general problems of the 2019 Honda Pilot - part 1

The malfunction indictator light came on due to diagnostic trouble code p0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]) while driving. The vehicle has 64,240 miles and has had zero symptoms prior to the dtc appearing. This problem is noted in service bulletin 21-010 for Honda Pilots year 2017-2019, but my VIN was not included in the "VIN range". I am taking the vehicle in to the dealer for an inspection and diagnostic, but I believe the "VIN range" should be updated to include my vehicle.

Fuel pump recall performed. Since repair, check engine light appears every time fuel is added. Issue did not exist prior to recall service.

Car was being drive on the indiana road and rolled down window and smelled something burning. Then all of a sudden the transmission fail light came on and the car started to power down and we pulled over. The engine was on fire.

An “emissions system problem” warning message appeared intermittently on the dashboard while driving. The warning light would sometimes turn off after restarting the vehicle, but the issue persisted in the vehicle’s stored diagnostic system. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where a diagnostic scan confirmed a p0430 code (catalyst system efficiency below threshold). The dealer identified the likely cause as failing fuel injectors and recommended replacement of the injector system. The issue was confirmed by the dealership and is reproducible through stored fault codes, even when the warning light is not actively displayed. This condition may impact engine performance, fuel mixture, and emissions system operation. In certain situations, this could lead to reduced engine performance or hesitation, which may affect the ability to safely accelerate or merge into traffic. The vehicle has been regularly maintained according to manufacturer recommendations. There were no significant warning signs prior to the initial dashboard alert other than the intermittent warning message. The failed components (fuel injectors) should be available for inspection upon request through the servicing dealership.

Emission system problem light is on. It says that there is a problem with fuel injector. Low power when accelerating. Engine is working harder than before given low efficiency.

Last year fuel pump in gas tank was fixed/recalled, fixed 2/2025, now 2/2026 the high efficiecy fuel pump in engine bay started making loud noises--no warning/codes--just loud banging noise, mechanic confirmed high efficiency fuel pump failing. Search on youtube also confirms many year/models as mine having same issue.

Fuel gage read incorrectly staing we had gas and estimated fuel for 70 miles. We stalled while driving. Several error lights came on, car would not start. After researching we saw alot of complaints about fuel guage issues so we were able to get 2 gal of gas and then make it to a gas station. Took car in for diagnostic, no known problem. ????.

The"mil" reported "emmisions system problem" the dealer stated "diag code p219a" was the underying cause, and the reccomended solution was to "replace fuel injectors and check for pgm updates". I paid for the repairs, and took the vehichle home. After some research I discovered that these symptoms, codes, replacement parts etc. . Are all consistant with a Honda service bulletin (mc-10183514-0001) as refrenced by NHTSA id 10183514. Where Honda was extending the warentee for the fuel injectors. After reviewing the document I found that my VIN is not included in the scope of the "warentee extension" I opened case number 16127621 with american Honda motor CO. , inc. To inquire further and get a reasonable answer as to why my VIN was excluded from scope, they were responsive, but provided no explanation other than my VIN " is not included in this campaign for fuel injector concerns. Unfortunately, your vehicle is not eligible for reimbursement at this time. " I would like to have it "on record" that I have voiced concerns suspecting this is not a coinsidence, and the scope of the recall should be expanded.

Noise underwood sounds like valve spring, dealer says high pressure fuel pump. Emissions system problem trouble code on dash. Rough start, vehicle sluggish sometimes, hesitates. Noise gets louder upon acceleration.

Fuel injector issue - diagnosed at mike's automotive, a napa autocare center by ase certified technician. Codes were p0430 and p219b which indicates fuel injector issue. The emmissions system problem check engine light goes on and off at random times, reduced fuel economy by almost 5 mpg, hard shifting, stalling. All symptoms are in line with the recall for 2019 Honda Pilots however my VIN is not included in the recall, but I believe it should be. Honda wants me to bring my vehicle to a Honda dealership to get diagnosed, diagnostic is my cost, though I've already paid for a diagnostic at a different repair shop.

