general problems of the 2007 Honda Pilot

Nine problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2007 Honda Pilot. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Honda Pilot based on all problems reported for the 2007 Pilot.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2024

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.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2022

We were traveling the freeway and as we drove down the road the low beams turned off. Fortunately high beams were still functional.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2019

On 09/09/2019 1:00 am I was awakened by neighbors that my 2007 Honda Pilot was on fire, police and fire dept. Responded and put out the flames, flame were in side dash board, ceiling, left and right quarter panels, sun roof and hood burned, front burned, plastic melting and fire everywhere, flames were 1 to 2 ft. High, all front lights in vehicle burned and melted, wires hanging, half the front vehicle totaled, during day light it was visible to see half the dash burned colapsed melted, you can see fuse box protruding hanging under dash. Wire harness, electronics, computer, burned. This does not even include damage inside engine under hood, flames were reaching out of hood. Neighbor has security cameras right in front of car, when she gets back from trip we'll see how it started I hope. I have police report available and pictures attached; you are welcome to visit and inspect vehicle. It's a total loss.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2019

Low beam will not activate. . . . Hi beam works. . . Both low beam bulbs are good. I have 175k miles on it and both low beams stop working. Low beam will not activate while moving or srationary.

5 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2015

Very frequent burn-out of low-beam head-lamps (2-3 times per year). Multiple complaints about issue on internet.

6 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2014

The bulbs for the climate control buttons prematurely burnt off. Cannot see the buttons when driving at night.

7 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2012

Most of the climate control lights on my 2007 Honda Pilot have been out for a while. I bought this vehicle new and have taken excellent care of it; no wrecks, etc. The climate control lights continue to go out a few at a time. This causes night driving to be dangerous due to being unable to adjust anything with a quick glance. I've actually had to turn on the overhead light to see which button to push. Obviously, this takes my attention from the road, causing distracted driving. I've researched and found that this seems to be a common problem with Honda Pilots. It's hard for me to believe that such a wonderful vehicle and company would have sub par parts or a problem that causes this to happen. I've had other cars (much older models) that have never had an interior light go out. I'd just like to know if there is any way that I can remedy this situation. I plan on keeping this Pilot for many more years and would like to be safe when driving. Thank you for any help or advice.

8 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2009

We bought my 2007 Honda Pilot ex-l in 2009. Soon after purchasing we noticed interior lighting issues. Specifically, the lights for the buttons in the ac head unit are all out. In addition, the dome light works sometimes and not others. Everything else works just fine on the vehicle. I have read numerous complaints on forums from others on this issue and feel it is a manufacturer defect as the interior lights typically last many many years on most vehicles.

9 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2008

07 Honda Pilot ex, the climate control lighting, radio button lights and the door ajar on/off, cruise control and sunroof button lights have all gone out. I bought this brand spanking new and within 2-3 years these lights went out. Seems to be something that Honda hasn't mastered because I see forums that this is an on going issuue. I don't have $300-400 to take it to the service dept to replace bulbs. Maybe a manufacture recall should be set in place.


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