Headlights Problems of Honda Pilot - part 2

Honda Pilot owners have reported 55 problems related to headlights (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda Pilot based on all problems reported for the Pilot.

36 Headlights problem of the 2004 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 05/10/2011

The headlight plastic cover has become very cloudy and prevents the headlights from properly illuminating the road at night. This causes improperly lighting when driving at night. This is a problem on all cars with this type of cover over the headlights. The problem is acknowledged by all manufactures as they offer cleaning of the lenses for a cost. This problem should be corrected by the manufacturer at no cost to the owner as this is a safety problem.

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37 Headlights problem of the 2006 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 04/26/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. While stopped at a traffic stop, the contact noticed that the driver side headlight was not functioning. The contact had the bulb replaced but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was not certain of the repair that was performed but believed it was the replacement of the headlight assembly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure three different times. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92292 updated 04/18/bf the consumer stated the passenger light failed again. Updated 05/31/12.

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38 Headlights problem of the 2008 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 11/06/2007

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Pilot. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed that the projector style headlamps caused poor visibility in rural areas. The dealer stated that the headlights met fmvss and were designed in that fashion. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer and has copies of all written correspondence that was sent. The failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 3,000. Updated 03/10/08. The consumer stated there was an artificial line on the windshield that constantly moved with the vehicle.

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39 Headlights problem of the 2008 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 11/01/2007

A safety concern: headlights do not illuminate road properly. On rural roads the headlight dip too low to be effective. Roads with elevations and depressions negate the effectiveness of the headlights. They plunge the road into total darkness. A person driving faster on a rural than 35 mph would be "over driving" the headlights.

40 Headlights problem of the 2007 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 05/01/2007

Low beam headlights failed to illuminate the road, especially dangerous when going down hills. Very bad visibility!.

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41 Headlights problem of the 2006 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 11/20/2006

Low beam headlights on 2006 Honda Pilot do not shine very far when going down a hill. There is a divider bar between lower (low beam) and upper (high beam) lights that limits the distance the low beam shines when at the bottom of a hill and proceeding up another hill.

42 Headlights problem of the 2006 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 03/03/2006

: the contact stated the low beam headlights only illuminate 50 feet in front of the vehicle. There is no visibility above 12 inches from the bottom of the windshield. The dealership determined the vehicle meets factory specifications and no repairs are available. Updated 3/22/2006 -.

43 Headlights problem of the 2004 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 04/25/2005

Head lights burn out every 2-3mo. S darrel waltrip tells me there is nothing they can do and that they know of no recalls on the very expensive halogen lights. I have spent approx. 200. 00 dollars on headlight replacement. I think this would warrant a free check and repair of the problem.

44 Headlights problem of the 2003 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 07/29/2004

Honda Pilot headlights do not provide sufficient light to safely operate the vehicle. Only a few feet in front of vehicle are illuminated, and a sharp cut-off line between light and darkness is clearly visible at a distance that is not far enough to safely drive at night.

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45 Headlights problem of the 2004 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 01/20/2004

The 2003 Pilot headlights are very weak and do not sufficiently illuminate the road ahead. This creates a very serious driving hazard on the freeway especially at speeds as high as 70 mph. The Pilot's headlights fail to illuminate the curves in the freeway, and consequently, Pilots can veer off the highway and get into crashes. Apparently, the Honda company is aware of this problem but has chosen not to take any action. We appeal to NHTSA to urge Honda to recall and replace the defective headlights.

46 Headlights problem of the 2004 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 12/15/2003

Low beam headlights do not sufficiently illuminate road.

47 Headlights problem of the 2003 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 09/16/2003

Headlights on the 2003 Honda Pilot are not bright enough to illuminate the road at highway speeds. Honda knows of the situation and will not take any action.

48 Headlights problem of the 2003 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 05/07/2003

The headlights on my new 2003 Honda Pilot are like a small pocket flashlight extremely dim and insufficient for night driving pleaser help me remedy this problem.

49 Headlights problem of the 2003 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 01/31/2003

Headlights on the new Honda Pilot are weak and fail to adequately illuminate the road ahead. It's the difference between using a spotlight vs a floodlight. The high beams when in use just seem to disappear into the night. You can see but the light is not bright enough in my opinion. I think the high beams should be more like a spotlight in lighting up the road ahead. I think it is a definite design flaw.

50 Headlights problem of the 2003 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 11/26/2002

Head light is not enough illuminate at night very risky when turn either left or right on a highway. We have stop driving at night after found out. Dt.

51 Headlights problem of the 2003 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 11/17/2002

Head light too weak, cant see more than 20 feet. Not enough illumination. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**770154.

52 Headlights problem of the 2003 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 11/16/2002

The headlights lights were very dim and the dealership was unable to adjust the lighting projection. Which resulted in poor visibility. The manufacturer indicated it this was a design characteristic.

53 Headlights problem of the 2003 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 11/06/2002

Consumer states, the head light component provide poor light obstructing the driver's view. Dealer has inspected. Please provide further information. Mr.

54 Headlights problem of the 2003 Honda Pilot

Failure Date: 09/01/2002

Consumer states the low beam headlights are weak or not properly aligned resulting in poor night visibility. Consumer states has to use high beams. Nlm.

55 Headlights problem of the 2003 Honda Pilot

Headlights are very weak and do not sufficeintly illuminate the road ahead. This creates a very serious driving hazard on the freeway especially at speeds as high as 70 mph. The Pilot's headlights fail to illuminate. Dt.


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