Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Honda Pilot

Honda Pilot owners have reported 35 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Honda Pilot


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Honda Pilot

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 23v858000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 21v932000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages). The contact stated that the vehicle was at the dealer, pending the repairs.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the chrome plating on the door handles was peeling and causing minor injuries to the contact¿s fingers. The contact mentioned that all four doors were affected by the failure. The problem persisted for the past two years.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

The contact’s daughter owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood was vibrating excessively. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the hood latch was inoperable and failed to properly secure the hood. The dealer was not contacted.   Read details...

The Doors Lock problem

I have had this happen 2 times now! my small child has been locked inside my car with the keys inside the car. Sheriffs had to show up and break into my hot car to rescue my baby. Both times the following situation happened. I strapped my young child into her car seat in the rear passenger seats.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while offloading items from the trunk, the trunk door independently closed and hit the contact in the head. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.   Read details...




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