2006 Honda Pilot problems
The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Honda since 2002. Primarily aimed at the North American market, the Pilot is the largest SUV produced by Honda. Pilots are currently manufactured in Lincoln, Alabama, and the Pilot was produced in Alliston, Ontario until April 2007. The first generation Pilot was released in April 2002 as a 2003 model.
The Pilot shares its platform with the Acura MDX, as well as the North American market Odyssey minivan. The Pilot's unibody construction and independent suspension are designed to provide handling similar to that of a car, and it has integrated perimeter frame rails to permit towing and light off-road use.
Prior to the introduction of the Pilot, Honda marketed the compact crossover CR-V and the Honda Passport (a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo). The Honda Passport that was sold between 1993 and 2002 was a truck-based design. The Pilot is Honda's largest SUV, although the 2010 Crosstour surpassed the Pilot in length. The Pilot is now currently in its fourth generation, with multiple design changes occurring from getting bigger and resembling a truck to downsizing and becoming sleeker to now a slight mix of both.
The Pilot is sold in North America and the Middle East, while the Honda MDX (first generation Acura MDX) was marketed in Japan and Australia for several years. The second-generation Pilot was also sold in Russia, Ukraine, South Korea, Latin America, and the Philippines.
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Common 2006 Honda Pilot problems
The 2006 Honda Pilot is known for a few common problems, primarily related to the engine, exhaust, and electrical accessories.
Engine Misfire:
One of the most common issues reported by 2006 Honda Pilot owners is engine misfire, which affects seven vehicles according to CarComplaints.com.
Excessive Oil Consumption:
Another common problem with the 2006 Honda Pilot is excessive oil consumption, which has been reported by two owners.
Hole Burnt Thru The Piston:
Two owners have reported a hole burnt through the piston in their 2006 Honda Pilot engines.
Multiple Warning Lights On:
Two owners have reported multiple warning lights coming on in their 2006 Honda Pilot.
Engine Failure:
One owner has reported engine failure in their 2006 Honda Pilot.
Engine Knocking, Ticking:
One owner has reported engine knocking or ticking in their 2006 Honda Pilot.
Oil Leak:
One owner has reported an oil leak in their 2006 Honda Pilot.
Unexpected Acceleration:
One owner has reported unexpected acceleration in their 2006 Honda Pilot.
Exhaust Issues:
Several owners have reported exhaust issues in their 2006 Honda Pilots, including catalytic converter failure, small exhaust leaks, and alternator failure.
In summary, the 2006 Honda Pilot has several common problems, primarily related to the engine, exhaust, and electrical accessories. These issues can lead to decreased fuel efficiency, increased emissions, and potential engine damage if left unchecked. Regular maintenance and inspections can help mitigate these issues, but they may ultimately require more extensive repairs or component replacements. It is essential to address these issues promptly to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
How many miles can a 2006 Honda Pilot last?
The Honda Pilot's life expectancy is upwards of 200,000 miles if properly cared for by Lexington drivers. However, there are many factors that can affect how long a Honda Pilot lasts, from climate to regular maintenance.
Do Honda Pilots have engine problems?
Pilots from the 2016 to 2020 model years were also investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for problems related to the engine's stop-start system, which could leave drivers stranded if the engine fails to restart after a stop.
What year of Honda Pilot is the best?
The Best Honda Pilot Model Years
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Are there any recalls on Honda Pilot 2006?
