Other Fuel System Problems of Honda Pilot - part 1

2021 Honda Pilot ex-l, 3. 5l v6. The engine cranks slowly and is sluggish to start when restarted after a short stop of roughly 10-30 minutes (for example, running errands). After the vehicle sits an hour or more, it starts normally. The condition appears tied to engine heat-soak. The battery has been tested and ruled out as the cause. This is a repeat of a prior problem. The vehicle previously received Honda's repair for the idle stop no-restart condition under service bulletins a23-010/23-009, including starter assembly and starter relay replacement and a valve adjustment. The slow hot-restart symptom has returned since that repair. This matches the condition under NHTSA investigation ea25004, where owners report the problem returning after the campaign repairs. Safety risk: slow or failed restarts when the engine is warm could leave the vehicle and occupants stranded, including in traffic or unsafe locations. With auto idle stop, a weak restart could also cause the engine to fail to restart at an intersection. Dealer: scott clark Honda performed the work the first time. I have an appointment with hendrick Honda for Tuesday 11/10 warning lamps or messages: none the vehicle is available for inspection on request. Video of the slow crank can be made at any point as it’s every time I drive.

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All of a sudden the gas pump nozzles at gas stations will not fit into the capless gas fill hole in the vehicle.

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The manufacturer’s defective fuel delivery system (faulty fuel injectors covered under Honda TSB #19-056) causes severe engine cylinder misfires, dropping the vehicle into an immediate, unpredictable, and sluggish 'limp mode' while driving at highway speeds. This sudden loss of power and acceleration creates a severe traffic hazard, preventing the vehicle from keeping pace with traffic or safely merging. The primary fueling malfunction has also led to cascading damage, sequentially melting and destroying both catalytic converters and prematurely destroying brand-new spark plugs in under 5,300 miles due to raw fuel dumping into the exhaust stream.

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The fuel injector failed, causing the check engine light to go on and impacting vehicle performance. This failure caused raw fuel to pass through the system, leading to odors and a noticeable drop in engine horsepower. This problem could have caused engine lock or catalytic converter failure, putting our safety at risk. This issue was confirmed by the dealership. Additionally, the manufacturer, Honda, is aware of this issue across its vehicles with this engine setup, meaning it is a known problem. Their negligence to make us aware and to account for this put our safety at risk.

This is has the same issues as the other fuel pump recalls for Honda Pilots but it says my VIN is not covered. My Pilot is experiencing all of the same exact same issues in the recall.

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Having strong raw gas smell when the driver pressing the break to stop from running.

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I opened case #xxx with Honda motor CO. Regarding a fuel-injector issue with my 2019 Honda Pilot awd. At approximately 32,725 miles, the check-engine light came on. A diagnostic scan displayed code p219a, which was later confirmed by an authorized Honda dealer in [xxx]. Based on my understanding, Honda technical service bulletin (TSB) 21-010 addresses this issue in 2018–2019 Honda Pilot vehicles. However, both Honda motor CO. And the dealer denied coverage, stating that my vehicle’s VIN is not included under the bulletin. The dealer initially told me there was a 99% chance the repair would be covered, but the following morning I was informed that my VIN did not qualify. Honda also declined to cover the repair as a goodwill adjustment. Instead, Honda offered approximately $400 toward the repair cost without acknowledging that the underlying problem was a Honda-related defect. I declined the offer because I believe Honda should accept responsibility for the issue and cover the full cost of the repair. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The electrical for the infotainment system cuts out and the rear camera is no longer on the screen, it will cause loud popping while driving as the most net system is failing. There is also poor gas mileage and reads the gas tank contents incorrectly while displaying incorrect mpg typical with the fuel pump recall for this generation of Honda Pilot, but both of these recalls removed my specific year shortly after they were announced.

My 2016 Honda Pilots has given me trouble lots of people call it the christmas lights effect, all the dashboard lights turn on in the middle of the highway and my truck jerks and turned off , they now about this dangerous trouble and has not put any recalls on this matter, had to spend 3,000 dollars had to replace the fuel pump and the fuel injected , will not recommend this truck, I was so stressed and scared.

Fuel injectors problems and fuel pump located under the engine.

