9.4

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,167 miles

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problem #6

May 102023

Pilot

  • miles
Auto high bean is not working and no sign of auto( headlight on with letter A) on dashboard is not show. Trying to reset by holding high beam for 40 seconds still not working ( only blinking once), meaning still not working. That problem had after came back from recall on cracking sound inside speakers. Recently brought the car to Honda Beltsville, MD on January 15, 2024 about when stopping at traffic light when pressed the brakes hard the auto on/off engine is not working. Message on dashboard show that( the auto engine idle stop unavailable ). With my vehicle had 2 problems 1- light is not working on auto high beam and no sign on of auto headlight with letter A showing on dashboard. 2- auto on/off is still not working when stop at traffic light( Auto engine idle stop unavailable) massage on dashboard Please check this out, thank you.

- Burtonsville , MD, USA

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problem #5

Jun 112023

Pilot

  • miles
Car completely shut down while in drive. Towed to dealership where I was told there was a software update that needed to be done. Car working fine now.

- Kemah, TX, USA

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problem #4

Mar 112023

Pilot

  • miles
As I was driving vehicle it shut down. Dashboard went haywire as did the front panel, radio, windows. Could not turn on car at all, not even put it on neutral. Hazard lights did not work either.

- Pharr, TX, USA

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problem #3

Jan 142023

Pilot

  • miles
1675 miles- rear taillight including brake light failure 10,094 miles- rear differential oil stain noted 23028 miles- front passenger seat motor and seat frame failure 23258 miles- AC compressor failure 24090- very leaky rear differential noted

- Birmingham, AL, USA

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problem #2

Dec 272021

Pilot

  • miles
I was driving and a LOUD cracking popping noise started coming from the dash. The stereo went dead and the instrument panel went dead. I was startled at the noise and almost lost control of the car. I can-??t see my speed or other functions of the car. Honda has no permanent fix for this.

- Daniels, WV, USA

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problem #1

Jul 172020

Pilot 6-cyl

  • 7,000 miles
I have been going back and forth with the dealership about the car makeing poping sounds a.D the entire dashboard going out and I can't see anything on there. Screen is out I can not see my speed and it hits the brakes when ever im driving and I almost crashed with my kids in the car with me. I am worried for the safty of my kids.

- Memphis, TN, USA

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