2006 Honda Pilot Recalls
The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
2006 Honda Pilot car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Honda Pilot problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Structure problems
- Engine problems
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Honda Pilot vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Honda Pilot
The NHTSA has received 259 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Honda Pilot. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Honda Pilot vehicles.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-29
- VIN: 2HKYF18526H
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that following a State Safety Inspection, the vehicle failed due to extensive corrosion to the rear suspension and to the rear trailing arm. The contact was advised by the State Inspector not to drive the vehicle due to the advanced state of corrosion. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact had called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-18
- VIN: 2HKYF18586H
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Hi Honda pallet is completely rusted out and corroded on the back underneath. My mechanic said it is dangerous. The left-hand side could literally fall out while driving and this is not something normally seen even with the car being older
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-16
- VIN: 2HKYF18496H
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I just purchased a 2006 honda pilot 4 wheel drive....i did not get under the suv to look at the frame structure, i had the differential fluid changed, the suv was put on a lift and noticed there is extreme rusting going on under the vehicle. in reading some complaint from previous owners, the possibility of the frame separating from the body is a possibility , in addition to other parts doing the same thing, this presents a severe safety issue for me and my family. IF HONDA did not protect the under carriage with the proper rust prevention inhibitors , this might cause the under parts to fall apart.... I THINK HONDA NEEDS TO DO WHAT IS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE RUST AND COAT THE NECESSARY PARTS TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACCIDENT HAPPENING BECAUSE OF THE RUSTING , COULD HAVE PEOPLE KILLED IN GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS. THIS LOOKS LIKE A TREMENDOUS LAWSUIT AGAINST HONDA FOR NOT PROPERLY INSULATING THE METAL TO AVOID THE RUSTING.. THIS NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION BY THE HONDA CORP TO AVOID FUTURE LAWSUITS............................................................... PLEASE EXPEDITE THIS COMPLAINT TO THE PROPER HONDA PERSONNEL TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM............................................................................................................................. PLEASE RESPOND ASAP... THANK YOU, [XXX] , [XXX] , MY CELL [XXX] TODAY IS MARCH 16TH 2024.. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-13
- VIN: 5FNYF18546B
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 2006 Honda Pilot Subframe rust which is causing the subframe to pull away from the body of the vehicle. Known issue with a patch kit, but no dealership or auto body shop willing to fix it. Honda has recalled the Ridgeline and CRV for the same issue, but not the Honda Pilot. Vehicle is in perfect running condition except for this design flaw. Would like to get it repaired instead of junking a perfectly drivable vehicle.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-01
- VIN: 5FNYF28576B
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The car was making a lot of noise, so we took it to the shop. Upon investigation, they told us we were lucky we hadn't had a catastrophic failure as the frame was rusted through. We were told not to drive it further. The car has been well taken care of.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-20
- VIN: 2HKYF18416H
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 235/70R16 I purchased 4 Michelin defender LXT tires, on 02/06/2024. I had to have all the tires rebalanced. The tire shop. Said said all tires were 1 1/2 to 2 oz off. This problem should not be occurring in such a short period of time. Repair was made on 02/20/2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-12
- VIN: 5FNYF18496B
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: While driving at night, with rain and fog, the low beam headlights became extremely dim which made it impossible to see the road. Surprisingly both low beam headlights went dim, not effective at all, I had to depend on my fog lights for a bit of visibility. Could it be the headlamp, turn signal switch on the column that has gone bad?? So dangerous, my wife was almost shaking as we slowly made our way home, and we live in the country so scary drive home.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-01
- VIN: 2HKYF18576H
