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Nov 7, 2025

Honda is aware of thousands of 9 speed transmission failures. but worst of all they tell you that you failed to change trans fluid as scheduled, but there is no schedule printed in their owner's manual, nor in their vehicle service maintenance manual. the service manual only speaks to the quality of fluid required, and that it not be mixed with other brands of trans fluids. it then goes on to say "HAVE A DEALER CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL AND REPLACE IF NEEDED." I have owned cars with sealed trans that required no maintenance, which is not the case with the Honda's 9speed trans. The Honda 9 speed is a sealed unit. I am currently face with an estimated bill of $10,600 to replace my failed trans. There is a reaccuring problem with the 9 speed, that Honda should pay for. I am requesting an investigation, and a reimburstment of my total cost. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Nov 7, 2025

Honda is aware of thousands of 9 speed transmission failures. but worst of all they tell you that you failed to change trans fluid as scheduled, but there is no schedule printed in their owner's manual, nor in their vehicle service maintenance manual. the service manual only speaks to the quality of fluid required, and that it not be mixed with other brands of trans fluids. it then goes on to say "HAVE A DEALER CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL AND REPLACE IF NEEDED." I have owned cars with sealed trans that required no maintenance, which is not the case with the Honda's 9speed trans. The Honda 9 speed is a sealed unit. I am currently face with an estimated bill of $10,600 to replace my failed trans. There is a reaccuring problem with the 9 speed, that Honda should pay for. I am requesting an investigation, and a reimburstment of my total cost. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Oct 6, 2025

The front facing camera on my pilot failed over a year ago. We took the vehicle to honda its over 2,000 to fix it. When the camera gets hot all adas lights will go off and it effects the transmission my car went into limp while reversing I also have to pull over in unsafe areas to turn off my vehicle bc the camera heats up and the car freaks out

Oct 6, 2025

The front facing camera on my pilot failed over a year ago. We took the vehicle to honda its over 2,000 to fix it. When the camera gets hot all adas lights will go off and it effects the transmission my car went into limp while reversing I also have to pull over in unsafe areas to turn off my vehicle bc the camera heats up and the car freaks out

Sep 24, 2025

Complete engine failure on highway

Sep 24, 2025

Complete engine failure on highway

Sep 22, 2025

I own a 2016 Honda Pilot AWD with approximately 160,000 miles. Within a week of purchase, the engine suffered a crankshaft/rod bearing failure. While driving, the engine suddenly began knocking, lost power, and stalled in traffic. I had to quickly turn onto a side street to get out of traffic, and smoke started coming from the engine bay. The vehicle is now not driveable. I already went to a Honda dealer, and when they checked my VIN, their system only showed warranty extensions for the fuel injectors and the start/stop switch. No recall or campaign appeared for the known rod bearing defect. However, my vehicle experienced the exact failure described in recall 23V-751 and the current NHTSA investigation into Honda V6 engines. I also contacted Honda corporate recall center directly, and they opened a case under my VIN. I have the case number available if needed This poses a serious safety risk since the engine can stall without warning while driving. I request that NHTSA investigate and expand the recall to cover additional vehicles including mine, that have experienced this same dangerous defect.

Sep 22, 2025

I own a 2016 Honda Pilot AWD with approximately 160,000 miles. Within a week of purchase, the engine suffered a crankshaft/rod bearing failure. While driving, the engine suddenly began knocking, lost power, and stalled in traffic. I had to quickly turn onto a side street to get out of traffic, and smoke started coming from the engine bay. The vehicle is now not driveable. I already went to a Honda dealer, and when they checked my VIN, their system only showed warranty extensions for the fuel injectors and the start/stop switch. No recall or campaign appeared for the known rod bearing defect. However, my vehicle experienced the exact failure described in recall 23V-751 and the current NHTSA investigation into Honda V6 engines. I also contacted Honda corporate recall center directly, and they opened a case under my VIN. I have the case number available if needed This poses a serious safety risk since the engine can stall without warning while driving. I request that NHTSA investigate and expand the recall to cover additional vehicles including mine, that have experienced this same dangerous defect.

Sep 4, 2025

Transmission slipping and motor making a grind sound since like 120k and dash problems and paint chips every were paint is coming off on its own. I did not about that i can do a complete here.

Sep 4, 2025

transmission slipping

Sep 4, 2025

Transmission slipping and motor making a grind sound since like 120k and dash problems and paint chips every were paint is coming off on its own. I did not about that i can do a complete here.

Sep 4, 2025

transmission slipping

Aug 26, 2025

There was a small ticking/knocking noise that started the week before I took my Honda Pilot in to the dealer. I took the car in for regular service and told them about this noise. Under further inspection, I was advised by the Honda dealership that the piston connecting rod bearing had failed causing damage to the motor. I had to pay to replace the motor at my own expense. This is a safety issue as I did not really have a warning that anything was wrong with the vehicle and the engine could have seized up and caught fire while I was driving putting my family and other vehicles in harms way. It is my understanding that Honda had a partial recall on this issue in which my VIN was not covered. I was not notified that this was even an issue for the 2016 Honda Pilots and I should have been notified and and this should have been fixed before it occurred. The dealer reached out to Honda Corporate to request coverage of this cost and they denied it even though this is a known issue with this motor.

Aug 26, 2025

There was a small ticking/knocking noise that started the week before I took my Honda Pilot in to the dealer. I took the car in for regular service and told them about this noise. Under further inspection, I was advised by the Honda dealership that the piston connecting rod bearing had failed causing damage to the motor. I had to pay to replace the motor at my own expense. This is a safety issue as I did not really have a warning that anything was wrong with the vehicle and the engine could have seized up and caught fire while I was driving putting my family and other vehicles in harms way. It is my understanding that Honda had a partial recall on this issue in which my VIN was not covered. I was not notified that this was even an issue for the 2016 Honda Pilots and I should have been notified and and this should have been fixed before it occurred. The dealer reached out to Honda Corporate to request coverage of this cost and they denied it even though this is a known issue with this motor.

Aug 22, 2025

2017: transmission replacement UW 2021: Vehicle stopped/ lost power on I44 at a speed of 70 mph. I immediately pulled over and called Roper on a recorded line per roper Honda. Took it to roper- needs a new motor. 2021: motor replacement Not UW 2024: vehicle was called in about hatch defect . Apparently, Roper reports that it is fixed yet- it IS NOT. I was unaware of the rods recall. That would explain why I need another motor. 2025: motor is knocking. Not UW 2025: AIS: vehicle has stalled at busy intersections after an idle stop. Scary when you have a car full of kids and your car doesn’t want to go. Now the car will just loose power and not start at a stop light regularly. I paid $43,000 for a vehicle that may have all the bells and whistles but it is complete trash to say the least. I have records of all of the work, issues, and roper has recorded calls that could be supenaded. ROPER HONDA JOPlIN MO

Aug 22, 2025

2017: transmission replacement UW 2021: Vehicle stopped/ lost power on I44 at a speed of 70 mph. I immediately pulled over and called Roper on a recorded line per roper Honda. Took it to roper- needs a new motor. 2021: motor replacement Not UW 2024: vehicle was called in about hatch defect . Apparently, Roper reports that it is fixed yet- it IS NOT. I was unaware of the rods recall. That would explain why I need another motor. 2025: motor is knocking. Not UW 2025: AIS: vehicle has stalled at busy intersections after an idle stop. Scary when you have a car full of kids and your car doesn’t want to go. Now the car will just loose power and not start at a stop light regularly. I paid $43,000 for a vehicle that may have all the bells and whistles but it is complete trash to say the least. I have records of all of the work, issues, and roper has recorded calls that could be supenaded. ROPER HONDA JOPlIN MO

Aug 6, 2025

The vehicle has started displaying numerous codes/error messages on the display. Vehicle jerks while attempting to accelerate and loses power. Dealership diagnosed the problem as a camshaft, stating the camshaft, timing belt, camshaft thrust cover, and spark plugs would all need to be replaced. They also said this may have caused damage to the converter, which will not be known until other repairs are made. This is apparently a common and widespread issue with these Hondas despite no recall being issued.

Aug 6, 2025

The vehicle has started displaying numerous codes/error messages on the display. Vehicle jerks while attempting to accelerate and loses power. Dealership diagnosed the problem as a camshaft, stating the camshaft, timing belt, camshaft thrust cover, and spark plugs would all need to be replaced. They also said this may have caused damage to the converter, which will not be known until other repairs are made. This is apparently a common and widespread issue with these Hondas despite no recall being issued.

Jun 25, 2025

Transmission Temperate Too Hot warning came on in summer of 2023. Ended up needing to replace the engine. Fast forward to 6/25/25 and the light came on again. We take very good care of this vehicle and do all scheduled maintenance so this is very disappointing.

Jun 25, 2025

Transmission Temperate Too Hot warning came on in summer of 2023. Ended up needing to replace the engine. Fast forward to 6/25/25 and the light came on again. We take very good care of this vehicle and do all scheduled maintenance so this is very disappointing.

Jun 19, 2025

I had to replace my transmission in my 2016 Honda Pilot. Honda paid for part of the repairs and I was responsible for the remaining amount. It has been well documented that this year and model have transmission problems. I asked Honda to reimburse me for the amount I was responsible for, but they refused to because of the mileage and age of the vehicle, even though I reported transmission issues when the vehicle only had 38k miles. I sent several emails and left several voicemails with no meaningful response. They have been very difficult to deal with.

Jun 19, 2025

I had to replace my transmission in my 2016 Honda Pilot. Honda paid for part of the repairs and I was responsible for the remaining amount. It has been well documented that this year and model have transmission problems. I asked Honda to reimburse me for the amount I was responsible for, but they refused to because of the mileage and age of the vehicle, even though I reported transmission issues when the vehicle only had 38k miles. I sent several emails and left several voicemails with no meaningful response. They have been very difficult to deal with.

Jun 11, 2025

I am writing to report a persistent powertrain issue with my 2016 Honda Pilot, specifically regarding hard shifting between first and second gear when accelerating from a stop. Honda has acknowledged this issue and released an ECU software update intended to resolve it; however, in my case, as well as for many other owners who have reported similar concerns, the update did not effectively correct the problem. My vehicle currently has 76,000 miles, and despite Honda’s attempted fix, the hard shifting continues to impact performance and drivability. Given the widespread nature of this complaint, I urge the NHTSA to investigate this matter further and take appropriate action to ensure a proper resolution. Thank you for your time and attention to this issue. Sincerely,

Jun 11, 2025

I am writing to report a persistent powertrain issue with my 2016 Honda Pilot, specifically regarding hard shifting between first and second gear when accelerating from a stop. Honda has acknowledged this issue and released an ECU software update intended to resolve it; however, in my case, as well as for many other owners who have reported similar concerns, the update did not effectively correct the problem. My vehicle currently has 76,000 miles, and despite Honda’s attempted fix, the hard shifting continues to impact performance and drivability. Given the widespread nature of this complaint, I urge the NHTSA to investigate this matter further and take appropriate action to ensure a proper resolution. Thank you for your time and attention to this issue. Sincerely,

May 30, 2025

I was on my way to work and was in a neighborhood going 25 mph and came to a stop. My engine cut off and would not restart. I bought the car with somewhere around 120,000 miles in 2021.. it is the end of May 2015 and the car has a little less than 152,000 on it. I kept up with required oil changes and I have been told that the engine is siezed. As well as the torque converter being stuck... sounds like the SAME ISSUES listed in the recall

May 30, 2025

While driving vehicle lost power and started smoking; and would not restart. Towed to honda, they stated engine siezed and connecting rod was protruding out of the side of engine. Took to another shop and they confirmed rod bearings failed and caused connecting rod to break causing it to go through the engine. When attempted to restart car check engine light was on. Heads to the engine were good. Had to replace engine at 157k with all service being done at honda on time or early with all maintenance being done on time. Vehicle lost power on highway in far left lane, very dangerous.

May 30, 2025

I was on my way to work and was in a neighborhood going 25 mph and came to a stop. My engine cut off and would not restart. I bought the car with somewhere around 120,000 miles in 2021.. it is the end of May 2015 and the car has a little less than 152,000 on it. I kept up with required oil changes and I have been told that the engine is siezed. As well as the torque converter being stuck... sounds like the SAME ISSUES listed in the recall

May 30, 2025

While driving vehicle lost power and started smoking; and would not restart. Towed to honda, they stated engine siezed and connecting rod was protruding out of the side of engine. Took to another shop and they confirmed rod bearings failed and caused connecting rod to break causing it to go through the engine. When attempted to restart car check engine light was on. Heads to the engine were good. Had to replace engine at 157k with all service being done at honda on time or early with all maintenance being done on time. Vehicle lost power on highway in far left lane, very dangerous.

Apr 28, 2025

On 4-24-25 my engine had a knocking sound. I took it to a Honda Service center and they ran a diagnostic and found a rod bearing issue. Their recommendation was to replace the engine and quoted me an estimate of about $9000. I was told to not drive my car anymore and the rod can blow at any time and it is not safe for me to drive back home. I left my car at the Honda dealership. I have done regular maintenance- oil changes, filter changes, tune ups, etc. My car is at 171,000 miles and had no issues up until this. I purchased the car ten months ago. I saw that many consumers complained of the same issue and had got stuck on the side of the road, and paying costly repairs. I contacted Honda today and they told me that my VIN number is not affected by the rod bearing recall and they might try to get me into their "Goodwill Program" to help me with the cost of repair. I can't drive my car or else I would risk my safety and others' safety on the road. I had to Uber home. I don't have a drivable car now, and have to take my duaghter to school everyday. I am a single mom and saved up for this vehicle and paid cash, because Honda had the reputation of being reliable and built to last. Now I am at the mercy of their corporate department for the cost of the huge repairs that need to be done. It is not a guarantee that they will help me. I am glad that my daughter was not in the car with me or anything horrible happened like injury or death. This is a very concerning issue and I hope Honda will rectify this issue soon and acknowledge the safety hazards of this defect.

Apr 28, 2025

On 4-24-25 my engine had a knocking sound. I took it to a Honda Service center and they ran a diagnostic and found a rod bearing issue. Their recommendation was to replace the engine and quoted me an estimate of about $9000. I was told to not drive my car anymore and the rod can blow at any time and it is not safe for me to drive back home. I left my car at the Honda dealership. I have done regular maintenance- oil changes, filter changes, tune ups, etc. My car is at 171,000 miles and had no issues up until this. I purchased the car ten months ago. I saw that many consumers complained of the same issue and had got stuck on the side of the road, and paying costly repairs. I contacted Honda today and they told me that my VIN number is not affected by the rod bearing recall and they might try to get me into their "Goodwill Program" to help me with the cost of repair. I can't drive my car or else I would risk my safety and others' safety on the road. I had to Uber home. I don't have a drivable car now, and have to take my duaghter to school everyday. I am a single mom and saved up for this vehicle and paid cash, because Honda had the reputation of being reliable and built to last. Now I am at the mercy of their corporate department for the cost of the huge repairs that need to be done. It is not a guarantee that they will help me. I am glad that my daughter was not in the car with me or anything horrible happened like injury or death. This is a very concerning issue and I hope Honda will rectify this issue soon and acknowledge the safety hazards of this defect.

Mar 31, 2025

Vehicle was fixed for auto start stop under recall. They changed all the parts including capacitors. Within 5000 miles it started happening again. I’ve informed Honda about this from 20k miles. The vehicle now has 165k. I’ve told them on multiple occasions that this is a serious safety issue. They said they have this fixed and they do not. They closed my case even though I asked them to keep it open as they have not proved to me that it is fixed. The only way to fix this is to have Honda program the care to not allow start stop as someone is going to get killed. It’s just a matter of time.

Mar 31, 2025

Vehicle was fixed for auto start stop under recall. They changed all the parts including capacitors. Within 5000 miles it started happening again. I’ve informed Honda about this from 20k miles. The vehicle now has 165k. I’ve told them on multiple occasions that this is a serious safety issue. They said they have this fixed and they do not. They closed my case even though I asked them to keep it open as they have not proved to me that it is fixed. The only way to fix this is to have Honda program the care to not allow start stop as someone is going to get killed. It’s just a matter of time.

Mar 21, 2025

The engine is making a very loud internal noise and it is available upon request. There is a major fear of the engine seizing while driving. I don't know if the vehicle has been taken to a dealer for this issue before. The vehicle or component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. There weren't any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.

Mar 21, 2025

The engine is making a very loud internal noise and it is available upon request. There is a major fear of the engine seizing while driving. I don't know if the vehicle has been taken to a dealer for this issue before. The vehicle or component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. There weren't any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.

Mar 5, 2025

The ATF Warmer failed. This allowed engine coolant and transmission fluid to mix. This caused the engine and transmission to overheat. No warning messages appeared up until the transmission overheated. A warning appeared about the transmission, but not about the engine. Honda says that they do not think my VIN was impacted by this known issue. And, yet, my car has a textbook defective ATF warmer with 100% overlap in symptoms with a known service bulletin issue (17-035 from April 7, 2018).

Mar 5, 2025

The ATF Warmer failed. This allowed engine coolant and transmission fluid to mix. This caused the engine and transmission to overheat. No warning messages appeared up until the transmission overheated. A warning appeared about the transmission, but not about the engine. Honda says that they do not think my VIN was impacted by this known issue. And, yet, my car has a textbook defective ATF warmer with 100% overlap in symptoms with a known service bulletin issue (17-035 from April 7, 2018).

Feb 26, 2025

The brakes have been repaired and replaced repeatedly. The vehicle locked down yesterday 2/25/25 when the driver was headed to school to pick up the children. The car came to a complete halt and was a danger to others with a "transmission engine" warning light on the dash. This vehicle has numerous repairs in addition to being too dangerous to drive down a two lane road due to the severity of the following issues: •Abrupt jerking or 'juddering' while accelerating, which can cause sudden unintended movement. •Noticeable hesitation when pressing the gas pedal, impacting the vehicle's response time. •Unusual clunking noises or hard downshifting, indicating potential internal damage.

Feb 26, 2025

The brakes have been repaired and replaced repeatedly. The vehicle locked down yesterday 2/25/25 when the driver was headed to school to pick up the children. The car came to a complete halt and was a danger to others with a "transmission engine" warning light on the dash. This vehicle has numerous repairs in addition to being too dangerous to drive down a two lane road due to the severity of the following issues: •Abrupt jerking or 'juddering' while accelerating, which can cause sudden unintended movement. •Noticeable hesitation when pressing the gas pedal, impacting the vehicle's response time. •Unusual clunking noises or hard downshifting, indicating potential internal damage.

Jan 26, 2025 89,109 mi

Connecting rod to piston broken of damaged. Loud rattle on engine startup and acceleration. Not shifting well. Engine cutting off at stops and not restarting without shifting to park and restarting

Jan 26, 2025 89,109 mi

Connecting rod to piston broken of damaged. Loud rattle on engine startup and acceleration. Not shifting well. Engine cutting off at stops and not restarting without shifting to park and restarting

Jan 23, 2025 139,817 mi

To whom it may concern, My name is [XXX] . I hope this message finds you well. I am writing this message with a heavy heart, to advise of our story that is ending with a tragic experience. On [XXX] my wife, [XXX] , and I, walked in a Honda dealership. We drove away confident about our new vehicle, a 2016 Honda Pilot. It was highly recommended by the salesman. Since then, we have maintained the vehicles services. Sadly, on Saturday, [XXX], the vehicle malfunctioned and engine stalled on the highway. The steering wheel locked, the vehicle would not accelerate, and the brakes failed. I managed to pull over, but we were terrified and stranded for over forty minutes. The vehicle was towed home, and we contacted the dealership, who agreed to inspect it. It was taken to the service center in early December and has remained there since. The certified Honda mechanics' diagnostic report confirms issues consistent with online Honda recalls. As this is our only vehicle, this situation has created significant hardship for our family. Our dream of owning a Honda has unfortunately turned into a nightmare. Honda corporate has denied our request for any and all assistance. We would be most grateful for any assistance you can provide. CAMPAIGN DESCRIPTION:2016 & 2018-2019 Pilot Conn Rod Inspect Recall RECALL DATE:11/08/2023 SUMMARY: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2016 and 2018-2019 model year Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect of the engine crankshaft, the connecting rod bearing can prematurely wear and seize. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jan 23, 2025 139,817 mi

To whom it may concern, My name is [XXX] . I hope this message finds you well. I am writing this message with a heavy heart, to advise of our story that is ending with a tragic experience. On [XXX] my wife, [XXX] , and I, walked in a Honda dealership. We drove away confident about our new vehicle, a 2016 Honda Pilot. It was highly recommended by the salesman. Since then, we have maintained the vehicles services. Sadly, on Saturday, [XXX], the vehicle malfunctioned and engine stalled on the highway. The steering wheel locked, the vehicle would not accelerate, and the brakes failed. I managed to pull over, but we were terrified and stranded for over forty minutes. The vehicle was towed home, and we contacted the dealership, who agreed to inspect it. It was taken to the service center in early December and has remained there since. The certified Honda mechanics' diagnostic report confirms issues consistent with online Honda recalls. As this is our only vehicle, this situation has created significant hardship for our family. Our dream of owning a Honda has unfortunately turned into a nightmare. Honda corporate has denied our request for any and all assistance. We would be most grateful for any assistance you can provide. CAMPAIGN DESCRIPTION:2016 & 2018-2019 Pilot Conn Rod Inspect Recall RECALL DATE:11/08/2023 SUMMARY: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2016 and 2018-2019 model year Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect of the engine crankshaft, the connecting rod bearing can prematurely wear and seize. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jan 14, 2025

We have always taken great care of our Pilot, regular oil changes, tire rotations, checking the fluid levels. Just before we went on vacation, our Pilot's check engine light came on and started blinking under normal driving conditions. When we hooked up the code reader, it was for a misfire in the second cylinder. Having changed the spark plugs about 30-40k before this incident, we tested the plugs and assumed it was the coil. We changed the coil. After returning from vacation, we drove the car minimally yet after about 40-50 miles, the code returned with knocking sound. We had the car towed to our residence...to find the same code. We inspected the plug and coil, no issues were present and the code was cleared. The next day, the code came back on and the engine was knocking very loud and had definite performance issues. I checked the Honda recall page and our car had no open recalls. I noticed that other Pilots with the V6 engine in our model year range were included an investigation by the NHTSA. Our mechanic drove our pilot for 30 feet and immediately called me to tell me that he would not suggest even spending money on diagnosing the problem....as he believes the engine is a total loss. It seems unfair that Honda would not address this issue as it seems a wide spread problem after a simple google search.

Jan 14, 2025

We have always taken great care of our Pilot, regular oil changes, tire rotations, checking the fluid levels. Just before we went on vacation, our Pilot's check engine light came on and started blinking under normal driving conditions. When we hooked up the code reader, it was for a misfire in the second cylinder. Having changed the spark plugs about 30-40k before this incident, we tested the plugs and assumed it was the coil. We changed the coil. After returning from vacation, we drove the car minimally yet after about 40-50 miles, the code returned with knocking sound. We had the car towed to our residence...to find the same code. We inspected the plug and coil, no issues were present and the code was cleared. The next day, the code came back on and the engine was knocking very loud and had definite performance issues. I checked the Honda recall page and our car had no open recalls. I noticed that other Pilots with the V6 engine in our model year range were included an investigation by the NHTSA. Our mechanic drove our pilot for 30 feet and immediately called me to tell me that he would not suggest even spending money on diagnosing the problem....as he believes the engine is a total loss. It seems unfair that Honda would not address this issue as it seems a wide spread problem after a simple google search.

Jan 8, 2025

The engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the Auto Start/Stop function engaged. Vehicle struggles to restart on various occasions. Honda America has an extended warranty to replace the starter.

Jan 8, 2025

The engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the Auto Start/Stop function engaged. Vehicle struggles to restart on various occasions. Honda America has an extended warranty to replace the starter.

Jan 6, 2025

Engine failure consistent with recall 23V-751, and would like this included in NHTSA investigation RQ24013. Lost acceleration and check engine light came on. Pulled off of Interstate, turned off vehicle and restarted. Check engine light was off and vehicle accelerated normally for about 5 minutes. Then problem repeated with increased engine noise. Was able to limp the vehicle at no faster than 40mph to Honda dealer in Napleton, IL. River Oaks Honda of Napleton is able to verify the problem. Safety of occupants was put at risk due to large volume of traffic on [XXX] during holiday season and inability of the vehicle to maintain required minimum speed. Symptoms of this problem did appear in May 2024 and was diagnosed as P0369. Front bank camshaft was replaced by Hendrick Honda of Sarasota. Symptoms appeared again in October 2024 and vehicle was brought to John Hinderer Honda of Newark, OH. They diagnosed that the intake and exhaust valve lash was out of spec and they performed an intake and exhaust valvestand adjustment. This vehicle was well maintained and serviced by Honda dealers whenever problems appeared. I don't understand why previous diagnosis & repairs, which were costly, did not correctly identify the root cause. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jan 6, 2025

Engine failure consistent with recall 23V-751, and would like this included in NHTSA investigation RQ24013. Lost acceleration and check engine light came on. Pulled off of Interstate, turned off vehicle and restarted. Check engine light was off and vehicle accelerated normally for about 5 minutes. Then problem repeated with increased engine noise. Was able to limp the vehicle at no faster than 40mph to Honda dealer in Napleton, IL. River Oaks Honda of Napleton is able to verify the problem. Safety of occupants was put at risk due to large volume of traffic on [XXX] during holiday season and inability of the vehicle to maintain required minimum speed. Symptoms of this problem did appear in May 2024 and was diagnosed as P0369. Front bank camshaft was replaced by Hendrick Honda of Sarasota. Symptoms appeared again in October 2024 and vehicle was brought to John Hinderer Honda of Newark, OH. They diagnosed that the intake and exhaust valve lash was out of spec and they performed an intake and exhaust valvestand adjustment. This vehicle was well maintained and serviced by Honda dealers whenever problems appeared. I don't understand why previous diagnosis & repairs, which were costly, did not correctly identify the root cause. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Dec 26, 2024

Our 2016 Honda Pilot suddenly lost power on [XXX] and simultaneously developed a loud knocking sound coming from the engine on Monday ([XXX]) evening sometime between 7 and 8 PM. My son who was driving the vehicle was lucky to avoid an accident because it was difficult to pull to the right side of the road as there were fast-moving cars merging onto [XXX] from the westbound lanes of [XXX] . He pulled onto the right shoulder of [XXX] at just about [XXX], [XXX] . My other son and I drove to him. I was able to start the car but the knocking sound was still there and the engine struggled to stay on. I drove 0.5 miles safely and slowly (20-25 mph) to Midas at 1410 S. Nevada Ave. Midas diagnosed the vehicle with "a bad engine rod knock and main bearing squeak" that they could not fix. We had the vehicle towed to Corwin Honda in Colorado Springs on [XXX]. Honda technicians diagnosed the problem as connecting rod bearing failure. They recommended an engine replacement. There were recalls for the exact problem of our vehicle but our VIN was not part of the recall. We contacted Corporate Honda but they would not assist with any repairs and denied manufacturer responsibility for the connecting rod bearing failure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Dec 26, 2024

Our 2016 Honda Pilot suddenly lost power on [XXX] and simultaneously developed a loud knocking sound coming from the engine on Monday ([XXX]) evening sometime between 7 and 8 PM. My son who was driving the vehicle was lucky to avoid an accident because it was difficult to pull to the right side of the road as there were fast-moving cars merging onto [XXX] from the westbound lanes of [XXX] . He pulled onto the right shoulder of [XXX] at just about [XXX], [XXX] . My other son and I drove to him. I was able to start the car but the knocking sound was still there and the engine struggled to stay on. I drove 0.5 miles safely and slowly (20-25 mph) to Midas at 1410 S. Nevada Ave. Midas diagnosed the vehicle with "a bad engine rod knock and main bearing squeak" that they could not fix. We had the vehicle towed to Corwin Honda in Colorado Springs on [XXX]. Honda technicians diagnosed the problem as connecting rod bearing failure. They recommended an engine replacement. There were recalls for the exact problem of our vehicle but our VIN was not part of the recall. We contacted Corporate Honda but they would not assist with any repairs and denied manufacturer responsibility for the connecting rod bearing failure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Dec 20, 2024 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. That contact stated while driving 35 MPH, multiple warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to move. The contact stated once the vehicle was stopped the transmission failed to shift. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed. The contact stated that several unknown repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was referred to a local dealer for assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Dec 20, 2024 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. That contact stated while driving 35 MPH, multiple warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to move. The contact stated once the vehicle was stopped the transmission failed to shift. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed. The contact stated that several unknown repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was referred to a local dealer for assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Dec 9, 2024 86,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while test driving the vehicle after the repair, the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was then towed to a transmission specialist. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Dec 9, 2024 86,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while test driving the vehicle after the repair, the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was then towed to a transmission specialist. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Nov 22, 2024

This vehicle was recently recalled for the START / STOP in 2023 after complaining about it since 2017. The vehicle was repaired which resulted in starter and all related components associated with the recall. I questioned the repair as if you can't duplicate the failure (turn it on and turn it off) how do you know you have it fixed. They assured me they replaced all the associated components. Guess what the same problem is happening again. Start/Stop system is not working properly again post recall and software update. The US Government should go after Honda on this as it is truly a safety issue when your car dies at a stop and go light and then you have cares approaching you from behind at 55mph.

