2007 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 2007 Honda Pilot problems
The 2007 Honda Pilot has been associated with several common problems, mainly related to drivetrain issues, structural flaws, and electrical failures.
Drivetrain problems are prevalent, with the NHTSA reporting multiple cases of engine stalls, coolant leaks, and unintended acceleration.
Structural issues are also common, especially rusting frames. The NHTSA has received reports of frames rusting away, making the vehicle unsafe to drive.
Electrical failures include headlight malfunctions and faulty center console illumination. The NHTSA has received numerous complaints about low beam headlights not working properly, while the center console illumination may fail to operate correctly.
These problems have led to several recalls and investigations, with the NHTSA registering 185 consumer complaints.
Is 2007 Honda Pilot a good year?
Although the Pilot is one of the older midsize SUVs now available, Honda has been making continual updates to keep it fresh. The 2007 model, thanks to its solid engineering and reputation for high reliability and resale value, is still one of our top recommendations for buyers needing a jack-of-all-trades vehicle.
How many miles will a 2007 Honda Pilot last?
Honda Pilot Life Expectancy Factors
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.
Are 2007 Honda Pilots good on gas?
Based on data from 217 vehicles, 24,221 fuel-ups and 6,439,310 miles of driving, the 2007 Honda Pilot gets a combined Avg MPG of 16.68 with a 0.04 MPG margin of error.
2007 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
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Seats problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Honda Pilot vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2007 Honda Pilot
The NHTSA has received 201 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Honda Pilot. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2007 Honda Pilot vehicles.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-12
- VIN: 5FNYF28427B
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: In mid 2023 while driving I excellerated and the driver seat fell backwards and to the right about 5 inches. I pulled over and discovered something under the left hand front side of driver seat had broke. I had a box and other stuff in the trunk and put it in the backseat to prop it up while I drove home. Discilovered a week later the side bracket had broke. And it was a part riveted onto the main seat. I had it welded but didn't trust the weld alone. I started fabrication of a bracket overlay (Honda wanted a fortune for the one part). After months of it being parked over the winter I bought another 2007 Honda Pilot for parts. Sad that Hondas quality has declined. Very dangerous, and the same thing had happened to a lot of other owners. Not something that should happen at any mileage. Ours had about 176k on it.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-03
- VIN: 2HKYF18557H
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Both front headlights on low beam suddenly stopped working, high beams work as do the rest of the indicator lights on the vehicle, I have replaced the bulbs, checked fuses and relays and switches and they still do not work. An issue that has been recalled on earlier years and is very common on my model year with no assistance from Honda.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-07
- VIN: 5FNYF185X7B
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Rear Subframe rust because of bad quality metal is leading me to call the junk yard, although everything is working fine in the car, still I have to get rid of it because is not safe to drive.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-15
- VIN: 5FNYF28547B
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Driver's seat front left mounting bracket snapped. Seat now rocks backward under pressure or during acceleration, and runs the risk of detaching completely in a collision. Over one hundred reports of similarly compromised driver's seats in Honda Pilot series 2003 - 2007 (mine is a 2007). Available for inspection upon request. Honda needs to issue a safety recall before injuries and fatalities start occurring.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-21
- VIN: 2HKYF18517H
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: The rear subframe is completely rusted out where the trailing arm is attached. I was looking to see if I could purchase a used Pilot on line and maybe do an engine swap and was shocked how common this problem is. Many owners were selling there Pilots for parts because of this problem. I originally noticed this while inspecting the cause of the vehicle swaying from side to side at speeds over 40mph.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-03
- VIN: 2HKYF18527H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I noticed a few months ago Honda CRV’s from the approximate years 2006-2013 were issued a recall because of frame rust caused by salted roads up in the northern USA. My 2007 Pilot is experiencing the same issue and was wondering why there wasn’t a recall on my vehicle. The Pilot spent most of its lifetime up in the Boston area. Thanks
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-05