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Dave at Beard Auto Repair in downers grove, Il told me: Whole rear subframe rotted away from the main frame Shock support rotted away Suspension completely detached - not safe to drive AT ALL. Not even for 5 minutes. Subframe holds all your suspension One severe bump could make wheels fall off and roll away Im thinking the recall on the older CRVs should probably be extended to Pilots as well since I'm having similar issues as listed in this recall article. [XXX] Honda Corportate told me to bring to nearest dealership and have them inspect and provide diagnosis so they can assess what they can do for me. They’ve have it for 2.5 months. I’ve called and emailed 30 times and still have not been given an answer. I see online that tons of people in rust belt states are having the exact same problem with this exact same model and year. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-11
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2HKYF18556H
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: About 9 days ago our Honda Pilot (parked, off, keys out of ingnition) had a malfunction in the drivers side heated seat and caught fire burning half the seat and the door, this could have happened while driving which makes this a massive safety issue, I had previously had my car checked out only days prior to incident and nothing was found. There was no indication, warning lights anything to tell us this would happen No one has checked the car since because we have no money and the car is no longer legal to drive
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-13
- VIN: 2HKYF18666H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: When I had taken my vehicle in to the dealership for power steering issues and other routine maintenance, I was told that my rear bumper was extremely rusted out as well as the frame on the driver side. I was advised this is a major safety concern and that the frame cannot be fixed by the dealership.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-09
- VIN: 2HKYF18606H
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: Car keeps going into limp mode. The VTM and VSA light flash on and the car will not accelerate. Happens at different occasions. It has happenstance while driving on highway and I’m traffic. The only way to reset is to cut car off and turn on. Sometimes, it doesn’t work with that and you have to sit and wait. It has been checked but no one see no faults and it’s never on the dashboard if you cut off then cut back on. This is becoming a huge risk when driving with children and family. Also, electrical issues has been going on and no one can figure out. Have been looked at and even quoted for new pets but no fox for why the electrical is not working. One side of car has no electric and nobody knows why. My car was taken apart and still no fix for electric. This effects the passenger side windows and turn signals. The vehicle is forcing me to have to look for another one even though it’s paid off and has done well for me and my family. Please help and assist thanks.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-05
- VIN: 2HKYF18706H
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: The car's rear subframe has rusted to the point where the suspension no longer correctly mounts to the frame causing an unstable ride and handling issues. Yes, the car can be inspected. This is a safety issue because other parts of the suspension system or brake system could become loose or break off or otherwise be negatively affected by this corrosion. It could also cause me to be unable to control the vehicle properly if it gets worse. Yes, the problem has been confirmed by both a dealer and an independent mechanic. The Honda dealership has inspected it. There is a very similar problem with some of Honda's other models from this era including the Ridgeline and the CRV that have recently been recalled and I think this vehicle should be recalled for this issue as well.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-09
- VIN: 2HKYF18546H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Rear steel bumper totally corroded rendering bumper protection deficient. Significant rusting on rear bumper beam.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-01
- VIN: 5FNYF28516B
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the vehicle stability assist system, ABS, check engine, and brake system warning lights illuminated. The contacted stated that after pulling over, placing the gear shifter into park(P) and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle was able to restart but was unable to accelerate above 15 MPH. The contact also stated that after coming to a stop at a stop light, the failure recurred, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it remained awaiting diagnostic test and repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-17
- VIN: 2HKYF187X6H
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
- Summary: The left rear frame of the vehicle is rusted out where the rear drive line bolts to the body or frame. Causing the rear drive line to have the ability of failing to stay attached to the vehicle. The rear suspension also connects at the same area. Just a huge rotted out hole at the moment.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2HKYF18486H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle rear-ended her vehicle, causing her vehicle to crash into another vehicle from the driver's side front door. The rear bumper and exhaust pipe detached. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained a back injury and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. Prior to the failure, the dealer had previously performed a recall repair for the driver's and passenger's side air bags. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.
