10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,519 miles

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problem #182

May 312024

Pilot

  • miles
The back up camera is no longer working, i see online lots of reports. Hoping enough reports to issue a recall, the fix is over $800

- Lake Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #181

Jun 252024

Pilot

  • miles
Reverse camera is failing. Screen flickers badly and can-??t safely see what-??s behind the vehicle, low to the ground, when reversing.

- Las Cruces, NM, USA

problem #180

Apr 012024

Pilot

  • miles
Unknown. There is a popping and static sound coming from the speakers. Also, the check turner or radio is not available. A notification will be displayed on the screen when the vehicle hits a bump in the road, or the street is not smooth.

- Baltimore , MD, USA

problem #179

Jun 152024

Pilot

  • miles
The idle stop cuts the engine when stopped at lights or stop signs or traffic slow downs but does not always start back up. Twice this month I have had to open the door and then press the ignition multiple times to get the car to start again. When this happens we also get an alert that there are other features being disabled. This was an issue last year and the dealer felt it was that we needed a new battery. So we replaced that and hadn't had issues until this month. It happened on the highway this weekend during a traffic slow down, and because we couldn't get going right away we almost caused an accident.

- Battle Creek , MI, USA

problem #178

May 052024

Pilot

  • miles
The backup camera became distorted and pixelated. Confirmed by the dealership. No warnings or symptoms prior to the issue initiating. Dealership confirmed it to be a faulty camera. Multiple reports of the same issues online: [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

problem #177

May 222024

Pilot

  • miles
The MOST communication cable connector recall causes the rear view camera to die early due to excess electrical noise going through the wire. There are many reports of the rear view cameras dying quickly due to the electrical issue of the MOST cable. The recall needs to cover the camera as well as the cable connectors, as they suffer damage as a result of the poor connection. My camera is still broken after the recall work was completed.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #176

May 092024

Pilot

  • miles
Auto start stop feature did not restart engine after I stopped in traffic ahead of me on [XXX] in New Hyde Park. This has happened twice to me and a few times to my wife although she did not report them through this site. All this is after I had reported earlier the same incidents and Honda diagnosed it to the battery needing replacement after 2 years. There is a problem with this feature and NHTSA SHOULD ACT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Oakland Gardens, NY, USA

problem #175

May 182024

Pilot

  • miles
1ST OCCURENCE: 45000 miles on vehicle. I was exiting a busy ramp from [XXX] to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga and the Idle stop caused the engine to stall and not re-engage upon lifting the break. I was almost hit from the rear. The vehicle had power but would not restart. I had to wait for it to shut itself down and get it to restart. 2ND OCCURENCE: 62000 miles on vehicle. Almost a year and a half from the first occurrence-I was on a very busy [XXX] and came to stop at a red light. AGAIN, the idle stop caused the engine to stall and not restart. The light turned green, and I immediately turned my flashers on. I had a child in the backseat. Cars still began honking and going around us, leaving us to potentially get smashed from behind on a road that many people travel at 55mph plus! Two nice people stopped and were going to try and push us out of the road. The vehicle would not remain in neutral and allow itself to be rolled. It automatically throws itself back into park. It eventually shut all the way down and was able to be restarted. I no longer feel safe driving my children in the vehicle as this is a HUGE safety concern for busy areas and intersections. This feature can be disengaged with a button but has to be done every time the car is re-started, this button can also easily be pushed at ANY time by accident and the feature would re-engage. Honda STILL has NO remedy to permanently disengage this feature. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Soddy Daisy, TN, USA

problem #174

Jun 012023

Pilot

  • 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while at a stop light with the Auto START/STOP feature activated, the vehicle did not immediately restart after releasing the brake pedal. The contact had to shift to the park and restart the vehicle manually. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the idle stop module, and the failure was remedied however, the failure later reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 82,000.

- Mc Henry, MD, USA

problem #173

Oct 062023

Pilot

  • miles
The alarm sounded all through the night killing the battery leaving me stranded almost 500 miles from home. Took it to the Honda in Pensacola to be diagnosed only to be told they couldn-??t get the part and had to pay a $80 fee on top of renting a car to use while out of town. Then had to leave a day early from our trip (losing money there) because we could not cut the car off without the alarm, lights, and inside going crazy. When we got back home the Honda here said it was the keyless access control unit and replaced it. After researching I have found the is a common issue with the Pilot.