- VIN: 5FNYF18197B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Front blower motor resistor keeps going out and have replaced several times. Something is causing the part to burn out.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-23
- VIN: 5FNYF18587B
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Passenger air bag lights continuously on. Took to mechanic, mechanic said it’s most likely a bad sensor or a wiring issue that’s causing the failure. That’s all I could find out without tearing into it any further. He ran all the tests and nothing shows that the sensor is bad. But he said it doesn’t make sense that it’s showing it’s bad. He is leaning towards wiring. Wiring??? I haven’t touched that.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-09
- VIN: 5FNYF28577B
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: Car would not respond during normal operation, was in gear but would not accelerate. After I was pushed to the side of the road, I restarted the engine. And was able to drive a block away to my home at a very reduced speed. It will now only run at a very low speed, therefore inoperable.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-08
- VIN: 2HKYF18427H
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I was driving the car on a one way street. When the A/T Temp came on, the car slowed down and then eventually stopped. I was 1min from my destination. I got it towed home, til I can get it to the shop. I just brought the car. The mechanic said the transmission has a lot of metal piece inside of it.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-08
- VIN: 2HKYF18557H
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: The whole underneath sub frame, floor which it connects to, the left & right frame rails are completely rotted away so the shocks are hanging without a piece of frame on them.Completely unrepairable. Not worth fixing. What shall I do? This is a significant safety issue & concern . My mechanic will not give this an inspection sticker until it is road safe.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-28
- VIN: 5FNYF18767B
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I experienced a sudden unintended acceleration while coming to a full stop at a traffic light. The vehicle kept accelerating around 5k RPM on it's own without pressing the gas pedal. I was able to stop the vehicle by engaging the emergency brake. I was very close to cause an accident today. My mechanic said there's no engine code and can't find anything wrong.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-25
- VIN: 5FNYF28407B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WE WERE TRAVELING THE FREEWAY AND AS WE DROVE DOWN THE ROAD THE LOW BEAMS TURNED OFF. FORTUNATELY HIGH BEAMS WERE STILL FUNCTIONAL.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-11
- VIN: 2HKYF18597H
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: While driving the vehicle home after purchase on 6/11/2022 the vehicle experienced automatic, minor brake application. However, when we applied the brakes it was as if they fully locked up. By the time we got to the side of the road all of the brakes were smoking. It has been returned to the dealership 3 times for the same issue and they currently have the vehicle. They have experienced the same issue when they were trying to fix the issue but they cannot seem to figure it out. While I was investigating, I noticed that the 2005 Honda Pilot had the same issue, and the recall was started for the 2007 Honda Pilot also but was never issued. It makes it very unsafe to drive.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-08
- VIN: 2HKYF187X7H
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the rear bumper and the two edges of the corner of the chassis were corroded. The used car dealer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-22
- VIN: 5FNYF18547B
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The driver side door lock does not work, which, by what I read on the internet, is a very common problem.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-09
- VIN: 5fnyf287x7b
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: While driving, both low beam headlights stopped working. High beams and all other bulbs still work. Checked filament of low beams and no burn or black residue.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-22
- VIN: 5fnyf18527b
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: While driving with six on board (car holds up to 8) I hit a moderate bump. The car made a loud bang, and felt unstable. At the same time, ABS, VTM-4, and stabilty warning lights came on. I was in a construction zone with no place to stop, so I kept going. The instabilty seemed manageable, so I kept going to an exit. On the ramp, while cornering even slightly, there was a rubbing sound from the rear wheel area. In a straight line, it sounded okay, but didn't feel right. When we were able to park and get out, the rear wheels were splayed out (extreme negative camber) as if the car was grossly overloaded, even though if was empty. Upon inspection, I found that the two rear mounts for the subframe had completely pulled out of the unibody. The subframe had rusted from the inside, so there was no appearance of structurally significant rust until it failed. When the suspension subframe pulled away, it pulled apart the wiring for the ABS, etc. This is a very unsafe condition that appeared with no warning. A quick internet search shows that it's also quite common.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-12
