Engine Stall Problems of Honda Pilot

Fuel system, gasoline, fuel pump failure causes the engine to stall while driving.

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While stopped at an intersection with the brake pedal depressed and the airconditioning on, the engine went into idle/fuel saving shut down mode as expected. When the brake pedal was released and the accelerator pressed to move forward again, the engine stalled out and numerous dash warning lights illuminated. I put the car in the park and was able to restart the car, but only after several attempts. Fortunately I was in my neighborhood and not at a busy intersection in heavy traffic. This is the first occurrence I've had. I have no idea why the problem occurs other than the idle switch, if there is such a thing, is failing. I bought the car new in va, Dec 2017 and it has only 18000 miles, now in FL. I've just read numerous other complaints relating the same or similar situations. Many people report the situation worsens with time and most have had no resolution from their Honda dealerships. Isn't it time for Honda to be told to fix this problem before someone has an accident or gets injured??.

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While traveling south on I-95 from baltimore, MD to washington d. C. , near kenilworth avenue, the engine idle shutoff on my 2017 Honda Pilot touring engaged when I was forced to stop due to a traffic slowdown. When I took my foot off the brake, instead of restarting as it should have, all of the warning lights came on and the engine stalled. I shifted into "park", engaged my emergency flashers, and attempted to restart the engine several times without success. While stopped, I was nearly rear-ended several times because traffic started moving as soon as I took my foot off the brake. I was in a center lane and unable to exit the vehicle or move it from traffic. I was finally able to get restarted after a few minutes and several more tries. I had previously had the vehicle in for issues with the engine idle shutoff and the dealer had replaced the battery, which I thought had fixed the problem. When I took it in this time it happened they say the battery is good and "cannot duplicate the problem". There is a broad base of internet postings for this problem on 2016 - 2018 Pilot elite and touring vehicles, with the 9 speed transmission. There is no way to permanently turn this feature off and I believe it represents a serious safety hazard, especially for highway travel.

While driving on the street, the engine stall in the middle of the road. I had to start the engine again. Imagine if I were driving on the highway and it happened like this. It would cause a major accident. It has been happened twice already.

Engine stalling on highway and freeways during stops. Extremely dangerous situation on freeway when we had to stop due to front traffic and car completely stalled and could not restart the car. Entire family was inside.

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When my 2017 Honda Pilot touring enters idle stop mode, it has begun to stall when you release the brake to re-engage the engine. This happened first in a parking lot on 6/17/20 when leaving parking area to enter main road. Vehicle shifts into neutral. Must put it into park. Then hit start button. Then put vehicle back into drive. Took it to dealership (under warranty) on 6/23/20. Could not duplicate problem, but identified codes: p170b-dog clutch a abnormal operation, u0230-gauge lost comm w/ptg, u1281-gauge lost comm w/micu, u0199-micu lost comm w/master switch, u0180-climate control lost comm w/master switch. Technician noted in report that they inspected the freeze data, trans had no input speed, so code must have set during an idle stop. The technicians could not replicate the problem, so they reset the code and asked me to bring the vehicle back in if it happened again. While driving on the freeway on a bridge crossing the columbia river on 6/23/20, this happened again. I was in stop-and-go traffic in the center lane of the bridge. After one of many short idle stops (engine off for about 1 second) I took my foot off the brake and the engine stalled. Same issue. Shifts to neutral. Must put in park. Hit start button (twice). Engine starts. Shift back into drive. Took 30-60 seconds while traffic tries to maneuver around me. Lucky I was in the middle of the queue (not back) as taking my foot off the brakes would imply to the driver behind me that I will be moving again. Definitely a safety hazard that could ultimately lead to injury/death. I returned the vehicle to the dealership again. They did not find any codes this time. Tried to return my vehicle to me without doing anything. I argued per my previous visit that they had reset the codes and asked me to return if this recurred. Awaiting resolution.

Twice now my 2016 Honda Pilot elite with auto idling stop feature has stalled at intersection lights. While stopped at the red light the engine goes off and normally when I lift my foot off the brake it restarts and accelerates when I push the gas pedal. However, in these instances when I lifted my foot off the brake and went to accelerate, the engine completely stalled. A couple of warning lights came on, unfortunately I didn't read which ones because I was at busy intersections. The car would not start even after putting it into park. It took about 2 minutes before the engine would start. Other drivers were trying to get around me, honking. The 2nd time, I was going to make a left turn and just had to wait until I could start it, watching in my rear view mirror hoping I wouldn't get rear-ended. I drive 75+ miles to work on a very busy and slow moving California freeway with lots of stop and go traffic. I am very concerned about our safety if this were to happen on a busy freeway where drivers don't realize I am dead in the water. I called american Honda and they advised me to get it into a dealer right away. I got an appointment for this am at 0700 but as of now (11:30am) haven't heard a word. They are charging me $125 just to run diagnostics despite the fact I have an extended warranty. The service person had a definite "could care less attitude". After reading on this website and others, this is happening a lot and Honda doesn't seem to have an answer. This is the 2nd major issue with this car. The last issue involved my car basically shutting down on the freeway at 70mph, going into a lower gear, every possible warning light on the dash lit up. Had to drive one mile on the shoulder to get it off the freeway. This happened twice to me and a "computer patch was done". It seems fixed but now I am not sure at all what is going on with this car.

When engine tries to restart from idle stop the engine stalls and fails to restart. Has done this numerous times and the dealer can not replicate the issue. Is a danger while at a busy intersection. Radio also turns off when trying to restart. This happens almost every time the vehicle goes into idle stop mode.

2015 Honda Pilot. Consumer writes in regards to engine stalls while driving. The consumer stated the engine would generally stall while merging into traffic from a near stop. It seemed as though, the engine stopped for a few seconds and then re-started and surged forward. The problem was intermittent. The dealer informed the consumer, the issue was the computer controlling the variable valve timing and there was no current fix.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the gas pedal was depressed and the engine stalled. The check engine warning indicator was illuminated several times. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000. Jw.

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The contact owns a 2013 Honda Pilot touring. The contact stated that while driving downhill at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The check vehicle stability assist warning light was illuminated and after the failure occurred, the check emission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the engine had seized and installed a new engine. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 5,700. The current mileage was 6,000.

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The contact owns a 2010 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the bolt on the engine weld tanker came apart, causing the engine to stall. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder and then towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not drivable. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the engine weld tanker bolt came apart and the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated that there were no recalls or warranties addressing the failure. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 11,000.

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The contact owns a 2007 Honda Pilot. While driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled without the warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the engine and the vehicle began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer five times for the similar failure. The computer system was reset. The failure continued to occur after the repair was performed. The vehicle was currently being diagnosed at the dealer for the sporadic failure. The approximate failure mileage was 485.

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