2018 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 2018 Honda Pilot problems
The 2018 Honda Pilot has received positive reviews from consumer reports, with high owner satisfaction scores and a smooth ride. However, there are some common problems reported by owners of this vehicle.
One of the most widespread complaints from 2018 Honda Pilot owners is dead batteries, with many experiencing this issue within the first 25,000 miles. This is often due to the numerous electrical accessories in newer SUVs, which can sometimes drain the battery while parked. Replacing a battery costs around $250, while diagnosing any parasitic draw is another $150.
Another common problem with the 2018 Honda Pilot is noise from the brakes, specifically from the rear brake pads. This issue tends to occur around 10,000 miles and is caused by the rear brake pads wearing out quicker than in some other midsize SUVs, leading to excessive noise. Replacing the brake pads costs roughly $300, and if new rotors are needed, they're an additional $400.
Some owners have reported rare transmission issues shifting from first to second gear with the nine-speed automatic transmission. These issues have been reported by some owners in the first 20,000 miles. While there are some transmission software updates that most dealerships will install for free, some owners have had to rebuild the transmission, which costs over $1,200.
There are three recalls on the 2018 Honda Pilot, which is similar to other midsize SUVs from the same year. The most serious recall is for the timing belt teeth, which may separate. Honda will replace the timing belt on affected models for free. The other recalls cover a hood latch and seat rivets, which are not mechanically serious issues.
In summary, the 2018 Honda Pilot has some common problems, such as dead batteries, noise from the brakes, and rare transmission issues. However, most of these problems are minor and lead to average repair costs as the vehicle ages. The Pilot lasts around 250,000 miles and offers good value for a midsize SUV with a spacious cabin.
Does the Honda Pilot have any problems?
Honda Pilots built between 2006 and 2008, as well as 2017 to 2021 models, have considerably fewer reported complaints than other model years. This is despite the investigation into engine stop-start system failures in the later model years and a recall involving the hood latch on 2016 to 2019 Pilots.
What year Honda Pilot has transmission problems?
Several Honda Pilot transmission problems have appeared in multiple years. Specifically, we noticed the worst transmission errors in the 2003, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017, and 2019 versions of the Honda Pilot. Watch for these flaws if you own any of these years.
Is the Honda Pilot a long lasting car?
The Honda Pilot is not only reliable but also known for its impressive longevity. Many Honda Pilots have been known to last up to 200,000 miles with proper care, and some units have even approached 300,000 miles, underscoring the vehicle's longevity.
How much is a transmission for a 2018 Honda Pilot?
2018 Honda Pilot Transmission Cost
The cost of a new 2018 Honda Pilot transmission could be over $3,500 depending on the vehicle, however, transmission services such as fluid changes and a transmission fluid flush are considerably less expensive, in some cases costing less than $150.
2018 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:
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2018 Honda Pilot vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2018 Honda Pilot
The NHTSA has received 308 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2018 Honda Pilot. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2018 Honda Pilot vehicles.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-06
- VIN: 5FNYF6H07JB
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: Warning lights for the ACC, LKAS and FCW have been blinking everyday. One day they just started blinking. I took to dealership and they said it's $180 to diagnose issue. I have seen 100s of pist of different forums about the issue which means it is a known problem. As of the last 6 months or so these features do not work on the car.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-24
- VIN: 5FNYF5H99JB
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I've brought the car to the Honda Dealer located at 2400 N State Rd 7 Hollywood FL 33021 for over a year I have complained that the car jumps and that there is a few recalls on my vehicle. I was told that the part isn't available and they can't fix it but did not offer any remedies to this issue. The car will shut off on me while I'm driving and it's very dangerous. I've mentioned this to them many times but they only try to convince me to buy another car and get me to trade in my car and pay a deposit.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-01
- VIN: 5FNYF6H9XJB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. The contact stated that several attempts were needed before the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-22
- VIN: 5FNYF6H17JB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-21
- VIN: 5FNYF6H5XJB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-18
- VIN: 5FNYF6H61JB
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: NHTSA Recall Number23V-858 Recall issued December 18, 2023. I have been on the waiting list to complete the repair at Yonkers Honda in Yonkers, NY, since May. I spoke to Yonkers Honda today, October 9, 2024, and Honda still has not provided replacement parts to dealers to complete the recall work, with no ETA.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: 5FNYF5H91JB
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I have attempted several times to schedule the Honda Pilot for the recall item to be replaced since May 2024. The Pacific Honda Service Center states they do not have the part to replace the fuel pump. I called again last week, and they said I can pay $179 to have the vehicle inspected and if the fuel pump is faulty then they will order the part. This is unacceptable.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-01
- VIN: 5FNYF6H91JB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-10
- VIN: 5FNYF6H94JB
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: When attempting to accelerate the vehicle does not respond and experiences a three to five second delay. The delayed response began occurring shortly after purchasing the vehicle in 2018 and has only increased in frequency. This issue appears to be systemic with this model and year and the dealership has no remedy to mitigate this safety issue / concern.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-31
- VIN: 5FNYF6H0XJB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: See attached document for complaint.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-11
- VIN: 5FNYF6H55JB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The local dealer and another dealer, Manly Honda (2777 Corby Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407); were contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-24
- VIN: 5FNYF6H52JB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-19
- VIN: 5FNYF5H37JB
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Honda informed me of the recall of my vehicle back in January 2024. I have tried to attempt to get this fixed at my local dealership. I was told they did not have parts and expected them in April. To date, I have not heard anything. I just took my vehicle in for service and was told they had no update as to when parts would become available for this recall. This recall happened because of the dangers that the faulty fuel pump presents to consumers and I'm not seeing enough to be done by Honda to rectify this in a reasonable timeframe. What happens if something happens to my vehicle or my safety as a result of Honda being unable to fix this defect?