Took Pilot to reilly's for free diagnostic reading. Showed misfires in cylinders 4 & 5 & random misfires. Then took to son's Honda and paid for the same diagnostic readings which were the same. The Pilot drives in a "limp mode" due to the issue. This issue is a known Honda issue for this year and make model. They have granted some Pilots an extended warranty to resolve the known issues. They say mine doesn't qualify even though it is the exact same issue. Defects with their fuel injector system. A secondary issue is the transmission. We were traveling 2 hours away on the highway when we got a warning to pull over. Our transmission fluid was too hot. This is another issue I have found to be a common problem with the 2019 Honda Pilot's and their redesign transmission system.

We have a 2016 Honda Pilot. The front fuel rail assembly which included the fuel rail pressure sensor & the high pressure fuel pump had to be replaced in our vehicle and it is currently going to the mechanic shop for the low pressure pump to now be replaced as well. There have been multiple complaints regarding the fuel pump on 2016 Honda Pilot and while there was a recall for the pressure one, our VIN wasn’t not on that list. This issue started somewhere between 165-170k miles. This causes sputtering when starting and stalling.

While driving with my family in my 2021 Pilot on the interstate at 75mph, I felt a shudder while in traffic. Fortunately, I signaled to get over and cars around me responded, because the check engine light flashed on and off and the car shut off. We had enough time to roll to the side of the interstate safely because drivers around me were aware and considerate. The car would not restart so we had to tow it. The Pilot has been evaluated by an independent mechanic who says that a failure in the high pressure fuel pump caused oil to dilute gasoline. A full engine replacement is required. There was no prior warning of this issue. American Honda has been contacted for potential support. Early stage of that, but dealing with them has, so far, been great.

I recently purchased this car from a Nissan dealership a week after we purchased it the emissions system problem light came on took it back they replaced a catalytic converter it was ok for a couple weeks and all of a sudden it showed up again my VIN doesn’t show any open recalls but I have a feeling this is a part of the recall that affects the certain years of affected vehicles.

My 2019 Honda Pilot ex awd (VIN [xxx]) with approximately 80,000 miles developed a check engine light along with dashboard messages indicating an emissions system problem and awd system problem. The vehicle continued to drive normally, but the warnings repeatedly returned. Diagnostic code p0172 (system too rich, bank 1) was present. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Honda dealer on xxx which diagnosed failed fuel injectors and recommended replacement of the injector assembly at a cost of approximately $1,689. The failed components and dealer records are available for inspection upon request. While the vehicle has not experienced a loss of propulsion, I am concerned that a fuel injector defect could lead to engine performance issues, increased emissions, reduced reliability, or unsafe operating conditions if the condition worsens while driving. Honda has previously acknowledged fuel injector issues on certain 2017-2019 Honda Pilot vehicles and issued a warranty extension covering fuel injector repairs for eligible vins. However, despite a dealer diagnosis of failed fuel injectors, I was informed that my VIN is not covered by the existing warranty extension. The vehicle has been inspected and the injector failure has been confirmed by a Honda dealership. Prior to diagnosis, the only symptoms were the check engine light and the emissions system problem and awd system problem warning messages. These warnings first appeared at approximately 80,000 miles. I am submitting this complaint because the failure appears similar to fuel injector issues already recognized by Honda, yet my vehicle is excluded from the existing warranty extension coverage. I believe NHTSA should review whether additional 2019 Honda Pilot vehicles outside the currently covered VIN population are experiencing similar fuel injector failures. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I am having transmission issues with my 2019 Honda Pilot. There is an extended warranty service bulletin out, Honda USA claims my vehicle does not fall under that extended warranty based on the VIN. I am experiencing all of the symptoms of the fuel injector issues that they report in the bulletin. I am unable to get anybody at Honda to help me.

The Pilot has stalled at a roundabout causing a traffic jam and it has also stalled at a stop light shortly turning green.