My vehicle keeps pulling up a code intermittently to do with fuel injector issues. The mechanic tells me that it is a fuel injector issue needing replacement. There is a recall for my model of 2019 Pilots, but Honda is saying my VIN is not included in this recall. I find it highly unlikely that this is related due to my fuel injectors are messed up and the machine checking for my engine light issue is pulling the same codes and issues that are covered by the recall on other Pilots. It is very evident that my vehicle and other owners' Pilots are having the same fuel injector issues but are also being told their VIN is not covered under this recall. This seems to be a much bigger issue than they are admitting or including in the recall, and this should definitely be reconsidered due to the costly repairs this is for owners experiencing this same manufacture problem.

My car is very hesitant while driving, it pulsates as well. I can be driving at 65mph and next thing I’m doing 45-50 and the engine is sputtering and the dashboard lights up with check engine lights. I know there’s a recall on the fuel injectors for the model year I own but mine is not included in the recall which I think it should be. Scanned the codes and got p0430 and p219b which is the fuel injectors as well as raw fuel making its way back to the catalytic converter. I’ve read of thousands of Honda owners with the same issues of being left high and dry by Honda just because they refuse to include VIN numbers that should have been in the original recall. I really hope this recall can be expanded as my car has been babied with only 49k miles on it. Thank you.

The car keeps getting a 219a error code intermittently. The dealer states it is the fuel injectors needing replacement. There is a service bulletin for my model of 2019 Pilot , with a warranty extension to 10 years or 150,000 miles but Honda is saying my VIN is exclusionary and want affected. Except, my fuel injectors are bad with the same code and issues as covered by the warranty extension. It seems quite clear that my vehicle and so many other Pilot owners with them from this generation are having the same fuel injector issue but being told their VIN is not effected. One needs only to do a quick search online to see that this is bogus and a more widespread problem than Honda is taking responsibility for.

Fuel injectors failed after being replaced less than 50,000 miles ago. This is part of a larger Honda issue noted on bulletin 21-010. It is causing my car to not accelerate appropriately which is dangerous when on the road. Honda inspected the vehicle and found code p219b. This after finding code p0430 in April 2025 causing me to have to replace catalytic coverters. The emissions system light turned on for each of these issues. Please include my VIN in the safety notice since it is clearly having the same issues as all the other 2019 Honda Pilots.

Dashboard warning "emissions system problem". Trouble code - p0430 / catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank 2. Brought it in to the dealer, and required the fuel injection to be replaced. There is recall for model year 2016-2019 Honda Pilot v6, but was told by the dealer this car was not part of the recall based on the VIN#. Fuel pump was having problem, and replaced under recall on 09/28/2023 (54k miles).

As the vehicle is stopped in traffic and is about the proceed, the vehicle automatically shifts into park and the emission warning light comes on. The vehicle is unable to be put back into drive unless the vehicle is turned off and then restarted creating a dangerous condition while you are stuck in middle of the roadway.

Needed a steering rack. Needed a new transmission due to a torque converter failure. Now awd is intermittently faulty needing fuel injectors. All within 1 year.

The fuel pump was issued a recall that I had replaced, but due to it not operating properly it caused my high pressure fuel pump in the engine to malfunction as well. This has been conveniently left out of the recall for fuel pump and the dealership wouldn't agree to look into it further.

We took our Honda Pilot to our local dealership (nelson Honda 2500 greensboro rd martinsville va. 24112) for a recall on the fuel pump motor on 4/16/2025. We noticed when driving the vehicle that it had some hesitation when going up hills. The problem persisted so we finally made an appointment to have it rechecked on 7/30/2025. They advised nothing wrong recommended transmission fluid changed. We went to our local repair shop and had them to look at it and much to our surprise the fuel pump had not been touched. We have pictures and you can tell it hasn't been touch in a long while. When we called the dealership they told us that it was completed and that we should not file a compliant because they are a small dealership. I know that I'm one person but this car is my main transportation and I should be able to trust that when a recall is done that they actually do the work. Any help or assistance that you can give would be greatly appreciated.

I have had multiple situations where the auto idle has engaged and the vehicle has died. Most of the time the car restarts by holding down the ignition button, but twice it's required a jump. I have taken this into Honda multiple times and they've told me they can't recreate the problem, but it consistently happens to me. The most recent time was at a high speed intersection and almost resulted in a serious collision. The below question asked how many miles on my vehicle. We first noticed this at about 25000 miles, but most recently occurred today at 80000 miles.