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-16
- VIN: 5FNYF5H85JB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: In regards to TSB 23-078 Honda states that my VIN does not meet the parameters for service even though the dealer service techs are stating this is the issue. Since it is not a recall there is nothing they can do but recommend what the service dept wants to do, which is temporarily fix the problem. Which is bring the vehicle in for a transmission service every 20000 to 30000 mile for service at a cost of $500-600 to me. Which is less than half of the recommended interval. They have been treating the transmission with an additive up until this point.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-08
- VIN: 5FNYF5H30JB
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The components of my vehicle that were affected is from the power train and emissions.Honda issued an TSB on August 2023 for this. The warning light on my vehicle is now illuminated. I have a DTC code P0471 stored on my vehicles computer and can no longer pass a smog chech without the problem being repaired. This issue has impacted my vehicles torque converter. When I drive at high speeds my car shakes and I get a warning that says transmission system problem. Also the transmission slips and has poor fuel mileage. Honda extended the warranty for this part because it is prone to failure. My vehicle was diagnosed at Gardena Honda on Sep 4,2024. The service advisers confirmed that my vehicle has the issue that the warranty was extended on. However, due to my vehicle having a salvage title they will not honor that warranty. This issue should have been recalled instead of extending the warranty. Other pilot owners may pose a serious risk to themselves and others as Honda failed to notify myself and other about the risks of having a defective part on the vehicle. I can no longer drive my vehicle because of the risk involved. The dealer quoted me $5000.00 to repair. Federal law requires car manufacturers to repair any issues that arise from emissions regardless of bad title. Honda refused to repair on 9/4/2024.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-05
- VIN: 5FNYF6H96JB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-06
- VIN: 5FNYF5H56JB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the "System Warning" and the check engine warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle almost stalled and was making an abnormal sound as if there was a misfire. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was a recurring failure that occurred at various speeds. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-29
- VIN: 5FNYF6H92JB
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: While driving my 2018 Honda Pilot I stopped in an intersection to make a turn and when I came to a complete stop my vehicle stopped running. Assuming it was the auto start/stop I released the brake and attempted to accelerate to complete my turn the vehicle failed to re-start and shuttered / stalled. I then could not get my vehicle to restart and had multiple warnings on my dash along with check engine light being lit. 1 of the errors showed "Emissions System Problem" as well as "Move vehicle to side of road and park". I could not get the vehicle to do anything even though it was already in parked from stalling out. I had to press Start/Stop button to turn my vehicle off completely for approx. 2 minutes and then was able to get vehicle restarted and then shifted to Drive to clear intersection. This has happened multiple times in different circumstances. I have had the vehicle back to Honda dealership twice and they said the do not see any issue or cannot get issue to repeat.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-10
- VIN: 5FNYF6H19JB
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: My 2018 Honda Pilot is part of a Safety Recall Notice per American Honda Motor Co. Inc. and is in regards to a defective fuel pump. Issues include engine not starting/stalling and check engine light illuminating. Over the past 3 years I have experienced the following symptoms with my 2018 Honda Pilot: 1.) The engine wouldn't start on several occasions 2.) My wife noted she was driving in parking lot when engine stalled 3.) Dash illuminates "EMISSIONS SYSTEMS PROBLEM/ CHECK ENGINE" On March 11, 2024 I took my vehicle to Honda of Pasadena and spoke to Svc Advisor Eddie and told him I am experiencing all of the above and is this covered under the safety recall? He stated he will have the Svc Tech inspect and let me know. Shortly thereafter I was told by Eddie that my issues are not related to said safety recall and charged me $720.45 in un-necessary repairs (none of which included replacing the faulty fuel pump). In response I filed a claim with Kassandra @ American Honda Motor Co., Inc (CASE# [XXX]), who reached out to dealer and ultimately denied my claim and noted issues are not related the Safety Recall. To date I have filed a BAR complaint which is pending and and I am currently driving said defective vehicle which is experiencing all the above safety issues: 1.) engine not starting and/or stalling 2.) "EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM/ CHECK ENGINE" light illuminates INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-15
- VIN: 5FNYF5H97JB
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Sitting stopped at a red light. These messages with the check engine light start scrolling on the dashboard: TSA, Emissions system problem, stability control, EPS, etc. it kept changing. When trying to go in drive to he engine had reduced power and I had to get out of the intersection quickly. The code to show up when scanned was P0369 camshaft sensor. Had the vehicle towed to Honda dealership to find out that other pilots in my same year model have this issue but my specific VIN was not included in the recall LVM or the service bulletin 19-045 even though the same year model is included.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-27
