10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,376 miles

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problem #65

Jun 042019

Pilot

  • 65,000 miles
As I was parking my car this morning, the keyless start system problem error popped up. I started the car again just to make sure it would start, then turned it off again and then dropped off my kids at daycare. When I started it 5 minutes later, the car started and ran fine, but the system error light continues. We recently had the Pilot at the dealership because an emission error light came on and suddenly the car would not shift or accelerate properly. All three sensors were replaced (only the damaged one was covered under warranty) and the car was again running fine, but now this new error light.

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #64

May 062019

Pilot

  • 0 miles
Keyless start system problem. Changed car and remote battery but keyless problem keeps appearing. If I turn vehicle off and on and run car for a while message goes away but then comes back. Some times message doesn't go away at all

- Pico Rivera, CA, USA

problem #63

May 272019

Pilot

  • 40,377 miles
Suddenly 'keyless start system problem' popped up when I put my car into park.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #62

Mar 092019

Pilot

  • miles
Keyless start system problem

- Castro Valley, CA, USA

problem #61

May 222019

Pilot

  • 24,000 miles
Vehicle was stationary and rear windshield completely shattered.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #60

May 092019

Pilot

  • miles
Keyless start system problem code has starting appearing on dash. Came on after vehicle started.

- Crown Point, IN, USA

problem #59

Nov 012018

Pilot

  • miles
When trying to start vehicle you receive 'keyless start system problem'. taken to the dealer twice and not able to diagnose the issue. Vehicle has 49000 miles today and have had this intermittent issue since 42000 miles. Fob batteries have both been replaced and supposedly reprogrammed. Still unable to resolve. Let me know if and how you were able to resolve the issue.

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #58

Mar 092019

Pilot

  • miles
I have 45000 miles on a 2016 Pilot ex. I recently began getting a keyless start system problem error message in the instrument cluster. Engine will not start, have to constantly keep pressing the start botton and stepping foot break. Also notice my "walk away lock feature" stopped working. I check online and a lot of Honda Pilot owner are having the same issues. Please help investigate. Thank you.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #57

Apr 052019

Pilot

  • 62,000 miles
This car has issues with the auto idle restarting. Approximately 8 times over the last 1.5 years the car does not restart after its idle. It has to be put into park, engage the brake and try to restart. This takes multiple tries to get the car's engine to start again. It's very dangerous. 7/8 times I was at a stop sign or stop light, but once I was in stop and go traffic with an 18 wheeler behind me when the engine would not reengage.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #56

Mar 212019

Pilot

  • miles
There is a gasoline smell inside the car and outside I dont see any leaking but the smell is making me worry

- Centreville, VA, USA

problem #55

Mar 222019

Pilot

  • miles
Have a keyless start system problem on my 2016 Honda Pilot. Light is on from the time you turn the vehicle on. It will occasionally go off but then reappear when the vehicle is started again. Had the key fob in my pocket and the vehicle would not lock when the button on the door was pressed. Had to use the remote to lock the vehicle. Need to have the keyless access replaced for $500+ part is currently on back order with no eta. According to blogs other Pilot owners have had the same issue could this be why the part is on back order with no eta?? overall not happy with the vehicle. Have had nothing but issues.

- Lebanon, PA, USA

problem #54

Mar 122019

Pilot

  • 42,000 miles
While driving car, the panel will show "key fob not detected". when a door is opened, it will beep and display "key fob not detected"

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #53

Feb 182019

Pilot

  • miles
Drivers side window. When the button is pressed it brings the window down. However this feature is automatic for rolling the window up and down. This is not working. Keyless start stopped working, and the most important concern is the ignition for button start is acting up. Today it worked in the morning but later in the afternoon the car would not start. Dash board lights were flickering. This evening tried again and it worked fine now. This is an important safety concern.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #52

Jan 052019

Pilot

  • 41,248 miles
I have a message on the dash saying 'keyless start system problem' I changed batteries on both keyfobs and problem still occurring. Can someone help

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

problem #51

Oct 012018

Pilot

  • 140,000 miles
I'm getting a keyless start system problem that started stationary and remains as the car drives. I change the batteries send I tried the alternate key, I did the diagnosis reset. The problem persists hello I believe there should be a recall. I am so disappointed because my warranty expired. In addition, I'm getting emission system problem. The oxygen sensor in question is not easily accessible by my mechanics. I would trouble reset and it will return.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

problem #50

Dec 042018

Pilot

  • 36,000 miles
Keyless remote system problem. Noticed this problem after reaching 36,000 miles

- Moorpark, CA, USA

problem #49

Jan 212019

Pilot

  • 39,000 miles
While backing into a parking space at an apt. Building at the slowest speed imaginable, the windshield wiper on the back window on my 2016 Honda Pilot came in contact with an overhang storage cabinet at the back of the parking space and the window exploded. On my backup camera, it said I still had room to go back but that is because the window protrudes more than the backup camera. I am attaching photos here and would like to note how concerning it is that the window exploded with so little impact on only the windshield wiper. I am paying nearly $800 out of pocket to replace this because of a high deductible but it's a bigger worry to me that the design of the back window is so vulnerable. I have searched and found many accounts of weakness in rear windows of Honda Pilot online and wanted to register mine in the hope that the safety of the design will be examined. I can provide additional photos.

- Encinitas, CA, USA

problem #48

Jan 062019

Pilot

  • 58,000 miles
The first incident was on Oct 7, 2018. We were at a stop light with the engine idle option enabled. When the light turned green and the brake was released, the vehicle should have started back up, but instead, it stalled. After the 2nd time it occurred, we started to disable the engine idle feature as soon as we start the car. We have forgotten a few times and the vehicle stalling has happened at least 3 additional times. All being at red lights with the brake depressed. When the foot is removed from the brake, the vehicle jerks slightly and then stalls. Once on Nov. 1, 2018 and again most recently on Jan. 6, 2018. Luckily, no one has been injured yet. It has been serviced regularly at the dealership directly and received all maintenance recommended. The most recent service, they were unable to duplicate the error or identify the issue.

- Keller, TX, USA

problem #47

Dec 032018

Pilot

  • 54,000 miles
Keyless entry warning. Warning is intermittent.

- Key Largo, FL, USA

problem #46

Dec 092018

Pilot

  • miles
Keyless start system problem warning light is ignited on the dashboard. It started when the vehicle had about 45,000 miles on it. The walk away auto lock feature stopped working also. The key fob battery has been replaced and the warning light still remains on. The warning light comes on after starting the vehicle and remains on during driving, it does not go away.

- Stratford, CT, USA

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