Engine Cooling System problems of the 2018 Honda Pilot

Two problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2018 Honda Pilot. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Honda Pilot based on all problems reported for the 2018 Pilot.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2026

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 40 mph and failed to properly accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated and there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the residence and a mechanic, and the dealer inspected the vehicle and determined that there was a rod knock coming from connecting rod bearing wear which was referenced in NHTSA campaign number: 23v751000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,744.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2024

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the engine while parking the vehicle at work. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v751000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 170,000.


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