My vehicle's fuel injectors failed, triggering a check engine light with code p0430. This matches a known manufacturing defect described in Honda's technical service bulletin 20-100, which states injectors on affected vehicles may not have been manufactured to proper specifications, causing internal wear or clogging. The problem was confirmed and repaired by an authorized Honda dealership. The manufacturer extended the warranty for this defect to 10 years from original purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, due to the scope of the issue. My vehicle fell outside that window by approximately 15,000 miles despite showing the identical, factory-acknowledged defect. I paid out of pocket for a repair the manufacturer's own documentation attributes to a manufacturing defect, not normal wear. I am filing this complaint because owners with vehicles exhibiting this same documented defect are being denied coverage based on an arbitrary mileage/date cutoff, even though the defect originates in manufacturing and symptoms (a triggered check engine light) may not appear until after that cutoff has passed. This means the extension does not protect all owners of vehicles containing the defective part, only those whose symptoms surface within an arbitrary window. There was no impact to vehicle control or immediate safety when symptoms appeared, but the underlying condition stems from a part Honda has already documented as defective.

Vehicle experiences a severe 3-to-4 second extended engine crank before starting due to fuel pressure loss. Priming the low-pressure fuel pump manually bypasses the issue, indicating a check-valve bleed-down failure. It is continuously worsening over time. This is identical to the failure mode of the active low-pressure fuel pump safety recalls affecting 2017-2020 Honda models, but my 2016 model is currently excluded.

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.

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A critical failure in the direct fuel injection system caused severe engine misfiring, sudden loss of drive power, and a cascade failure that disabled safety systems during vehicle operation. Diagnostic scan confirmed dtcs p0172 (fuel system rich) and p0301 (cylinder 1 misfire). In response to the misfire, the vehicle's computer automatically disabled the electronic power steering (eps), vehicle stability assist (vsa), and sh-awd systems (diagnostic codes u0401-68, u0416-68). This is a known manufacturing defect involving internal injector wear and high-pressure fuel pump debris (detailed in Honda TSB 20-100). The sudden loss of engine responsiveness paired with the simultaneous disengagement of traction and steering assists while driving creates an immediate crash hazard. Because Honda currently limits this repair to a 10-year warranty extension rather than a mandatory safety recall, vehicles with low mileage are experiencing sudden safety-assist shutdowns on the road without manufacturer remedy.

Vehicle stalled twice within a week. All lights on dash showed up. P0087 code. Honda dealer confirmed low fuel pressure pump needed to be replaced. It was happened on 8/13 and again on 8/22/26. Lucky, I was exiting the fwy. Almost lost control of steering wheel.

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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Have a 2019 Honda Pilot - fuel injector failure/catalytic converter at 115,000 miles. Estimated cost over $2,200. Known manufacturing defect: Honda service bulletins 20-100, 21-002, 22-002 acknowledge widespread fuel injector failures in 2019 Honda Pilots caused by debris from manufacturing process. Honda extended warranty to 10 years/150,000 miles for certain vins. My VIN is excluded despite identical failures and many others complaint of the same issue. Something needs to be done to hold Honda accountable!!!!.

Tachometer is starting to surging idle. Getting a wave of errors lights and messages. It’s also a known problem on the 2019 of the same model and it has a recall. I received the same code from an auto repair shop. Service bulletin 21-010.

Auto idle stop (ais) system failed to restart engine after automatic shutdown at high elevation (~10,000 ft), following a long sustained incline. Vehicle had been driven through extreme heat (100°f+) in foothills prior to the climb, then ascended into cooler mountain air (~70°f). Coolant temperature gauge read normal (under half) at time of incident. At a stop, ais shut off the engine as designed. Engine did not start when I released the brake pedal. I have tried to turn off the car completely and start it again. Engine would not restart via the engine start/stop button afterward. Cranking was strong and fast, but engine did not catch/start. Vehicle was inoperable for approximately 5 minutes, after which it started normally with no further intervention (no jump start, no mechanical repair). After restart, auto start/stop was manually disabled for the remainder of the trip. Vehicle then completed a 1-hour drive home with no further starting or performance issues, suggesting the ais restart logic, not an unrelated mechanical or electrical fault, was the cause.

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The vehicle sputtered and stalled on the highway. I was able to restart after a few minutes and then it stalled again. I was able to get it to a repair shop after stalling about 3 times on the way. The diagnostic code was for the high pressure fuel pump. This was replaced. Four weeks later the same problem occurred. This time I stalled on a major freeway. I was able to restart and get it off the freeway. It stalled so frequently that I had to call a tow. The vehicle is throwing the same diagnostic code but the shop suspects the low pressure fuel pump may be the source of the issue.