FIRERELATED PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-05
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5FNYF28776B
- Components: FIRERELATED
- Summary: The contact’s husband owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was vacant and in a parked position, she noticed a dark gray cloud of smoke and fire inside the vehicle. The contact then stated that she noticed that the front driver’s side door and the car seat had melted. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. The fire department was notified, and the fire was extinguished. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2hkyf18746h
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owned a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that initially, her check engine light had been illuminated on her instrument panel. She then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced both her fuel injectors and spark plugs. The mechanic then took the vehicle to a dealer since the check engine light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The PCM software was updated by the dealer; however, the light still remained. Upon picking up the vehicle, the contact was informed that her check engine light remained illuminated due to a misfire in cylinder#1. The contact was assured by the mechanic that the vehicle passed the PCM test and that the vehicle was safe to drive. While dropping her child off at school, a cloud of white smoke began to emit from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames as the contact exited the vehicle. The authorities were called to the scene and the local fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire and police report were filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 256,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-26
- VIN: 5FNYF28546B
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. HIGH BEAMS WORKED FINE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-25
- VIN: 5FNYF28526B
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: LATCH ON THE REAR PULL DOWN DOOR WILL NOT HOLD TIGHT. I CLOSE IT SO THAT THE REAR DOOR SEEMS CLOSED WELL AND TIGHT. AFTER DRIVING A LITTLE WHILE, VERY OFTEN, MY LIGHT COMES ON SHOWING REAR PULL DOWN LOCK IS NOT CLOSED! WHEN I CHECK IT OUT, I FIND THAT IT IS NOT CLOSED TIGHT. I CAN SEE IT PROTRUDING SLIGHTLY, COMPARED TO HOW IT LOOKED AS I CLOSED IT INITIALLY! I CAN'T TELL EXACTLY WHEN IT BEGAN IT WASN'T THAT OFTEN AND I THOUGHT I OR MY HUSBAND JUST DIDN'T CLOSE IT TIGHT ENOUGH.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-01
- VIN: 2HKYF18616H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING THE RADIATOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM SKINNER HONDA (3823 ROSS CLARK CIR, DOTHAN, AL 36303;(334) 671-8100) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V499000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 202,566.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-03
- VIN: 2HKYF18616H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DIVER AIRBAG EXPLODED WHILE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN YARD, WHILE CHANGING THE RADATOR, IT POPPED
STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-22
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5FNYF28406B
- Components: STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE MOVING SLOWLY IN A PRIVATE DRIVE AND TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER PARKED CAR AND A SUPPORT POST OF A CARPORT
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-08
- VIN: 5FNYF28436B
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: CAR WAS PARKED. I STARTED IT UP AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND IT DID NOT MOVE. I PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE AND DIDN'T' MOVE, WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES, TRIED AGAIN AND THE BRAKES SQUEEZED REALLY TIGHT BUT WAS BACK TO NORMAL. DROVE TO WORK AND ON THE WAY BACK BRAKES GOT TIGHT AND STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEELS. STOPPED BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED FOR HALF AN HOUR UNTIL COOLED DOWN AND CALLED A TOW SERVICE. CALL LOCAL HONDA DEALER AND THEY DO NOT HAVE A RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE MORE THAN 200 COMPLAINTS.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-15
- VIN: 5FNYF28566B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE CONTINUES TO MISFIRE NO MATTER WHAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE LIKE PLUGS. RUNS ROUGH AND UNLESS YOU RESTART THE ENGINE IT WILL NOT RUN PROPERLY. ESPECIALLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD.
2006 Honda Pilot recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 10 recalls for different components of the 2006 Honda Pilot.
- Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Summary: Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
- Consequence: If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
- Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2009 Acura RL and Honda Element vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2006-2008 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
- Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE "HITCH" STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
- Consequence: WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH BOLT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.
- Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391) TO OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
- Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
- Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Negative 2006 Honda Pilot car reviews
Positive 2006 Honda Pilot car reviews
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As fellow teachers and car enthusiasts, my wife and I are always on the lookout for the perfect vehicle. We've had good experiences with Honda and Toyota in the past, but our six months with the Pilot have been nothing short of exceptional. We're thrilled to report that this is the first car we've owned that has performed flawlessly. We're getting over 22 mpg (city and some freeway), and the comfort on long trips is simply amazing. During a recent drive into L.A., we had a close call with an obstacle on the freeway. Thankfully, the VSA (vehicle stability assist) worked exactly as it was supposed to and saved our lives. We're so grateful to Honda for exceeding our expectations.
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This car was amazing! It lasted through so much and was incredibly reliable, even reaching an outstanding 310,000 miles with only one major repair at 180,000 miles when the transmission died. Our family put a lot of miles on the car, averaging almost 40,000 miles a year towards the end of its life. As long as we maintained it properly, the car ran really well. Although the engine began to burn oil pretty badly around 270,000 miles, it still lasted another 40,000 miles. Overall, it's a great car for a kid's first car or a family car because it's very roomy! I would definitely recommend it 10/10!
