Purchased 2019 Honda Pilot elite in February 2019. Noticed a popping sound while driving it home that sounded like sand or rocks slightly amplified hitting the windshield intermittently. This has continued and over the next few months it became apparent the sound was not actually from the windshield but associated with the speakers/electrical system. In August a loud crackling sound interrupting the satellite radio started happening intermittently following periods of the original popping sounds. By October, that loud pop has been followed by a complete blackout of the system screen (both) including the speed, etc. Followed after 30 seconds - a minute by the system restarted. Prior to that there were several cases of apple car play shutting down during phone calls that may have been also associated with this problem without a complete shutdown. I have 27,000+ miles as of 10/15/19, drive a lot and no dealer close by and also depend daily on having the vehicle. Contacted the dealer car was purchased from this week and they admitted having a Pilot in the shop now with similar symptoms that they had not been able to diagnose or fix yet. Suggested I make an appointment and leave it without them know how long it might be. Agreed I would call back and see what they were able to do on the Pilot they already had in their shop. Have since them found numerous similar reports with 2019 Pilot on this site and others with all reporting Honda not admitting to a systemic problem and also no permanent repairs. Problems have always occurred while driving on interstate highways at full speed. Others have reported backup cameras going out but I have not had the problem except when driving at full speed but expect that backup camera would have also been out had I been stopped at the time of the problem. I think Honda sensing safety features not affected.

- Newberry, SC, USA

The issue is related to the Honda infotainment system. After only 2000 miles the system began having issues. While the driver is driving, the center display and the display on the control panel will frequently go blank. When this happens the driver is unable to activate or deactivate specific safety controls including lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control and automatic braking. The automatic braking warning is also lost when the display goes out. The driver also loses the speedometer. From the center display, the driver is unable to use the backup camera, the radio, navigation and the ability to make hands free phone calls.

- Lincoln University, PA, USA

1st problem...video display worked only intermittently. 1st visit, wolfchase Honda updated software, problem continued. 2nd visit they replaced video unit. 2nd problem...speakers started making crackling noise. Went on their site to make appt and received a notice that ot a recall notice about electrical issue (or a fleet campaign not sure which). They updated software on that 3rd visit. Speaker problem worsened after that visit and speedometer display and video (stereo system, navigation etc) would blank out while driving. System would generally reset but only after 30 seconds of non visibility to my speed, cruise control status etc.. took it back for 4th visit. They stated they found an issue with tailgate sensor. Picked it up on Friday Oct 4th and it started making the crackling noise in the speakers again yesterday, Oct 5th. Last time, it eventually got worse until speedometer stopped working. Plan to make another appt (my 5th) this week. Craclking noise occurs when stopped, when driving, when vehicle is turned off (after being on). Video and speedometer display stop working when driving.

- Arlington, TN, USA

I purchased the vehicle on August 10, 2019. Within 2 weeks the radio began making a popping and cracking sound that sounded like rocks hitting the windshield. This sound happens daily when I drive the vehicle. About one week after this happened, the dvd player would stop working and the sound from the radio would begin to completely go out. It would come back on eventually, sometimes as much as 30 - 45 minutes later. After about two weeks, these problems continued and the screen for navigation, along with the speedometer screen would completely go black while the vehicle was in motion. It restarts after about 10 - 20 seconds. In two instances the rear backup camera has shut off while I was backing up as well. I have reported the issue to two dealerships including the one where I made the purchase. I am scheduled to take it in to have repairs done tomorrow.

- Petersburg, VA, USA

There are several issues and they have happened many times - all related to electrical system, speedometer and infotainment defects. The infotainment and dash display including the speedometer shut off while driving. This includes the speedometer, all safety features, cruise control shutting off while driving. Also the audio will completely shut off while driving and I will have no audio for hours at a time. Also there are pops and crackles out of the speakers every time I drive the vehicle. I have detailed documentation for these issues including videos of the issues happening while driving. Dealership has attempted to repair several times and the issues get worse, not better.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

I purchased my vehicle in March of 2019, by may my dash/radio went out. First it started when bluetooth was connected, it would sound like a cracking noise, like static. This is all while vehicle is on and in driving mode. It was a scary sound like that of an electrical fire was going to happen at any second. Ultimately, both dash and radio completely shut off and didn't come back on. I took it in to the dealership, they kept my car for almost a month and finally gave it back and stated that the wire harness was loose, or not properly installed and they had re done it properly. Almost 2 months later the cracking noises started again, and would spontaniously cut off the bluetooth. Then a few weeks later the dash would re start ( shut off and then back on) bluetooth would not connect and same noises all over again. Now my dash turns on sometimes and the radio does not connect and is a black screen. It does turn on sometimes, but this is a new car and it's very annoying. Honda was not able to fix the problem, and I have heard similar issues from other owners of my same vehicle.

- South San Francisco, CA, USA

The transmission has slipped now twice while driving. Once on the highway and again yesterday after turning right onto a busy narrow road. The navigation system and screen display has blacked out and become non-functional while driving at least 6-7 times (no radio, navigation, or anything functions when this occurs). The car has had to be turned off in order reset the screen and function again. It is not possible to turn off the car when driving on a highway or narrow country road. Lastly, the car has breaked unnecessarily on several occasions despite adjusting the settings to not be overly sensitive. Once it came to a complete stop unnecessarily, thankfully no one was behind me. It has started breaking unnecessarily while driving on a highway and on a country road when no vehicles or anything were around. These situations have been scary and unsettling.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

While driving the car in motion, the infotainment system periodically and randomly will 'lose connection' and blackout. When this happens the entire dashboard blacks out and there is no information regarding emergency warnings or speedometer for at least 10 seconds, sometimes more. I have no idea of how fast I am going or if there are any emergency warnings. I have taken to hennessy Honda in woodstock, ga four times and they have not fixed the problem. There is also random static on the entire system.