Nov 22, 2024

This vehicle was recently recalled for the START / STOP in 2023 after complaining about it since 2017. The vehicle was repaired which resulted in starter and all related components associated with the recall. I questioned the repair as if you can't duplicate the failure (turn it on and turn it off) how do you know you have it fixed. They assured me they replaced all the associated components. Guess what the same problem is happening again. Start/Stop system is not working properly again post recall and software update. The US Government should go after Honda on this as it is truly a safety issue when your car dies at a stop and go light and then you have cares approaching you from behind at 55mph.

Nov 14, 2024

My 2016 Honda Pilot engine rods failed on 1/31/2024 causing complete engine failure. My pilot was not recalled. Honda wanted $10920 to replace my engine. I negotiated with Honda and my out of pocket cost was $7000.

Nov 14, 2024

My 2016 Honda Pilot engine rods failed on 1/31/2024 causing complete engine failure. My pilot was not recalled. Honda wanted $10920 to replace my engine. I negotiated with Honda and my out of pocket cost was $7000.

Nov 13, 2024

Purchase Honda Certified with around 38,000 miles. Within days of owning became apparent there were drivetrain issues. In higher gears while cruising at speeds between 25 and 60 MPH, the car would pulse -- the speed goes up and down and the tachometer indicated same with RPM pulsing. I've had the vehicle at the dealership shop 7 times and very little was done to remedy. Very nearly one year later - near the end of the extended warranty they finally correctly identified, acknowledged and made an attempt to solve with a triple flush of the transmission fluid. That seems to have solved the pulsing issue, but a couple months later the transmission began making a loud clunking judder noise when shifting lower gears while accelerating. Also apparent the transmission is slipping. Very poor gas mileage and tach shows unreasonably high RPMs for given speed. Vehicle still has less than 60,000 miles and is undriveable. Been sitting undriven in my driveway for nearly 3 months. Of course the pulsing behavior that was evident for a year was a bit of a driving hazard. Now the clunking transmission is also a hazard. Only a matter of time until there is a major failure. Only once, briefly, have I seen a warning indicator.

Nov 13, 2024

Purchase Honda Certified with around 38,000 miles. Within days of owning became apparent there were drivetrain issues. In higher gears while cruising at speeds between 25 and 60 MPH, the car would pulse -- the speed goes up and down and the tachometer indicated same with RPM pulsing. I've had the vehicle at the dealership shop 7 times and very little was done to remedy. Very nearly one year later - near the end of the extended warranty they finally correctly identified, acknowledged and made an attempt to solve with a triple flush of the transmission fluid. That seems to have solved the pulsing issue, but a couple months later the transmission began making a loud clunking judder noise when shifting lower gears while accelerating. Also apparent the transmission is slipping. Very poor gas mileage and tach shows unreasonably high RPMs for given speed. Vehicle still has less than 60,000 miles and is undriveable. Been sitting undriven in my driveway for nearly 3 months. Of course the pulsing behavior that was evident for a year was a bit of a driving hazard. Now the clunking transmission is also a hazard. Only a matter of time until there is a major failure. Only once, briefly, have I seen a warning indicator.

Oct 9, 2024

Rolled into a parking lot and the car suddenly stalled right before I could get into the spot - electriconics were still working and what not. Turned the car off and on and pulled in and then proceeded to charge my portable jumper just in case. Came back a few hours later and drove it home - all sorts of sensors were going off but the car was still fine. Once I got home, I swapped the battery with one that I was charging. At this point there was light flickering and more sensors failing. I went to replace with a new battery and it drove fine for a day or two. On the last day, my girlfriend said it started happening again, and she turned around and came back home where it stalled out again. We are terrified to drive this vehicle and purchased a different one out of fear. Please fix this issue, Honda, as it is pretty rampant from the other reports here.

Oct 9, 2024

Rolled into a parking lot and the car suddenly stalled right before I could get into the spot - electriconics were still working and what not. Turned the car off and on and pulled in and then proceeded to charge my portable jumper just in case. Came back a few hours later and drove it home - all sorts of sensors were going off but the car was still fine. Once I got home, I swapped the battery with one that I was charging. At this point there was light flickering and more sensors failing. I went to replace with a new battery and it drove fine for a day or two. On the last day, my girlfriend said it started happening again, and she turned around and came back home where it stalled out again. We are terrified to drive this vehicle and purchased a different one out of fear. Please fix this issue, Honda, as it is pretty rampant from the other reports here.

Sep 5, 2024

The vehicle will delay driving with auto turn off enabled almost causing collisions. Then vehicle delays switching gears. Not daily The vehicle smells like gasoline occasionally after a fill up. O2 censor replaced twice. Electrical system issue

Sep 5, 2024

The vehicle will delay driving with auto turn off enabled almost causing collisions. Then vehicle delays switching gears. Not daily The vehicle smells like gasoline occasionally after a fill up. O2 censor replaced twice. Electrical system issue

Jun 6, 2024

HONDA PILOT 2016 -THE TRANSMISSION CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO OVERHEAT. THE OVERHEATING ISSUE LEADS TO A 'JUDDER' IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR ACCELERATES IN A VERY JERKY WAY ESPECIALLY BETWEEN 30 AND 50. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE IF YOU ARE TRYING TO PASS SOMEONE. AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE REACHES 80,000 MILES HONDA WILL NO LONGER COVER THE SO-CALLED 'REPAIR' to flush fluid and update software. HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM.

Jun 6, 2024

HONDA PILOT 2016 -THE TRANSMISSION CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO OVERHEAT. THE OVERHEATING ISSUE LEADS TO A 'JUDDER' IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR ACCELERATES IN A VERY JERKY WAY ESPECIALLY BETWEEN 30 AND 50. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE IF YOU ARE TRYING TO PASS SOMEONE. AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE REACHES 80,000 MILES HONDA WILL NO LONGER COVER THE SO-CALLED 'REPAIR' to flush fluid and update software. HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM.

May 23, 2024

My spouse was stopped at a traffic light, when the light turned green she accelerated but immediately lost power and the vehicle was stalled in the middle of the intersection. She tried to start it but would not restart. We had to leave the car in the intersection while waiting for the police and towing.She worried that a vehicle would collide with our vehicle and until she was able to exit the vehicle and move to a nearby sidewalk.. Luckily she made it safely and no-one collided with the car. We had it towed to our local mechanic. The inspected the car and found that the bearing had seized up the crankshaft. I connected with Honda and they told me to take it to a local dealer to have it inspected by them. The dealer had the vehicle for two weeks and came up with the same conclusion. After a little back and forth with Honda they declined to give any help with fixing the engine, (a $20,000 repair estimate). I ended up selling the car for junk. Two weeks later a friend sent me an article that Honda was recalling 2016 Pilots for the same incident that happened to my car. There were no warnings prior to the engine failure. My vehicle is not listed on the recall. Honda knew the problem and was attempting to issue a recall.

May 23, 2024

My spouse was stopped at a traffic light, when the light turned green she accelerated but immediately lost power and the vehicle was stalled in the middle of the intersection. She tried to start it but would not restart. We had to leave the car in the intersection while waiting for the police and towing.She worried that a vehicle would collide with our vehicle and until she was able to exit the vehicle and move to a nearby sidewalk.. Luckily she made it safely and no-one collided with the car. We had it towed to our local mechanic. The inspected the car and found that the bearing had seized up the crankshaft. I connected with Honda and they told me to take it to a local dealer to have it inspected by them. The dealer had the vehicle for two weeks and came up with the same conclusion. After a little back and forth with Honda they declined to give any help with fixing the engine, (a $20,000 repair estimate). I ended up selling the car for junk. Two weeks later a friend sent me an article that Honda was recalling 2016 Pilots for the same incident that happened to my car. There were no warnings prior to the engine failure. My vehicle is not listed on the recall. Honda knew the problem and was attempting to issue a recall.

May 7, 2024

My vehicle has been loosing power when accelerating. This has been an ongoing issue for approximately six months or so. I' have taken it to two different mechanic shops locally and both have stated that some of the fuel injectors are not working properly and 5 cylinders are misfiring. That is the reason the vehicle is loosing power. But they don't understand why the engine light or any other light are not coming up on the cluster board. Vechicle continues to jerk and shudder everytime we stop and only happens on 2 and 3 gear to the point we have to stay two cars back everytime it is in use to avoid rear ending any other vehicles. Feels like it looses power to the point of turning off then begans to pull. The RPM needle jumps up and down when the shuddering begins. It is a great concern such that i feel it poses a risk to my family and other drivers. I have been to the dealership but they will not do anything about it unless the engine light is on which at this point it has not turned on making impossible to diagnose the issue through the dealership. I did provide the dealership with documentation from other shops but they wouldn't accept them as they would have to run diagnostic themselves. I did check for recalls and other complaints. A recall was issued for the fuel injectors but as stated dealership will not do anything unless the engine light turns on. They wouldn't even test drive it to confirm the issue. I feel that if this issue isn't addressed my family or others drivers will end up getting hurt. There has been hundreds of people who have complained of the same issue on the internet forums and many have filed complaints with the NHTSA. This complaint is for record purposes in the event of injury due to engine failure on my vehicle.

May 7, 2024

My vehicle has been loosing power when accelerating. This has been an ongoing issue for approximately six months or so. I' have taken it to two different mechanic shops locally and both have stated that some of the fuel injectors are not working properly and 5 cylinders are misfiring. That is the reason the vehicle is loosing power. But they don't understand why the engine light or any other light are not coming up on the cluster board. Vechicle continues to jerk and shudder everytime we stop and only happens on 2 and 3 gear to the point we have to stay two cars back everytime it is in use to avoid rear ending any other vehicles. Feels like it looses power to the point of turning off then begans to pull. The RPM needle jumps up and down when the shuddering begins. It is a great concern such that i feel it poses a risk to my family and other drivers. I have been to the dealership but they will not do anything about it unless the engine light is on which at this point it has not turned on making impossible to diagnose the issue through the dealership. I did provide the dealership with documentation from other shops but they wouldn't accept them as they would have to run diagnostic themselves. I did check for recalls and other complaints. A recall was issued for the fuel injectors but as stated dealership will not do anything unless the engine light turns on. They wouldn't even test drive it to confirm the issue. I feel that if this issue isn't addressed my family or others drivers will end up getting hurt. There has been hundreds of people who have complained of the same issue on the internet forums and many have filed complaints with the NHTSA. This complaint is for record purposes in the event of injury due to engine failure on my vehicle.

Apr 17, 2024

Transmission slip/jerk/clunk when going above 2 RPMs. This has happened before 3 times with the first time happening in 2019, then 2022 and then again on [XXX], 2024. I've taking it to the dealer all 3 times and they performed a transmission fluid flush since apparently the transmission fluid gets too hot and needs to be flushed every so often. This last time they told me I needed a new torque converter ($5,500) to fix the issue. This a huge safety issue especially when driving in the highway as the cars loses speed and begins to jerk. I see similar issues with the 2017-2019 models [XXX] ) which sound the same as to what's happening to the 2016 models. There are a ton of complaints on the web for 2016 Pilot which the NHTSA should take into consideration. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Apr 17, 2024

Transmission slip/jerk/clunk when going above 2 RPMs. This has happened before 3 times with the first time happening in 2019, then 2022 and then again on [XXX], 2024. I've taking it to the dealer all 3 times and they performed a transmission fluid flush since apparently the transmission fluid gets too hot and needs to be flushed every so often. This last time they told me I needed a new torque converter ($5,500) to fix the issue. This a huge safety issue especially when driving in the highway as the cars loses speed and begins to jerk. I see similar issues with the 2017-2019 models [XXX] ) which sound the same as to what's happening to the 2016 models. There are a ton of complaints on the web for 2016 Pilot which the NHTSA should take into consideration. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Apr 8, 2024

Through diagnostic at Honda Dealership, the #5 bearing failed causing engine damage (crank shaft and connecting rod). This pilot year is included in the current Part 573 Safety Recall Report, however this particular VIN is not currently included.

Apr 8, 2024

Through diagnostic at Honda Dealership, the #5 bearing failed causing engine damage (crank shaft and connecting rod). This pilot year is included in the current Part 573 Safety Recall Report, however this particular VIN is not currently included.

Mar 3, 2024

1) First and most annoying is the start button displays code on the screen "keyless start system problem ". Its done it for about two three now. There is no recall for my VIN. 2) Back wheels brakes make very loud kicking noise when car put in reverse and moves in reverse. It started 4 years ago. I took it to dealership and they said breaks are fine and they don't know why its kicking. In cold weather break sensor displays warning "apply break before putting in park" while breaks are applied. So it can't sense that breaks are applied. 3)blue ray DVD player quit working years ago. 4) Transmission is jerking when switches to third gear. This car has 56000 miles. 5) Roof molding in the front came off while driving. The clips somehow broke and it flew away. This car has been parked in the garage during the day and driven carefully with all needed oil changes and one owner. It should not have this problems. 6) the tires fell apart when car was 4 years old with about 25000 miles on it. The dealership said they don't know why and its was not normal. The top of the tires pilled off in chanks.

Mar 3, 2024

1) First and most annoying is the start button displays code on the screen "keyless start system problem ". Its done it for about two three now. There is no recall for my VIN. 2) Back wheels brakes make very loud kicking noise when car put in reverse and moves in reverse. It started 4 years ago. I took it to dealership and they said breaks are fine and they don't know why its kicking. In cold weather break sensor displays warning "apply break before putting in park" while breaks are applied. So it can't sense that breaks are applied. 3)blue ray DVD player quit working years ago. 4) Transmission is jerking when switches to third gear. This car has 56000 miles. 5) Roof molding in the front came off while driving. The clips somehow broke and it flew away. This car has been parked in the garage during the day and driven carefully with all needed oil changes and one owner. It should not have this problems. 6) the tires fell apart when car was 4 years old with about 25000 miles on it. The dealership said they don't know why and its was not normal. The top of the tires pilled off in chanks.

Jan 19, 2024

My engine broke and the 2016 Honda Pilot awd engine locked up and the dealership is saying it’s the same issue as the 2016-2019 recall. Also I own a 2008 Honda element awd windshield cracked. The recall for every Honda Element year except 2008. 2003-2007, 2009-2011. That doesn’t make since either. Phone [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jan 19, 2024

My engine broke and the 2016 Honda Pilot awd engine locked up and the dealership is saying it’s the same issue as the 2016-2019 recall. Also I own a 2008 Honda element awd windshield cracked. The recall for every Honda Element year except 2008. 2003-2007, 2009-2011. That doesn’t make since either. Phone [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Dec 13, 2023

The dash began displaying 4 error codes EPS problem, VSA problem, Hill Assist problem, and TSA Problem. It began to jerk and lose power similar to running out of gas necessitating hazard lights and pulling off the road x3 after dark. 3 different shops ran a diagnosis code of P0369. The recommendation from Honda after having the car three days was to replace #2 cylinder head assembly at an estimate of $6400! There would also be no guarantee that this repair would fix the problem. The vehicle only has 83,000ish miles. After speaking with American Honda, they were aware of this problem but said my vin number wasn’t included in the pool of “faulty manufactured parts” but did say that didn’t mean that I didn’t get faulty parts though. The vehicle is no longer under warranty. I just paid this vehicle off in May. This certainly doesn’t support Honda’s reputation as being a manufacturer of reliable vehicles. I have never owned a used vehicle that required this depth and cost of repair. I am waiting on their Goodwill Review to see if they decide to help me with this. The two representatives including a case manager I spoke with didn’t seem as though it was likely going to happen.

Dec 13, 2023

ENGINE MADE NOISE. ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WITH 3 OCCUPANTS HAD TO BE TOWED FROM HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTED TO HONDA DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AT GUNN HONDA, 14610 I-10 W SAN ANTONIO, TX ADVISED BY THE DEALER THE VEHICLE WILL REQUIRE EXTENSIVE (REPLACE ENGINE) REPAIRS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2016 HONDA PILOT (23V751000) FOR CONNECTING ROD BEARING HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL WITHIN THE MFG WINDOW.

Dec 13, 2023

The dash began displaying 4 error codes EPS problem, VSA problem, Hill Assist problem, and TSA Problem. It began to jerk and lose power similar to running out of gas necessitating hazard lights and pulling off the road x3 after dark. 3 different shops ran a diagnosis code of P0369. The recommendation from Honda after having the car three days was to replace #2 cylinder head assembly at an estimate of $6400! There would also be no guarantee that this repair would fix the problem. The vehicle only has 83,000ish miles. After speaking with American Honda, they were aware of this problem but said my vin number wasn’t included in the pool of “faulty manufactured parts” but did say that didn’t mean that I didn’t get faulty parts though. The vehicle is no longer under warranty. I just paid this vehicle off in May. This certainly doesn’t support Honda’s reputation as being a manufacturer of reliable vehicles. I have never owned a used vehicle that required this depth and cost of repair. I am waiting on their Goodwill Review to see if they decide to help me with this. The two representatives including a case manager I spoke with didn’t seem as though it was likely going to happen.

Dec 13, 2023

ENGINE MADE NOISE. ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WITH 3 OCCUPANTS HAD TO BE TOWED FROM HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTED TO HONDA DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AT GUNN HONDA, 14610 I-10 W SAN ANTONIO, TX ADVISED BY THE DEALER THE VEHICLE WILL REQUIRE EXTENSIVE (REPLACE ENGINE) REPAIRS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2016 HONDA PILOT (23V751000) FOR CONNECTING ROD BEARING HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL WITHIN THE MFG WINDOW.

Dec 11, 2023

When driving down the interstate with a car full of people. We noticed a clicking sound coming from the engine. The sound proceeded to get worse and louder. We pulled over and stopped driving. Had the car towed home and had our mechanic look at it who diagnosed it as a Rod knock. We have now towed it to the dealer and waiting for a “official” diagnosis from “master Mechanic.” Honda doesn’t seem to promising in resolving the issue or willing to replace the engine. This car will be worthless if they are unable to live up to their quality control, take some ownership for their mistakes, and do the right thing to fix the car they messed up from the beginning.

Dec 11, 2023

When driving down the interstate with a car full of people. We noticed a clicking sound coming from the engine. The sound proceeded to get worse and louder. We pulled over and stopped driving. Had the car towed home and had our mechanic look at it who diagnosed it as a Rod knock. We have now towed it to the dealer and waiting for a “official” diagnosis from “master Mechanic.” Honda doesn’t seem to promising in resolving the issue or willing to replace the engine. This car will be worthless if they are unable to live up to their quality control, take some ownership for their mistakes, and do the right thing to fix the car they messed up from the beginning.

Nov 21, 2023

vehicle has been to standard maintenance at dealer. Rod problem at 100,000 miles resulting engine replacement. Transmission is not suitable and slips after 100,000 miles.

Nov 21, 2023

On 9.14.23, rod to crankshaft broke leading to catastrophic engine failure and damage. I had to coast off of the exit ramp I was on to the side of the road; then have vehicle towed to Martin Honda Services. ~$13k in repairs. This was prior to their knowledge that on Nov 13, 2023, Recall Report 23V-751 was issued. For the reason my engine blew up. However, my VIN is NOT covered in this recall. My hope is they expand the netting of VIN population to include ALL impacted 2016 Honda Pilots! $12,694.00 REMOVED OIL PAN FOUND BROKEN CYLINDER #3 PISTON ROD,DAMAGE ENGINE BLOCK AND CYLINDER HEADS. P&A ON SHORT BLOCK AND BOTH CYLINDER HEADS AND ALL NEEDED GASKETS $529.50 PERFORM V-6 VALVE ADJUSTMENT WHICH INCLUDES REPLACING BOTH VALVE COVER GASKETS.

Nov 21, 2023

vehicle has been to standard maintenance at dealer. Rod problem at 100,000 miles resulting engine replacement. Transmission is not suitable and slips after 100,000 miles.

Nov 21, 2023

On 9.14.23, rod to crankshaft broke leading to catastrophic engine failure and damage. I had to coast off of the exit ramp I was on to the side of the road; then have vehicle towed to Martin Honda Services. ~$13k in repairs. This was prior to their knowledge that on Nov 13, 2023, Recall Report 23V-751 was issued. For the reason my engine blew up. However, my VIN is NOT covered in this recall. My hope is they expand the netting of VIN population to include ALL impacted 2016 Honda Pilots! $12,694.00 REMOVED OIL PAN FOUND BROKEN CYLINDER #3 PISTON ROD,DAMAGE ENGINE BLOCK AND CYLINDER HEADS. P&A ON SHORT BLOCK AND BOTH CYLINDER HEADS AND ALL NEEDED GASKETS $529.50 PERFORM V-6 VALVE ADJUSTMENT WHICH INCLUDES REPLACING BOTH VALVE COVER GASKETS.

Nov 17, 2023

I have a very loud knocking noise in the engine of 2016 Honda Pilot. The dealership told me it was a bad rod bearing. The same day the dealership told me there was going to be a recall on my vehicle for this exact problem. They are now telling me my VIN number is not covered in the recall for this exact problem. I find it hard to believe this problem occurred on my vehicle and is not related to recall. Thanks

Nov 17, 2023

I have a very loud knocking noise in the engine of 2016 Honda Pilot. The dealership told me it was a bad rod bearing. The same day the dealership told me there was going to be a recall on my vehicle for this exact problem. They are now telling me my VIN number is not covered in the recall for this exact problem. I find it hard to believe this problem occurred on my vehicle and is not related to recall. Thanks

Sep 25, 2023

While driving at freeway speeds of 80 mph, and while passing a vehicle, Engine wants to temporarily slow (like it's dropped a cylinder or two), and the car will NOT speed up. Then engine warning light starts to blink, Emissions Problem light starts to blink, then car downshifts several gears and slows dramatically - or will rev at 4500-5000 rpm. ON THE INTERSTATE! DRAMATICALLY UNSAFE. I've reported this to my dealer, Penske Honda in Carmel, IN - and they can't resolve any issue or see a stupid "error code". This has happened three times in past 3 years. IT"S TERBBYLY UNSAFE. Car goes from 80 to 60 and engine and transmission go on the blank.

Sep 25, 2023

While driving at freeway speeds of 80 mph, and while passing a vehicle, Engine wants to temporarily slow (like it's dropped a cylinder or two), and the car will NOT speed up. Then engine warning light starts to blink, Emissions Problem light starts to blink, then car downshifts several gears and slows dramatically - or will rev at 4500-5000 rpm. ON THE INTERSTATE! DRAMATICALLY UNSAFE. I've reported this to my dealer, Penske Honda in Carmel, IN - and they can't resolve any issue or see a stupid "error code". This has happened three times in past 3 years. IT"S TERBBYLY UNSAFE. Car goes from 80 to 60 and engine and transmission go on the blank.

Sep 11, 2023

When driving vehicle between 20 to 60mgh the vehicle judders. The vehicle almost feels like it's going to come out of gear. The vehicle also seems to not speed up or react to the accelerator. This being an SUV that my wife and kids drive everyday seems to be a very high safety issue for our family. If this vehicle does not accelerate in time or shift in time it could potentially put my family in harm's Way. And the other vehicles involved as well. The dealership has inspected and acknowledged that there is a problem with the transmission shifting or shuttering. But they only say that the transmission needs servicing. I service the transmission at the Honda dealership 10 months ago and it's reoccurring again. A 10-month transmission service and it reoccurs seems to be excessive. Attached is a Honda service bulletin that I found and mentioned to the dealership and American Honda. They mentioned to me that my VIN number is not covered by this Service Bulletin. The bulletin States all VIN Bulletin # 17-015, #16-091 February 18, 2017 A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder. The judder was caused by deteriorated transmission fluid. The transmission fluid deteriorates quicker than expected when it is exposed to intermittent high heat loads under specific driving conditions. A software update is available to maintain the transmission fluid temperature within the desirable range under all driving conditions and eliminate the potential for this judder. There are two bulletins referring to this subject: x 17-014 - 2016–17 Pilot: Judder from the Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch. American Honda customer service says that my VIN # is not cover by this Service Bulletin # 17-015, dated February

Sep 11, 2023

When driving vehicle between 20 to 60mgh the vehicle judders. The vehicle almost feels like it's going to come out of gear. The vehicle also seems to not speed up or react to the accelerator. This being an SUV that my wife and kids drive everyday seems to be a very high safety issue for our family. If this vehicle does not accelerate in time or shift in time it could potentially put my family in harm's Way. And the other vehicles involved as well. The dealership has inspected and acknowledged that there is a problem with the transmission shifting or shuttering. But they only say that the transmission needs servicing. I service the transmission at the Honda dealership 10 months ago and it's reoccurring again. A 10-month transmission service and it reoccurs seems to be excessive. Attached is a Honda service bulletin that I found and mentioned to the dealership and American Honda. They mentioned to me that my VIN number is not covered by this Service Bulletin. The bulletin States all VIN Bulletin # 17-015, #16-091 February 18, 2017 A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder. The judder was caused by deteriorated transmission fluid. The transmission fluid deteriorates quicker than expected when it is exposed to intermittent high heat loads under specific driving conditions. A software update is available to maintain the transmission fluid temperature within the desirable range under all driving conditions and eliminate the potential for this judder. There are two bulletins referring to this subject: x 17-014 - 2016–17 Pilot: Judder from the Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch. American Honda customer service says that my VIN # is not cover by this Service Bulletin # 17-015, dated February

Aug 3, 2023 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while at a stop light, the vehicle shut off with the "Shift to Park and Restart Vehicle" message displayed. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a software update was performed on the transmission but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that an update on the started software was needed. The update was performed but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Aug 3, 2023 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while at a stop light, the vehicle shut off with the "Shift to Park and Restart Vehicle" message displayed. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a software update was performed on the transmission but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that an update on the started software was needed. The update was performed but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Jul 28, 2023

while driving on highways and streets, car would jerk and transmission downshift or not work, causing a grinding noise within the car. pilot would just shut off and slowing decrease speed by itself. happens many times already and is a safety concern for people who purchased this vehicle. Pilot transmission needs to be recalled before it causes death for people who drives this vehicle.

