Electrical System Problems of Honda Pilot

Honda Pilot owners have reported 1,797 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 37 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (1,529 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition switch (46 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Honda Pilot

The Electrical System problem

At specific locations, the vehicle infotainment display will disconnect from a paired phone, causing the driver to lose gps and phone based audio. This is distracting because you tend to look at the radio to see what the issue is.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

The keyless ignition switch (35881-tg7-a03) failed causing the vehicle to not start, the dealer (keenan Honda, doylestown, PA) charged us $127. 74 for the replacement part (retail is $68. 20) and another $149. 00 for labor (should only have taken 10 min per youtube).   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

After exiting an interstate highway and stopping at a stop sign, the auto-stop feature engaged. When the brake was released the engine started and the car moved forward a few feet then shut down completely.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while his wife was stopped at a stop light, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power; however, the vehicle was able to immediately restart.   Read details...

The Software problem

The touchscreen unit on this car, which controls the entire vehicle and contains the backup camera, navigation, and all safety controls has not worked correctly since the day I bought it brand new. The touchscreen freezes while driving and cannot be used further without parking the car, turning off   Read details...




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