Equipment Problems of Honda Pilot - part 1

Unknown. I took it to a local shop and they did read the codes but were unable to find camera or fix anything. I have 5 warnings that all came on one after one. Can not be cleared. We reset battery and a few simple fixes that didn’t work. Following warnings: auto high beam problem, lane keeping assist problem, road departure mitigation system problem, adaptive cruise control problem, and collision mitigation system problem. I was driving on a smooth road with no issues and nothing happened, they just started going off one at a time. We have an appointment with Honda dealer on Tuesday September 29th 2026 to drop off to get checked out. I took it to my local shop on 9/24/26 with in an hour of it happening. Picked my car up from that shop on 9/25/26 they checked it out and said it was safe to drive but not something they could fix for me. I called Honda 9/25/26 that morning after picking up my car and they gave me the appointment.

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In April 2026 we had a windshield crack that appeared spontaneously and went horizontally over half of the windshield. It occurred while the vehicle was parked in a garage. There could have been a rock or other object that had previously hit the window, we are not sure. The windshield was replaced through an insurance claim. On 9/23/26 we got in the vehicle to notice a vertical crack running from the very top of the windshield to the bottom. This occurred while the car was parked overnight. We had driven the vehicle the previous day and the crack was not there. Two days prior we had cleaned the windshield and there were no dings or marks but we did notice a ding at the very bottom of the windshield in the darkened portion. That could have happened the previous day but we do not recall anything hitting the window. We are concerned there is a defect with the windshields in this Honda model because we had two very large cracks in less that six months that occurred while the vehicle was parked.

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American Honda motor CO. Inc. And dealership (della Honda - plattsburgh, NY) refused to perform the required alignment as part of recall campaign 26v365 without out-of-pocket payment. As part of the recall, they removed and replaced lower trailing arms and installed subframe bracing. The service advisor said alignment was part of the recall. However, after the work was complete and I drove away from the dealership, the steering wheel was noticeably pulling to the left. I brought it back immediately and they said they had not performed the alignment as it was not part of the covered recall. They charged me for the alignment stating they thought the steering pulling was from my recent strut replacement, not the rear subframe replacement. Alignment after this type of subframe work should be standard practice and part of the covered expenses for the recall.

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I was driving and the idle start stop was on and when stopped, the idle stop system turn off my vehicule it went to neutral when I took my foot out of the pedal the car didn’t want to turn on again and I was in the middle of the road and almost someone hit me. This issue has happened before multiple time.

The back windshield spontaneously exploded while parked.

Ac compressor internally failed at only 37k miles.

The component that has failed or malfunctioned is the a/c compressor shaft seal. It is available for inspection upon request. During a heat wave in southern California, the ambient temperature failed to lower inside the vehicle's cabin. Causing potential heat stress-related injuries if prolonged. It has been documented under technical service bulletin 23-050 for Honda vehicles. The component was inspected by a Honda service center. No warning lamps or messages appeared. Symptoms of the problem only came to light during a heat wave advisory in southern California.

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Ac compressor, my 2025 Honda Pilot elite, with 23k miles, ac stop working, went to Honda to get it fixed, but items are back ordered so car is not able to be repaired. Apparently multiple owners who have 2023-2026 Pilot are having same issues of premature failing due to parts. And vehicle can’t be driven in socal heat.

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This vehicle is equipped with Honda's auto idle stop (ais) system, which shuts the engine off automatically when the vehicle comes to a stop and is designed to restart it when the brake pedal is released. On xxx, while stopped at a light at approximatly [xxx], the engine shut off as normal, but failed to restart when I released the brake. The vehicle was inoperable for approximately one to two minutes while stopped in a busy traffic muilti-lane road at a light over an expressway, creating a serious risk of being struck from behind by other traffic. This is not an isolated occurrence, I experience this ais no-restart failure on a regular/recurring basis, not just this one time. I am aware that Honda has issued service bulletins related to this issue (TSB 23-008, TSB 23-009) and that this defect is the subject of a certified class action settlement (in re Honda idle stop litigation, no xxx). I believe this represents an ongoing safety defect that creates a real risk of a collision, particularly in higher-speed or higher-traffic conditions where a temporarily immobile vehicle is a hazard to itself and surrounding traffic. This vehicle has a rebuilt/salvage title (repaired and retitled prior to my purchase; it passed state inspection and is legally registered and roadworthy). When I contacted Honda about repair under the applicable service bulletins (TSB 23-008 / TSB 23-009) for this defect, I was told the rebuilt title status disqualifies this vehicle from that repair coverage. I am not seeking a warranty or cost remedy through this complaint, I am reporting this because it means an unknown number of vehicles with this safety defect are currently excluded from any manufacturer-provided fix, leaving the underlying no-restart hazard unaddressed on the road. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I have a 2025 Honda Pilot. The air conditioner stopped working late evening on August 26th, 2026. I made an appointment and took it to the Honda dealership service center on August 28th 2026. I was informed of the problem and that the vehicle would be fixed by 9/1/26 or 9/2/26 the latest. I did not hear back from the service center so I repeatedly called Honda service on 9/2/26. I then received a phone call and was told that the repair parts were in back order and that I could pick up my car and drive it without air conditioner as it is not a safety issue. My car sat at Honda service for 6 days and I was never told the parts were in back order. I also spoke to service manager explained that I had recently had knee replacement surgery and still dealing with swelling which worsens in heat. I have now been without air conditioner in my 2025 Honda Pilot since late August. This is unfair and unacceptable. I have bought this to the attention of the corporate offices and yet have not been given any updates. I am still paying for a 2025 vehicle with no working air conditioner. I am concerned of other safety issue and/or the reliability of this vehicle.