Jul 28, 2023

while driving on highways and streets, car would jerk and transmission downshift or not work, causing a grinding noise within the car. pilot would just shut off and slowing decrease speed by itself. happens many times already and is a safety concern for people who purchased this vehicle. Pilot transmission needs to be recalled before it causes death for people who drives this vehicle.

Jul 6, 2023

Car left us stranded at busy intersection. Auto start system failed to restart vehicle. Car would not restart even after placing car back into park.

Jul 6, 2023

Car left us stranded at busy intersection. Auto start system failed to restart vehicle. Car would not restart even after placing car back into park.

Jun 8, 2023

Transmission has continued to have ongoing kickback issues from 1st to second gear and 2nd to 3rd gear. As well as multiple hesitating accelerations from a stop to go. Safety is at risk due to intersection turns which require acceleration that the pilot transmission at times can’t produce.. no warning lamps to show there are issues with the transmission. Have taken it into a shop only to hear “ 2016 honda pilots have transmission issues, kink wasn’t worked out until 2018” which is never a good answer.

Jun 8, 2023

Transmission has continued to have ongoing kickback issues from 1st to second gear and 2nd to 3rd gear. As well as multiple hesitating accelerations from a stop to go. Safety is at risk due to intersection turns which require acceleration that the pilot transmission at times can’t produce.. no warning lamps to show there are issues with the transmission. Have taken it into a shop only to hear “ 2016 honda pilots have transmission issues, kink wasn’t worked out until 2018” which is never a good answer.

May 15, 2023

When coming to a stop and the engine idle stop is activated the car will sometimes die. The car will then need to be shifted into park after a complete reset of the system in order to start. Very dangerous.

May 15, 2023

When coming to a stop and the engine idle stop is activated the car will sometimes die. The car will then need to be shifted into park after a complete reset of the system in order to start. Very dangerous.

May 5, 2023

Torque converter on transmission failed at 86,643 miles. This is a common problem on most Honda Pilots

May 5, 2023

Torque converter on transmission failed at 86,643 miles. This is a common problem on most Honda Pilots

Jan 26, 2023 125,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationed at her employment parking lot, after starting the vehicle with the auto start, she was unable to shift into reverse. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle and had to restart the vehicle four times before being able to shift into reverse. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the Drive (D), transmission fault, and sensor failure warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that she continued driving to her residence while experiencing the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Jan 26, 2023 125,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationed at her employment parking lot, after starting the vehicle with the auto start, she was unable to shift into reverse. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle and had to restart the vehicle four times before being able to shift into reverse. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the Drive (D), transmission fault, and sensor failure warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that she continued driving to her residence while experiencing the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Jan 3, 2023

The transmission has problems accelerating at all speeds. It jumps and jerks anytime when accelerating at all times. This causes safety concerns for everyone in the vehicle and on the road next to the vehicle as the transmission could fail at anytime putting all passengers' lives at risk. The problems started while the vehicle was under warranty, and we took the vehicle to a certified Honda dealer to get it looked out. They stated there were no problems when they inspected it. We took it back a few months later for the same issues while the vehicle had exceeded the time frame but not mileage of the warranty and they told us we would have to cover the cost of the transmission repair/replacement. We took the 2016 Honda Pilot to a local AAMCO repair shop. They stated the transmission would have to be replaced for $7500. Multiple warning lights came on, but the dealer stated those were just an electrical issue, they repaired those issues but failed to repair the transmission.

Jan 3, 2023

The transmission has problems accelerating at all speeds. It jumps and jerks anytime when accelerating at all times. This causes safety concerns for everyone in the vehicle and on the road next to the vehicle as the transmission could fail at anytime putting all passengers' lives at risk. The problems started while the vehicle was under warranty, and we took the vehicle to a certified Honda dealer to get it looked out. They stated there were no problems when they inspected it. We took it back a few months later for the same issues while the vehicle had exceeded the time frame but not mileage of the warranty and they told us we would have to cover the cost of the transmission repair/replacement. We took the 2016 Honda Pilot to a local AAMCO repair shop. They stated the transmission would have to be replaced for $7500. Multiple warning lights came on, but the dealer stated those were just an electrical issue, they repaired those issues but failed to repair the transmission.

Dec 8, 2022

1) Engine failure - Several times our 2016 Touring has stalled at a stoplight. It takes time to start back up. I have to turn on hazard light, and it is getting worse every occurrence. This has happened since I bought new, and when it happens, all of the lights come up on the dash. There is a investigation in the state of California, but nothing in Ohio yet. 2) I just had to replace my drive shaft that goes from from to back on center bottom of the car. They said the rear is failing, and that may be part of the problem with sluggish acceleration. 3) Transmission: Sluggish acceleration is this ZF 9 speed (outsourced) by Honda issue. I will be accelerating on the freeway, and all of the sudden, it would down shift to like second gear, causing me to slow down suddenly. Dangerous if cars are behind in rush hour. I also had 4 incidents where I could have lost my life because I could not accelerate (the gear would not engage). Dealer informed me that all of the updates are uploaded, and it should be okay. But it's not okay when you are carrying your children, spouse, or co-workers. I have informed the dealer many times that this car is not safe. I personally ran a business as Tier 1 supplier to Honda and visited many Honda factories. Nothing ever got done. It will be too late before they can help us. All of the data and information is at Honda Marysville (Ohio) dealership. All of my services (including oil change) are done there.

Dec 8, 2022

1) Engine failure - Several times our 2016 Touring has stalled at a stoplight. It takes time to start back up. I have to turn on hazard light, and it is getting worse every occurrence. This has happened since I bought new, and when it happens, all of the lights come up on the dash. There is a investigation in the state of California, but nothing in Ohio yet. 2) I just had to replace my drive shaft that goes from from to back on center bottom of the car. They said the rear is failing, and that may be part of the problem with sluggish acceleration. 3) Transmission: Sluggish acceleration is this ZF 9 speed (outsourced) by Honda issue. I will be accelerating on the freeway, and all of the sudden, it would down shift to like second gear, causing me to slow down suddenly. Dangerous if cars are behind in rush hour. I also had 4 incidents where I could have lost my life because I could not accelerate (the gear would not engage). Dealer informed me that all of the updates are uploaded, and it should be okay. But it's not okay when you are carrying your children, spouse, or co-workers. I have informed the dealer many times that this car is not safe. I personally ran a business as Tier 1 supplier to Honda and visited many Honda factories. Nothing ever got done. It will be too late before they can help us. All of the data and information is at Honda Marysville (Ohio) dealership. All of my services (including oil change) are done there.

Dec 7, 2022 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle at lower RPM’s between 1,500 – 1,800 RPM, the vehicle intermittently surged and hesitated to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who reprogrammed the PCM and replaced the transmission fluid however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Dec 7, 2022 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle at lower RPM’s between 1,500 – 1,800 RPM, the vehicle intermittently surged and hesitated to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who reprogrammed the PCM and replaced the transmission fluid however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Oct 5, 2022

Around 60,000 the transmission started to shift erradically. The key indicator is the tachometer is not steady. My mechanic suggested to change the transmission oil which I did. It resolved the problem, except now at 68,300 thr problem has returned.

Oct 5, 2022

Around 60,000 the transmission started to shift erradically. The key indicator is the tachometer is not steady. My mechanic suggested to change the transmission oil which I did. It resolved the problem, except now at 68,300 thr problem has returned.

Sep 20, 2022 40,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the engine heater coil, the fuel injectors, and the camshaft however, the failure recurred. The fuel injectors were replaced a second time however, the vehicle continued to experience the hesitation while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Sep 20, 2022 40,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the engine heater coil, the fuel injectors, and the camshaft however, the failure recurred. The fuel injectors were replaced a second time however, the vehicle continued to experience the hesitation while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Sep 15, 2022

For years, dating back to 2018, our 2016 Honda Pilot Elite auto on/off switch operations has been failing. Vehicle will not restart the engine after its engaged the auto start off. Engine and all components including electrical are off. Dashboard indications light up and essentially we are stalled, at risk of not being able to drive. It requires to place the car into park and restart the engine. This is serious safety issue that could result in being struct by another vehicle without being able to move. I have been taking the car to several authorized Honda service dealerships to address the issue. They have replaced multiple times the auto on/off switch, battery, adjusted values and updated software with no resolution. One dealership claimed to disable the auto on/off switch but this is NOT feasible. With the latest inspection, another local Honda dealership contacted Honda Corp Tech Line for assistance. Once again they instructed the dealer to perform all the potential fixes above and to ignore a code P2638. After investigating this online, Honda and NHTSA have opened an investigation June 2022 on this issue after 220+ complaints. There is no known fix, yet Honda Corp Tech Line informed local dealer to conduct value adjustments yet again, at a labor cost to us.

Sep 15, 2022

For years, dating back to 2018, our 2016 Honda Pilot Elite auto on/off switch operations has been failing. Vehicle will not restart the engine after its engaged the auto start off. Engine and all components including electrical are off. Dashboard indications light up and essentially we are stalled, at risk of not being able to drive. It requires to place the car into park and restart the engine. This is serious safety issue that could result in being struct by another vehicle without being able to move. I have been taking the car to several authorized Honda service dealerships to address the issue. They have replaced multiple times the auto on/off switch, battery, adjusted values and updated software with no resolution. One dealership claimed to disable the auto on/off switch but this is NOT feasible. With the latest inspection, another local Honda dealership contacted Honda Corp Tech Line for assistance. Once again they instructed the dealer to perform all the potential fixes above and to ignore a code P2638. After investigating this online, Honda and NHTSA have opened an investigation June 2022 on this issue after 220+ complaints. There is no known fix, yet Honda Corp Tech Line informed local dealer to conduct value adjustments yet again, at a labor cost to us.

Aug 24, 2022

Vehicle rpms will vary and not be steady on light to medium acceleration between 20 to 60 mph. Rpm guage needle will bounce up and down slightly while accelerating. Torque converter seems to not be locking up resulting in judder. No engine lights or warnings. Dealer was able to confirm the same thing and isssues went away when replaced and flushed transmission fluid. But the problem slowly returned 20k miles later..

Aug 24, 2022

Vehicle rpms will vary and not be steady on light to medium acceleration between 20 to 60 mph. Rpm guage needle will bounce up and down slightly while accelerating. Torque converter seems to not be locking up resulting in judder. No engine lights or warnings. Dealer was able to confirm the same thing and isssues went away when replaced and flushed transmission fluid. But the problem slowly returned 20k miles later..

Aug 23, 2022

My 2016 Honda Pilot Touring stalls out at a red light while using the auto stop-start. It happens occasionally when I take my foot off the brake and put my foot on the gas. Instead of coming out of idle with the engine starting up again, the car would stall completely and I would have to put the car in park, press the brake pedal and push the start button to get it on again. I took the car into the dealer and they told me that there was no software update and that they couldn’t do a update anyways because check engine light wasn’t on. Also have a issue with transmission not switching gears smoothly on take off. Jerks on take of. Once again they told me transmission was fine and there was no software update and that they couldn’t do a update anyways because check engine light wasn’t on.

Aug 23, 2022

My 2016 Honda Pilot Touring stalls out at a red light while using the auto stop-start. It happens occasionally when I take my foot off the brake and put my foot on the gas. Instead of coming out of idle with the engine starting up again, the car would stall completely and I would have to put the car in park, press the brake pedal and push the start button to get it on again. I took the car into the dealer and they told me that there was no software update and that they couldn’t do a update anyways because check engine light wasn’t on. Also have a issue with transmission not switching gears smoothly on take off. Jerks on take of. Once again they told me transmission was fine and there was no software update and that they couldn’t do a update anyways because check engine light wasn’t on.

Aug 10, 2022

The auto start/stop feature of the vehicule has stopped working on several occassions. We would be coming off the highway and or off a red light and the car will stall of the auto start/stop function is on. This has happened a few times in a very busy intersection or street.

Aug 10, 2022

The auto start/stop feature of the vehicule has stopped working on several occassions. We would be coming off the highway and or off a red light and the car will stall of the auto start/stop function is on. This has happened a few times in a very busy intersection or street.

Jul 27, 2022

Multiple times the idle-stop feature has caused my car to stall out at an intersection. The idle-stop will engage, but when I take my foot off the break (or move the steering wheel), the car does not start again, instead it will try to start but then turns off completely. At that point I have to re-engage the break, put the car in park, turn off the car and then try to turn it back on as normal. When this happens at a green light it's very stressful and dangerous as cars are behind me. This has happened probably 10 times in my ownership period, it is always worse when it's hot outside since so many parts are running (including the AC). I have brought the car in to fix this a bunch of times, they never find anything wrong at the dealer. The last time they replaced the starter button at no charge saying that this piece was known to be faulty. It has happened once or twice since replacing that part.

Jul 27, 2022

Multiple times the idle-stop feature has caused my car to stall out at an intersection. The idle-stop will engage, but when I take my foot off the break (or move the steering wheel), the car does not start again, instead it will try to start but then turns off completely. At that point I have to re-engage the break, put the car in park, turn off the car and then try to turn it back on as normal. When this happens at a green light it's very stressful and dangerous as cars are behind me. This has happened probably 10 times in my ownership period, it is always worse when it's hot outside since so many parts are running (including the AC). I have brought the car in to fix this a bunch of times, they never find anything wrong at the dealer. The last time they replaced the starter button at no charge saying that this piece was known to be faulty. It has happened once or twice since replacing that part.

Jul 25, 2022

Ocassionally when stopped at intersections my 2016 Honda Pilot touring edition will go into idle stop mode and not restart. Upon trying to proceed the engine will try to start and stall out. The engine goes dead and I am unable to accelerate out of the intersection. The info dash system indicates the vehicle was in Neutral and that I needed to shift to Park to Proceed. After putting the vehicle in Park the info dash system instructs me to start the engine by pressing the Brake and pushing the Start button. This action is not possible when the vehicle has stalled out as described above and continues to prevent the driver from accelerating out of the intersection. The only solution I found that works is to remove my foot from the brake and power down the vehicle completely. Only when the vehicle is completely powered down is it possible to restart the vehicle by pressing the Brake and Pushing the power button. This event has happened 4 times in the past 3 months on my Pilot. The mileage on my Pilot is ~125,000 miles.

Jul 25, 2022

Ocassionally when stopped at intersections my 2016 Honda Pilot touring edition will go into idle stop mode and not restart. Upon trying to proceed the engine will try to start and stall out. The engine goes dead and I am unable to accelerate out of the intersection. The info dash system indicates the vehicle was in Neutral and that I needed to shift to Park to Proceed. After putting the vehicle in Park the info dash system instructs me to start the engine by pressing the Brake and pushing the Start button. This action is not possible when the vehicle has stalled out as described above and continues to prevent the driver from accelerating out of the intersection. The only solution I found that works is to remove my foot from the brake and power down the vehicle completely. Only when the vehicle is completely powered down is it possible to restart the vehicle by pressing the Brake and Pushing the power button. This event has happened 4 times in the past 3 months on my Pilot. The mileage on my Pilot is ~125,000 miles.

Jul 18, 2022

The engine begins to idle rough, after a few days of driving a lot of cluster lights come on starting with check engine light, VSA as well as others. Disconnecting battery works to clear the the codes, engine will appear to idle ok but after a week of driving it will start idling rough again, then the cluster lights will light up as before. I believe this is due to Service Bulletin 20-100 or Service Bulletin A20-100 which states that issues with the fuel injectors were found relating to quality control. The TSB listed above states that if your vehicle is affected by these symptoms your warranty will be extended to 10 years of manufacture date or 150,000 miles. Our Pilot currently has under 80,000 miles on the odometer.

Jul 18, 2022

The engine begins to idle rough, after a few days of driving a lot of cluster lights come on starting with check engine light, VSA as well as others. Disconnecting battery works to clear the the codes, engine will appear to idle ok but after a week of driving it will start idling rough again, then the cluster lights will light up as before. I believe this is due to Service Bulletin 20-100 or Service Bulletin A20-100 which states that issues with the fuel injectors were found relating to quality control. The TSB listed above states that if your vehicle is affected by these symptoms your warranty will be extended to 10 years of manufacture date or 150,000 miles. Our Pilot currently has under 80,000 miles on the odometer.

Jun 20, 2022

Transmission has hard shifts and jerking when accelerating at a normal rate and approaching your designated speed. This occurs almost daily as the problem persist and started occurring approximately 36,000 miles. I also had an issue when I was trying to accelerate up a mountain where the transmission did not want to switch to a lower gear and accelerate. Instead the gear was stuck and I had to remove my foot from the gas pedal and try again. I have taken the vehicle too two different dealerships and they could not replicate the problem. One dealership checked the transmission cooler and stated it was in good condition. I believe they cannot replicate it because every time a technician takes the vehicle on a test drive they accelerate at a high rpm level which the vehicle will not replicate the issue. Now it is doing it through more than one gear change. Feels like the transmission is going to break at any point

Jun 20, 2022

Transmission has hard shifts and jerking when accelerating at a normal rate and approaching your designated speed. This occurs almost daily as the problem persist and started occurring approximately 36,000 miles. I also had an issue when I was trying to accelerate up a mountain where the transmission did not want to switch to a lower gear and accelerate. Instead the gear was stuck and I had to remove my foot from the gas pedal and try again. I have taken the vehicle too two different dealerships and they could not replicate the problem. One dealership checked the transmission cooler and stated it was in good condition. I believe they cannot replicate it because every time a technician takes the vehicle on a test drive they accelerate at a high rpm level which the vehicle will not replicate the issue. Now it is doing it through more than one gear change. Feels like the transmission is going to break at any point

Jun 16, 2022

Multiple times the vehicle wouldn’t start. The start stop switch is the culprit after 7 months of dealing with it and taking it to dealership finally. Car will cut off at stop light but won’t turn back on. Takes like 4 tries to get it back on. Also at 126k or 128k engine had a knocking sound and needed replaced and it cost $7000 the air conditioning doesn’t work and this is very upsetting this isn’t why I buy Hondas. The start stop event happens everyday and every time I start the car and don’t deactivate the start/stop system

Jun 16, 2022

Multiple times the vehicle wouldn’t start. The start stop switch is the culprit after 7 months of dealing with it and taking it to dealership finally. Car will cut off at stop light but won’t turn back on. Takes like 4 tries to get it back on. Also at 126k or 128k engine had a knocking sound and needed replaced and it cost $7000 the air conditioning doesn’t work and this is very upsetting this isn’t why I buy Hondas. The start stop event happens everyday and every time I start the car and don’t deactivate the start/stop system

Apr 29, 2022

Vehicle stalls and shuts off at a stop when engine idle stop is enabled. All lights on dashboard are illuminated and vehicle automatically sets to N gear. Upon attempting to restart engine, It takes several attempts to put vehicle back into P gear and start engine by pressing the push start button as well has having foot on the brake pedal. After doing so, the vehicle will start up right away and can be driven off normally with no warning lights illuminated on dash. This issue has happened numerous times. When engine idle stop is disabled, it does not happen. Battery has been replaced as well as push start button switch per service bulletin 20-117. Software update for TCM/PGM has also been performed as per set DTC P2638 (torque management feedback signal A range/performance) U1211 lost communication with shifter, U0404 invalid data received from shifter. Dealership has not been able to duplicate the problem.

Apr 29, 2022

Vehicle stalls and shuts off at a stop when engine idle stop is enabled. All lights on dashboard are illuminated and vehicle automatically sets to N gear. Upon attempting to restart engine, It takes several attempts to put vehicle back into P gear and start engine by pressing the push start button as well has having foot on the brake pedal. After doing so, the vehicle will start up right away and can be driven off normally with no warning lights illuminated on dash. This issue has happened numerous times. When engine idle stop is disabled, it does not happen. Battery has been replaced as well as push start button switch per service bulletin 20-117. Software update for TCM/PGM has also been performed as per set DTC P2638 (torque management feedback signal A range/performance) U1211 lost communication with shifter, U0404 invalid data received from shifter. Dealership has not been able to duplicate the problem.

Mar 29, 2022 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle hesitated and started jerking. Additionally, the vehicle occasionally stalled and the failure was intermittent. The contact stated that the check engine, emissions, and stabilitrak warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The catalytic converter and fuel injectors were replaced by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Mar 29, 2022 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle hesitated and started jerking. Additionally, the vehicle occasionally stalled and the failure was intermittent. The contact stated that the check engine, emissions, and stabilitrak warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The catalytic converter and fuel injectors were replaced by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Feb 25, 2022 33,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80-85 MPH uphill, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the warning message "Transmission Overheating" was illuminated. The contact stated that he continued to drive at a slower speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not replicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving uphill. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Moss Bros. Honda (27990 Eucalyptus Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92555) who did not diagnose the vehicle but informed the contact that the transmission fluid needed to be flushed and replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the transmission fluid was replaced. The contact also stated that the steering wheel was shaking whenever the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front rotors needed to be replaced. The contact stated that he was unable to replace the front rotors himself as there were abnormally small compared to the replacement parts. The contact also stated that the front rotors were abnormally smaller than the rear rotors of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and a case was opened. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

Feb 25, 2022 33,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80-85 MPH uphill, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the warning message "Transmission Overheating" was illuminated. The contact stated that he continued to drive at a slower speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not replicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving uphill. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Moss Bros. Honda (27990 Eucalyptus Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92555) who did not diagnose the vehicle but informed the contact that the transmission fluid needed to be flushed and replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the transmission fluid was replaced. The contact also stated that the steering wheel was shaking whenever the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front rotors needed to be replaced. The contact stated that he was unable to replace the front rotors himself as there were abnormally small compared to the replacement parts. The contact also stated that the front rotors were abnormally smaller than the rear rotors of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and a case was opened. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

Feb 21, 2022

Unpredictably when my auto idle is engaged my vehicle will stall, resulting in me being unable to move my vehicle without forcing a prompted restart.This occurs at very random times to include when I am stopped at a stop light, waiting in a drive-thru line, in traffic, or any additional times when the auto idle engages. This is very dangerous because it results in my vehicle being an unexpected stalled obstacle for all participants on the road. The vehicle has been inspected and the engine start/stop button has been replaced twice. Unknown if there were any warning laps messages or other symptoms.

Feb 21, 2022

Unpredictably when my auto idle is engaged my vehicle will stall, resulting in me being unable to move my vehicle without forcing a prompted restart.This occurs at very random times to include when I am stopped at a stop light, waiting in a drive-thru line, in traffic, or any additional times when the auto idle engages. This is very dangerous because it results in my vehicle being an unexpected stalled obstacle for all participants on the road. The vehicle has been inspected and the engine start/stop button has been replaced twice. Unknown if there were any warning laps messages or other symptoms.

Feb 18, 2022 26,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started jerking. The contact stated the gears reverse, neutral, and drive lights were changing independently however, the vehicle continued to move forward. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that 2 days later, he experienced the failure again. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle for the third time to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing to change the transmission oil. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure after 6-8 months. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown sensor to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.

Feb 18, 2022 26,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started jerking. The contact stated the gears reverse, neutral, and drive lights were changing independently however, the vehicle continued to move forward. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that 2 days later, he experienced the failure again. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle for the third time to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing to change the transmission oil. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure after 6-8 months. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown sensor to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.

Feb 10, 2022

Two incidents occurred: 1) On 12-6-21, while travelling in the high speed lane, my wife's car shut down causing her to become stranded on the side of the highway. The first system report from the incident can be found attached as indicated permanent transmission codes of P0716 and P0700. Our body shop consulted with a Honda dealership, neither could pinpoint the issue, but they were able to get the car running. 2) On 1-21-21, at a stop light, the car shut down and ran through all the error codes on the dash . My wife was able to turn car on, but could only put it into neutral. The second system report indicated permanent transmission codes of P0730, P07A6, P190B, P286D and temporary transmission codes of P0730, P07A2, P07A6. My wife discovered a thread of comments about others who experienced the issue and they said a new battery fixed the issue. A new battery was put in the car but it only drove in reverse. Our body shop consulted with the same Honda Dealership discovered Honda Service bulletin 19-004, which mentioned a transmission software issue, much like my wife experienced the first time, not the second time. Our body shop indicated the only fix would be a new transmission, which was confirmed by a Honda Dealership.

Feb 10, 2022

Two incidents occurred: 1) On 12-6-21, while travelling in the high speed lane, my wife's car shut down causing her to become stranded on the side of the highway. The first system report from the incident can be found attached as indicated permanent transmission codes of P0716 and P0700. Our body shop consulted with a Honda dealership, neither could pinpoint the issue, but they were able to get the car running. 2) On 1-21-21, at a stop light, the car shut down and ran through all the error codes on the dash . My wife was able to turn car on, but could only put it into neutral. The second system report indicated permanent transmission codes of P0730, P07A6, P190B, P286D and temporary transmission codes of P0730, P07A2, P07A6. My wife discovered a thread of comments about others who experienced the issue and they said a new battery fixed the issue. A new battery was put in the car but it only drove in reverse. Our body shop consulted with the same Honda Dealership discovered Honda Service bulletin 19-004, which mentioned a transmission software issue, much like my wife experienced the first time, not the second time. Our body shop indicated the only fix would be a new transmission, which was confirmed by a Honda Dealership.

Jan 3, 2022

Throughout last trip I noticed the transmission would make jerking shifts. While on the interstate during a pass travelling at 73 Mph the transmission down shifted and made a loud banging sound, engine lost power but was revving high, I could not accelerate to get away from surrounding traffic. A transmission error come up as I maneuvered the vehicle out of the road to avoid being hit by other vehicles. The AWD error came one and later an emissions error. Once the car was out of the road safely I was able to engage the e-brake then put it into neutral then park. AWD and emissions error remained on. After a minute turn car off then on, emissions error remained on and the car could operate. This scared the family as we could have been rare ended in traffic. Honda dealership in my town could not diagnose the issue. This is the second time this has happened.