Full brake system, emissions system problem, and service system malfunctioning, out of the blue. Factory reset and system updated performed with no improvement.

Left home driving 5 min down the road the car suddenly started hiccuping as to power I almost wrecked it recovered but started again …was a prime example of that fuel pump issue …I turned around drove home barely made it going slow …smelling a low grade sweetish burning smell…made it home checked and found this recall online of the fuel pump issue…called dealership asked to get this fixed they told me I had to get it there they would not provide a tow and the recall issue has made it unsafe to drive…the problem is their fault and now I am expected to to pay 200 to get there…they should tow and fix… they also would not cover a loaner I’m out transportation for days and this has caused all sorts of issues as I have to get to work etc….

My current 2021 Honda Pilot (purchased used may 2024) is stalling out in live traffic - the most recent on xxx creating a massive safety hazard. (in addition, the engine is making the same exact clicking noise that the 2015 Honda VIN:[xxx] made right before the engine catastrophically seized on my way to work. That 2015 Honda Pilot seized due to a defective variable cynlinder management (vcm) system. This defect was covered by a court-ordered federal class-action settlement warranty extension (alex [xxx] v. American Honda, case no. Xxx), extending coverage to 10 years/150,000 miles. While that vehicle was fully within this window - Honda of [xxx] wrongfully denied this legal warranty. ) the current 2021 Honda Pilot (purchased used) VIN: [xxx] suffers from intermittent engine stalling in live traffic. The dealership has failed to resolve this issue across three separate visits, while exploiting the emergencies. The timeline of failed repairs includes: 2/14/ the vehicle stalled in live traffic. The dealership charged me $420. 48 for diagnostics and a failed repair. 8/13/the dashboard lit up and the vehicle suffered engine failure leaving my family stranded for 9 hours waiting for Honda assist. It was brought to the Honda of new rochelle service center where they exploited this emergency to charge me an exorbitant $1,300. 00 out of pocket for unrelated work financed via sunbit loan. 9/24/2025: the vehicle stalled in live traffic for a third time. The dealership charged me an additional $572. 00 for another failed repair. They reguse to give me the ro's and the car has 29 active codes including u3006-16 (ecu power source failure), proving a severe electrical or fuel delivery hazard remains completely unresolved. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I just parked my car in my driveway and after an hour, I went back to drive but my car wont start at all. No power and cannot start . This happened twice I was in a restaurant and when I went back to my car, it wont start and no power. The first time it happened when I went to the restaurant and I towed my car to the service center and they told me it was a glitch . The 2nd time it happened they could not figure out and so they asked help from Honda tech line and recommending to do a dashboard tear down to check the wire harness on my own expense. Very frustrating .

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Driving home from church Sunday June 28th downslope of a small hill smelled hot metal; wasn't sure if the odor was from us, the large truck that just passed us or environmental; sudden "pop" was heard accompanied by a "jerk" in the vehicle; loss of steering and brakes; dash was lit and showed rpm/mph/etc then battery light came on smoke billowing from engine followed quickly by complete fire from enginge; all 4 passengers eventually got out; police and fire dispatched; complete loss; traumatic to say the least; only light previous was service soon as oil life was at 15%; believe to be a known issue with 2017 Pilots rods bend and break but now warning (researched after the fire).

2019 Honda Pilot with under 60k miles, no obvious symptoms but codes p219b and p0430 coming up, multiple sites reporting common recall for fuel injector issue with these codes. Called dealer and reporting that VIN not covered even though codes/symptoms the same as other vehicles covered under recall. Estimated cost over $1000 to replace fuel injectors.

I was driving home at 4am on I-95 with my children in the car. My car has had a history of "juttering" and making a vibrational noise, but on the way home there was an issue with acceleration when using the gas pedal, and slow to gain speed. There were times when the gas pedal didn't respond to my foot depression at all, and did not accelerate. When I was almost home, many lights came on my dash including: blind spot warning, emissions systems problem, transmission problem apply parking brake when parked, stop driving when safe transmission problem see manual. The car is not driveable at this time and sitting in my driveway. I have no idea where to tow it to or what to do or how much it will cost.