- Falkville, AL, USA

problem #172

Jun 122020

Pilot

  • miles
Auto start stalled at highway stop light, then parked and shut off, went to leave would not start, emergency Alarm going off will not start, Emission light, Lane depart light, transmission light, battery dead, I-??ve been dealing with problems with the Honda pilot since I bought brand new 2019 Honda pilot elite, auto pilot stop and go wouldn-??t kick back on and that was 40,000 take in charge me 10,000

- Abbeville , LA, USA

problem #171

Feb 282024

Pilot

  • miles
While stopped at a busy intersection the vehicle stalled and would not restart. Everything went blank. We believe it was the idle stop start feature malfunctioning. Lost all vehicle power including hazard lamps, speedometer, and gauges. Vehicle was previously in for recall on farka cables and idle stop start update. Honda dealer replaced battery 2 Months prior

- White Bear Lake , MN, USA

problem #170

Mar 252024

Pilot

  • miles
Started vehicle and proceeded to drive forward in my driveway when smoke started coming in the vehicle. Noticed after driving that the smoke was coming in the vehicle from under the glove box on the passenger side by the floor mat. Within approximately two minutes a flame ignited in which the dashboard caught on re. The whole inside on the vehicle was destroyed & totaled the whole vehicle. I have about 25 more pictures of the car (after the re and during) that I couldnt send via this webform. If you need them I would be happy to email them to you directly.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #169

Mar 012024

Pilot

  • miles
Backup camera recently began displaying a purple and green screen making the image in the backup view unable to be seen. Vehicle is garage parked or nearly always under covered parking. Taken to a Honda dealership and told camera needs to be replaced.

- Oro Valley, AZ, USA

problem #168

Feb 132024

Pilot

  • miles
Car dies at stop lights, we believe this is related to the idle stop. The battery was replaced battery 4 months ago due to the same issue.

- Missouri City, TX, USA

problem #167

Jan 012024

Pilot

  • miles
The car shuts down completely at so lights. Have to charge it again for the car to start again.

- Suwanee, GA, USA

problem #166

Jul 012023

Pilot

  • miles
For several months there was a crackling sound coming from the dashboard/ speakers. I mentioned this problem to my service advisor on at least 2 different appointments and even showed him a recording of the problem. It was never fixed. Finally, My entertainment center stopped working altogether. It would not even turn on. I once again reminded my service advisor about the crackling/ popping sounds and wondered if these problems were related. They stated a cable was loose, reconnected and my entertainment center began to work again. Unfortunately, the crackling and popping sound continued. When using the audio system, the speakers would abruptly make crackling and popping noises, similar to static noises, which caused the audio to interrupt and cut out. Even when I turned the audio off, the speakers continued to make the crackling and popping sounds. This was extremely nerve recking, and caused safety concerns because I was not sure what was going on and where sounds were coming from when I first begin having this issue with the car. It happened randomly. The audio would also stop and dvd would stop working where image no longer appeared on the back screen. I took it to the dealership again today and received a quote for about $1,600 to have it repaired. I have found multiple complains online for this same problem. Honda was well aware of the problem and should extend warranty and cover my repair cost fully. Below is result of inspection done: Recommended service $1,462.41 Sound System - Amplifier: 3rd row seats need to be removed to access amp The amplifier is a component of the vehicles sound system. The amplifier is used to boost the audio signal to the speakers. Customer approved on1/30/2024 at 11:28 AM Service pricing Subtotal: $1,462.41 Shop Charges: $50 Taxes: $98.31 Total $1,610.72

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #165

Jan 272024

Pilot

  • miles
While driving and vehicle is in motion, vehicle loses all power, all electrical components turn off and vehicle shuts off. To reiterate, this is not the idle stop power down, this is the entire vehicle shutting off. Last time I was driving at 45 MPH when all power lost. Taking vehicle to dealership for pending recalls this week. No warning lights, no messages on display, just seemingly a random loss of power.

- Brookfield, WI, USA

problem #164

Dec 012023

Pilot

  • miles
My vehicle has completely shut-off numerous times after stopping at a stop light or stop sign while my idle stop option is on. I biught a new battery, which did not resolve the issue.

- Raeford, NC, USA

problem #163

Oct 232023

Pilot

  • miles
There are many instances where my wife Honda Pilot 2019 touring would shut off at a stop light and on high way with traffice and will not start back up. The whole car shuts off and there is a whole procedure to get the car back on. This has happened to my wife, my daugter and me several times, which is very dangerous situation.

- Hingham, MA, USA

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