- Roswell, GA, USA

Our "network" components were not working. At high speeds, the adaptive cruise control would not brake properly and could have caused an accident. The "brake" sensor is not working properly. Upon taking to dealer for service, service technician said that this "network" issue has occurred on other cars. Strongly recommend an immediate inquiry to this issue as it affects the safety features touted by the car manufacturer, Honda. The solution is to reconnect the network components, this has still not resolved our issue.

- Betheda, MD, USA

Honda infotainment issue: Purchased a new 2019 Pilot (touring) with 22 miles on it on 22 July 2019. On 26 July 2019 while driving on I-10 from phoenix the audio quit and the screen went blank. Once we stopped and used reverse discovered there was no back up camera and the screen would not turn off when the car was turned off.took to dealer, they "fixed" it. On 5 Aug 2019 same problem reoccurred. Took to the dealer and they fixed it again. From 5 Aug to today (11 Aug) the system has operated like it should. I did have the ability to see what speed I was going and other gauges worked. I have read numerous reports that even those features went blank for others.driving from tucson AZ to san diego, ca tomorrow and I am very concerned about this defect happening while in the middle of nowhere on I-8! there is no excuse for an auto manufacturer to not let people know what the status of a fix is and when to expect a resolution to the problem. I have read numerous articles and experienced it myself, the dealers act like they have not heard of this issue. How could people involved on the car business not know of major problem that 1000S of people are having, it is like the Honda Corp passed the word to play dumb. I truly like the Honda Pilot, traded in a 2016 exl for this new car. Would really like for the car to preform as advertised for my (family) comfort and safety. Safety being the main concern here.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

The radio in this vehicle freezes, produces static feedback and electrical feedback while operating the touchscreen. Sound from the speakers becomes distorted and lacking power. Electrical surging can be heard. This occurred within the first 1000 miles since purchased new. Rear hatch alignment was also not installed properly from the factory and required a body shop to attach it correctly. Seat fabric material was also defective and coming apart.

- High Point, NC, USA

Drivers side mirror shakes while driving. Center control stopped working completely. Loud sound will come over on the radio and then all systems stop working. Back up camera does not work, radio does not work. Vehicle is turned off but the center control screen is frozen on and will not turn off. When on the bluetooth, recipient caller cannot hear person initiating the call.

- White Hall, MD, USA

Center display and dashboard display go blank while driving. It restarts after some time. The center display sometimes flickers, sometimes it makes a popping noise. You get a message network connection lost before the whole sequence of events start. It is a brand new vehicle and no one is taking ownership. The scary thing is you are driving on the road and this happens all of a sudden. You are forced to move over to the right lane and I have taken it to the dealer multiple times. Am hoping Honda can take ownership and fix the issue. In all instances, I was driving on the highway at around 60mph.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

Apple car play doesn't work with the vehicle. When on the phone, you can hear the other person, they can't hear you. Sometimes there is a screeching noise that the other person hears. Steering controls won't change the radio station at times.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

While driving my 2019 Honda Pilot at 25mph or 60mph, without warning in the speedometer area emergency messages began flashing: Power steering, transmission, lane mitigation, brakes, cruise control, engine, etc. With a message that says stop the vehicle and call the dealer. Their instruction is to hold the stop/start button down, until the car stops and then start the vehicle, if you can, and head for the dealership. The problem is the message continues while you continue driving. The transmission does not shift properly, and the steering feels less responsive. By the way you cannot use the rear hatch to get in or out of the vehicle. I will be taking it in to the dealership for the second time in two weeks for the same problem. No effective repair. I live in North Dakota and my dealership is 130 miles one way. My wife is now afraid to drive the car. Can you help me. I bought the car new.

- Heimdal, ND, USA

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. While the vehicle was parked, the contact approached it and found that the windows and sun roof were down without being activated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact also stated that, in the past, the hatch did not go all the way up. The vehicle was taken to billy craft Honda (434-385-6045, located at 3914 old forest rd, lynchburg, va 24501), but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.

- Lynchburg, VA, USA

I bought my 2019 Honda Pilot ex-L without nav and res today (24may2019). I drove it 40 miles home with no issues. My wife just took it for a drive around the block approximately 1 mile and the infotainment system stopped working and the screen just had the Honda logo on it while she was driving it. The car is brand new with 82 miles on it and the infotainment system just stopped working. I turned off the car, locked, unlocked and restarted with as suggested by other owners with the same issue and it is still not working. This is a major safety issue as it causes the driver to become distracted while driving.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. While driving various speeds, the front driver side brake sensor activated and sounded a warning beeping. Erroneously, which signaled the contact to brake. In addition, the brake senor warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer has not notififed. The failure mileage was 110,000. This has occurred since I purchased the car. Dealer has been notified. The sales rep told me that other people are reporting this issue too and that there will probably be an update to the car's software at some paint in the future.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

"takata recall' cracking noise throughout vehicle started a month into owning the car. Slowly the system started to fail phone would work radio wouldn't work screens would go off and on and finally the screen went black and never recovered. They put new driver interface instrumental panel and it still didn't work so Honda changed the wiring harnesses inflowtainment system. It now back in the service bc still not working. Vehicle in motion. Doesn't matter if it moving going fast or slow.

- Metairie, LA, USA

At about 300 miles entire display does not work on cold start and throughout the day. Screen flashes blue and then activates, however does not remain on. No rear view camera, navigation, or other apps available to the driver. Screen flashes while driving which is a safety issue and distraction. Rear view camera non-operation is also a safety issue since unable to view children as they cross behind the vehicle.

- Carmichael, CA, USA