Jan 3, 2022

Throughout last trip I noticed the transmission would make jerking shifts. While on the interstate during a pass travelling at 73 Mph the transmission down shifted and made a loud banging sound, engine lost power but was revving high, I could not accelerate to get away from surrounding traffic. A transmission error come up as I maneuvered the vehicle out of the road to avoid being hit by other vehicles. The AWD error came one and later an emissions error. Once the car was out of the road safely I was able to engage the e-brake then put it into neutral then park. AWD and emissions error remained on. After a minute turn car off then on, emissions error remained on and the car could operate. This scared the family as we could have been rare ended in traffic. Honda dealership in my town could not diagnose the issue. This is the second time this has happened.

Dec 29, 2021

There is no way for the driver of the car to put the transmission into neutral if needed with an electrical/battery failure. According to Honda, there is a special mechanical device that tow truck drivers would have that physically attaches to the engine to shift the car into neutral. In addition, the honda mechanic that I talked to today said even if the average driver had one of these devices, they would not recommend they use it due to likelihood of causing damage to the engine or transmission. This is fine if the car is already in park, since it would most likely be located in a parking lot, residence, etc. The two times that would be a safety issue and could very easily cause an accident would be if the car was in drive, stopped at a traffic light with the engine off due to the Auto Start/Stop feature, and suffered a battery failure, preventing the engine from starting. Now the car would not be able to start, but more importantly couldn't even be pushed off to the side of the road and clear the intersection, since there is no way to move it into neutral. Another example could be with an alternator failure while driving, where the battery then surges and drains itself, with the engine and car now shut down. If you are unable to move the car to the side of the road as this is happening, maybe stuck in traffic or stopped at a traffic light, the car is now unmovable until a tow truck driver arrives and installs this mechanical neutral unlock device. There should be a way with an electrical problem to be able to place the car into neutral and move it. Otherwise, this turns a routine auto problem (that has had an acceptable solution) into a true safety issue, both for occupants and other vehicles and their operators.

Dec 29, 2021

There is no way for the driver of the car to put the transmission into neutral if needed with an electrical/battery failure. According to Honda, there is a special mechanical device that tow truck drivers would have that physically attaches to the engine to shift the car into neutral. In addition, the honda mechanic that I talked to today said even if the average driver had one of these devices, they would not recommend they use it due to likelihood of causing damage to the engine or transmission. This is fine if the car is already in park, since it would most likely be located in a parking lot, residence, etc. The two times that would be a safety issue and could very easily cause an accident would be if the car was in drive, stopped at a traffic light with the engine off due to the Auto Start/Stop feature, and suffered a battery failure, preventing the engine from starting. Now the car would not be able to start, but more importantly couldn't even be pushed off to the side of the road and clear the intersection, since there is no way to move it into neutral. Another example could be with an alternator failure while driving, where the battery then surges and drains itself, with the engine and car now shut down. If you are unable to move the car to the side of the road as this is happening, maybe stuck in traffic or stopped at a traffic light, the car is now unmovable until a tow truck driver arrives and installs this mechanical neutral unlock device. There should be a way with an electrical problem to be able to place the car into neutral and move it. Otherwise, this turns a routine auto problem (that has had an acceptable solution) into a true safety issue, both for occupants and other vehicles and their operators.

Dec 17, 2021 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 15-60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but hesitated to respond, and the vehicle started jerking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had recurred while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Dec 17, 2021 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 15-60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but hesitated to respond, and the vehicle started jerking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had recurred while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Dec 1, 2021

For the last couple of months, the transmission has had gears slipping out of gear and takes a few seconds to find the gear to accelerate up to speed. I've taken it to the dealer twice to address the issue but it's still causing an issue.

Dec 1, 2021

For the last couple of months, the transmission has had gears slipping out of gear and takes a few seconds to find the gear to accelerate up to speed. I've taken it to the dealer twice to address the issue but it's still causing an issue.

Nov 27, 2021

The car on prior occasions would not start and it would show emission alert as well as other alerts, have the car for servicing and they started checking and replacing everything. Same problem happened 2 weeks ago but resolved on its own. Today while driving, all the emergency lights came on including emissions malfunction, as well as other malfunction and then accelerator was not working, D was flashing and started making clicking sounds in transmission. Luckily we were close to a fire station house and stopped there, where the car was not going into park, was not changing any gears to reverse or neutral and when turned on, all emergency lights were flashing and could not even get it into neutral to push it away as it seemed to be transmission wheel jammed. Also a burning smell came from the engine when we attempted to restart and put in gear and the transmission clutch made horrible sounds and the car was revving up on its own. If we were on a major Highway this situation could have been a disaster with the family in the car , as the car was stalling on the road and could have resulted in a crash, loss of Life or injury to others. The novel is an elite 2016 pilot and has given my wife recurrent similar issues but we’re lucky it happened in a parking lot. The dealership always states the problem is assessed and fixed but at year 5 and only 75000 miles this is a disappointing situation. We bring this to the notice of NHTSA as this could be a life threatening issues for family owner drivers

Nov 27, 2021

The car on prior occasions would not start and it would show emission alert as well as other alerts, have the car for servicing and they started checking and replacing everything. Same problem happened 2 weeks ago but resolved on its own. Today while driving, all the emergency lights came on including emissions malfunction, as well as other malfunction and then accelerator was not working, D was flashing and started making clicking sounds in transmission. Luckily we were close to a fire station house and stopped there, where the car was not going into park, was not changing any gears to reverse or neutral and when turned on, all emergency lights were flashing and could not even get it into neutral to push it away as it seemed to be transmission wheel jammed. Also a burning smell came from the engine when we attempted to restart and put in gear and the transmission clutch made horrible sounds and the car was revving up on its own. If we were on a major Highway this situation could have been a disaster with the family in the car , as the car was stalling on the road and could have resulted in a crash, loss of Life or injury to others. The novel is an elite 2016 pilot and has given my wife recurrent similar issues but we’re lucky it happened in a parking lot. The dealership always states the problem is assessed and fixed but at year 5 and only 75000 miles this is a disappointing situation. We bring this to the notice of NHTSA as this could be a life threatening issues for family owner drivers

Oct 1, 2021

Auto engine Idle shut/off malfunctioning. At red light...when turned green, took foot off brake to accelerate...car completely shut off. Dashboard lights came on and instructed to shift vehicle to park and restart. Vehicle in rear view coming up fast and thought I was going to be rear-ended and quickly found hazard lights and luckily driver was paying attention and shifted to other lane. Never happened when brand new now happening few times a week. Of course am making an appt with Honda but if they can't replicate the problem in the shop they can't/won't fix. This is a safety issue and people are going to get rear ended! Honda needs to rectify this situation as I have seen many threads with others stating the same problem.

Oct 1, 2021

Auto engine Idle shut/off malfunctioning. At red light...when turned green, took foot off brake to accelerate...car completely shut off. Dashboard lights came on and instructed to shift vehicle to park and restart. Vehicle in rear view coming up fast and thought I was going to be rear-ended and quickly found hazard lights and luckily driver was paying attention and shifted to other lane. Never happened when brand new now happening few times a week. Of course am making an appt with Honda but if they can't replicate the problem in the shop they can't/won't fix. This is a safety issue and people are going to get rear ended! Honda needs to rectify this situation as I have seen many threads with others stating the same problem.

Sep 7, 2021 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH, the vehicle would shudder. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Sep 7, 2021 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH, the vehicle would shudder. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Jul 19, 2021

1| The problem is with the transmission. When we are driving, the Pilot makes jerky movements and the odometer bounces up and down during this time. This happens most of the time... it is rare when the transmission feels smooth. Also, sometimes when in reverse the Pilot jerks and makes it hard to control when backing up into a parking spot. This happens from time to time, but not every time. There is a known issue about the Honda Pilot 2016 having major transmission issues where it makes the vehicle jerky when accelerating. Yes, we can provide the vehicle for inspection. We only had the Pilot for a year and it just reached 90K. https://www.motorbiscuit.com/the-2016-honda-pilot-had-an-alarming-number-of-transmission-problems/ 2| With the jerky movements, I find it unsafe when merging onto the interstate with moving traffic. It is a struggle to get up to speed when it feels like the Pilot is losing power. Also, once I backing up into the parking spot, the Pilot was making jerking movements and I could have damaged the cars that were parked behind me if I didn't throw the Pilot into neutral. Overall, it is a safety concern for my family of six. 3| The Honda dealerships seem to be aware of the issue but will not do anything about it. They recommend a transmission flush and computer repair/upgrade but are not willing to guarantee it will fix the issue. Others online have reported that the flush and computer repair did not fix the problem. We called Honda of America directly about the problem and were not willing to help us out. They offered no solutions. 4| No, we reached out to Honda of America and they are not willing to help us. We are not sure who to reach out to about the issue. Hopefully, NHTSA can finally help us. 5| Not sure if this issue was related to the transmission problem but the emissions light came on a month after purchasing the Pilot. Honda is known for having oil dilution problems and it could have lead to the issue.

Jul 19, 2021

1| The problem is with the transmission. When we are driving, the Pilot makes jerky movements and the odometer bounces up and down during this time. This happens most of the time... it is rare when the transmission feels smooth. Also, sometimes when in reverse the Pilot jerks and makes it hard to control when backing up into a parking spot. This happens from time to time, but not every time. There is a known issue about the Honda Pilot 2016 having major transmission issues where it makes the vehicle jerky when accelerating. Yes, we can provide the vehicle for inspection. We only had the Pilot for a year and it just reached 90K. https://www.motorbiscuit.com/the-2016-honda-pilot-had-an-alarming-number-of-transmission-problems/ 2| With the jerky movements, I find it unsafe when merging onto the interstate with moving traffic. It is a struggle to get up to speed when it feels like the Pilot is losing power. Also, once I backing up into the parking spot, the Pilot was making jerking movements and I could have damaged the cars that were parked behind me if I didn't throw the Pilot into neutral. Overall, it is a safety concern for my family of six. 3| The Honda dealerships seem to be aware of the issue but will not do anything about it. They recommend a transmission flush and computer repair/upgrade but are not willing to guarantee it will fix the issue. Others online have reported that the flush and computer repair did not fix the problem. We called Honda of America directly about the problem and were not willing to help us out. They offered no solutions. 4| No, we reached out to Honda of America and they are not willing to help us. We are not sure who to reach out to about the issue. Hopefully, NHTSA can finally help us. 5| Not sure if this issue was related to the transmission problem but the emissions light came on a month after purchasing the Pilot. Honda is known for having oil dilution problems and it could have lead to the issue.

Jul 6, 2021 50,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission failed to shift up to a higher gear. The contact mentioned that the RPMs were shifting faster than the speed. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Jul 6, 2021 50,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission failed to shift up to a higher gear. The contact mentioned that the RPMs were shifting faster than the speed. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

May 24, 2021

My vehicle shut down while driving with error messages on screen: emissions transmission, vehicle stability assist, hill start assist, trailer stability, assist, power steering, road departure,collision mitigation, blind spot, transmission, battery light, oil light. Coasted into safe place and had towed. Could not turn car back on other than seeing the above warnings.

May 24, 2021

My vehicle shut down while driving with error messages on screen: emissions transmission, vehicle stability assist, hill start assist, trailer stability, assist, power steering, road departure,collision mitigation, blind spot, transmission, battery light, oil light. Coasted into safe place and had towed. Could not turn car back on other than seeing the above warnings.

Mar 25, 2021 64,000 mi

WHILE CHANGING LANES (CAR IN MOTION 65 MPH) IN THE CITY, WARNING LIGHTS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLASTER STARTED TO APPEAR. ENGINE LOST POWER ( COULD NOT ACCELERATE) HAD TO CHANGE LANES IN TRAFFIC ALMOST GOT HIT BY SEMI TRUCKS. MANAGED TO DRIFT TO SIDE OF THE ROAD, CAR WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND COULD NOT GET INTO PARK. USED PARKING BREAK TO KEEP CAR FROM ROLLING. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINALLY MADE UP ITS MIND AND SETTLED ON EMISSIONS ERROR. BEFORE THAT IN WAS SHOWING ALL SORTS OF ERRORS. TURNED OFF THE CAR WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. VERY SCARY WITH KIDS IN CAR.

Mar 25, 2021 64,000 mi

WHILE CHANGING LANES (CAR IN MOTION 65 MPH) IN THE CITY, WARNING LIGHTS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLASTER STARTED TO APPEAR. ENGINE LOST POWER ( COULD NOT ACCELERATE) HAD TO CHANGE LANES IN TRAFFIC ALMOST GOT HIT BY SEMI TRUCKS. MANAGED TO DRIFT TO SIDE OF THE ROAD, CAR WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND COULD NOT GET INTO PARK. USED PARKING BREAK TO KEEP CAR FROM ROLLING. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINALLY MADE UP ITS MIND AND SETTLED ON EMISSIONS ERROR. BEFORE THAT IN WAS SHOWING ALL SORTS OF ERRORS. TURNED OFF THE CAR WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. VERY SCARY WITH KIDS IN CAR.

Jan 22, 2021 35,383 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION OR STOPPED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SWITCH TO AUTO-START MODE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE TAILLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA OF DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (780 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037, (213) 266-7366) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PCM NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED AND THE BATTERY WAS DRAINING POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V668000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,383.

Jan 22, 2021 35,383 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION OR STOPPED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SWITCH TO AUTO-START MODE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE TAILLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA OF DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (780 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037, (213) 266-7366) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PCM NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED AND THE BATTERY WAS DRAINING POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V668000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,383.

Jan 5, 2021 77,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) APPEARS, RANDOMLY WHEN PARKED OR IN MOTION, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH EMISSIONS SYSTEM. CEL BEGAN TO APPEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 77,000 MILES. CAR NOW HAS OVER 85,000 MILES. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED, WHEN IT HAD 68,000 MILES. I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.. CEL APPEARS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS BETWEEN 0 AND 60 MPH. WHEN IN MOTION AND CEL IS DISPLAYED, ENGINE HESITATION OCCURS CAUSING ME TO INCREASE VEHICLE SPEED AND ENGINE RPM TO ENSURE I HAVE SUFFICIENT POWER TO: COMPLETE A TURN, PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, OR MAKE IT UP A HILL. I AM NEVER SURE I WILL HAVE ENOUGH POWER. ADDITIONALLY, THE MILEAGE ECONOMY DISPLAY CHANGES FROM SHADES OF GREEN TO SOLID WHITE. CEL REMAINS VISIBLE ON DASHBOARD UNTIL IT RANDOMLY DISAPPEARS. CEL WILL REMAIN LIT RANGING FROM 30 MINUTES TO SEVERAL DAYS AND DISAPPEAR AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. WHEN IT DISAPPEARS, ENGINE HESITATION STOPS AND ECONOMY DISPLAY RETURNS TO SHADES OF GREEN DEPENDING ON WHETHER ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. I FIRST BELIEVED IT TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK CAP. HOWEVER, THE CAP IS A HINGED FLAP THAT RETURNS TO THE CLOSED POSITION AFTER I HAVE FINISHED REFUELING. I PREDOMINANTLY USE E87 OCTANE WITH ETHANOL. BUT E89 FUEL MAKES NO DIFFERENCE BECAUSE THE CEL AND HESITATION RANDOMLY STILL OCCUR. I HAVE NOT TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP BECAUSE I HAVE NOT HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO WHEN THE CEL IS DISPLAYED. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THEY CAN ONLY DIAGNOSE WHEN THE CEL IS DISPLAYED. SIMILAR DESCRIPTIONS FROM OTHER HONDA PILOT OWNERS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.PILOTEERS.ORG/THREADS/EMISSIONS-SYSTEM-PROBLEM-CHECK-ENGINE-LIGHT.157705/.

Jan 5, 2021 77,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) APPEARS, RANDOMLY WHEN PARKED OR IN MOTION, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH EMISSIONS SYSTEM. CEL BEGAN TO APPEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 77,000 MILES. CAR NOW HAS OVER 85,000 MILES. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED, WHEN IT HAD 68,000 MILES. I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.. CEL APPEARS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS BETWEEN 0 AND 60 MPH. WHEN IN MOTION AND CEL IS DISPLAYED, ENGINE HESITATION OCCURS CAUSING ME TO INCREASE VEHICLE SPEED AND ENGINE RPM TO ENSURE I HAVE SUFFICIENT POWER TO: COMPLETE A TURN, PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, OR MAKE IT UP A HILL. I AM NEVER SURE I WILL HAVE ENOUGH POWER. ADDITIONALLY, THE MILEAGE ECONOMY DISPLAY CHANGES FROM SHADES OF GREEN TO SOLID WHITE. CEL REMAINS VISIBLE ON DASHBOARD UNTIL IT RANDOMLY DISAPPEARS. CEL WILL REMAIN LIT RANGING FROM 30 MINUTES TO SEVERAL DAYS AND DISAPPEAR AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. WHEN IT DISAPPEARS, ENGINE HESITATION STOPS AND ECONOMY DISPLAY RETURNS TO SHADES OF GREEN DEPENDING ON WHETHER ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. I FIRST BELIEVED IT TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK CAP. HOWEVER, THE CAP IS A HINGED FLAP THAT RETURNS TO THE CLOSED POSITION AFTER I HAVE FINISHED REFUELING. I PREDOMINANTLY USE E87 OCTANE WITH ETHANOL. BUT E89 FUEL MAKES NO DIFFERENCE BECAUSE THE CEL AND HESITATION RANDOMLY STILL OCCUR. I HAVE NOT TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP BECAUSE I HAVE NOT HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO WHEN THE CEL IS DISPLAYED. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THEY CAN ONLY DIAGNOSE WHEN THE CEL IS DISPLAYED. SIMILAR DESCRIPTIONS FROM OTHER HONDA PILOT OWNERS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.PILOTEERS.ORG/THREADS/EMISSIONS-SYSTEM-PROBLEM-CHECK-ENGINE-LIGHT.157705/.

Dec 17, 2020 61,000 mi

ALL OF MY WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON BACK IN OCT 2020.. WE DID SOME DRIVING THE DAY BEFORE,. BUT NOTHING CRAZY... EVERY LIGHT WENT OFF .. SO TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS FUEL INJECTORS.. SO THEY REPLACED IT ALL .. AND SAID IT SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM... THEN I DROVE IT TO SOUTHERN CA DURING THANKSGIVING AND THEN ALL OF SUDDEN COMING DOWN FROM (GRAPEVINE) THE CAR STALLED, I PRESS THE GAS AND NOTHING .. I WAS ABLE TO COAST IT TO SIDE OF THE ROAD..ATTACHED IS A PIC OF WHAT WAS COMING UP.. THEN I PUT CAR IN PARK AND AND THE RPM STARTED TO GO UP 4-5 RPM WITHOUT ME PRESSING GAS, SO I WOULD TURN OFF CAR.. 10 MIN LATER I STARTED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT OFF THE FREEWAY.. BUT COULDNT DRIVE MORE THAN 50 MPH.. SO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD CHANGE.. SO AFTER GETTING TOWED AND TOOK FEW DAYS.. TOOK TO HONDA DEALERSHIP IN VENTURA CA.. WORST SERVICE EVER.. PRETTY MUCH DIDNT WANT TO LOOK AT VEHICHLE.. SO THEN TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP MORE HELPFUL.. ALL THE ERROR LIGHT WAS GONE.. THEY TOLD ME ONLY ERROR WAS SOME OIL PRESSURE DOWN.. AND SUGGESTED THAT OIL FILTER WASNT N AUTHENTIC OIL FILTER AND THATS WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED PROBLEM.. YES IDONT TYPICALLY SEND TO DEALERSHIP BUT I DO GO TO A AUTHENTIC OIL CHANGE COMPANY... SO PRETTY MUCH THIS ERROR HAS CAUSED TWICE IN 3 MONTHS.. VEHICLE ONLY AT 61K WHEN THE 2ND ONE HAPPEN.. AND NOT REAL SOLUTION.. I HAD MY 2 KIDS AND MY WIFE WHEN THIS ALL HAPPEN.. NOT SAFE AT ALL.. PLEASE FIND A SOLUTION.. MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP OFFERED TO TAKE MY VEHCILE AND DRIVE IT HOME WITH A TECHNICIAN TO SEE IF ANYTHING COME UP.. BUT NOW IM SEEING A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.. EITHER TRANSMISSION.. OIL CHANGE.. REASON I TOOK HONDA IS DUE TO THE SAFETY AND RELAIABILITY.. BUT NOW IM HAVIGN DOUBTS.. PLEASE HELP!!.. LUCKILY ALL UNDER EXTENDED WARRENTY.. BUT FOR HOW LONG?

Dec 17, 2020 61,000 mi

ALL OF MY WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON BACK IN OCT 2020.. WE DID SOME DRIVING THE DAY BEFORE,. BUT NOTHING CRAZY... EVERY LIGHT WENT OFF .. SO TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS FUEL INJECTORS.. SO THEY REPLACED IT ALL .. AND SAID IT SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM... THEN I DROVE IT TO SOUTHERN CA DURING THANKSGIVING AND THEN ALL OF SUDDEN COMING DOWN FROM (GRAPEVINE) THE CAR STALLED, I PRESS THE GAS AND NOTHING .. I WAS ABLE TO COAST IT TO SIDE OF THE ROAD..ATTACHED IS A PIC OF WHAT WAS COMING UP.. THEN I PUT CAR IN PARK AND AND THE RPM STARTED TO GO UP 4-5 RPM WITHOUT ME PRESSING GAS, SO I WOULD TURN OFF CAR.. 10 MIN LATER I STARTED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT OFF THE FREEWAY.. BUT COULDNT DRIVE MORE THAN 50 MPH.. SO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD CHANGE.. SO AFTER GETTING TOWED AND TOOK FEW DAYS.. TOOK TO HONDA DEALERSHIP IN VENTURA CA.. WORST SERVICE EVER.. PRETTY MUCH DIDNT WANT TO LOOK AT VEHICHLE.. SO THEN TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP MORE HELPFUL.. ALL THE ERROR LIGHT WAS GONE.. THEY TOLD ME ONLY ERROR WAS SOME OIL PRESSURE DOWN.. AND SUGGESTED THAT OIL FILTER WASNT N AUTHENTIC OIL FILTER AND THATS WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED PROBLEM.. YES IDONT TYPICALLY SEND TO DEALERSHIP BUT I DO GO TO A AUTHENTIC OIL CHANGE COMPANY... SO PRETTY MUCH THIS ERROR HAS CAUSED TWICE IN 3 MONTHS.. VEHICLE ONLY AT 61K WHEN THE 2ND ONE HAPPEN.. AND NOT REAL SOLUTION.. I HAD MY 2 KIDS AND MY WIFE WHEN THIS ALL HAPPEN.. NOT SAFE AT ALL.. PLEASE FIND A SOLUTION.. MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP OFFERED TO TAKE MY VEHCILE AND DRIVE IT HOME WITH A TECHNICIAN TO SEE IF ANYTHING COME UP.. BUT NOW IM SEEING A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.. EITHER TRANSMISSION.. OIL CHANGE.. REASON I TOOK HONDA IS DUE TO THE SAFETY AND RELAIABILITY.. BUT NOW IM HAVIGN DOUBTS.. PLEASE HELP!!.. LUCKILY ALL UNDER EXTENDED WARRENTY.. BUT FOR HOW LONG?

Nov 28, 2020 95,300 mi

TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. STATIONARY UNTIL TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER.

Nov 28, 2020 95,300 mi

TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. STATIONARY UNTIL TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER.

Nov 15, 2020 35,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2016 HONDA PILOT TOURING. SINCE EARLY 2018 WE HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE IDLE STOP SYSTEM. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN WE ARE DRIVING AND WE COME TO STOP IN TRAFFIC AT A LIGHT, THE IDLE STOP SYSTEM ENGAGES AND SHUTS THE ENGINE DOWN, LIKE IT IS SUPPOSE TO DO. ONCE THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN FOR TRAFFIC TO MOVE, I RELEASE THE BRAKE AND THE IDLE STOP SYSTEM TRIES TO ENGAGE AND TURN THE ENGINE ON AGAIN, BUT FAILS AND SHUTS THE WHOLE VEHICLE DOWN, INOPERABLE. THE LIGHTS FLASH AND I CANNOT TURN THE CAR ON AGAIN FOR AT LEAST 1 TO 2 MINUTES. VEHICLES ARE HONKING AND TRAFFIC IS BLARING ACROSS US, BUT I CANNOT TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON. AFTER 2 MINUTES, I CAN RESTART THE VEHICLE BY PUSHING THE BUTTON AND BRAKE AND THEN THE VEHICLE MOVES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WIL LOL HAPPEN, BUT IT HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFFIC OR A BUSY INTERSECTION. IN 2019, I TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, THEY SAID IT WAS A BAD BATTERY. I REPLACED THE BATTERY IN MARCH 2019. THE SAME IDENTICAL PROBLEM STILL CONTINUED TO OCCUR MULTIPLE TIMES. NOVEMBER 10 TOOK THE SAME DEALER, HOWDY HONDA, AUSTIN,TX. THEY AGAIN TOLD ME THE BATTERY WAS READING BAD, BUT I HAD THE BATTERY TESTED AT ANOTHER SHOP AND AT THE PLACE OF PURCHASE, AND THE BATTERY WAS MORE THEN FINE AND TESTED GREAT IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER OF COURSE SAID THEY COULD NOT RECREATE THE ISSUE AND DID NOT SEE ANYTHING WHEN THEY TESTED THE SYSTEM. THEY JUST PAWNED IT OFF ON THE BATTERY, EVEN THOUGH THE BATTERY IS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD AND TESTING JUST FINE. THERE IS NO WAY TO PERMANENTLY DISABLE THE SYSTEM AND IF I FORGET TO PUSH THE IDLE STOP DISENGAGE BUTTON EVERY TIME I START THE VEHICLE, I COULD END UP ON THE ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND SOME DRIVER DECIDES NOT TO PAY ATTENTION AND RUN INTO ME AND MY DISABLED VEHICLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND SUCH A HAZARD AND HONDA DOES NOT SEEM TO CARE.