- VIN: 5FNYF28787B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: AFTER REPAIR SHOP DONE $2,600.00 IN WORK, VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION ON I-40 EAST, MISFIRED AND BLOW THE HEAD GASKET, HEAD, AND MOTOR ACCORDING TO HONDA SHOP. REPAIRS ESTIMATE ARE KNOW AT $6,000.00. THE REPAIR SHOP HAD SAID NOTHING ABOUT MILEAGE IN REPAIRING THE VEHICLE THE FIRST AND NOW STATES SOMETHING DIFFERENT.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-28
- VIN: 2HKYF18687H
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TMY VEHICLE, A 2007 HONDA PILOT IS SUBJECT TO A RECALL, AND I ONLY, IN THE LAST TWO DAYS, BECAME AWARE OF SAME. I CALLED A LOCAL DEALER BUT THE PERSON ADVISED THAT THEY COULD NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS AT NO COST TO ME.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-01
- VIN: 5FNYF18517B
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH WHEN IN MOTION
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-11
- VIN: 2HKYF18547H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL ALL THE WAY DOWN PAST WHERE IT SHOULD EVEN STOP. THIS WINDOW IS SELDOM USED IF EVER. BOUGHT NEW RETRACTOR, IT HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE CHANGING IT.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-19
- VIN: 5FNYF28717B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS A DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AT 35 MILES AN HOUR AND I NOTICED THAT THE D INDICATOR STARTED BLINKING. SOON AFTER THAT MY PILOT LOST AL POWER AND IT STARTED TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY . I PULLED OVER BECAUSE I WAS HOLDING UP TRAFFIC AND I WAS ABLE TO GET IT HOME BECAUSE FORTUNATELY I WAS ONLY BLOCKS AWAY.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-24
- VIN: 2HKYF18117H
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A BURNING RUBBER ODOR WAS DETECTED ALONG WITH A THUMPING VIBRATION AND NOISE; WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND NORMALLY BUT THE THUMPING VIBRATION WAS EVEN MORE APPARENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS WERE LOCKING UP AND RUINING THE ROTORS; AFTER REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS AND ROTOR, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED WITH EXTENSIVE OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKES. IT WAS THEN DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST MODULE HAD FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MECHANIC CONTACTED THE CLOSEST HONDA DEALER (APPROXIMATELY 70MILES AWAY) WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE RAPAIRED BY THE MECHANIC AND NOT DRIVEN TO THE DEALER DUE TO THE LIKELIHOOD OF F ULL BRAKE LOCK UP OR FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. THE DEALER TESTED THE REPLACED PART (VSA MODULE) AND DETERMINED THAT IT HAD IN FACT FAILED DUE TO AN INTERNAL SHORT. *BF*JB
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-01
- VIN: 5FNYF18497B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TIMING BELT/TENSIONER RESULTING IN LOUD NOISES. ALREADY REPLACED ONCE AT 100K NOW RECURRING AT 148K.
2007 Honda Pilot recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 2007 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: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 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: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.
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Positive 2007 Honda Pilot car reviews
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I bought the pilot brand new in 2007 and my family absolutely loves it! The front and rear seats are very comfortable, although the seats in the far back are more suitable for kids or smaller people. The ride is comfortable and not at all annoying, although it's not the quietest SUV out there. It's a great sized SUV that handles well, but it's not a sports car. As expected with a larger SUV, the gas mileage isn't the greatest, but I usually get around 15mpg city and 19mpg on the freeway. It's worth noting that my little sister, who is a bit of a speed demon, calls me Mr. Slow poke, but I prefer to take things at a more relaxed pace. I've had a few minor issues with the car, such as having to adjust the valves earlier than recommended by Honda, a broken air tube between the air filter and the engine, and a broken plastic cover on the left side of the driver's seat where the seat controls are located. However, there is plenty of room to haul all sorts of things in this SUV, from 12-foot 2x4s to fencing material and bicycles. I've even made use of the roof rack (for a Christmas tree) and installed a trailer hitch. Overall, I highly recommend this SUV for anyone in need of a spacious and reliable vehicle.
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Hi there! I'm glad to hear that you've had a great experience with your midsized SUV! It's great to know that you haven't had any major issues with it in the 3 1/2 years you've been driving it. I hope you don't mind me asking, but have you noticed any differences in insulation between the LX 4WD and the EXL? It's good to know that it handles well in the Snowbelt winters, even in 2WD. And it's great to hear that it's been mechanically perfect so far with only regular scheduled maintenance. Thanks for sharing that you get 20 MPG during your normal day to day driving. Have a great day!
