda extended warranty coverage to 9 years or 125,000 miles under this…
Power Train Apr 2025
I had to replace my transmission in my 2016 Honda Pilot. Honda paid for part of the repairs and I was responsible for the remaining amount. It has been well documented that this year and model have transmission problems. I asked Honda to reimburse me for the amount I was…
Engine And Engine Cooling Nov 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
Fuel/propulsion System Mar 2024
Car started surging while driving in rush hour traffic was very scary and almost caused me to be rear ended at a high speed. It cost 3200.to repair and when I spoke to the dealer they said they were under recall for all models 2017-2024 and it has been an ongoing issue since…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5FNYF6H05GB044869 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.