Nov 15, 2020 35,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2016 HONDA PILOT TOURING. SINCE EARLY 2018 WE HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE IDLE STOP SYSTEM. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN WE ARE DRIVING AND WE COME TO STOP IN TRAFFIC AT A LIGHT, THE IDLE STOP SYSTEM ENGAGES AND SHUTS THE ENGINE DOWN, LIKE IT IS SUPPOSE TO DO. ONCE THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN FOR TRAFFIC TO MOVE, I RELEASE THE BRAKE AND THE IDLE STOP SYSTEM TRIES TO ENGAGE AND TURN THE ENGINE ON AGAIN, BUT FAILS AND SHUTS THE WHOLE VEHICLE DOWN, INOPERABLE. THE LIGHTS FLASH AND I CANNOT TURN THE CAR ON AGAIN FOR AT LEAST 1 TO 2 MINUTES. VEHICLES ARE HONKING AND TRAFFIC IS BLARING ACROSS US, BUT I CANNOT TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON. AFTER 2 MINUTES, I CAN RESTART THE VEHICLE BY PUSHING THE BUTTON AND BRAKE AND THEN THE VEHICLE MOVES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WIL LOL HAPPEN, BUT IT HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFFIC OR A BUSY INTERSECTION. IN 2019, I TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, THEY SAID IT WAS A BAD BATTERY. I REPLACED THE BATTERY IN MARCH 2019. THE SAME IDENTICAL PROBLEM STILL CONTINUED TO OCCUR MULTIPLE TIMES. NOVEMBER 10 TOOK THE SAME DEALER, HOWDY HONDA, AUSTIN,TX. THEY AGAIN TOLD ME THE BATTERY WAS READING BAD, BUT I HAD THE BATTERY TESTED AT ANOTHER SHOP AND AT THE PLACE OF PURCHASE, AND THE BATTERY WAS MORE THEN FINE AND TESTED GREAT IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER OF COURSE SAID THEY COULD NOT RECREATE THE ISSUE AND DID NOT SEE ANYTHING WHEN THEY TESTED THE SYSTEM. THEY JUST PAWNED IT OFF ON THE BATTERY, EVEN THOUGH THE BATTERY IS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD AND TESTING JUST FINE. THERE IS NO WAY TO PERMANENTLY DISABLE THE SYSTEM AND IF I FORGET TO PUSH THE IDLE STOP DISENGAGE BUTTON EVERY TIME I START THE VEHICLE, I COULD END UP ON THE ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND SOME DRIVER DECIDES NOT TO PAY ATTENTION AND RUN INTO ME AND MY DISABLED VEHICLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND SUCH A HAZARD AND HONDA DOES NOT SEEM TO CARE.

Nov 3, 2020 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK FORWARD. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED HE CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER NORM REEVES HONDA SUPERSTORE CERRITOS LOCATED AT 18500 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 90703, (562) 345-9100 AND MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 73,000.

Nov 3, 2020 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK FORWARD. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED HE CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER NORM REEVES HONDA SUPERSTORE CERRITOS LOCATED AT 18500 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 90703, (562) 345-9100 AND MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 73,000.

Oct 29, 2020 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED WHILE ACCELERATING, WITHOUT WARNING. POHANKA HONDA OF FREDERICKSBURG (60 S GATEWAY DR, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22406) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000.

Oct 29, 2020 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED WHILE ACCELERATING, WITHOUT WARNING. POHANKA HONDA OF FREDERICKSBURG (60 S GATEWAY DR, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22406) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000.

Oct 24, 2020

THE BIGGEST ISSUE IS A 'KEYLESS START SYSTEM' ISSUE. MESSAGE IS ON DASHBOARD CONSTANTLY. LOOKING AT COMPLAINT BOARDS FOR 2016 HONDA PILOT, I'M SHOCKED THIS ISN'T A RECALL. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. AND A WORRY THAT CAR WILL SUDDENLY STOP WHILE ON HIGHWAY. ALSO THE CAR HAS A CONSTANT 'REV, REV, REV' PULLING AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING. ALWAYS AN ISSUE WHEN BEHIND SOMEONE AND YOU WORRY IT WILL REV AND JUMP AHEAD AND HIT CAR IN FRONT OF YOU. TOOK IT INTO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT BUT STILL NOT FIXED. AGAIN LOOKING AT BOARDS, THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE.

Oct 24, 2020

THE BIGGEST ISSUE IS A 'KEYLESS START SYSTEM' ISSUE. MESSAGE IS ON DASHBOARD CONSTANTLY. LOOKING AT COMPLAINT BOARDS FOR 2016 HONDA PILOT, I'M SHOCKED THIS ISN'T A RECALL. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. AND A WORRY THAT CAR WILL SUDDENLY STOP WHILE ON HIGHWAY. ALSO THE CAR HAS A CONSTANT 'REV, REV, REV' PULLING AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING. ALWAYS AN ISSUE WHEN BEHIND SOMEONE AND YOU WORRY IT WILL REV AND JUMP AHEAD AND HIT CAR IN FRONT OF YOU. TOOK IT INTO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT BUT STILL NOT FIXED. AGAIN LOOKING AT BOARDS, THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE.

Oct 17, 2020 55,000 mi

MY CAR WILL DIE AFTER BEING STOPPED (EX. AT A RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN) AND WILL NOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T DIE COMPLETELY. WHEN IT DOES YOU ARE UNABLE TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK OR ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHERE WE WERE STOPPED AT A RED-LIGHT AND THE CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. A CAR BEHIND US WAS APPROACHING THE LIGHT AND SAW THAT IT WAS GREEN, QUICKLY CAME UP BEHIND US HONKING THEIR HORN AND LUCKY WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE OTHER LANE TO AVOID HITTING US. THIS SEAMS TO HAPPEN WHEN WE FORGET TO TURN OFF THE AUTO IDLE STOP. THIS IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO PUSH EVERYONE YOU START THE CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THEY PUT IN A NEW TRANSMISSION AND CHANGED THE TIMING BELT. PREVIOUSLY I HAD THE CARS FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED. AFTER ALL THIS WORK THE CAR IS STILL DYING AND IT IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY HAVE HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM BUT DON'T KNOW OF A FIX YET.

Oct 17, 2020 55,000 mi

MY CAR WILL DIE AFTER BEING STOPPED (EX. AT A RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN) AND WILL NOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T DIE COMPLETELY. WHEN IT DOES YOU ARE UNABLE TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK OR ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHERE WE WERE STOPPED AT A RED-LIGHT AND THE CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. A CAR BEHIND US WAS APPROACHING THE LIGHT AND SAW THAT IT WAS GREEN, QUICKLY CAME UP BEHIND US HONKING THEIR HORN AND LUCKY WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE OTHER LANE TO AVOID HITTING US. THIS SEAMS TO HAPPEN WHEN WE FORGET TO TURN OFF THE AUTO IDLE STOP. THIS IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO PUSH EVERYONE YOU START THE CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THEY PUT IN A NEW TRANSMISSION AND CHANGED THE TIMING BELT. PREVIOUSLY I HAD THE CARS FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED. AFTER ALL THIS WORK THE CAR IS STILL DYING AND IT IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY HAVE HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM BUT DON'T KNOW OF A FIX YET.

Sep 12, 2020 5,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR LOW SPEEDS THERE IS A NOTICEABLE HESITATION BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO ACCELERATE. IT IS ALMOST AS IF THE VEHICLE IS HUNTING FOR THE PROPER GEAR AND ENGINE RPM BEFORE BEGINNING TO MOVE. ON OCCASION IT WILL ALSO SURGE FORWARD ONCE THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES. IT IS QUITE UNSAFE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC ESPECIALLY ACROSS TRAFFIC.THIS HAS BEEN AN OCCURRENCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW. WE THOUGHT MAYBE IT HAD TO DO WITH THE "ECO" MODE BUT HAVE DETERMINED IT HAPPENS WITH OR WITH OUT THIS MODE ON. WE HAVE BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER WE PURCHASED FROM AND THEY SAID THEY HAD NO RESOLUTION FROM HONDA.

Sep 12, 2020 5,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR LOW SPEEDS THERE IS A NOTICEABLE HESITATION BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO ACCELERATE. IT IS ALMOST AS IF THE VEHICLE IS HUNTING FOR THE PROPER GEAR AND ENGINE RPM BEFORE BEGINNING TO MOVE. ON OCCASION IT WILL ALSO SURGE FORWARD ONCE THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES. IT IS QUITE UNSAFE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC ESPECIALLY ACROSS TRAFFIC.THIS HAS BEEN AN OCCURRENCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW. WE THOUGHT MAYBE IT HAD TO DO WITH THE "ECO" MODE BUT HAVE DETERMINED IT HAPPENS WITH OR WITH OUT THIS MODE ON. WE HAVE BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER WE PURCHASED FROM AND THEY SAID THEY HAD NO RESOLUTION FROM HONDA.

Sep 8, 2020 75,000 mi

MY TIMING BELT FAILED AT UNDER 80K MILE AND AT LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD. I WAS DRIVING AND COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED AS MY CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE BELT THEN DESTROYED MY ENTIRE ENGINE.

Sep 8, 2020 75,000 mi

MY TIMING BELT FAILED AT UNDER 80K MILE AND AT LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD. I WAS DRIVING AND COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED AS MY CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE BELT THEN DESTROYED MY ENTIRE ENGINE.

Sep 3, 2020 78,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND SUDDENLY EVER SINGLE WARNING LIGHT WENT ON, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP. I WAS TOLD I HAD A TIMING BELT FAILURE AND THAT MY ENGINE THREW PISTONS AND WAS DESTROYED. THIS VEHICLE HAD 78K AND HAD EVERY OIL CHANGE REQUIRED.

Sep 3, 2020 78,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND SUDDENLY EVER SINGLE WARNING LIGHT WENT ON, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP. I WAS TOLD I HAD A TIMING BELT FAILURE AND THAT MY ENGINE THREW PISTONS AND WAS DESTROYED. THIS VEHICLE HAD 78K AND HAD EVERY OIL CHANGE REQUIRED.

Sep 2, 2020 30,000 mi

KEYLESS START SYSTEM PROBLEM ERROR COMES ON AND OFF SINCE ABOUT 50,000 MILES. I OFTEN HAVE TO TRY SEVERAL TIMES TO START THE VEHICLE EVEN WITH A NEW BATTERY. TRANSMISSION ISSUES OFTEN AS WE ARE DRIVING ALONG THERE IS A BUMPINESS WHETHER ACCELERATING OR JUST DRIVING ALONG. THIS STARTED AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES

Sep 2, 2020 30,000 mi

KEYLESS START SYSTEM PROBLEM ERROR COMES ON AND OFF SINCE ABOUT 50,000 MILES. I OFTEN HAVE TO TRY SEVERAL TIMES TO START THE VEHICLE EVEN WITH A NEW BATTERY. TRANSMISSION ISSUES OFTEN AS WE ARE DRIVING ALONG THERE IS A BUMPINESS WHETHER ACCELERATING OR JUST DRIVING ALONG. THIS STARTED AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES

Aug 25, 2020 79,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS SUBTLE BUT CONCERNING JERKING BETWEEN 10-30MPH, ESPECIALLY WHILE ACCELERATING. THIS CAN BE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY, DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE STREET OR GOING UP HILLS. I NOTICED IT IS WORSE WHEN GOING UP A SLOPED SURFACE. UPON HAVING A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST DISMANTLE AND ANALYZE, I WAS INFORMED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE TRANS WERE FAILING AND FALLING APART. AT UNUSUALLY LOW MILEAGE, THE TRANSMISSION WAS HEATING UP VERY HIGH BECAUSE OF THE ISSUE, DARKENING THE FLUID AND CARRYING ELEMENTS OF THE FAILING CONVERTER ETC INTO OTHER PARTS OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS REQUIRES A FULL TRANS REBUILD WHICH COSTS RANGE FROM 4-7K DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU TAKE IT. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT A BASIC MECHANIC MAY MISS, BUT OWNERS WILL NOTICE FOR THIS YEAR/MODEL OVER THE LONG TERM. POTENTIAL DANGERS REPORTED ARE VERY CONCERNING, SO WE CHOSE TO HAVE THE TRANS FULLY REBUILT FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR FAMILY. BASED OFF MY RESEARCH, HUNDREDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS EXIST ONLINE FOR THIS YEAR/MODEL DESCRIBING THE SAME EXACT EXPERIENCE. HONDA SHOULD BE RECALLING THEIR TRANSMISSION FOR THE 2016 HONDA PILOT.

Aug 25, 2020 79,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS SUBTLE BUT CONCERNING JERKING BETWEEN 10-30MPH, ESPECIALLY WHILE ACCELERATING. THIS CAN BE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY, DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE STREET OR GOING UP HILLS. I NOTICED IT IS WORSE WHEN GOING UP A SLOPED SURFACE. UPON HAVING A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST DISMANTLE AND ANALYZE, I WAS INFORMED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE TRANS WERE FAILING AND FALLING APART. AT UNUSUALLY LOW MILEAGE, THE TRANSMISSION WAS HEATING UP VERY HIGH BECAUSE OF THE ISSUE, DARKENING THE FLUID AND CARRYING ELEMENTS OF THE FAILING CONVERTER ETC INTO OTHER PARTS OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS REQUIRES A FULL TRANS REBUILD WHICH COSTS RANGE FROM 4-7K DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU TAKE IT. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT A BASIC MECHANIC MAY MISS, BUT OWNERS WILL NOTICE FOR THIS YEAR/MODEL OVER THE LONG TERM. POTENTIAL DANGERS REPORTED ARE VERY CONCERNING, SO WE CHOSE TO HAVE THE TRANS FULLY REBUILT FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR FAMILY. BASED OFF MY RESEARCH, HUNDREDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS EXIST ONLINE FOR THIS YEAR/MODEL DESCRIBING THE SAME EXACT EXPERIENCE. HONDA SHOULD BE RECALLING THEIR TRANSMISSION FOR THE 2016 HONDA PILOT.

Aug 17, 2020 85,227 mi

I NOTICED THE CAR STARTED JERKING BETWEEN 30-50 MPH. THE RPM'S WOULD ALSO PULSE AT THE SAME TIME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND OF COURSE THE WARRANTY WAS OUT. THEY 'RECOMMEND A TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSH AND THE INTAKE NEEDED CLEANING.' SUPPOSEDLY THE INTAKE IS DIGITAL AND IT AFFECTS THE TRANSMISSION. THEY FOUND THE TRANSMISSION OIL WAS BURNT DUE TO HIGH TRANSMISSION TEMP. ALL OF THIS WAS DONE ON MARCH 10 2020. AUGUST 17 2020 I TOOK IT BACK TO HONDA WITH WORSE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THIS TIME WHEN I WOULD PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE IT WOULD JERK INTO GEAR. MY WIFE SAYS WHILE DRIVING IT JERKS HARD AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS TIME THEY RECOMMEND ANOTHER TRANSMISSION FLUSH BECAUSE 1/3 OF THE OIL WAS STILL BAD. APPARENTLY AFTER READING ON THIS SITE, THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE 2016 HONDA PILOT TRANSMISSIONS. IS IT GOING TO TAKE A COUPLE OF DEATHS BEFORE HONDA ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY?

Aug 17, 2020 85,227 mi

I NOTICED THE CAR STARTED JERKING BETWEEN 30-50 MPH. THE RPM'S WOULD ALSO PULSE AT THE SAME TIME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND OF COURSE THE WARRANTY WAS OUT. THEY 'RECOMMEND A TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSH AND THE INTAKE NEEDED CLEANING.' SUPPOSEDLY THE INTAKE IS DIGITAL AND IT AFFECTS THE TRANSMISSION. THEY FOUND THE TRANSMISSION OIL WAS BURNT DUE TO HIGH TRANSMISSION TEMP. ALL OF THIS WAS DONE ON MARCH 10 2020. AUGUST 17 2020 I TOOK IT BACK TO HONDA WITH WORSE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THIS TIME WHEN I WOULD PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE IT WOULD JERK INTO GEAR. MY WIFE SAYS WHILE DRIVING IT JERKS HARD AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS TIME THEY RECOMMEND ANOTHER TRANSMISSION FLUSH BECAUSE 1/3 OF THE OIL WAS STILL BAD. APPARENTLY AFTER READING ON THIS SITE, THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE 2016 HONDA PILOT TRANSMISSIONS. IS IT GOING TO TAKE A COUPLE OF DEATHS BEFORE HONDA ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY?

Aug 9, 2020 56,127 mi

ON AUGUST 9, 2020, I WAS DRIVING, AT 75, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, I NEEDED EXTRA SPEED TO PASS A VEHICLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL STILL ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A POWER DOWN MODE WITH THE DASHBOARD FLASHING CODES AND THEN WENT BLANK. THE ENGINE DOWNSHIFTED AND THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED TO 7,000 RPM. THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, AT 75 MPH, AND RESTARTED WITH THE DASHBOARD LIGHTING UP AGAIN. AFTER PANICKING, TRIED TO GIVE THE CAR GAS AND IT WOULD NOT GO. NOW AT 65 MPH, I PULLED OVER TO THE RIGHT LANE AND COASTED DOWN TO 40 MPH AND THE CAR STARTED HAVING POWER AGAIN. WE PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF THE CAR. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND AN "EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM" WAS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR HAS 56,217 MILES ON IT. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THIS PROBLEM. THE DASHBOARD WARNING SYSTEM DISPLAYED THE FOLLOWING CODES, "EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM"; "ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM"; "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" AND THE "D" DRIVE SYMBOL WAS FLASHING ON & OFF. AN EARLIER INCIDENT, MAY 6, 2020, HAPPENED TO MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IN LOCAL TRAFFIC. DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. SHE ALSO TRIED TO GIVE MORE GAS AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. SHE STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND SHUT OFF THE CAR. SHE RESTARTED THE CAR AND PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. SHE CALLED THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AND IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR INTO THE SERVICE CENTER. THEY TOOK THE CAR AND DROVE IT AROUND THE BUILDING AND SAID THEY CHECKED THE COMPUTER FOR CODES, BUT NONE WHERE PRESENT. AT THIS TIME THE CAR ONLY HAD 55,000 TO 56,000 MILES. THEY TOLD HER NEXT TIME THIS HAPPENS TO TAKE A VIDEO SO THEY CAN SEE WHAT HAPPENS TO THE CAR. TAKE A VIDEO WHILE DRIVING A CAR THAT IS SHUTTING DOWN IS THEIR SUGGESTION....

Aug 9, 2020 56,127 mi

ON AUGUST 9, 2020, I WAS DRIVING, AT 75, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, I NEEDED EXTRA SPEED TO PASS A VEHICLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL STILL ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A POWER DOWN MODE WITH THE DASHBOARD FLASHING CODES AND THEN WENT BLANK. THE ENGINE DOWNSHIFTED AND THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED TO 7,000 RPM. THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, AT 75 MPH, AND RESTARTED WITH THE DASHBOARD LIGHTING UP AGAIN. AFTER PANICKING, TRIED TO GIVE THE CAR GAS AND IT WOULD NOT GO. NOW AT 65 MPH, I PULLED OVER TO THE RIGHT LANE AND COASTED DOWN TO 40 MPH AND THE CAR STARTED HAVING POWER AGAIN. WE PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF THE CAR. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND AN "EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM" WAS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR HAS 56,217 MILES ON IT. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THIS PROBLEM. THE DASHBOARD WARNING SYSTEM DISPLAYED THE FOLLOWING CODES, "EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM"; "ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM"; "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" AND THE "D" DRIVE SYMBOL WAS FLASHING ON & OFF. AN EARLIER INCIDENT, MAY 6, 2020, HAPPENED TO MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IN LOCAL TRAFFIC. DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. SHE ALSO TRIED TO GIVE MORE GAS AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. SHE STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND SHUT OFF THE CAR. SHE RESTARTED THE CAR AND PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. SHE CALLED THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AND IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR INTO THE SERVICE CENTER. THEY TOOK THE CAR AND DROVE IT AROUND THE BUILDING AND SAID THEY CHECKED THE COMPUTER FOR CODES, BUT NONE WHERE PRESENT. AT THIS TIME THE CAR ONLY HAD 55,000 TO 56,000 MILES. THEY TOLD HER NEXT TIME THIS HAPPENS TO TAKE A VIDEO SO THEY CAN SEE WHAT HAPPENS TO THE CAR. TAKE A VIDEO WHILE DRIVING A CAR THAT IS SHUTTING DOWN IS THEIR SUGGESTION....

Aug 6, 2020 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 TO 30 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DROVE MUCH SMOOTHER ONCE THE SPEED EXCEEDED 40 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RESEARCH SHOWED THAT DUE TO A CODING ERROR, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO NOT PERFORM AS NEEDED IN REGULATING THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HUGHES HONDA (2260 MOODY RD, WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088, (478)449-3939) AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS CHANGED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.

Aug 6, 2020 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 TO 30 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DROVE MUCH SMOOTHER ONCE THE SPEED EXCEEDED 40 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RESEARCH SHOWED THAT DUE TO A CODING ERROR, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO NOT PERFORM AS NEEDED IN REGULATING THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HUGHES HONDA (2260 MOODY RD, WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088, (478)449-3939) AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS CHANGED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.

Aug 2, 2020 65,000 mi

WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN THE TRANSMISSION CHANGES FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL TO PARK AND SOMETIMES DIES. CAR WON'T RESTART WHEN FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS ON DISPLAY SCREEN OR ANY OTHER WAY EXCEPT SITTING AND TRYING TO START IT OVER AND OVER AFTER TURNING ON FLASHERS AND WAVING TRAFFIC AROUND US.

Aug 2, 2020 65,000 mi

WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN THE TRANSMISSION CHANGES FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL TO PARK AND SOMETIMES DIES. CAR WON'T RESTART WHEN FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS ON DISPLAY SCREEN OR ANY OTHER WAY EXCEPT SITTING AND TRYING TO START IT OVER AND OVER AFTER TURNING ON FLASHERS AND WAVING TRAFFIC AROUND US.

Jul 22, 2020 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35-57 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Jul 22, 2020 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35-57 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Jul 1, 2020 80,000 mi

DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON MY WAY HOME ON A SIDE STREET AND MY CAR JOLTED AND STALLED AND SEVERAL (5)WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. VEHICLE STABILITY, BRAKE, TRAMMISION WARNING, AND A COUPLE OTHER LIGHTS. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE CAR. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT IN A PARKING LOT SO I WAS ABLE TO GET SAFELY OUT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC . AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND I COULDN+T DRIVE IT AT ALL AS I WOULD TRY TO START AND IT WOJLD REV TO 4000-5000 RPMS AND WOULD POP IN AND OUT FROM GEAR TO PARK.. I HAD IT TOWED FROM THE PARKING LOT I WAS IN TO MY MACHANIC . MY CONCERN IS THAT I DON+T FEEL SAFE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH SHIFTING ISSUES, STALLS AND JOLTS THAT HAVE HAPPENED IF I WERE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THAT HAPPENED, GOING AT 65 MPH, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED UNNECESSARY ACCIDENTS. IT+S EXTREMELYNDANGEROUS WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR AS WELL AS INNOCENT BYSTANDERS STILL NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE.

Jul 1, 2020 80,000 mi

DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON MY WAY HOME ON A SIDE STREET AND MY CAR JOLTED AND STALLED AND SEVERAL (5)WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. VEHICLE STABILITY, BRAKE, TRAMMISION WARNING, AND A COUPLE OTHER LIGHTS. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE CAR. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT IN A PARKING LOT SO I WAS ABLE TO GET SAFELY OUT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC . AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND I COULDN+T DRIVE IT AT ALL AS I WOULD TRY TO START AND IT WOJLD REV TO 4000-5000 RPMS AND WOULD POP IN AND OUT FROM GEAR TO PARK.. I HAD IT TOWED FROM THE PARKING LOT I WAS IN TO MY MACHANIC . MY CONCERN IS THAT I DON+T FEEL SAFE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH SHIFTING ISSUES, STALLS AND JOLTS THAT HAVE HAPPENED IF I WERE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THAT HAPPENED, GOING AT 65 MPH, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED UNNECESSARY ACCIDENTS. IT+S EXTREMELYNDANGEROUS WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR AS WELL AS INNOCENT BYSTANDERS STILL NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE.

Jun 29, 2020 50,600 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A DUAL TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH. AT A CROSS ROAD A TRAFFIC LIGHT WAS RED, AND I STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP SHUT OFF THE ENGINE FOR 1/2 TO 1 MINUTE, BEFORE THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK, THE CAR SHOULD HAVE STARTED, BUT IT DIDN'T.. MANY OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON, THE CAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE CARS AROUND ME MOVED FORWARD AND SEVERAL HONKED, BECAUSE I WASN'T MOVING. OTHER CARS WERE APPROACH ME FROM BEHIND AT SPEED. I TRIED TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND RESTART IT. NOTHING HAPPENED BECAUSE THE SHIFT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I EXITED THE CAR AND PUSHED IT TO THE RIGHT TURN LANE JUST AHEAD AND PUSHED THE BRAKE TO STOP ONCE I WAS OUT OF THE DRIVING LANE. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND TRIED TO START THE ENGINE 2 OR 3 TIMES BEFORE THE STARTER TURNED THE ENGINE OVER. SEVERAL CARS WENT BY AT SPEED, AND LUCKILY NO ONE WANTED TO TURN RIGHT. THE CAR IS JUST OVER 5 YEARS OLD AND I AM VERY FAMILIAR WITH ITS OPERATION WITH THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP FEATURE, BUT THIS TIME IT SURPRISED ME. I HAD REPLACED THE BATTERY AFTER 2.5 YEARS OF DRIVING, AND IT IS ONLY 1 YEAR AND 10 MONTHS SINCE IT WAS REPLACED. I HAVE READ ANECDOTAL ACCOUNTS OF SIMILAR INCIDENCES BY OTHER 2016 PILOT OWNERS WHO HAD NO REASON FOR THE INCIDENT. THE CAR DID NOT HAVE ANY FURTHER PROBLEMS THAT DAY, BECAUSE I CANCELLED THE IDLE STOP FEATURE FOR THE TRIP HOME. I FEEL I COULD EASILY HAVE BECOME A STATISTIC ALONG WITH MY WIFE HAD THE TRAFFIC BEEN MODERATELY GREATER THAT EVENING. OTHER HAVE REGISTERED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ON THIS WEBSITE. I AM HAVING THE BATTERY REPLACE TOMORROW, EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER HASN'T YET EVALUATED ITS CONDITION.

Jun 29, 2020 50,600 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A DUAL TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH. AT A CROSS ROAD A TRAFFIC LIGHT WAS RED, AND I STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP SHUT OFF THE ENGINE FOR 1/2 TO 1 MINUTE, BEFORE THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK, THE CAR SHOULD HAVE STARTED, BUT IT DIDN'T.. MANY OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON, THE CAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE CARS AROUND ME MOVED FORWARD AND SEVERAL HONKED, BECAUSE I WASN'T MOVING. OTHER CARS WERE APPROACH ME FROM BEHIND AT SPEED. I TRIED TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND RESTART IT. NOTHING HAPPENED BECAUSE THE SHIFT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I EXITED THE CAR AND PUSHED IT TO THE RIGHT TURN LANE JUST AHEAD AND PUSHED THE BRAKE TO STOP ONCE I WAS OUT OF THE DRIVING LANE. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND TRIED TO START THE ENGINE 2 OR 3 TIMES BEFORE THE STARTER TURNED THE ENGINE OVER. SEVERAL CARS WENT BY AT SPEED, AND LUCKILY NO ONE WANTED TO TURN RIGHT. THE CAR IS JUST OVER 5 YEARS OLD AND I AM VERY FAMILIAR WITH ITS OPERATION WITH THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP FEATURE, BUT THIS TIME IT SURPRISED ME. I HAD REPLACED THE BATTERY AFTER 2.5 YEARS OF DRIVING, AND IT IS ONLY 1 YEAR AND 10 MONTHS SINCE IT WAS REPLACED. I HAVE READ ANECDOTAL ACCOUNTS OF SIMILAR INCIDENCES BY OTHER 2016 PILOT OWNERS WHO HAD NO REASON FOR THE INCIDENT. THE CAR DID NOT HAVE ANY FURTHER PROBLEMS THAT DAY, BECAUSE I CANCELLED THE IDLE STOP FEATURE FOR THE TRIP HOME. I FEEL I COULD EASILY HAVE BECOME A STATISTIC ALONG WITH MY WIFE HAD THE TRAFFIC BEEN MODERATELY GREATER THAT EVENING. OTHER HAVE REGISTERED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ON THIS WEBSITE. I AM HAVING THE BATTERY REPLACE TOMORROW, EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER HASN'T YET EVALUATED ITS CONDITION.

