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5FNYF6H51GB••••••2016 Honda PILOT
This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2016 Honda PILOT build (32 vs 9).
32on this build
1658on the model
187builds in total
Most reportedEngine 14Power Train 6Electrical System 6Fuel/propulsion System 4
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2026
Driving home on [XXX] , coming back from [XXX] the car started to tick, then a loss of motive power happened then knocking really bad. The rest of the trip home was in the slow lane with hazards, tops 35 miles an hour. I also have videos sent by Honda. That confirms rod, knock…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2025
UNKNOWN - The hydraulics of the power tailgate in the 2016 Honda Pilot are defective. After opening, it randomly starts 1 long continuous beep while the power tailgate closes - and it will not stop. I have had multiple items crushed. I have known other owners of the 2016 Honda…
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle violently shook, vibrated, decelerated, and stalled. The vehicle was later restarted and driven to the local Auto Zone to be diagnosed. The diagnostic test…
Power TrainJun 2025
Transmission Temperate Too Hot warning came on in summer of 2023. Ended up needing to replace the engine. Fast forward to 6/25/25 and the light came on again. We take very good care of this vehicle and do all scheduled maintenance so this is very disappointing
Electrical SystemJun 2020
The following error code appeared several days ago; keyless start system problem. Honda informed me that the push button starter required replacement. I installed the new unit as instructed, and the error message went away. Today (two days later) the error message re-appeared. I…
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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 5FNYF6H51GB096107 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.