- VIN: 5FNYF6H53JB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the message stated that the transmission was overheating was displayed. The contact pulled over to the nearest exit to park the vehicle and allowed the engine to cool off. The contact then continued to drive; however, the message displayed after driving for a while, caused the contact to pull over and allow the engine to cool off again. The failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to East Coast Honda (8756A US Highway 17 Bypass South, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588); where it was diagnosed and determined that the rotors needed to be replaced and the transmission fluid needed to be flushed and refilled. The rotors had been replaced and the transmission was flushed and refilled. Approximately two weeks after receiving the repair, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the engine revved with an abnormally loud sound. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was related to the recall; however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 66,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-23
- VIN: 5FNYF6H16JB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact was driving at approximately 30 MPH, there were several warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a parking lot and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-26
- VIN: 5FNYF6H82JB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: The original manufacturer windshield and the adhesive holding it to the body of the vehicle was improperly installed by the manufacturer allowing water to leak into the A-pillar of the driver's side down into the lower dash and foot well. Moisture and degradation of the factory installed windshield adhesive can cause electrical faults, mold, a loose windshield, and other issues that can disable the vehicle and/or cause bodily harm. The dealer noted and advised about the possibility of the adhesive degradation before the vehicle was inspected, which confirms this is a common issue with this vehicle. Upon inspection, they advised that the windshield adhesive was the issue. The issues/symptoms presented themselves during recent and prolonged rain events at which time it was reported to the nearest authorized dealer. The local dealer claims a crack in the windshield as the cause of the problems. Unfortunately, there are no cracks in the area where the leak is originating from. The vehicle leaks from the upper driver's side corner of the windshield, with the crack noted being on the lower mid section of the windshield. Water would not run up into the corner from where the adhesive leaks.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-05
- VIN: 5FNYF6H98JB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was filed. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-26
- VIN: 5FNYF6H5XJB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated while responding. Additionally, the power train warning light was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuel injectors were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2018 Honda Pilot recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2018 Honda Pilot.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
- Consequence: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2017 Acura owner letters are expected to be mail late-September 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
- Consequence: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
- Consequence: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets. In the event of a crash, the rivets can break causing the seats not to be secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is D0S, and T0T.
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We purchased the 6-speed auto EX model and the transmission has performed well. However, my wife and I have noticed some loud knocking/thumping noises, although we cannot reproduce them all the time. On the bright side, acceleration is good and the space is great! The third-row seat can actually be used by adults and with all the seats folded down, we were able to transport a treadmill home, thanks to the cavernous cargo space. Although we are not big fans of the touchscreen in the infotainment system and the lack of volume/power on/off button, Honda has fixed these issues in the year after we bought our SUV. We recommend purchasing all-weather/custom-fit rubber mats for all three rows, as the third-row seat does not come with a mat. Body roll is noticeable, so we suggest slowing down when coming off the highway. The blind spot camera on the right mirror works great and truly helps when passing lanes on the highway. However, we have noticed that metallic paint in Honda's seems to be on the thin side these days and scratches very easily. Overall, we are satisfied with the vehicle, but we have found reports and complaints on the Elites and Touring trims. If you are an Android user, your phone may not sync well with the infotainment system after a while, but my wife's Apple CarPlay works flawlessly. Lastly, if you want to avoid any transmission issues, we recommend going for a Toyota, as Asin makes transmissions for Toyota, and they are one of the best in the market.You can only use it via Bluetooth. An update from 2020: The SUV has been performing well, which is expected. It hasn't reached 9000 miles yet and it's almost 2 years old. There are no issues with Android Auto now. I guess the bugs worked themselves out. It was most likely a low-quality or worn USB cable causing the problem, but it's working well now. Just be careful with the paint as it still scratches easily. Everything else has held up well, especially since the Pilot is garage kept. I still highly recommend this vehicle for families of 5 or more. There is good shoulder room for the 3 passengers in the 2nd row. An update from 2021: The car has now covered over 22,000 miles in a year. I did a 4,600 mile trip from SE AZ all the way to MI's lower peninsula with 6 passengers on board and it performed admirably. Maintenance-wise, I have only done oil/filter changes and replenished fluids. The battery, tires, brakes, etc. are all still original and I'm very happy about that. The 18-inch wheels ride very smoothly in comparison to the 20-inch ones, and the tires are a lot more affordable. The extra thick sidewall came in handy on the horrendous pothole-infested roads of MI. I still highly recommend this family SUV. Let's see what comes out for the 4th gen Pilot in 2022. This one is looking a little outdated already after 7 years.