My Pilot is suffering from the known safety defect where the engine stalls and force shifts into neutral during auto idle stop. The dealership advisor handed me service bulletin 23-010 admitting my vehicle matches the exact failure criteria. However, they are refusing to cover the failed starter motor under the warranty extension, even though Honda’s own technical documents state that the starter failure is a direct consequence of the low cranking torque and the tight engine valves. I need a corporate case manager to open an urgent case and issue a goodwill authorization to cover the starter the 23-010 valve adjustment. We have purchased 8 Hondas in the last 15 years, service has been a main reason for our return but after the experience today I’m not sure we can continue. The problem is a hazard.

The vehicle experienced a check engine light with code p0430 and a failed air/fuel ratio test due to defective fuel injectors leaking raw fuel into the exhaust bank. This failure completely mirrors the factory defect in Honda service bulletin a21-010 (NHTSA 10187008), which extends the fuel injector warranty to 10 years/150,000 miles. A certified Honda dealer verified the exact codes and components but explicitly denied the mandatory corporate warranty extension, attempting to charge $1,804. 51 out-of-pocket and ignoring subsequent communication. Unburned raw fuel dumping into the catalytic converter presents a progressive engine failure and exhaust safety hazard.

This vehicle exhibits an issue with the fold down sun visors on both sides whereby the hinge mechanism is extremely tight. So much to the point that the sun visors will no longer fold up out of the drivers view. Additionally, if the vehicle was to be involved in an accident the front driver and passenger's heads would likely impact the partially lowered sun visor possibly resulting in additional injury. When brought to the attention of the service department at my local dealer, I was told there is no way to lubricate the hinge mechanism and I'd have to purchase new sun visors as it is a trim item not covered by my extended warranty. This issue started to occur around the 90,000 mile mark and has continued to get worse. The vehicle currently has approximately 120,000 miles now.

Steering wheel makes a clicking/spring noise when turning, especially at low speeds.

I stopped at a stoplight and when the light turned green I pressed the gas and my car wouldn’t start. It took a few attempts at pressing the start button and putting car in park and my foot on the brake to get it to restart. Afterwards I noticed sometimes an orange light on dash for the auto idle stop system indicator. It did this once before earlier this year and I thought maybe I just didn’t push the brake hard enough when I stopped. I didn’t know what was going on.

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The spring coil in the steering wheel started clicking and making more noise as I make every turn. I took it in to Honda dealership and the replaced the part. The next day it has started making the same noise but worse. It is louder and makes me now feel uncomfortable driving my vehicle.

I was driving and I heard a loud bang and then sounds on the top of my roof. I pulled over and found the sunroof had exploded. There is a large portion that is gone. The glass that is left is spider cracked around where the glass is gone. There are pieces of glass that are angled upwards.

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned and is it available for inspection upon request? the air conditioning (a/c) compressor seized completely, causing the a/c compressor clutch to overheat and melt. Yes, the vehicle and the failed components are available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? a completely seized a/c compressor pulley creates a severe mechanical hazard while driving. Because the compressor is driven by the engine's serpentine belt, a locked pulley can cause the belt to melt, snap, or throw off entirely while the vehicle is in motion. If the belt fails, it results in an immediate loss of power steering assist, loss of alternator charging, and engine overheating. This creates an abrupt, catastrophic loss of vehicle control on the road, putting my family and other drivers at extreme risk. Furthermore, dealership staff dangerously misinformed us that the vehicle was "safe to drive" despite this critical failure. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center?yes. The problem was officially diagnosed and confirmed by a local authorized Honda dealership service center (8/17/26). 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? yes, the vehicle was inspected, and the failure was documented by an authorized Honda dealership representative. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? the primary symptom was a sudden failure of the air conditioning system to blow cold air (afternoon of 8/14/26).