Jun 1, 2020 46,835 mi

ISSUE: CAR IS UNABLE TO START WHEN ON A CITY STREET AND AUTO-START IS ENABLED (STALLING). THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST COUPLE YEARS. MY WIFE IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER SHE OFTEN HAS THE KIDS IN THE CAR WHICH CREATES A LARGE SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY FAMILY. WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST PRESENTED ITSELF, THERE WAS ONE TIME WHERE THE CAR UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR. UNFORTUNATELY THAT WAS NOT ABLE TO BE REPLICATED AS WELL NOR HAVE WE EXPERIENCED IT AGAIN. POTENTIAL SOLUTION 1: BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED WHICH TEMPORARILY STOPPED THE ISSUE, HOWEVER WITHIN MONTHS THE ISSUE IS BACK. POTENTIAL SOLUTION 2: IT'S WORTH NOTING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED RECENTLY, HOWEVER IT WAS NOT DUE TO THIS THE STALLING ISSUE, THERE WAS AN ACTUAL ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE STALLING STOPPED FOR A WHILE AS WELL, THEN CAME BACK AGAIN. CONCERNS: WE ARE CONCERNED WITH OUR SAFETY IN THIS VEHICLE WHICH DOESN'T GIVE OWNERSHIP OF THIS CAR A GOOD FEELING. WHILE WE CAN CHOSE TO SELL THIS CAR AND PASS THIS ISSUE TO SOMEONE ELSE WHO IN TURN COULD GET HURT OR KILLED IF THEY ARE IN THE WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME AND THAT SHOULD NOT BE THE CASE. WE SHOULDN'T WAIT FOR PEOPLE TO GET HURT/KILLED BY THIS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. WE'RE HOPING WITH THE CONTINUED REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE THERE WILL BE SOMETHING DONE BY HONDA TO RESOLVE THIS. WE'RE NO LONGER PROUD OF OUR OWNERSHIP OF THIS CAR DUE TO THE SAFETY HAZARD THIS HAS PRESENTED TO OUR FAMILY. TIME OF INCIDENT MILEAGE PROVIDED WAS FROM 7/2018 - IT OCCURRED PRIOR TO THAT AND AFTER.

Jun 1, 2020 46,835 mi

ISSUE: CAR IS UNABLE TO START WHEN ON A CITY STREET AND AUTO-START IS ENABLED (STALLING). THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST COUPLE YEARS. MY WIFE IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER SHE OFTEN HAS THE KIDS IN THE CAR WHICH CREATES A LARGE SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY FAMILY. WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST PRESENTED ITSELF, THERE WAS ONE TIME WHERE THE CAR UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR. UNFORTUNATELY THAT WAS NOT ABLE TO BE REPLICATED AS WELL NOR HAVE WE EXPERIENCED IT AGAIN. POTENTIAL SOLUTION 1: BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED WHICH TEMPORARILY STOPPED THE ISSUE, HOWEVER WITHIN MONTHS THE ISSUE IS BACK. POTENTIAL SOLUTION 2: IT'S WORTH NOTING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED RECENTLY, HOWEVER IT WAS NOT DUE TO THIS THE STALLING ISSUE, THERE WAS AN ACTUAL ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE STALLING STOPPED FOR A WHILE AS WELL, THEN CAME BACK AGAIN. CONCERNS: WE ARE CONCERNED WITH OUR SAFETY IN THIS VEHICLE WHICH DOESN'T GIVE OWNERSHIP OF THIS CAR A GOOD FEELING. WHILE WE CAN CHOSE TO SELL THIS CAR AND PASS THIS ISSUE TO SOMEONE ELSE WHO IN TURN COULD GET HURT OR KILLED IF THEY ARE IN THE WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME AND THAT SHOULD NOT BE THE CASE. WE SHOULDN'T WAIT FOR PEOPLE TO GET HURT/KILLED BY THIS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. WE'RE HOPING WITH THE CONTINUED REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE THERE WILL BE SOMETHING DONE BY HONDA TO RESOLVE THIS. WE'RE NO LONGER PROUD OF OUR OWNERSHIP OF THIS CAR DUE TO THE SAFETY HAZARD THIS HAS PRESENTED TO OUR FAMILY. TIME OF INCIDENT MILEAGE PROVIDED WAS FROM 7/2018 - IT OCCURRED PRIOR TO THAT AND AFTER.

May 28, 2020 67,000 mi

FOR HONDA PILOT 2016 , THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE TRANSMISSION THAT CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO OVERHEAT. THE OVERHEATING ISSUE LEADS TO A 'JUDDER' IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR ACCELERATES IN A VERY JERKY WAY ESPECIALLY BETWEEN 30 AND 50. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE IF YOU ARE TRYING TO PASS SOMEONE. AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE REACHES 80,000 MILES HONDA WILL NO LONGER COVER THE SO-CALLED 'REPAIR' WHICH IS TO FLUSH THE BURNT TRANSMISSION OIL MULTIPLE TIMES. HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR

May 28, 2020 67,000 mi

FOR HONDA PILOT 2016 , THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE TRANSMISSION THAT CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO OVERHEAT. THE OVERHEATING ISSUE LEADS TO A 'JUDDER' IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR ACCELERATES IN A VERY JERKY WAY ESPECIALLY BETWEEN 30 AND 50. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE IF YOU ARE TRYING TO PASS SOMEONE. AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE REACHES 80,000 MILES HONDA WILL NO LONGER COVER THE SO-CALLED 'REPAIR' WHICH IS TO FLUSH THE BURNT TRANSMISSION OIL MULTIPLE TIMES. HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 16, 2020 60,000 mi

ON 3/15/2020, MY FAMILY AND I WERE IN OUR 2016 AWD HONDA PILOT ELITE. MY WIFE AND I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION GETTING WORSE SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. WHEN DRIVING THE CAR IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA (APPROX. 25 MPH), THE CAR SUDDENLY "LURCHED/JERKED" FORWARD WITH SOME FORCE WHEN WE WERE SLOWING DOWN TO A POSTED STOP SIGN. THIS WAS A HUGE ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT PEOPLE WERE CROSSING RIGHT IN FRONT OF US. AFTER THIS, WE PROCEEDED TO HEAD HOME. AGAIN THE CAR BEGAN TO "JERK/LURCH" FORWARD WHEN WE ATTEMPTED TO PERFORM A SLOW SPEED NORMAL STOP, CAUSING US TO ALMOST REAR END THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF US. LASTLY, BEFORE GETTING HOME, DURING THE PILOT'S ACCELERATION FROM A STOPPED POSITION, BETWEEN THE 1-4 GEARS, THE CAR AGAIN WOULD EITHER JERK FORWARD UNPREDICTABLY OR NOT EVEN SHIFT INTO GEAR PROPERLY, LEAVING THE CAR WITH NO POWER TO GET MOVING. NOW IF THIS WASN'T ENOUGH TO WANT SOMEONE TO TAKE THEIR CAR IN, ON 3/16/2020, MY WIFE WAS BACKING THE CAR OUT OF OUR GARAGE. WHEN SHE SHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE, THE ENTIRE ENGINE/FRONT END OF THE CAR VIOLENTLY SHUTTERED (ASSUMED IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE ASSEMBLY) AND WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY TO REVERSE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS BEGAN TO LIGHT UP THE DASH ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHTS. WE EVENTUALLY GOT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED IT AND THEY ARE INDICATING TO US THAT IT IS A TRANSMISSION MODULE REPAIR/RE-CALIBRATION THAT NEEDS SOFTWARE UPDATES AS WELL. NOT REALLY SURE ABOUT THESE REPAIRS AS WE HAVE BEEN INDICATING TO OUR HONDA DEALERSHIP THESE PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR, BUT THEY ASSURED US OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM OR FIND ANYTHING WRONG, UNTIL NOW, WHEN OUR WARRANTY EXPIRED. SEEN A TON OF INTERNET POSTS ABOUT FAULTY 2016/2017 HONDA PILOT TRANSMISSIONS AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE YET.

Mar 16, 2020 60,000 mi

ON 3/15/2020, MY FAMILY AND I WERE IN OUR 2016 AWD HONDA PILOT ELITE. MY WIFE AND I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION GETTING WORSE SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. WHEN DRIVING THE CAR IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA (APPROX. 25 MPH), THE CAR SUDDENLY "LURCHED/JERKED" FORWARD WITH SOME FORCE WHEN WE WERE SLOWING DOWN TO A POSTED STOP SIGN. THIS WAS A HUGE ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT PEOPLE WERE CROSSING RIGHT IN FRONT OF US. AFTER THIS, WE PROCEEDED TO HEAD HOME. AGAIN THE CAR BEGAN TO "JERK/LURCH" FORWARD WHEN WE ATTEMPTED TO PERFORM A SLOW SPEED NORMAL STOP, CAUSING US TO ALMOST REAR END THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF US. LASTLY, BEFORE GETTING HOME, DURING THE PILOT'S ACCELERATION FROM A STOPPED POSITION, BETWEEN THE 1-4 GEARS, THE CAR AGAIN WOULD EITHER JERK FORWARD UNPREDICTABLY OR NOT EVEN SHIFT INTO GEAR PROPERLY, LEAVING THE CAR WITH NO POWER TO GET MOVING. NOW IF THIS WASN'T ENOUGH TO WANT SOMEONE TO TAKE THEIR CAR IN, ON 3/16/2020, MY WIFE WAS BACKING THE CAR OUT OF OUR GARAGE. WHEN SHE SHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE, THE ENTIRE ENGINE/FRONT END OF THE CAR VIOLENTLY SHUTTERED (ASSUMED IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE ASSEMBLY) AND WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY TO REVERSE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS BEGAN TO LIGHT UP THE DASH ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHTS. WE EVENTUALLY GOT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED IT AND THEY ARE INDICATING TO US THAT IT IS A TRANSMISSION MODULE REPAIR/RE-CALIBRATION THAT NEEDS SOFTWARE UPDATES AS WELL. NOT REALLY SURE ABOUT THESE REPAIRS AS WE HAVE BEEN INDICATING TO OUR HONDA DEALERSHIP THESE PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR, BUT THEY ASSURED US OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM OR FIND ANYTHING WRONG, UNTIL NOW, WHEN OUR WARRANTY EXPIRED. SEEN A TON OF INTERNET POSTS ABOUT FAULTY 2016/2017 HONDA PILOT TRANSMISSIONS AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE YET.

Mar 1, 2020 50,000 mi

I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION. THE IDLE START/STOP KICKED IN. WHEN I WENT TO REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE TO THE GAS TO GO ACROSS THE BUSY INTERSECTION, MY PILOT COMPLETELY DIED. THIS LEFT ME STRANDED AT A STOP SIGN AT A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION FOR OVER 2 HOURS WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK. AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS AT THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID IT WAS 'JUST A SOFTWARE UPDATE'. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT THEY ARE ONLY FIXING IT WHEN IT AFFECTS A VEHICLE. NO RECALL??!!!! I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO UPLOAD MY VIDEO THAT I TOOK WHEN THIS ALL HAPPENED SO YOU COULD SEE WHAT MY DASH LOOKED LIKE WHEN I KEPT TRYING TO START MY CAR BACK UP. THE WEEK PRIOR TO THIS, THE PHOTO SHOWS WHAT NOTICE POPPED UP ON MY DASH.

Mar 1, 2020 50,000 mi

I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION. THE IDLE START/STOP KICKED IN. WHEN I WENT TO REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE TO THE GAS TO GO ACROSS THE BUSY INTERSECTION, MY PILOT COMPLETELY DIED. THIS LEFT ME STRANDED AT A STOP SIGN AT A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION FOR OVER 2 HOURS WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK. AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS AT THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID IT WAS 'JUST A SOFTWARE UPDATE'. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT THEY ARE ONLY FIXING IT WHEN IT AFFECTS A VEHICLE. NO RECALL??!!!! I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO UPLOAD MY VIDEO THAT I TOOK WHEN THIS ALL HAPPENED SO YOU COULD SEE WHAT MY DASH LOOKED LIKE WHEN I KEPT TRYING TO START MY CAR BACK UP. THE WEEK PRIOR TO THIS, THE PHOTO SHOWS WHAT NOTICE POPPED UP ON MY DASH.

Feb 27, 2020 35,000 mi

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE AUTO START/STOP WILL FAIL RANDOMLY. THIS THEN LEAVES THE DRIVER STUCK FOR UP TO 1 MINUTE IN TRAFFIC WITH THE CAR UNRESPONSIVE TO THE START BUTTON. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO HONDA SERVICE STATIONS IN BOTH GEORGIA AND OHIO. AFTER REPLACEMENTS OF BATTERIES, AS PER HONDA RECOMMENDATIONS, THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. A DRIVER COULD EASILY BE REAR-ENDED AND ULTIMATELY HARMED WHEN LEFT STRANDED ON A BUSY STREET WITH NO ABILITY TO START THE CAR BACK IN A TIMELY FASHION. WHEN PROGRESSING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, THIS MODEL VIOLENTLY JERKS. THIS HAPPENS DESPITE TIMELY SERVICE EXCLUSIVELY ONE AT HONDA SERVICE STATIONS. EACH TIME IT IS REPORTED, MY WIFE IS TOLD THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE. ULTIMATELY IT APPEARS TO BE A TRANSMISSION ISSUE TO WHICH HONDA WILL NOT ADMIT FAULT.

Feb 27, 2020 35,000 mi

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE AUTO START/STOP WILL FAIL RANDOMLY. THIS THEN LEAVES THE DRIVER STUCK FOR UP TO 1 MINUTE IN TRAFFIC WITH THE CAR UNRESPONSIVE TO THE START BUTTON. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO HONDA SERVICE STATIONS IN BOTH GEORGIA AND OHIO. AFTER REPLACEMENTS OF BATTERIES, AS PER HONDA RECOMMENDATIONS, THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. A DRIVER COULD EASILY BE REAR-ENDED AND ULTIMATELY HARMED WHEN LEFT STRANDED ON A BUSY STREET WITH NO ABILITY TO START THE CAR BACK IN A TIMELY FASHION. WHEN PROGRESSING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, THIS MODEL VIOLENTLY JERKS. THIS HAPPENS DESPITE TIMELY SERVICE EXCLUSIVELY ONE AT HONDA SERVICE STATIONS. EACH TIME IT IS REPORTED, MY WIFE IS TOLD THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE. ULTIMATELY IT APPEARS TO BE A TRANSMISSION ISSUE TO WHICH HONDA WILL NOT ADMIT FAULT.

Feb 18, 2020 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO INCREASE IN SPEED WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE SHUDDERING IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CRISWELL HONDA 19525 AMARANTH DR, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR CALLED FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND TO FLUSH THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY PERIOD BEING EXCEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

Feb 18, 2020 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO INCREASE IN SPEED WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE SHUDDERING IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CRISWELL HONDA 19525 AMARANTH DR, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR CALLED FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND TO FLUSH THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY PERIOD BEING EXCEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

Feb 13, 2020

I BOUGHT A CPO 2016 HONDA PILOT EX 3/23/2019. I HAVE A TRANSMISSION JERKING ISSUE AND BRING BACK TO FREEWAY HONDA, SANTA ANA, IN SEP 2019. THEY FLUSH THE ATF AND THE SITUATION TURNS BACK DAYS LATER. I BRING IT BACK IN 1/29/2020 AND ASK FOR SAME TRANSMISSION ISSUE. BUT THEY SHOW TIRE PRESSURE CHECK ON THE INVOICE. I REALLY WONDERED THEY TRY TO HIDE THE DEFECT AND WON'T FIND OUT ANY PROBLEM IN THIS VEHICLE BY SEARCHING ITS VIN NUMBER. THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS HARD TO SHIFT WHEN 3RD TO 4TH, 28-32 MPH; HARD TO SHIFT WHEN DOWNSHIFT 3RD TO 2ND IN AROUND 22 MPH. NOW I AM THINKING TO FILE THE LEMON LAW BUT THEY WON'T LET ME BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T TELL THE TRUTH.

Feb 13, 2020

I BOUGHT A CPO 2016 HONDA PILOT EX 3/23/2019. I HAVE A TRANSMISSION JERKING ISSUE AND BRING BACK TO FREEWAY HONDA, SANTA ANA, IN SEP 2019. THEY FLUSH THE ATF AND THE SITUATION TURNS BACK DAYS LATER. I BRING IT BACK IN 1/29/2020 AND ASK FOR SAME TRANSMISSION ISSUE. BUT THEY SHOW TIRE PRESSURE CHECK ON THE INVOICE. I REALLY WONDERED THEY TRY TO HIDE THE DEFECT AND WON'T FIND OUT ANY PROBLEM IN THIS VEHICLE BY SEARCHING ITS VIN NUMBER. THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS HARD TO SHIFT WHEN 3RD TO 4TH, 28-32 MPH; HARD TO SHIFT WHEN DOWNSHIFT 3RD TO 2ND IN AROUND 22 MPH. NOW I AM THINKING TO FILE THE LEMON LAW BUT THEY WON'T LET ME BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T TELL THE TRUTH.

Feb 11, 2020 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED. THE CONTACT STATED THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Feb 11, 2020 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED. THE CONTACT STATED THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Feb 1, 2020 37,000 mi

WHILE UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION AT A RANGE OF SPEEDS (10-40MPH), THERE IS A SURGING RPM AND A SHUDDER SEEMINGLY FROM THE POWER TRAIN. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE MORE APPARENT WITH LIGHT TO HEAVY LOADING AN AN INCLINE. THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT BUT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. TWO DEALERSHIPS HAVE NOT WANTED TO ATTEMPT TO FIX PROBLEM IF NOT COVERED BY FACTORY WARRANTY IN SPITE OF A HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 17-014 THAT DESCRIBES MY SYMPTOM ACCURATELY. THERE SHOULD BE A MANDATED RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BELIEVE THE CUSTOMER AFTER REPEATED DESCRIPTIONS OF EXPERIENCING THE KNOW MANUFACTURING PROBLEM.

Feb 1, 2020 37,000 mi

WHILE UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION AT A RANGE OF SPEEDS (10-40MPH), THERE IS A SURGING RPM AND A SHUDDER SEEMINGLY FROM THE POWER TRAIN. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE MORE APPARENT WITH LIGHT TO HEAVY LOADING AN AN INCLINE. THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT BUT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. TWO DEALERSHIPS HAVE NOT WANTED TO ATTEMPT TO FIX PROBLEM IF NOT COVERED BY FACTORY WARRANTY IN SPITE OF A HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 17-014 THAT DESCRIBES MY SYMPTOM ACCURATELY. THERE SHOULD BE A MANDATED RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BELIEVE THE CUSTOMER AFTER REPEATED DESCRIPTIONS OF EXPERIENCING THE KNOW MANUFACTURING PROBLEM.

Jan 2, 2020 43,500 mi

HONDA PILOT 2016 JERKS WHEN ACCELERATING THAT CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO BURN SO IT REQUIRES MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSHES FROM THE BURNT OIL. IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES AND SOMETHING HONDA SHOULD BE FIXING SO THEIR CARS DON'T KEEP OVERHEATING FLEQUENTLY AND DESTROYING THE TRANSMISSION.

Jan 2, 2020 43,500 mi

HONDA PILOT 2016 JERKS WHEN ACCELERATING THAT CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO BURN SO IT REQUIRES MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSHES FROM THE BURNT OIL. IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES AND SOMETHING HONDA SHOULD BE FIXING SO THEIR CARS DON'T KEEP OVERHEATING FLEQUENTLY AND DESTROYING THE TRANSMISSION.

Dec 31, 2019 44,000 mi

FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS MY CAR SOMETIMES SAYS KEY REMOTE PROBLEM WHEN I PUSH THE BUTTON TO START IT. I HAVE 46000 MILES ON IT.

Dec 31, 2019 35,000 mi

1. KEYLESS START SYSTEM PROBLEM ERROR WARNING 2. TRANSMISSION OR THROTTLE ISSUE: JERKY OR CHOPPY ACCELERATION WHEN AT LOW OR MODERATE ACCELERATION BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 20 TO 50 MPH OR DURING CRUISING AT SPEEDS OF 20 TO 50 MPH. BROUGHT IT TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR ISSUE, FIRST TWO TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, AT WHAT TIME THE SOFTWARE FOR THE TRANSMISSION WAS UPDATED WHICH RECTIFIED ISSUE FOR 3 MONTHS. THE THIRD TIME, SOFTWARE WAS AGAIN UPDATED BUT WITHOUT IMPROVEMENT OF THE ISSUE. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE WARRANTY ON POWERTRAIN LAPSED BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD REQUEST FOR REPAIR AND ISSUE IS NOT BEING TREATED AS A CONTINUATION OF A KNOWN PROBLEM.

Dec 31, 2019 44,000 mi

FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS MY CAR SOMETIMES SAYS KEY REMOTE PROBLEM WHEN I PUSH THE BUTTON TO START IT. I HAVE 46000 MILES ON IT.

Dec 31, 2019 35,000 mi

1. KEYLESS START SYSTEM PROBLEM ERROR WARNING 2. TRANSMISSION OR THROTTLE ISSUE: JERKY OR CHOPPY ACCELERATION WHEN AT LOW OR MODERATE ACCELERATION BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 20 TO 50 MPH OR DURING CRUISING AT SPEEDS OF 20 TO 50 MPH. BROUGHT IT TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR ISSUE, FIRST TWO TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, AT WHAT TIME THE SOFTWARE FOR THE TRANSMISSION WAS UPDATED WHICH RECTIFIED ISSUE FOR 3 MONTHS. THE THIRD TIME, SOFTWARE WAS AGAIN UPDATED BUT WITHOUT IMPROVEMENT OF THE ISSUE. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE WARRANTY ON POWERTRAIN LAPSED BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD REQUEST FOR REPAIR AND ISSUE IS NOT BEING TREATED AS A CONTINUATION OF A KNOWN PROBLEM.

Dec 27, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED, STALLED, AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HONDA OF AVENTURA (2150 NE 163RD ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162) NUMEROUS TIMES. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE FAILURES WERE NORMAL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HOLMAN HONDA (12 E SUNRISE BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT DIRECTLY NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. EACH DEALER CLAIMED TO HAVE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF HONDA OF AVENTURA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Dec 27, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED, STALLED, AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HONDA OF AVENTURA (2150 NE 163RD ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162) NUMEROUS TIMES. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE FAILURES WERE NORMAL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HOLMAN HONDA (12 E SUNRISE BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT DIRECTLY NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. EACH DEALER CLAIMED TO HAVE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF HONDA OF AVENTURA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Dec 21, 2019 70,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING FROM R TO D, THE VEHICLE WOULD PERIODICALLY SHIFT TO PARK AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT WOULD BE ON DURING THIS TIME. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, IT WOULD RESET AND YOU COUPDNDRIVE IT AGAIN. THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER. THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT SAID THAT HONDA HAD THIS KNOWN ISSUE AND UPDATED THE COMPUTER. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AFTER THIS AND OWNERS DEEMED THE CAR DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND THE DEALER AGREED TO PURCHASE IT FOR CASH.

Dec 21, 2019 70,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING FROM R TO D, THE VEHICLE WOULD PERIODICALLY SHIFT TO PARK AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT WOULD BE ON DURING THIS TIME. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, IT WOULD RESET AND YOU COUPDNDRIVE IT AGAIN. THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER. THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT SAID THAT HONDA HAD THIS KNOWN ISSUE AND UPDATED THE COMPUTER. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AFTER THIS AND OWNERS DEEMED THE CAR DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND THE DEALER AGREED TO PURCHASE IT FOR CASH.

Dec 11, 2019 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOUR TIMES TO MILLENNIUM HONDA (286 FRANKLIN ST, NY 11550, (516) 481-2800) WHERE THE SOFTWARE UPDATED WAS COMPLETED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER A FIFTH TIME, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Dec 11, 2019 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOUR TIMES TO MILLENNIUM HONDA (286 FRANKLIN ST, NY 11550, (516) 481-2800) WHERE THE SOFTWARE UPDATED WAS COMPLETED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER A FIFTH TIME, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Nov 11, 2019 52,000 mi

MY CAR IS SHIFTING HARSHLY AND DANGEROUSLY WHILE ACCELERATING BETWEEN 20-30 MPH AND DECELERATING. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2016-2019 PILOTS AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER! 2016 HONDA PILOT (52,000 MILES)

Nov 11, 2019 47,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS JERKING WHEN BEING PUT IN GEAR. RATHER IT IS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE.

Nov 11, 2019 52,000 mi

MY CAR IS SHIFTING HARSHLY AND DANGEROUSLY WHILE ACCELERATING BETWEEN 20-30 MPH AND DECELERATING. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2016-2019 PILOTS AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER! 2016 HONDA PILOT (52,000 MILES)

Nov 11, 2019 47,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS JERKING WHEN BEING PUT IN GEAR. RATHER IT IS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE.

Nov 4, 2019 73,000 mi

WHEN I AM AT A STOPLIGHT AND THE CAR GOES INTO IDLE STOP, IT DOES NOT RESTART AFTER I TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE BREAK. I HAVE TO PUT IT BACK IN PARK AND HOLD THE START BUTTON DOWN AS IT STRUGGLES TO TURN OVER. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE CARS BEHIND ME EXPECT ME TO BE MOVING AND I HAVE BEEN ALMOST HIT AS A RESULT. IT USED TO WORK FINE AND RESTART AS I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE IT. WE TRIED REPLACING THE BATTERY. IT DID IT THAT SAME DAY AFTER I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP.

Nov 4, 2019 73,000 mi

WHEN I AM AT A STOPLIGHT AND THE CAR GOES INTO IDLE STOP, IT DOES NOT RESTART AFTER I TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE BREAK. I HAVE TO PUT IT BACK IN PARK AND HOLD THE START BUTTON DOWN AS IT STRUGGLES TO TURN OVER. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE CARS BEHIND ME EXPECT ME TO BE MOVING AND I HAVE BEEN ALMOST HIT AS A RESULT. IT USED TO WORK FINE AND RESTART AS I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE IT. WE TRIED REPLACING THE BATTERY. IT DID IT THAT SAME DAY AFTER I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP.

Nov 1, 2019 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY HESITATED TO DRIVE AND JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COLONIAL HONDA OF DARTMOUTH (225 STATE RD, DARTMOUTH, MA 02747, (508) 996-6800) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED SO THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.