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I had an 06 Accord EX-L and then bought the 07 Pilot EX-L. I must say, the engine, transmission, and 4WD system are all flawless. The two words that come to mind when describing these systems are 'effortless engagement'. The engine is silky smooth and near silent, while the transmission is always in the right gear and never misses a beat. You can barely feel the tug when the rear wheels kick in. Considering the size and weight of the vehicle, it rides almost as nice as the Accord. I love the size and interior space, which is great for hauling loads of just about anything around. I could have bought any SUV manufactured by the big 3 and saved thousands, but I still chose the Pilot. Simply put, it's a Honda.
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I recently upgraded to the Honda Pilot (AWD with NAV) from my 2003 Infiniti FX35. While the FX had its merits, there were a few drawbacks that made me consider a change. The seating was uncomfortable, the driver seat power buttons were awkwardly placed under the right leg, and the ride in the rear seat was extremely rough on anything other than a perfectly smooth road. Additionally, the rounded design of the FX made for poor visibility. However, the Honda Pilot has exceeded my expectations with its excellent visibility and ample glass area. The third row seating is a great bonus, and I'm pleased to be able to run the vehicle on regular gas. Best of all, I was able to get most of the options I had on my Infiniti for $14,000 less at sticker. After considering the Acura, I ultimately decided to stick with Honda and I'm thrilled with the value I've received!
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I bought Pilot EXL AWD over a year back and thought I would use it for a while before I did the review. A year and 10K miles later, I am completely satisfied with my Pilot. This vehicle gives you the practicality of a minivan or close without having to buy a minivan. The vehicle has good ergonomics and the lot of nice storage compartments, etc. It handles well and gives about 21.5 mpg on the highway and about 16 ~17 in the city. The third row seats are excellent, for moderate sized adults. Great Value for Money.
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Leland Heidenreich 2024-09-06
I bought this car used at 130k miles and unfortunately experienced some issues. The radiator went bust and leaked all transmission fluid, severely overheating the transmission, resulting in hard shifts ever since. Additionally, the steering wheel shakes above 70 on the highway, despite multiple attempts to balance the tires and do alignment. The ABS sensors also went at about 137k miles and had to be replaced. However, there are some positives to this car. It is very roomy and can carry as much as a pickup truck with both rows folded down. The interior design is pretty nice, with a column shifter that allows for lots of storage space. The suspension feels quite comfortable and the handling feels normal. It also does not burn oil for the first 3k miles after an oil change. Overall, while there have been some issues, this car has proven to be a reliable and spacious option for me.
Stefan Dare 2024-06-10
I have been a Honda Pilot owner for 4 years and I absolutely loved my 2003 model. When it was time to renew my lease, I decided to upgrade to the 2007 Honda Pilot. However, I have noticed that the driver's seat does not have the same amount of leg room as my previous Honda, which makes driving uncomfortable. As a confident Honda Pilot driver, I expect the highest level of comfort and functionality from my vehicle. It is disappointing to experience a decrease in comfort with the newer model.
Reuben Turcotte 2024-04-26
The fuel consumption estimate on the sales sticker states 17 MPG city and 22 MPG highway. However, I have been getting 9 to 12 MPG. The dealer keeps telling me to wait for the engine to break in, but as I put more miles on this gas guzzler, the fuel efficiency seems to be getting worse.
Geoffrey Lueilwitz 2024-02-12
We chose this vehicle because it was the one we liked the most. As someone who has only driven cars before, I was disappointed with how it handles. The steering response is slow and mushy, which makes me feel like I'm sending signals to the engine room whenever I make a steering adjustment. Additionally, I was surprised to find out that the 6-disk CD changer doesn't play mp3 encoded disks. However, the build quality is excellent, the engine is quiet and responsive, and the seating arrangement is very versatile.
Camryn Frami 2024-02-10
I read all the reviews on the Pilot and they sounded wonderful, so I decided to buy a 2007 model. Unfortunately, I have not had the best experience with it. The gas mileage is not what I expected and I feel disappointed that the car manufacturer did not provide accurate information. I get 11-13 miles per gallon in the city and only 20.5 on the highway. The dealer has been trying to help, but so far, nothing has worked. I had an intake sensor replaced, but it did not improve the situation. I am also disappointed that the ECO light does not seem to make a difference in fuel efficiency. My husband's F150 gets better mileage than the Pilot. This experience has left me feeling frustrated and I do not think I will be purchasing another Honda in the future.