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Just purchased our 2018 Honda Pilot EX-L. After only 519 miles, I have fallen head over heels for our new car. The fuel economy is at least equal or better than our 2013 Ford Escape Titanium. In terms of cargo, comfort and performance, the Pilot is a dream. I can't wait to take it on a long road trip.
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Our car has now covered over 40k miles and it still runs and drives as well as it did when it was new. Some of the other reviews on here are not as positive, but I believe this is because they have the higher trim models (Touring and Elite) that have the newer push button 9 speed transmission (which is not yet perfected) and the Honda sensing (which is also not yet perfected). In my opinion, they were not worth the extra cost for what you get, and the engine start-stop feature cannot be turned off permanently. I would not be surprised if complaints about having the starter replaced prematurely start to appear.
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I got rid of the Honda. It was a noisy piece of junk. I bought a new Cadillac XT5. I wish I had started with it.
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I want to start by saying that I have always been a fan of Honda cars. However, I have to admit that I am a bit disappointed with this particular vehicle. It doesn't handle as well as my previous cars, such as the Accord EX-L, Pilot, and Acura Integra. Additionally, the mileage is not the best, and it can be difficult for my young children to get in and out of the car. I would recommend getting running boards if you have little ones. My kids also complain about the temperature in the back seat, as it's hard to get it just right. Lastly, the windows seem to be malfunctioning, as they are sometimes slightly open when I return to my car, or they slip open when I open the car door. Overall, this experience may have turned me off Hondas for good.
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Salvatore Schroeder 2024-11-11
This pilot is not worth the high cost. The automated car wash is not recommended, and the navigation system does not sync with Apple phones, nor does it provide voice directions with Google navigation. The armrests are uncomfortable, difficult to adjust, and cheaply made, which is unacceptable for a car that costs nearly fifty thousand dollars. The transmission is also subpar. A better option would be a midsize SUV from Toyota.
Christopher Smith 2024-10-03
Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with my Honda vehicle. It's my fifth Honda and I've had it for 16 months now. Unfortunately, I've had some trouble with the windshield. It seems to break quite easily, and I've had to replace it three times already. I've started a claim with Honda and found a Facebook forum where others have had similar issues. I'm hoping that Honda will acknowledge and fix this issue soon. In the end, I decided to trade it in after getting four windshields. Thanks for listening!
Willis Nicolas 2024-08-14
Hello! As a retired driver in my 70s who often has my mother-in-law and/or grandchildren in the car, I was hoping that the Honda Pilot would be a great choice. However, I found that the 'trunk' space is too small to handle my mother-in-law's folded-up walker without partially collapsing a rear seat, and the seats are too narrow to fit two car seats and one regular passenger in a single row. It's not even that great if you try to put three adults in the middle. I guess I should have opted for a 10-seater so that I could have room for a walker and a stroller as well as the kids' paraphernalia. Thank you for listening to my experience with the Honda Pilot.
Norbert Dooley 2024-08-07
I used to love this car, but unfortunately, it has had some issues. The entertainment screen sometimes goes blank without warning, and the car has trouble starting on very cold mornings. Despite taking it to the dealership, they were unable to find a solution to these problems. Recently, I experienced a dangerous situation where the car started accelerating and decelerating out of control while on adaptive cruise. Although Honda was unable to replicate the issue, I am concerned for my safety and the safety of others. I have decided to sell the car before the warranty expires. I would not recommend buying a 2018 model.
Rosario Torp 2024-08-03
I leased my '18 Pilot Touring because I wanted all the new safety measures my old '09 Honda Pilot Touring didn't. I really appreciate the new features that make me a much better driver. However, I have experienced some issues with the automatic transmission. In order to successfully accelerate from a stopped or slow roll, you have to push the A button along with the D (drive) button to keep from lunging forward, hesitating, then lunging forward again, especially on the hilly roads here in TN. Sometimes the A button drops off and you're left with the lunging/hesitation when you least expect it. I took it to my Honda dealer after driving for only about 200 miles because I thought it was a faulty transmission. The service tech explained that this was how the transmission worked, and Honda was getting a lot of complaints about this. Although I have had some issues with the transmission, the Pilot has had no other issues of any kind after having driven only 13k miles since 3/18. I would have more mileage but for the above-described issue. I hope this information helps others who may be considering a Honda Pilot.