Nov 1, 2019 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY HESITATED TO DRIVE AND JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COLONIAL HONDA OF DARTMOUTH (225 STATE RD, DARTMOUTH, MA 02747, (508) 996-6800) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED SO THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.

Oct 23, 2019 101,000 mi

OUR 2016 HONDA PILOT JERKS AND HESITATES; APPEARING THAT IT DOES NOT KNOW WHICH GEAR TO SHIFT INTO WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON A CITY STREET. AS RECOMMENDED BY HONDA, THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE WAS DONE AT 30,000 MILE INTERVALS. HOWEVER THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE NEED A NEW POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AT A COST OF $1400, WITH NO GUARANTEE THAT IT WILL SOLVE MY PROBLEM. OPTION #2 IS TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT A PRICE OF $5,000. I CALLED HONDA'S CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME UNLESS THEIR CERTIFIED MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP LET THEM KNOW THAT THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS A MECHANICAL DEFECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. I WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER. THIS IS A HIGH RISK HAZARD THAT NEEDS CORRECTIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS, NOT RHETORIC. HONDA CORPORATION NEEDS TO RECOGNIZE NEAR MISSES CAN EASILY ESCALATE TO INCIDENTS, IF EFFECTIVE CONTROLS ARE NOT IMPLEMENTED. IN ADDITION TO THIS PERSISTENT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE'S EMISSIONS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AT VARIOUS TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT ALL OF THE FUEL INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I ASKED ABOUT POSSIBLY CLEANING THEM. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT HIS DIRECTIVE IS TO REPLACE THEM AND THAT HONDA DOES NOT HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR CLEANING FUEL INJECTORS. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT A HONDA COMPUTER CODE, P0776 (PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B PERFORMANCE OR STUCK OFF), WAS SHOWN. MY VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW (ZERO MILES) AND NOW HAVE 101,000 MILES. IT HAS BEEN SERVED AT THE RECOMMENDED INTERVALS STATED IN HONDA'S SERVICE BOOKLET.

Oct 23, 2019 101,000 mi

OUR 2016 HONDA PILOT JERKS AND HESITATES; APPEARING THAT IT DOES NOT KNOW WHICH GEAR TO SHIFT INTO WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON A CITY STREET. AS RECOMMENDED BY HONDA, THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE WAS DONE AT 30,000 MILE INTERVALS. HOWEVER THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE NEED A NEW POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AT A COST OF $1400, WITH NO GUARANTEE THAT IT WILL SOLVE MY PROBLEM. OPTION #2 IS TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT A PRICE OF $5,000. I CALLED HONDA'S CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME UNLESS THEIR CERTIFIED MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP LET THEM KNOW THAT THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS A MECHANICAL DEFECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. I WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER. THIS IS A HIGH RISK HAZARD THAT NEEDS CORRECTIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS, NOT RHETORIC. HONDA CORPORATION NEEDS TO RECOGNIZE NEAR MISSES CAN EASILY ESCALATE TO INCIDENTS, IF EFFECTIVE CONTROLS ARE NOT IMPLEMENTED. IN ADDITION TO THIS PERSISTENT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE'S EMISSIONS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AT VARIOUS TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT ALL OF THE FUEL INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I ASKED ABOUT POSSIBLY CLEANING THEM. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT HIS DIRECTIVE IS TO REPLACE THEM AND THAT HONDA DOES NOT HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR CLEANING FUEL INJECTORS. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT A HONDA COMPUTER CODE, P0776 (PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B PERFORMANCE OR STUCK OFF), WAS SHOWN. MY VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW (ZERO MILES) AND NOW HAVE 101,000 MILES. IT HAS BEEN SERVED AT THE RECOMMENDED INTERVALS STATED IN HONDA'S SERVICE BOOKLET.

Oct 18, 2019 73,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING SPORADIC SURGES OF ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 TO 50 MPH ON CITY STREETS AND WHILE CLIMBING GRADUAL HILLS ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 TO 70 MPH. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY PERFORMED A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. NOTES FROM THE DEALERSHIP SAY IT WAS CAUSED BY FLUID DETERIORATION.

Oct 18, 2019 73,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING SPORADIC SURGES OF ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 TO 50 MPH ON CITY STREETS AND WHILE CLIMBING GRADUAL HILLS ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 TO 70 MPH. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY PERFORMED A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. NOTES FROM THE DEALERSHIP SAY IT WAS CAUSED BY FLUID DETERIORATION.

Oct 17, 2019 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD FORCEFULLY AND MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES WITHIN TWO MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOWDY HONDA (LOCATED AT 5519 E BEN WHITE BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78741, (512) 686-1544), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Oct 17, 2019 71,500 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR PUT ITSELF INTO PARK WITHOUT MY (THE DRIVER) KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE HOWEVER THE CAR WAS IN PARK. I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND IT WOULD NOT DO SO. I HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON IN ORDER TO PLACE THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND PROCEED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION.

Oct 17, 2019 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD FORCEFULLY AND MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES WITHIN TWO MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOWDY HONDA (LOCATED AT 5519 E BEN WHITE BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78741, (512) 686-1544), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Oct 17, 2019 71,500 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR PUT ITSELF INTO PARK WITHOUT MY (THE DRIVER) KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE HOWEVER THE CAR WAS IN PARK. I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND IT WOULD NOT DO SO. I HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON IN ORDER TO PLACE THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND PROCEED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION.

Oct 15, 2019 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH OR LESS, THE VEHICLE JERKED. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO A DIFFERENT GEAR, ESPECIALLY ON AN INCLINE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA OF CONCORD AT 704-774-4538 (LOCATED AT 7650 BRUTON SMITH BLVD, CONCORD, NC 28027) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000.

Oct 15, 2019 54,000 mi

JERKING WHEN ACCELERATING (USUALLY HAPPENS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30MPH AND 50MPH) OR HEADING UP A HILL AT LOW SPEEDS ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AND TURNING IN CURVES. THE TAC WILL JUMP WHEN THIS IS OCCURRING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS MODEL YEAR (THE TRANSMISSION FLUID DETERIORATES QUICKER THAN IT'S SUPPOSED TO). I'VE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR 18 MONTHS SO NOW I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION AND WHAT DAMAGE IF ANY THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED AND IF I WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR.

Oct 15, 2019 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 30 TO 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND JERKED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Oct 15, 2019 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH OR LESS, THE VEHICLE JERKED. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO A DIFFERENT GEAR, ESPECIALLY ON AN INCLINE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA OF CONCORD AT 704-774-4538 (LOCATED AT 7650 BRUTON SMITH BLVD, CONCORD, NC 28027) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000.

Oct 15, 2019 54,000 mi

JERKING WHEN ACCELERATING (USUALLY HAPPENS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30MPH AND 50MPH) OR HEADING UP A HILL AT LOW SPEEDS ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AND TURNING IN CURVES. THE TAC WILL JUMP WHEN THIS IS OCCURRING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS MODEL YEAR (THE TRANSMISSION FLUID DETERIORATES QUICKER THAN IT'S SUPPOSED TO). I'VE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR 18 MONTHS SO NOW I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION AND WHAT DAMAGE IF ANY THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED AND IF I WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR.

Oct 15, 2019 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 30 TO 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND JERKED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Oct 1, 2019 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE SAFELY IN TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW BY THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED OF THE BURNT FLUID ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE REPAIR COST $300 TO $400 EACH TIME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS BECOMING MORE WIDESPREAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOWDY HONDA (5519 E BEN WHITE BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78741, (512) 686-1544) WHERE THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER WAS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Oct 1, 2019 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 30-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOSES HONDA (LOCATED AT 5210 US-60, HUNTINGTON, WV 25705, (304) 736-5226) WHERE THEY FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION, BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LESTER RAINES HONDA (LOCATED AT 5102 MACCORKLE AVE SW, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25309, (304) 768-1251) WHERE THEY ALSO FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO LESTER RAINES HONDA AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Oct 1, 2019 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE SAFELY IN TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW BY THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED OF THE BURNT FLUID ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE REPAIR COST $300 TO $400 EACH TIME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS BECOMING MORE WIDESPREAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOWDY HONDA (5519 E BEN WHITE BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78741, (512) 686-1544) WHERE THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER WAS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Oct 1, 2019 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 30-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOSES HONDA (LOCATED AT 5210 US-60, HUNTINGTON, WV 25705, (304) 736-5226) WHERE THEY FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION, BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LESTER RAINES HONDA (LOCATED AT 5102 MACCORKLE AVE SW, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25309, (304) 768-1251) WHERE THEY ALSO FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO LESTER RAINES HONDA AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Sep 26, 2019 32,500 mi

WHEN GOING DOWN A STRAIGT HILL GOING AROUND 15MPH MY RPM'S GO UP TO 5 AND 6. IF I PRESS THE GAS THEY GO UP HIGHER. I USUALLY HAVE TO PULL OVER WHEN THIS HAPPENS SO IT THE RPM'S STOP CLIMBING HIGHER. THIS ALSO HAPPENS SOMETHIMES WHEN GOING ON A BACKROAD GOING AROUND 20-25MPH BUT THE RPM'S ONLY GO BETWEEN 2-3. IT SEEMS LIKE THE GEARS ARE NOT SHIFTING.

Sep 26, 2019 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED, LUNGED, AND LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DICK BROOKS HONDA (14100 E WADE HAMPTON BLVD, GREER, SC 29651, (864) 877-9090) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED AND A TRANSMISSION UPDATE WAS NEEDED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED EVERY 1,500 MILES. THE CONTACT REFERENCED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 10161287 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, IT WAS EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.

Sep 26, 2019 32,500 mi

WHEN GOING DOWN A STRAIGT HILL GOING AROUND 15MPH MY RPM'S GO UP TO 5 AND 6. IF I PRESS THE GAS THEY GO UP HIGHER. I USUALLY HAVE TO PULL OVER WHEN THIS HAPPENS SO IT THE RPM'S STOP CLIMBING HIGHER. THIS ALSO HAPPENS SOMETHIMES WHEN GOING ON A BACKROAD GOING AROUND 20-25MPH BUT THE RPM'S ONLY GO BETWEEN 2-3. IT SEEMS LIKE THE GEARS ARE NOT SHIFTING.

Sep 26, 2019 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED, LUNGED, AND LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DICK BROOKS HONDA (14100 E WADE HAMPTON BLVD, GREER, SC 29651, (864) 877-9090) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED AND A TRANSMISSION UPDATE WAS NEEDED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED EVERY 1,500 MILES. THE CONTACT REFERENCED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 10161287 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, IT WAS EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.

Sep 13, 2019 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTO SHUT OFF SYSTEM THAT WAS FAULTY, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NOT RESTART AFTER A STOP. ALSO, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED SARASOTA HONDA AT 941-923-3413 (LOCATED AT 7333 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL 34231) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.

Sep 13, 2019 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTO SHUT OFF SYSTEM THAT WAS FAULTY, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NOT RESTART AFTER A STOP. ALSO, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED SARASOTA HONDA AT 941-923-3413 (LOCATED AT 7333 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL 34231) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.

Sep 9, 2019 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, SHOOK, AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ECONOMY HONDA SUPERSTORE (6001 LEE HWY, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421, (423) 381-6429) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNING. THE DEALER UPDATED THE SOFTWARE AND FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 09868694. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.

Sep 9, 2019 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, SHOOK, AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ECONOMY HONDA SUPERSTORE (6001 LEE HWY, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421, (423) 381-6429) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNING. THE DEALER UPDATED THE SOFTWARE AND FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 09868694. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.

Aug 3, 2019 47,000 mi

WHEN I COME TO A STOP, THE AUTO STOP FEATURE TURNS THE ENGINE OFF, IF I TRY TO GO AT THE SAME MOMENT IT TURNS OFF, THE CAR STALLS. IT IS VERY RARE BUT HAS HAPPENED 2-4 TIMES. THE CAR STARTS AGAIN BUT IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS.

Aug 3, 2019 47,000 mi

WHEN I COME TO A STOP, THE AUTO STOP FEATURE TURNS THE ENGINE OFF, IF I TRY TO GO AT THE SAME MOMENT IT TURNS OFF, THE CAR STALLS. IT IS VERY RARE BUT HAS HAPPENED 2-4 TIMES. THE CAR STARTS AGAIN BUT IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS.

Jul 22, 2019 43,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IS JERKY AND CLUNKY IN LOWER GEARS. OFTEN WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST AND SECOND GEARS THE PILOT JERKS AND MISFIRES. HAPPENS SPORADICALLY, BUT CONSISTENTLY. STARTED AROUND 25 -30K MILES AND GETTING WORSE.

Jul 22, 2019 43,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IS JERKY AND CLUNKY IN LOWER GEARS. OFTEN WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST AND SECOND GEARS THE PILOT JERKS AND MISFIRES. HAPPENS SPORADICALLY, BUT CONSISTENTLY. STARTED AROUND 25 -30K MILES AND GETTING WORSE.

Jul 12, 2019 63,000 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR PUT ITSELF INTO PARK WITHOUT MY (THE DRIVER) KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE HOWEVER THE CAR WAS IN PARK. I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND IT WOULD NOT DO SO. I HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON IN ORDER TO PLACE THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND PROCEED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION.

Jul 12, 2019 63,000 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR PUT ITSELF INTO PARK WITHOUT MY (THE DRIVER) KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE HOWEVER THE CAR WAS IN PARK. I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND IT WOULD NOT DO SO. I HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON IN ORDER TO PLACE THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND PROCEED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION.

Jun 28, 2019 48,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 15 MPH AND MY CAR JOLTED AND STALLED AND SEVERAL (5) WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. VEHICLE STABILITY, BRAKE, POWER STEERING, AND A COUPLE OTHER LIGHTS. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE CAR. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT A FEW MILES AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND I COULDN'T DRIVE IT MORE THAN ABOUT 20 MPH. I HAD IT TOWED FROM HOME TO THE CLOSEST HONDA DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAD AROUND 40K MILES ON IT AT THE TIME. HONDA SAID IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE WITH A BULLETIN - STATING THAT THE CAM SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH A SENSOR. THEY TOLD ME THE CAM SHAFT ASSEMBLY WAS UNDER THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY BUT I HAD TO PAY FOR THE SENSOR. WHEN I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT HONDA WAS GIVING EXTENDED WARRANTIES TO NEWER MODELS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AND EVEN DOING RECALLS BUT MY VIN DIDN'T QUALIFY. A FEW MONTHS DOWN THE ROAD AND MY CAR STARTED HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS AGAIN. SO, I TAKE IT IN AND THEY ARE SAYING THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE SERVICED BUT THE SERVICE ONLY GETS A LITTLE BIT OF THE FLUID OUT SO THEY WANTED TO DO THE SERVICE 3 TIMES AND CHARGED ME FOR DOING THE SAME THING 3 TIMES. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, I FIND OUT THAT IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE THAT THEY ARE WILLING TO GIVE A LIMITED WARRANTY ON UP 80K MILES. MY CONCERN IS THAT I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH SHIFTING ISSUES, STALLS AND JOLTS THAT HAVE HAPPENED WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. IF I WERE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THAT HAPPENED, GOING AT 60 MPH, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED UNNECESSARY ACCIDENTS. IT'S DANGEROUS BUT, STILL NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE AND IT'S LIKE FIGHTING TOOTH AND TOENAIL WITH HONDA TO GET THEM TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT. I DON'T KNOW WHEN OR IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I PURCHASED MY HONDA BRAND NEW. THIS VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE OFF THE ROADS UNTIL THE ISSUES ARE FIXED. I THINK I HAVE A LEMON!

Jun 28, 2019 48,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 15 MPH AND MY CAR JOLTED AND STALLED AND SEVERAL (5) WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. VEHICLE STABILITY, BRAKE, POWER STEERING, AND A COUPLE OTHER LIGHTS. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE CAR. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT A FEW MILES AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND I COULDN'T DRIVE IT MORE THAN ABOUT 20 MPH. I HAD IT TOWED FROM HOME TO THE CLOSEST HONDA DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAD AROUND 40K MILES ON IT AT THE TIME. HONDA SAID IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE WITH A BULLETIN - STATING THAT THE CAM SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH A SENSOR. THEY TOLD ME THE CAM SHAFT ASSEMBLY WAS UNDER THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY BUT I HAD TO PAY FOR THE SENSOR. WHEN I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT HONDA WAS GIVING EXTENDED WARRANTIES TO NEWER MODELS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AND EVEN DOING RECALLS BUT MY VIN DIDN'T QUALIFY. A FEW MONTHS DOWN THE ROAD AND MY CAR STARTED HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS AGAIN. SO, I TAKE IT IN AND THEY ARE SAYING THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE SERVICED BUT THE SERVICE ONLY GETS A LITTLE BIT OF THE FLUID OUT SO THEY WANTED TO DO THE SERVICE 3 TIMES AND CHARGED ME FOR DOING THE SAME THING 3 TIMES. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, I FIND OUT THAT IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE THAT THEY ARE WILLING TO GIVE A LIMITED WARRANTY ON UP 80K MILES. MY CONCERN IS THAT I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH SHIFTING ISSUES, STALLS AND JOLTS THAT HAVE HAPPENED WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. IF I WERE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THAT HAPPENED, GOING AT 60 MPH, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED UNNECESSARY ACCIDENTS. IT'S DANGEROUS BUT, STILL NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE AND IT'S LIKE FIGHTING TOOTH AND TOENAIL WITH HONDA TO GET THEM TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT. I DON'T KNOW WHEN OR IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I PURCHASED MY HONDA BRAND NEW. THIS VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE OFF THE ROADS UNTIL THE ISSUES ARE FIXED. I THINK I HAVE A LEMON!

Jun 20, 2019 63,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND HONDA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE. IT HAS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY AND ON CITY STREETS. THE CAR IS IN DRIVE AND MY CAR HAS AN ENGINE IDLE SO THAT WHEN TRAFFIC COMES TO A HALT THE ENGINE CUTS OUT TO CONSERVE GAS. ON MANY A OCCASION IT WILL NOT JUST AUTOMATICALLY START BUT WILL INSTEAD KICK THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. IT IS EXTREMELY SCARY AS IT WILL THEN NOT START AS IF THE BATTERY IS DEAD BUT THE BATTERY IF FINE AND HAS BEEN REPLACED AS HONDA THOUGHT THAT WOULD RESOLVE IT. THEY ALSO REPLACED ALL THE FUEL INJECTORS AND THIS ALSO HAS NOT STOPPED THE PROBLEM. I FEEL I AM GOING TO BE KILLED IN THIS CAR. I HAVE CASE # 08783155 WITH HONDA AND AFTER HAVING JUST SPOKE TO THEM THEY ADVISED ME TO FILM PROBLEM!! YES THEY EXPECT ME TO GET MY PHONE OUT AND FILM WHILE MY VEHICLE HAS COME TO A HALT IN MOVING TRAFFIC!

Jun 20, 2019 63,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND HONDA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE. IT HAS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY AND ON CITY STREETS. THE CAR IS IN DRIVE AND MY CAR HAS AN ENGINE IDLE SO THAT WHEN TRAFFIC COMES TO A HALT THE ENGINE CUTS OUT TO CONSERVE GAS. ON MANY A OCCASION IT WILL NOT JUST AUTOMATICALLY START BUT WILL INSTEAD KICK THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. IT IS EXTREMELY SCARY AS IT WILL THEN NOT START AS IF THE BATTERY IS DEAD BUT THE BATTERY IF FINE AND HAS BEEN REPLACED AS HONDA THOUGHT THAT WOULD RESOLVE IT. THEY ALSO REPLACED ALL THE FUEL INJECTORS AND THIS ALSO HAS NOT STOPPED THE PROBLEM. I FEEL I AM GOING TO BE KILLED IN THIS CAR. I HAVE CASE # 08783155 WITH HONDA AND AFTER HAVING JUST SPOKE TO THEM THEY ADVISED ME TO FILM PROBLEM!! YES THEY EXPECT ME TO GET MY PHONE OUT AND FILM WHILE MY VEHICLE HAS COME TO A HALT IN MOVING TRAFFIC!

May 13, 2019 43,400 mi

I GOT PROBLEM WITH SHIFT STICK MAKE NOISE,LOOK LIKE COME FROM TRANSFER CASE OR TRAMISSION.I GO MANY TIME TO DEALER AND THE DEALER JUST SAY NOTHING WRONG,HONESTLY THEY KNOW BUT THE PRENTEND DIDN'T KNOW.I HOPE SOMEBODY CAN HELP ME FOR FIGHT TO DEALER FOR FIX MY CAR.SECOND THING MY AXEL LEAK LITTLEBIT AND DEALER DIDN'T WANT TO FIX.PLS HELP MY CASE

May 13, 2019 43,400 mi

I GOT PROBLEM WITH SHIFT STICK MAKE NOISE,LOOK LIKE COME FROM TRANSFER CASE OR TRAMISSION.I GO MANY TIME TO DEALER AND THE DEALER JUST SAY NOTHING WRONG,HONESTLY THEY KNOW BUT THE PRENTEND DIDN'T KNOW.I HOPE SOMEBODY CAN HELP ME FOR FIGHT TO DEALER FOR FIX MY CAR.SECOND THING MY AXEL LEAK LITTLEBIT AND DEALER DIDN'T WANT TO FIX.PLS HELP MY CASE

Apr 29, 2019 5,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE, ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2016 HONDA PILOT ELITE SINCE EARLY ON IN OUR OWNERSHIP. WHEN I TRY TO GO AFTER COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR TRIES TO STALL AND HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. WHEN IT STALLS, IT HAS SWITCHED ITSELF TO NEUTRAL AND FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, IT WILL NOT LET ME DO ANYTHING TO TRY TO GET THE CAR GOING AGAIN SUCH AS CHANGE GEARS, START THE CAR, ETC. AS I TRY TO GET IT GOING, IT WILL TELL ME THAT I NEED TO START THE ENGINE TO CHANGE THE GEAR BACK TO DRIVE BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING WHEN I PRESS THE START BUTTON. FURTHER, THERE ARE SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM: THE BACK UP CAMERA GOES BLACK, THE ENTIRE SYSTEM REBOOTS WHILE DRIVING, THE AUDIO SCREEN FREEZES AND AUDIO CEASES WHILE DRIVING, THE ENTIRE SCREEN GOES BLACK EXCEPT THE TIME LINE ON TOP WHILE DRIVING, AND THE NAVIGATION SCREEN BLACKS OUT WHILE DRIVING. DESPITE PROVIDING VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE OF THE ISSUES, HONDA KEPT SAYING THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE IT AND THUS COULDN'T TEST IT, BUT WHEN I WAS ABLE TO BRING IT TO THEM WITH THE SCREEN FROZEN, THEY SAID THERE WERE NO TESTS THEY COULD RUN. THEY FINALLY TRIED REPLACING THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM, BUT THE ISSUES RETURNED. THESE ISSUES ARE ON TOP OF THE FACT THAT THEY REPLACED THE DVD PLAYER BECAUSE IT WAS LOOPING. WE FEEL WE HAVE RECEIVED A LEMON AND THAT THESE ISSUES CAUSE A HAZARD DURING WHAT SHOULD BE NORMAL OPERATION OF OUR VEHICLE.

Apr 29, 2019 5,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE, ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2016 HONDA PILOT ELITE SINCE EARLY ON IN OUR OWNERSHIP. WHEN I TRY TO GO AFTER COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR TRIES TO STALL AND HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. WHEN IT STALLS, IT HAS SWITCHED ITSELF TO NEUTRAL AND FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, IT WILL NOT LET ME DO ANYTHING TO TRY TO GET THE CAR GOING AGAIN SUCH AS CHANGE GEARS, START THE CAR, ETC. AS I TRY TO GET IT GOING, IT WILL TELL ME THAT I NEED TO START THE ENGINE TO CHANGE THE GEAR BACK TO DRIVE BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING WHEN I PRESS THE START BUTTON. FURTHER, THERE ARE SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM: THE BACK UP CAMERA GOES BLACK, THE ENTIRE SYSTEM REBOOTS WHILE DRIVING, THE AUDIO SCREEN FREEZES AND AUDIO CEASES WHILE DRIVING, THE ENTIRE SCREEN GOES BLACK EXCEPT THE TIME LINE ON TOP WHILE DRIVING, AND THE NAVIGATION SCREEN BLACKS OUT WHILE DRIVING. DESPITE PROVIDING VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE OF THE ISSUES, HONDA KEPT SAYING THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE IT AND THUS COULDN'T TEST IT, BUT WHEN I WAS ABLE TO BRING IT TO THEM WITH THE SCREEN FROZEN, THEY SAID THERE WERE NO TESTS THEY COULD RUN. THEY FINALLY TRIED REPLACING THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM, BUT THE ISSUES RETURNED. THESE ISSUES ARE ON TOP OF THE FACT THAT THEY REPLACED THE DVD PLAYER BECAUSE IT WAS LOOPING. WE FEEL WE HAVE RECEIVED A LEMON AND THAT THESE ISSUES CAUSE A HAZARD DURING WHAT SHOULD BE NORMAL OPERATION OF OUR VEHICLE.

Apr 11, 2019 30,536 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STEVE PADGETT'S DANVILLE HONDA (4050 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, DANVILLE, VA 24541, (866) 981-4298) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE MAY BE CORROSION AT THE GEAR SHIFTER AREA, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED THE WIRES TO SHORT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER, BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER SHIFTED INTO PARK WHEN REVERSING, AND SHIFTED INTO PARK WHEN THE GEAR WAS IN DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,536. *BF

Apr 11, 2019 30,536 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STEVE PADGETT'S DANVILLE HONDA (4050 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, DANVILLE, VA 24541, (866) 981-4298) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE MAY BE CORROSION AT THE GEAR SHIFTER AREA, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED THE WIRES TO SHORT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER, BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER SHIFTED INTO PARK WHEN REVERSING, AND SHIFTED INTO PARK WHEN THE GEAR WAS IN DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,536. *BF

Jan 4, 2019 83,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY HONDA PILOT ONLY 83000 MILES. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND EMMISSION PROBLEM BOTH LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN I FELT THE CAR NOT WANTING TO ACCELERATE, I IMMEDIATELY TURNED INTO A LOT AND I AM WAITING HERE EVER SINCE BECAUSE THE CAR ISN'T MOVING FORWARD.

Jan 4, 2019 83,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY HONDA PILOT ONLY 83000 MILES. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND EMMISSION PROBLEM BOTH LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN I FELT THE CAR NOT WANTING TO ACCELERATE, I IMMEDIATELY TURNED INTO A LOT AND I AM WAITING HERE EVER SINCE BECAUSE THE CAR ISN'T MOVING FORWARD.

Nov 17, 2018 66,000 mi

HONDA PILOT 2016 EMISSION PROBLEM SIGNAL APPEARS ON DASH BOARD, CAR DECREASES IN POWER WHILE DRIVING.