On [xxx] a code p0430 appeared on the dash board screen. The car was making a strange noise coming from the engine. I took the car to integrity auto repair shop in mcallen, texas, they checked the code and said that it was the catalytic converters that were going bad. So I requested an estimate, since their estimate was too high, I contracted a private mechanic to replace the catalytic converters (2), and another part connected to the system. Also, we replaced the oxygen sensors and the noise did not go away. Then, on August 25th, 2025 I decided to take my Honda Pilot to the dealer Honda in pharr, texas for a check up and they told me that the reason the car was making so much noise and had so much reduced engine power was because the high pressure fuel pump was failing. So, I asked the service representative: if the problem is the high pressure fuel pump, why the dash board code p0430 showed up? ana, was the representative's name; she replied that the front dash camera is malfunctioning and needs to also be replaced. I asked her. . . My car just has 76,000 miles, I paid so much money for this car and you are telling me that the dash camera and the high fuel pressure pump are not good? and, I spent almost 4,000. 00 dollars replacing the wrong parts because your dash board gave me the wrong code? why is this happening? I am driving my car with my two little daughters in the car, taking them to school and back and hearing the car engine noise and wondering when is it going to leave me on the road? then I asked her; this looks like that is a problem from the manufacturer and Honda should be responsible for the repair. Imagine the dash board giving me the wrong warning code? and the car has only 76,000 miles. Then I go and spend so much money for nothing? this is not normal. I feel that Honda is responsible for the car failures. Thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I believe this car was subject to the recall where something about the ais system needed to be fixed. The initial problem was the car would stall out at lights when the ais system was activated. I went in for the recall and had not experienced the problem since. That’s until the past couple days where the problem is back to occurring when I’m stopped at a light and fully depressed the brake, the car stops idling and fails to restart creating a dangerous condition in traffic. It is stressful, unneeded, and puts my family in danger.

Had veh fixed for fuel injection issues in 2023 paid 1500 repair complained to handa America and they paid it. . Car was still under warranty. . Recall fuel injection in Feb 2025 after Honda buena park fixed it had same hesitation issues between 30 50 mph after just 2 weeks after repair. Took it back had to pay 250 for dialysis no answer. . Wanted 3000 to attempt to fix it but no guarantees. . Took car to local auto parts store hooked car to analysis problem and it says ecm is issue. Now why is a local auto parts store able to find problem for free but Honda wants 3000 to guess. Honda America was no help. This is now the 3rd issues with fuel system only have 77000 miles on this car.

Manufacturer has failed to complete recall repair 23v-858 after numerous requests during numerous service appointments. They claim lack of available parts.

Honda dealership has not had parts for over a year now.

My vehicle has stalled twice since purchased a little over year ago. When stopped at a stop light the auto start/stop function failed to re-engage. I had to put the car back in park and restart the vehicle both times before I could drive forward. There were no warning lights either time this has happened.

Honda Pilot 2019 idle stop system is defective. The engine's failure to automatically restart after shutting down poses significant safety risk. When at a red traffic light, the engine will turn off to save fuel. At this point, the car is supposed to restart when you release the brake. Instead, the idle-stop system periodically fails. It will take the car out of drive and place it in neutral. At this point, the driver has to put the car in park then restart the car. This process can take 30 or so seconds, at best, creating a very unsafe road condition as traffic is flowing. This prolonged restart process poses a significant safety risk to both the occupants of the vehicle and other road users.

The catalytic converter needed to be replaced due to faulty fuel injectors causing damage. This caused major surging in my vehicle, making it difficult to accelerate in a normal way and caused shaking in my vehicle.

The Pilot has exhibited unusual behavior that seems tied to the autostop functionality when at a stop light. Three times now I will let my foot off the brake and the car completely shuts down. When I try to restart the vehicle, the accessory power turns on but the vehicle will not start. It will start to turn over, but the turn over terminates abruptly and the car completely shuts off. The behavior seems similar to what is in the NHTSA action number pe22005.