The engine required a short block replacement at approximately 40,000 miles. There was a severe knocking sound and the dealer diagnosed heavy scoring and abnormal wear present on the front bank cylinder walls. The result was excessive internal engine clearance and cylinder wall damage. Engine cylinder piston block holes were worn beyond spec. After 33 days the vehicle was returned and developed a growling/grinding noise when the ac was in operation and at lower speeds that followed the rpms. Vehicle was returned to dealer and told sound was normal operation for this model and stated it was coming from ac compressor. Independent shop verified 2 days later ac compressor was failing and possible metal contamination. Ac compressor is backordered with no eta. Advised to not use ac or defroster to avoid seizing and causing serpentine belt to snap. Advised Honda customer care and assigned case manager who was made aware of knock and compressor failure and contacted dealer who stated vehicle could not be seen for 7 days due to being booked. Advised case manager of vehicle safety concern with internal engine failure damage and failing ac system and was denied emergency loaner or assistance and told it was all they could do. Vehicle now unsafe due to both with no timeline for fixing and known hazards due to severe engine failures and associated issues with main systems.

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The sunroof opens when double clicking the 'unlock' button on the keyfob. This allows rain to get into the vehicle damaging the car.

High pressure fuel pump fails after implementing recall listed below. See recall information: December 18, 2023 NHTSA campaign number: 23v858000 fuel pump may fail fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Nhtsa id number: 23v858000 manufacturer Honda (american Honda motor CO. ) components fuel system, gasoline potential number of units affected: 2490460.

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I am filing this complaint regarding my new Honda Pilot with only approximately 300 miles. The vehicle has multiple serious problems that I believe should be investigated as potential safety defects. Steering/rack clicking: the steering system produces a loud clicking/rattling noise that sounds like loose marbles, especially at low speeds and during slow turns. This appears to come from the steering rack/steering assembly. There are multiple reports from Honda Pilot owners on online forums describing the same or very similar steering noise dating back to the 2023 redesign. It is extremely concerning that the issue continues in newer vehicles. A potential defect involving the steering system could affect steering control and represents a serious safety concern. Transmission jerking: the transmission jerks, lurches, and rocks the vehicle at low speeds, particularly when shifting into drive, reverse, and between 1st and 2nd gear. There is sometimes hesitation followed by an abrupt engagement. Unexpected movement during parking, reversing, or stop-and-go traffic could create a safety risk. A/c not cooling: the a/c is not properly cooling the cabin and has a condenser/refrigerant leak. In extreme temperatures, inadequate cabin cooling can also become a safety concern, particularly for children and other vulnerable passengers. It is unacceptable for a vehicle with only 300 miles to have these significant issues. Given the multiple owner reports and the apparent persistence of the steering problem across model years, I strongly believe NHTSA should investigate these complaints and determine whether Honda should be required to conduct a safety recall. Honda should not wait for accidents or injuries before taking action. If these are widespread defects, Honda should issue a recall and provide a permanent repair to affected owners. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate these issues and take appropriate action to protect Honda Pilot owners and the public.

When driving our 2023 Honda Pilot we stopped at traffic light the car shut off would not restart our front doors would open and close our back doors would not operate back tale gate door would not operate we had no4 way blinkers no lights totally dead auto. We were in middle of four lanes bumper to bumper traffic with no way to warn other drivers of our car break down. After short time a helpful driver pulled up behind us and used his auto to block us from traffic and used his 4 way flashers to warn other cars to go around us . Police and tow showed up in appx 20 min. Car was taken to williams Honda of travers city mi. 49685 they repaired car next day informed us battery shorted out when auto shut off activated at stop light. We had no indications of any issues with our vehicle it is 3 yr old with 40138 mi on it battery was out warrenty. Williams installed newagm100m batt. Our main safety issue is lack of 4 way warning or signal to other drivers. We were lucky no one rear ended us and we did not need back doors to operate . Thank you [xxx] and [xxx] from sault ste. Marie mi [xxx] . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My car no restart after auto start/stop engages I stopped at a stop sign between irving and mossic streets in scranton, and my vehicle wouldn't start again; the lights started flickering. I had to get my family out of the vehicle, and then I tried to start it using the ignition button; it finally started after several attempts.

On multiple occasions, under different driving conditions, the vehicle has experienced significant and rapid deceleration without any warning lights, diagnostic codes, or dashboard messages. The deceleration has occurred unexpectedly and creates a dangerous situation, particularly in traffic where a car or semi behind me is not anticipating the sudden decrease in speed. This requires me to fully depress the gas pedal which then creates a slingshot effect once acceleration takes hold. This situation was almost continuous on a recent long-distance drive and only stopped once I parked the car in my garage. The only “fix” for now is to drive in cruise control where speed will be maintained. Since then, I’ve only driven locally and it has happened almost daily but much more intermittent with local driving. It's happened at speeds from 12 mph-74 mph. This is not an adaptive cruise control issue and I drive with only my right foot.