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This car is really nice to own! The navigation system is very clear and easy to use, and you can even personalize it with your own choice of colors and voice (male/female). The car rides great, has a powerful engine, and seems to be very solid and well-built. While there are a couple of minor issues, such as having to unlock the door before opening it after turning off the ignition, and the stereo sound quality not being the best, overall it's a great vehicle to have!
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Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with the 2006 Pilot. I absolutely love it! The ride is so smooth and the interior is incredibly comfortable. As someone with lower back problems, I was worried about driving it on long trips, but I've never had any issues. Plus, the 3rd row seats are perfect for my kids and they have plenty of room. I know some reviews mention the gas mileage isn't great, but I've been keeping track and I average about 17 mpg with mostly city driving, which I'm really happy with. I'm definitely considering upgrading to the newer model when it comes out. Overall, I just wanted to say that I truly love my Pilot!
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Our 2006 Honda Pilot has been a reliable vehicle for the past 14 years, with almost no issues until recently. Despite accumulating an impressive 256,000 miles (410,000 kilometres), it is now starting to show its age. Although the gas mileage has declined over the years, we have been satisfied with its performance. However, as our needs have changed, we have decided to downsize to a Subaru Outback. While it is difficult to say goodbye to the Pilot, we are confident that the Outback will meet our needs.
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Sheridan Farrell 2025-01-02
We purchased our 2006 Pilot EX-L used in 2014 with 119k miles. It has been a great car for around town, road trips, and even trips to Home Depot 😂. The engine runs smoothly and the leather interior is quite nice. However, we have had some trouble with all four windows. They have a tendency to fall down in the door frame without any warning. We have had to replace all four windows a couple of times. Our auto glass place informed us that the material that holds up the glass is not very durable. Even the Honda dealer only provides a one-year guarantee on the replacement. It is quite frustrating! Although there are many complaints about this issue on the internet, including a failed class action lawsuit, Honda has not acknowledged the problem nor taken any responsibility for it. They do offer a repair service for $400 per window, but it is not a permanent solution.
Noel Jakubowski 2024-10-14
Our 2006 Pilot has been a reliable vehicle with great gas mileage averaging 22 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving. Although we have experienced some issues with the rear speaker and tire sensor, these were resolved after a few visits to the dealer. However, we have had ongoing trouble with the front seat back cover, which has required multiple trips to the dealer for replacement. Despite this issue, we remain confident in the overall quality of our Honda Pilot.
Kole Wisozk 2024-08-23
Primarily bought for my wife, currently we have 12000 miles on the pilot and have had no problems. The leather seats, DVD, AWD are great features and it's definitely a bargain compared to what other SUVs cost and charge extra for.
Kurtis Osinski 2024-06-03
We have known six people with 06 or later Pilots, and all of them have had to take their cars to the dealer because mice crawled into the HVAC. This is due to a design flaw, as it is not covered enough in the undercarriage. Each visit costs $250. Additionally, the side trim on the front leather seat on our car (and three others we know of) has worn through due to cheap material. If you live in an area with snow, we advise against buying a Pilot with 4WD and expecting good control on slippery or steep roads. The ABS locks up and the auto 4WD has no bite, even with new mud/snow tires. These are design flaws. If you need a car with ample room, good traction, and no issues with mice or trim, we recommend considering other options.
Jillian Sporer 2024-02-23
Hi there! I've had my Pilot for 18 months now and wanted to share my experience. I've noticed a creaking noise from the door seals and driver's side B-pillar, but luckily the service guy at the dealer has been able to help by lubing all the seals during my oil changes. While the noise usually goes away after being lubed, it does tend to come back once the lube dries out. Unfortunately, the noise from the B-pillar hasn't been fixed yet, even after a few attempts. Additionally, I've had some issues with broken/leaking struts that need to be replaced. Despite these issues, I've found the gas consumption to be pretty average, averaging 18-20 mpg with mixed city and highway driving, which is pretty close to the advertised number of 18-24 mpg. Thanks for listening!