Six months ago, I reached out due to an extreme concern regarding my safety and wellbeing regarding a 2019 Honda Pilot that I purchased from carmax in newark, DE. I purchased the car on January 10th and on January 29th there were issues with driving the vehicle. The car began to jolt and shake and the check engine light came on. I contacted the warranty company and was told that since it was within 30 days I would have to contact carmax directly. I contacted the dealership and had the car towed to carmax. On February 3rd I heard back from the dealership with a diagnostic test result. At that time, I was told by the service representative that the car had a transmission switch that had to be fixed. I was later told that when they fixed the switch it didn’t resolve. On February 5th I was then told it was the fuel injector, and they were going to do an engine flush. The car was not fixed until February 13th. I was given the run around with the service representative and the manager on duty regarding my concern with the vehicle and its safety. I asked if I could change this car for a different car because I do believe that it was unsafe. I was inevitably told since it was a used car that “these things happen” and any work done on the vehicle is covered under warranty for at least one year. I mentioned “lemon law,” and the manager mentioned that it only applies to new vehicles. I was also informed that I would have to wait for them to fix the same issue three or four times before we could discuss an exchange of the car. I filed complaints with doj, Honda service, wrote a google review and sent emails to other parties by February 17th. (I will attached the detailed documentation, there are not enough characters available).

This has been an on-going problem since the beginning of the year. For at least the past 7000 miles of driving, my 2019 Honda Pilot has been juttering (Honda mechanic's term-not mine). Pursuant to a Honda technical service bulletin on this issue, I paid $1967. 06 to change the fuel injectors and spark plugs in the vehicle. This did not resolve the problem. Anthony hart, customer complaint manager from Honda headquarters in torrance, CA, told me I had to take the vehicle to the local Honda service department and pay the $106. 99 it charged for an analysis and recommendation for the repair. I did that. The mechanic acknowledged the problem and suggested to flush the transmission fluid and to perform a throttle body service with re-learn at a cost of $901. 08. This appeared to be more of an "upcharge for service" rather than a resolution for the repair. Also, I was dealing with anthony who insisted upon the evaluation in order for him to authorize some compensation for such. Therefore, I declined the service pending anthony's response. Each time I get to speak with mr. Hart, it is almost as if I am a first time contact. I have to reiterate that I am now into the repairs to this vehicle in the amount of $2074. 05 with an additional suggested item of $901. 08. The costs would therefore total $2975. 13 with no guarantee that the issue will be resolved! it is unconscionable that Honda recognizes the issue being so common in my car that it has issued a technical service bulletin; however, the suggested repair does not work. Honda has not issued a recall on this issue; nor has it apparently been willing to reimburse me for the repairs thus far. We are afraid to take the vehicle on long trips for fear of being stranded somewhere.

This vehicle continues to have issues related to a problem that was issued for the fuel pump earlier this year. My fuel pump was replaced, but the vehicle continues to do the same thing. It stalls and jerks while I am driving and does not start sometimes after getting gas. When I am trying to accelerate the vehicle does not go at full power. One time I was going out into traffic and had to reverse because I knew that I would not make it and get hit. In addition to this, the vehicle has an issue with the braking system. Other years have been recalled for what they call ghost breaking, and although this one does this, it has not been recalled. I will be driving and the car will all of a sudden just brake on its own as if there is a vehicle/object in front of me. Sometimes this happens in the same location. Honda is supposed to be a reliable car, but it seems they have failed with this year/model of the Pilot because it has been big issue after big issue.

On the highway, driving at 70mph, the speed of the car dropped suddenly down to 40mph. Almost caused an accident as there wasn't time for other cars to break or move lanes. Managed to exit and drove slowly to the dealership. They said it was a problem to the high pressure fuel pump.

My car has the following recall #23v-858. I am aware that Honda has issues with sourcing the replacement part. I called when receiving the first notification in Feb 2024 and was told this. I checked again when receiving the 2nd notification in may 2024 and was told the same, difficulty sourcing the required part. I recently have started to notice issues with the car which point to this problem, hesitation and uneven fuel supply. I contacted the local Honda dealer, ron bouchards Honda store, lancaster, MA and after escalating the issue with customer service they scheduled an appointment to address the issue. When scheduling they informed me that they would charge $180 service fee. The reason I escalated this issue was that it is not a service issue but a recall issue. Can NHTSA help in addressing this issue? it makes no sense that a recall must be paid for by a consumer when the problem exists for the owner. Thank you for you assistance. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My car frequent loses power when I am going over 30/35 miles an hour . Frequent intermintent power loss. Severy stuttering . Ive lost full power on the freeway before with my child . Check engine light is on . My gas is going faster then normal . Im having all the problems related to the recall . Ive gotten several notices about I can now go in and get it fixed & they tell my they dont have the partd / havent had the parts / dont know when they will have the parts , to reach out to NHTSA for a rental/loaner / recal # 23v-858.