10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,329 miles

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problem #7

Jul 132023

Pilot

  • miles
Left headlight went out in July 2023 while traveling in Oklahoma. I had it replaced at a NAPA shop in Kansas shortly after. The headlight went out again while home in Charleston, SC in November 2023. I had it replaced again. 2 weeks later around roughly November 15th 2023 the light went out again.

- Johns Island, SC, USA

problem #6

Nov 232018

Pilot

  • 143,000 miles
Winchester va 22602 Nov 23 2018 7:38 pm. The low beam head lights went out in the drizzle on very dark road. I had to keep hitting the high beams and run on the driving lights. While hitting the high beams when possible.this same problem was recalled on earlier models of Honda Pilot but it does not cover mine after going to repairpal this is a 9 model year problem.you can read post after post on different sites about this problem. There was a burning smell in the car at the time.

- Winchester, VA, USA

problem #5

Mar 222015

Pilot 4WD 6-cyl

  • 85,000 miles
Turn signal switch turns on high beam headlights.

- Eagan, MN, USA

problem #4

Jan 162015

Pilot 4WD 6-cyl

  • 82,000 miles
Low beam lights do not work but high beam does. Replaced bulbs, checked fuse, checked relay, and lights still do not work.

- Saint Cloud, FL, USA

problem #3

Nov 232012

Pilot

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65mph the low beam lights shut off and no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated the high beam lights and the fog lights have to be used while driving at night. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 76,000.

- Bangor, PA, USA

problem #2

Jan 232012

Pilot 6-cyl

  • miles
Climate control display lights are out. When driving at night I have to take my eyes off the road to turn my interior lights on, then take my eyes off the road again to find the appropriate button to adjust he heat or air. It's very dangerous constantly taking my eyes of the road, plus have to take my hands off the steering wheel multiple times to turn the interior light on & off to adjust the climate controls.

- Wallingford, CT, USA

problem #1

Sep 282011

Pilot 6-cyl

  • 50,300 miles
3rd brake light failed. Upon inspection found bulb to be burnt out and socket partially melted. Replaced bulb with manufacturers recommended bulb. It appears to be the same bulb that originally burned out. I have a concern for a vehicle fire due to this overheating.

- Tucson, AZ, USA