Vehicle had an engine fire yesterday. Inner cv boot is burned. Luckily fire was put out quickly with a fire extinguisher.

My husband was driving our family of 6 to destin, FL from the dallas area. We were on the highway in alabama when we heard a loud pop and the sunroof had randomly exploded. There's a thin cloth like screen between the glass and the inside of the vehicle. Luckily that screen was not open, otherwise, we would've have been cut up by the glass shards coming down. We arrived at our destination in florida and took pictures of the broken sunroof. I called our insurance to file a claim. I also called american Honda and made filed a case. I was told to take it to the dealership and see if our extended warrantee would cover it. Mpp denied the claim. This is very dangerous to have a random sunroof explode out of nowhere. Someone needs to take responsibility for this before people get hurt.

-the transmission too hot message came up on my dashboard. Yes it is available for inspection upon request -we could not continue to drive to our destination -they could not find any issue when I brought it to Honda service center, they did recommend atf cooler which I had it installed -there are no other warning messages, it first appeared in 2023 going to California, it happened again in 2024. And happened again last month.

Complaint regarding franchise dealer recall non-compliance & misrepresentation (#26v-365). My vehicle is currently held at an authorized facility, [xxx], general manager Honda (downtown [xxx]), under an active manufacturer dispute (Honda corporate case #xxx). On Friday, xxx service manager [xxx] verbally stated on a voice line that the mandatory structural safety repairs for rear subframe recall 26v-365 were 'fully completed' on my vehicle, and used this claim to demand immediate asset removal under threat of a $150 daily storage fee. Less than two hours later, at 4:30 pm, an agent named [xxx] from the exact same service department called to schedule the identical 'free safety recall service. ' this represents a severe, documented misrepresentation of federal safety recall compliance records by a certified franchise dealer to pressure a consumer during an active dispute. The vehicle has never had a signed work order authorized by the primary owner for this recall. I request a formal manufacturer audit of this facility's recall tracking logs. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

In the past month 4 times I had a software, module malfunction. All lights in in the dash are on like a christmas tree. Believe is related to the pgm. When to the Honda dealer in winter haven explained what happened and show a short video and they said that because my VIN [xxx] have no recall I have to pay $89. 99 for an inspection and other charges to fix the problem. I told the service department that my battery & alternator were ok that many Honda vehicles had the same problems and that I believe is the pgm. When this happens I can’t turn the SUV off, the brakes started acting weird, can’t open the rear door and the engine accelerates. If this is not a safety hazard I don’t know what it is. I have an appointment tomorrow with the dealer but I think that pay for a manufacturer malfunction is no way of doing business information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Hondal recall s/b 26-031 subframe this vehicle is 10 years old and was purchased / driven entirely in the northeast / NY - where the vehicle is most susceptible to underlying rust and corrosion issues and potential failure of suspension components. Vehicle was delivered to authorized Honda dealer / service center for scheduled inspection and required repairs on July 17. However, Honda service could not complete and remedy this safety recall on my vehicle due to unavailability of parts. Specifically, the subrame requires repair/reinforcement, but the bolts are seized and removing them will cause damage to the control arm bushing. Dealer advised they are unable to obtain control arm parts from Honda due to back order. I was advised my vehicle is not the only one they have where unavailbility of repair parts is resulting in inability to complete the safety recall.

While running errands, the a/c compressor abruptly stopped pushing cold air. The air was pushing out cold before vehicle engine was turned off, then wouldnt cool when vehicle was turned back in. Honda dealer states need new compressor.

There's an old recall called fakra service cable safety, recall number #23v-431, the recall issue was fixed, but it is now recurring. The cracking windshield sound, along with the screen shutting off or going blank, increases the risk of a crash or injury when backing up or driving while using the navigation system. We contacted Honda about this issue, but they don't seem keen on fixing it, especially now that it's out of warranty.

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I was driving down the road, when suddenly my sunroof exploded. Thankfully the cloth part was shut, otherwise glass would have shattered through the car, but it was loud and scary. Insurance company has seen car, and is replacing glass, I am calling the Honda dealership to let them know what happened.

The car shut off and put itself in neutral in the middle of the road. It seemed that the automatic shutoff glitched and caused the car to shift to neutral. We had to shut it off then start it back. It didn’t start right up. We had to try a couple of times. It was very scary being stranded in the middle of the road and not knowing how to correct the problem.

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