Nov 17, 2018 66,000 mi

HONDA PILOT 2016 EMISSION PROBLEM SIGNAL APPEARS ON DASH BOARD, CAR DECREASES IN POWER WHILE DRIVING.

Nov 9, 2018 12,000 mi

2016 HONDA PILOT A/C GRINDING NOISE AFTER ACTIVATED AT COLD START AFTER MORE THAN 36-48 HOURS PARKED. WHEN A/C ACTIVATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BELT SYSTEM SLIPS AND PULLS FORWARD LOOSING SPEED. A/C COMPRESSOR DAMAGE CONFIRMED BY DEALER AND HONDA CONFIRMED AND ACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEM DUE TO SEVERE LOOP ON THE A/C SUCTION HOSE DESIGN ON THIS MODEL CAUSING ISSUES WITH THE OIL FLOW. ISSUE FOUND AT 12,444 MILES AND CURRENT MILEAGE 17,874 .ONGOING ISSUE SINCE 2016. NO FIX AT THE MOMENT ACCORDING TO HONDA. ACCORDING TO THIS THERE'S AN ISSUE WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT WHICH EXPLAINS THE LOSS OF POWER ON THE BELT SYSTEM.

Nov 9, 2018 12,000 mi

2016 HONDA PILOT A/C GRINDING NOISE AFTER ACTIVATED AT COLD START AFTER MORE THAN 36-48 HOURS PARKED. WHEN A/C ACTIVATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BELT SYSTEM SLIPS AND PULLS FORWARD LOOSING SPEED. A/C COMPRESSOR DAMAGE CONFIRMED BY DEALER AND HONDA CONFIRMED AND ACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEM DUE TO SEVERE LOOP ON THE A/C SUCTION HOSE DESIGN ON THIS MODEL CAUSING ISSUES WITH THE OIL FLOW. ISSUE FOUND AT 12,444 MILES AND CURRENT MILEAGE 17,874 .ONGOING ISSUE SINCE 2016. NO FIX AT THE MOMENT ACCORDING TO HONDA. ACCORDING TO THIS THERE'S AN ISSUE WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT WHICH EXPLAINS THE LOSS OF POWER ON THE BELT SYSTEM.

Sep 17, 2018 25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, I SLOWED TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURNING MERGE ONTO ANOTHER HIGHWAY. AS I WAS SLOWING, I GOT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WARNING IN THE DASH. WHEN I HIT THE ACCELERATOR TO MERGE SAFELY,THE CAR ABRUPTLY BEGAN TO LOSE SPEED AND MY INPUT TO THE GAS PEDAL HAD NO EFFECT. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WHEN IT CAME TO A STOP, I HEARD A LOUD GRINDING SOUND. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND HAD IT TOWED TO GARY SMITH HONDA. GARY SMITH FOUND AN ISSUE WITH AN OIL PRESSURE SWITCH BUT THE SERVICE TECH CLAIMS THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION.

Sep 17, 2018 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE "AUTO IDLE DISABLER" FEATURE ENGAGED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT A STOP LIGHT. THREE WEEKS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE "AUTO IDLE DISABLER" FEATURE ENGAGED AGAIN WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO PARK, DISABLED THE POWER, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS PROPERLY AND THE RPMS RAPIDLY INCREASED TO 5,000. ALSO, THE REVERSE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME INOPERATIVE AND THE GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. BIG STAR HONDA (11200 GULF FREEWAY, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77034) COULD NOT DIAGNOSE AND DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 49,000. *DT *JS

Sep 17, 2018 25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, I SLOWED TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURNING MERGE ONTO ANOTHER HIGHWAY. AS I WAS SLOWING, I GOT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WARNING IN THE DASH. WHEN I HIT THE ACCELERATOR TO MERGE SAFELY,THE CAR ABRUPTLY BEGAN TO LOSE SPEED AND MY INPUT TO THE GAS PEDAL HAD NO EFFECT. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WHEN IT CAME TO A STOP, I HEARD A LOUD GRINDING SOUND. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND HAD IT TOWED TO GARY SMITH HONDA. GARY SMITH FOUND AN ISSUE WITH AN OIL PRESSURE SWITCH BUT THE SERVICE TECH CLAIMS THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION.

Sep 17, 2018 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE "AUTO IDLE DISABLER" FEATURE ENGAGED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT A STOP LIGHT. THREE WEEKS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE "AUTO IDLE DISABLER" FEATURE ENGAGED AGAIN WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO PARK, DISABLED THE POWER, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS PROPERLY AND THE RPMS RAPIDLY INCREASED TO 5,000. ALSO, THE REVERSE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME INOPERATIVE AND THE GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. BIG STAR HONDA (11200 GULF FREEWAY, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77034) COULD NOT DIAGNOSE AND DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 49,000. *DT *JS

Aug 31, 2018 48,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON I-95 AT ABOUT 75 MPH, EVERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CAR SLOWED DOWN AND CHANGED INTO NEUTRAL. WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER BUT THE CAR IN PARK. WE DID NOT TURN THE CAR OFF BC WE WANTED A/C AS LONG AS POSSIBLE (OCCURRED ON JUNE IN GA, HOT). THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR SO WE HAD TO HAVE THE CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THE FOLLOWING DAY AT THE DEALERSHIP, THEY WHERE ABLE TO GET AN ERROR CODE TO APPEAR. AFTER CONTACTING AMERICAN HONDA, THE TECHNICIAN WAS TOLD THAT HONDA IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. HE WAS TOLD TO CLEAR THE CODE AND IF THE CODE REOCCURRED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION BUT IF NOT, THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING. WELL, THE CODE WOULD NOT DUPLICATE EVEN AFTER THE DEALERSHIP TRIED FOR MULTIPLE DAYS. WE DROVE BACK TO GA FOR OUR 4 HOUR DRIVE HOME AND PRAYED IT WOULD MAKE IT BACK TO HOME. LUCKILY IT DID; HOWEVER, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN LOW GEARS AND WE ARE JUST WAITING ON IT TO HAPPEN AGAIN. BY THE WAY THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. IT HAPPENED TWICE IN TOWN DURING THE MONTH OF MAY. THEY DID A SERVICE UPDATE AND REPLACED ALL OF THE FUEL INJECTORS (OUT OF POCKET AS IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY). IT IS REALLY TROUBLESOME THAT HONDA KNOWS ABOUT THE ISSUE AND I PERSONALLY HAD THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES & HAVE A CAR WITH A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. THE LAST OCCURRENCE WAS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AS WE HAD OUR FAMILY & DOG AND STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR OVER 2 HOURS IN TRYING TO GET THE CAR TOWED. PLEASE AMERICAN HONDA FIX THIS ISSUE.

Aug 31, 2018 48,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON I-95 AT ABOUT 75 MPH, EVERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CAR SLOWED DOWN AND CHANGED INTO NEUTRAL. WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER BUT THE CAR IN PARK. WE DID NOT TURN THE CAR OFF BC WE WANTED A/C AS LONG AS POSSIBLE (OCCURRED ON JUNE IN GA, HOT). THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR SO WE HAD TO HAVE THE CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THE FOLLOWING DAY AT THE DEALERSHIP, THEY WHERE ABLE TO GET AN ERROR CODE TO APPEAR. AFTER CONTACTING AMERICAN HONDA, THE TECHNICIAN WAS TOLD THAT HONDA IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. HE WAS TOLD TO CLEAR THE CODE AND IF THE CODE REOCCURRED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION BUT IF NOT, THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING. WELL, THE CODE WOULD NOT DUPLICATE EVEN AFTER THE DEALERSHIP TRIED FOR MULTIPLE DAYS. WE DROVE BACK TO GA FOR OUR 4 HOUR DRIVE HOME AND PRAYED IT WOULD MAKE IT BACK TO HOME. LUCKILY IT DID; HOWEVER, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN LOW GEARS AND WE ARE JUST WAITING ON IT TO HAPPEN AGAIN. BY THE WAY THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. IT HAPPENED TWICE IN TOWN DURING THE MONTH OF MAY. THEY DID A SERVICE UPDATE AND REPLACED ALL OF THE FUEL INJECTORS (OUT OF POCKET AS IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY). IT IS REALLY TROUBLESOME THAT HONDA KNOWS ABOUT THE ISSUE AND I PERSONALLY HAD THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES & HAVE A CAR WITH A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. THE LAST OCCURRENCE WAS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AS WE HAD OUR FAMILY & DOG AND STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR OVER 2 HOURS IN TRYING TO GET THE CAR TOWED. PLEASE AMERICAN HONDA FIX THIS ISSUE.

Aug 27, 2018 28,290 mi

[2016 HONDA PILOT EXL AWD WITH SENSING, 28 K MILES AND 2.4 YEARS SINCE PURCHASE] ON FRIDAY AUG/24/2018 WHILE DRIVING HOME (AROUND 40MPH) THE VSA LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR BARELY 4-5 SECONDS AND THEN TURNED OFF. DID NOT NOTICE ANY MAJOR ISSUES THEN. ON SUNDAY 26/AUG/2018 WHILE DRIVING AT AROUND 30-35 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP ALMOST LIKE THE BRAKES HAD BEEN APPLIED (DID NOT NOTICE THE ORANGE BRAKE SIGN OR THE COLLISION WARNING BEEP SOUND). I WAS ON THE RIGHT LANE WITH NO ONE BEHIND OR AHEAD OF ME AND NO OBSTACLES IN FRONT. TURNED ON THE HAZARD LIGHT AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE VSA LIGHT WAS ON. CAR WOULD NOT MOVE AND JUST KEPT REVVING WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE. PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THEN IN DRIVE, NO CHANGE. PUSHED THE VSA BUTTON TO TURN OFF VSA AND BOTH THE VSA LIGHT AND THE VSA OFF LIGHT STAYED ON BUT THE CAR WOULD STILL NOT MOVE. SHUT DOWN THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AFTER WHICH THE LIGHTS WENT OFF, AND THE CAR STARTED MOVING (ALTHOUGH SLOWLY). DROVE HOME WITH VSA TURNED OFF AND AT A SPEED OF AROUND 20-30 MPH. THE ABRUPT BRAKING/STOPPING WAS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS AND WOULD HAVE CAUSED A COLLISION EVEN IN REGULAR TRAFFIC ON ANY OTHER DAY. NOTE: THE KEY FOB WAS LOW ON BATTERY AND THE ONLY OTHER WARNING I HAD ON THE CONSOLE WAS ONE INFORMING ABOUT THE KEY FOB BATTERY BEING LOW.

Aug 27, 2018 28,290 mi

[2016 HONDA PILOT EXL AWD WITH SENSING, 28 K MILES AND 2.4 YEARS SINCE PURCHASE] ON FRIDAY AUG/24/2018 WHILE DRIVING HOME (AROUND 40MPH) THE VSA LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR BARELY 4-5 SECONDS AND THEN TURNED OFF. DID NOT NOTICE ANY MAJOR ISSUES THEN. ON SUNDAY 26/AUG/2018 WHILE DRIVING AT AROUND 30-35 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP ALMOST LIKE THE BRAKES HAD BEEN APPLIED (DID NOT NOTICE THE ORANGE BRAKE SIGN OR THE COLLISION WARNING BEEP SOUND). I WAS ON THE RIGHT LANE WITH NO ONE BEHIND OR AHEAD OF ME AND NO OBSTACLES IN FRONT. TURNED ON THE HAZARD LIGHT AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE VSA LIGHT WAS ON. CAR WOULD NOT MOVE AND JUST KEPT REVVING WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE. PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THEN IN DRIVE, NO CHANGE. PUSHED THE VSA BUTTON TO TURN OFF VSA AND BOTH THE VSA LIGHT AND THE VSA OFF LIGHT STAYED ON BUT THE CAR WOULD STILL NOT MOVE. SHUT DOWN THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AFTER WHICH THE LIGHTS WENT OFF, AND THE CAR STARTED MOVING (ALTHOUGH SLOWLY). DROVE HOME WITH VSA TURNED OFF AND AT A SPEED OF AROUND 20-30 MPH. THE ABRUPT BRAKING/STOPPING WAS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS AND WOULD HAVE CAUSED A COLLISION EVEN IN REGULAR TRAFFIC ON ANY OTHER DAY. NOTE: THE KEY FOB WAS LOW ON BATTERY AND THE ONLY OTHER WARNING I HAD ON THE CONSOLE WAS ONE INFORMING ABOUT THE KEY FOB BATTERY BEING LOW.

Aug 12, 2018 39,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ALL WARNING LIGHTS ACTIVATED CYCLING THROUGH EACH OF THEM. THE VEHICLE LOST ALMOST ALL POWER CAUSING A VERY UNSAFE AND POTENTIALLY FATAL CONDITION. SEVERAL TRANSMISSION AND OTHER CODES WERE NOTED FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT. HONDA TECH LINE ADMITTED THAT THIS CONDITION WAS KNOWN TO THEM VERY WELL BUT REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM UNLESS IT OCCURS REPEATEDLY. ONLINE RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ALREADY BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE NTSB.

Aug 12, 2018 39,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ALL WARNING LIGHTS ACTIVATED CYCLING THROUGH EACH OF THEM. THE VEHICLE LOST ALMOST ALL POWER CAUSING A VERY UNSAFE AND POTENTIALLY FATAL CONDITION. SEVERAL TRANSMISSION AND OTHER CODES WERE NOTED FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT. HONDA TECH LINE ADMITTED THAT THIS CONDITION WAS KNOWN TO THEM VERY WELL BUT REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM UNLESS IT OCCURS REPEATEDLY. ONLINE RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ALREADY BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE NTSB.

Jul 22, 2018 29,500 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF AROUND 75MPH. I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN SO PULLED MY FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR AND SLOWED BY ABOUT 10MPH. WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE AGAIN I HAD NO POWER AND THE CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE FOR THE NEXT 10-15 SECONDS. I HAD NO POWER AND HAD A CAR COMING IN CLOSE BEHIND ME AND A BIG RIG TO MY RIGHT. THIS WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE CAR FINALLY KICKED INTO GEAR AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. AFTER TAKING IT TO HONDA TO BE CHECKED THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT "DUPLICATE" THIS NOR FIND ANYTHING IN THE LOG BUT HONDA HAS PLACED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE TRANSMISSION. AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ISN'T GOING TO SAVE OUR LIVES IF THIS SITUATION OCCURS AGAIN. HONDA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.

Jul 22, 2018 29,500 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF AROUND 75MPH. I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN SO PULLED MY FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR AND SLOWED BY ABOUT 10MPH. WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE AGAIN I HAD NO POWER AND THE CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE FOR THE NEXT 10-15 SECONDS. I HAD NO POWER AND HAD A CAR COMING IN CLOSE BEHIND ME AND A BIG RIG TO MY RIGHT. THIS WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE CAR FINALLY KICKED INTO GEAR AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. AFTER TAKING IT TO HONDA TO BE CHECKED THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT "DUPLICATE" THIS NOR FIND ANYTHING IN THE LOG BUT HONDA HAS PLACED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE TRANSMISSION. AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ISN'T GOING TO SAVE OUR LIVES IF THIS SITUATION OCCURS AGAIN. HONDA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.

Jul 20, 2018 48,000 mi

9 SPEED TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 2X. ON BOTH OCCASIONS, HAD TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER WITH NO POWER. VERY DANGEROUS. HONDA IS REPLACING TRANSMISSION WITH 48K MILES ON CAR. THEY ARE NOT EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS TRANSMISSION.

Jul 20, 2018 48,000 mi

9 SPEED TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 2X. ON BOTH OCCASIONS, HAD TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER WITH NO POWER. VERY DANGEROUS. HONDA IS REPLACING TRANSMISSION WITH 48K MILES ON CAR. THEY ARE NOT EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS TRANSMISSION.

Jul 18, 2018 22,000 mi

THE TRUCK ACCELERATED DOWNHILL WITH A JERKING PUSH. IT JERKS A LOT WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. IT ALSO HESITATES TO GO AFTER MAKING A STOP. THIS IS A SAFER HAZARD. WHEN TH VEHICLE IS MOVING A SLOW SPEED, IT IS SLUGGISH, JERKY. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM, BUT THEY HAVE NO FIX FOR IT. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE W

Jul 18, 2018 22,000 mi

THE TRUCK ACCELERATED DOWNHILL WITH A JERKING PUSH. IT JERKS A LOT WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. IT ALSO HESITATES TO GO AFTER MAKING A STOP. THIS IS A SAFER HAZARD. WHEN TH VEHICLE IS MOVING A SLOW SPEED, IT IS SLUGGISH, JERKY. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM, BUT THEY HAVE NO FIX FOR IT. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE W

Jun 22, 2018 30,000 mi

MY 2016 HONDA PILOT WITH 32K ON THE ODOMETER HAS MAJOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES. IT JERKS / SLIPS ON ACCELERATION AND DOWNSHIFTS WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP. I AM BRINGING IT IN FOR SERVICE BUT FROM WHAT I HAVE READ FROM OTHER OWNERS THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH HONDA.

Jun 22, 2018 30,000 mi

MY 2016 HONDA PILOT WITH 32K ON THE ODOMETER HAS MAJOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES. IT JERKS / SLIPS ON ACCELERATION AND DOWNSHIFTS WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP. I AM BRINGING IT IN FOR SERVICE BUT FROM WHAT I HAVE READ FROM OTHER OWNERS THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH HONDA.

May 5, 2018 42,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 75MPH ON A HEAVILY CONGESTED AREA OF THE INTERSTATE. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING NORMAL, THEN THE EMISSIONS LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY 'TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM' AND I LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE, DESPITE PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT UP OR DOWN AND I NARROWLY MISSED BEING IN A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AS I FOUGHT TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. ONCE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND THEN REVVED AT A RAPID RATE. I WAS AFRAID IT WOULD DAMAGE THE MOTOR SO I SHUT IT OFF. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET, APPARENTLY THERE IS A WELL KNOWN TRANSMISSION ISSUE THAT HONDA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE.

May 5, 2018 42,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 75MPH ON A HEAVILY CONGESTED AREA OF THE INTERSTATE. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING NORMAL, THEN THE EMISSIONS LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY 'TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM' AND I LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE, DESPITE PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT UP OR DOWN AND I NARROWLY MISSED BEING IN A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AS I FOUGHT TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. ONCE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND THEN REVVED AT A RAPID RATE. I WAS AFRAID IT WOULD DAMAGE THE MOTOR SO I SHUT IT OFF. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET, APPARENTLY THERE IS A WELL KNOWN TRANSMISSION ISSUE THAT HONDA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE.

Apr 24, 2018 65,000 mi

VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. YOU CANNOT SHIFT OR ACCELERATE. INDICATOR FLASHES EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, AWD PROBLEM ALONG WITH MULTIPLE LIGHTS ON THE DASH. THE DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS HONDA ADVISES CODES WERE CLEARED AND CONTACT THEM AGAIN IF PROBLEMS REOCCURS. THIS IS THE SECOND 2016 PILOT ELITE WE HAVE OWNED WITH THIS PROBLEM!

Apr 24, 2018 65,000 mi

VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. YOU CANNOT SHIFT OR ACCELERATE. INDICATOR FLASHES EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, AWD PROBLEM ALONG WITH MULTIPLE LIGHTS ON THE DASH. THE DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS HONDA ADVISES CODES WERE CLEARED AND CONTACT THEM AGAIN IF PROBLEMS REOCCURS. THIS IS THE SECOND 2016 PILOT ELITE WE HAVE OWNED WITH THIS PROBLEM!

Apr 5, 2018

OIL LEAKING UNDERNEATH CAR. THIS SHOWS UP AS A PUDDLE IN MY GARAGE - IT'S A SLOW LEAK. I THINK IT'S PROBABLY THE SAME ISSUE AS WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH THE OTHER 2016 HONDA PILOTS AND THE SEAL ON THE OIL CONTAINER, BUT MY SPECIFIC CAR HASN'T BEEN FLAGGED.

Apr 5, 2018

OIL LEAKING UNDERNEATH CAR. THIS SHOWS UP AS A PUDDLE IN MY GARAGE - IT'S A SLOW LEAK. I THINK IT'S PROBABLY THE SAME ISSUE AS WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH THE OTHER 2016 HONDA PILOTS AND THE SEAL ON THE OIL CONTAINER, BUT MY SPECIFIC CAR HASN'T BEEN FLAGGED.

Oct 31, 2017 20,431 mi

TWO DIFFERENT TIMES MY CAR HAS SPUTTERED WHILE DRIVING ALSO WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. ONE TIME HAPPEN TWICE 2 WEEKS AGO. YESTERDAY HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM LIGHT CAME ON AND EMISSIONS SYSTEM LIGHT. CAR JERKED AND SPUTTERED VERY SCARY WHILE I HAD MY CHILD IN THE CAR WITH ME.. HONDA CURRENTLY REVIEWING PROBLEM.

Oct 31, 2017 20,431 mi

TWO DIFFERENT TIMES MY CAR HAS SPUTTERED WHILE DRIVING ALSO WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. ONE TIME HAPPEN TWICE 2 WEEKS AGO. YESTERDAY HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM LIGHT CAME ON AND EMISSIONS SYSTEM LIGHT. CAR JERKED AND SPUTTERED VERY SCARY WHILE I HAD MY CHILD IN THE CAR WITH ME.. HONDA CURRENTLY REVIEWING PROBLEM.

Oct 28, 2017

SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH OUR VEHICLE WHEN WE TRY TO ACCELERATE IT SKIPS AND SPUTTERS AND DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED JUST HAPPENS IN THE ECONOMY STATE AND ALSO WITHOUT THE ECONOMY BUTTON

Oct 28, 2017

SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH OUR VEHICLE WHEN WE TRY TO ACCELERATE IT SKIPS AND SPUTTERS AND DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED JUST HAPPENS IN THE ECONOMY STATE AND ALSO WITHOUT THE ECONOMY BUTTON

Sep 8, 2017 76,000 mi

I STOPPED THE CAR TO LET PEDESTRIAN CROSS THE CROSSWALK AND THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPING AHEAD WHILE MY LEG IS ON THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN. THE INDECENT WAS IN A CITY STREET. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT TWO ADDITIONAL INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE STOPPING IN A STOP SIGN AND RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. FOURTH INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IN A HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED ON ITS OWN ON FROM 65 MPH, WENT FROM D DRIVE TO N.

Sep 8, 2017 76,000 mi

I STOPPED THE CAR TO LET PEDESTRIAN CROSS THE CROSSWALK AND THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPING AHEAD WHILE MY LEG IS ON THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN. THE INDECENT WAS IN A CITY STREET. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT TWO ADDITIONAL INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE STOPPING IN A STOP SIGN AND RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. FOURTH INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IN A HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED ON ITS OWN ON FROM 65 MPH, WENT FROM D DRIVE TO N.

Jun 6, 2017 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN OIL STAIN ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER. STREAM VALLEY HONDA IN NEW YORK DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW RADIATOR WAS NEEDED AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE FLUSHED THREE TIMES. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD FUNCTION NORMALLY BECAUSE THE RADIATOR COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS POSSIBLE THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 06048532. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.

Jun 6, 2017 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN OIL STAIN ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER. STREAM VALLEY HONDA IN NEW YORK DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW RADIATOR WAS NEEDED AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE FLUSHED THREE TIMES. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD FUNCTION NORMALLY BECAUSE THE RADIATOR COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS POSSIBLE THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 06048532. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.

May 27, 2017 Crash 20,000 mi

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT, PUT THE CAR INTO PARK, AND THEN THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AT AN EXTREMELY POWERFUL SPEED. THE CAR STRUCK A CYPRESS TREE CAUSING $7,500 DAMAGE ON MY CAR.

May 27, 2017 Crash 20,000 mi

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT, PUT THE CAR INTO PARK, AND THEN THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AT AN EXTREMELY POWERFUL SPEED. THE CAR STRUCK A CYPRESS TREE CAUSING $7,500 DAMAGE ON MY CAR.

May 25, 2017 11,724 mi

ENGINE STOPS WON'T RESTART MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHT FLASHING GIVING APPEARANCE OF COMPUTER FAILURE. SECOND INCIDENT. FIRST INCIDENT DEALER SAID NO PROBLEM AFTER CHECKING BATTERY. SECOND INCIDENT IN TRAFFIC WHEN FAILURE OCCURRED (5/25/17 APPROX 8 A.M) BLOCKING INTERSECTION. FORTUNATELY WE WERE SLOWING TO STOP AT LIGHT. VIDEO OF DASH AVAILABLE TOO LARGE TO UPLOAD.

May 25, 2017 11,724 mi

ENGINE STOPS WON'T RESTART MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHT FLASHING GIVING APPEARANCE OF COMPUTER FAILURE. SECOND INCIDENT. FIRST INCIDENT DEALER SAID NO PROBLEM AFTER CHECKING BATTERY. SECOND INCIDENT IN TRAFFIC WHEN FAILURE OCCURRED (5/25/17 APPROX 8 A.M) BLOCKING INTERSECTION. FORTUNATELY WE WERE SLOWING TO STOP AT LIGHT. VIDEO OF DASH AVAILABLE TOO LARGE TO UPLOAD.

Mar 16, 2017 Crash

SURGE WHILE BRAKING DURING PARKING CAUSED VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AHEAD AND HIT VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE EXCEEDING $1600.00. SEE HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 16-008. THIS BULLETIN WAS NOT BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION UNTIL AFTER THIS INCIDENT EVEN THO MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED BY MY HONDA DEALER ONLY SINCE II PURCHASED IT NEW.

Mar 16, 2017 Crash

SURGE WHILE BRAKING DURING PARKING CAUSED VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AHEAD AND HIT VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE EXCEEDING $1600.00. SEE HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 16-008. THIS BULLETIN WAS NOT BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION UNTIL AFTER THIS INCIDENT EVEN THO MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED BY MY HONDA DEALER ONLY SINCE II PURCHASED IT NEW.

Mar 15, 2017 22 mi

I GOT PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION WITH GRINDING GEAR WHEN I USE ECO ON AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION MAKE WHISTLE NOISE WHEN CHANGE SHIFT FROM 2 TO 3 AND 3 TO 4. I WOULD LIKE AMERICAN HONDA RESPONSIBILITY WITH TRANSMISSION NEW HONDA PILOT 2016 AND THEY SHOULD BE RECALL FOR TRANSMISSION. NOW I FEEL NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THIS NOISE.

Mar 15, 2017 22 mi

I GOT PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION WITH GRINDING GEAR WHEN I USE ECO ON AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION MAKE WHISTLE NOISE WHEN CHANGE SHIFT FROM 2 TO 3 AND 3 TO 4. I WOULD LIKE AMERICAN HONDA RESPONSIBILITY WITH TRANSMISSION NEW HONDA PILOT 2016 AND THEY SHOULD BE RECALL FOR TRANSMISSION. NOW I FEEL NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THIS NOISE.

Feb 18, 2017 37,009 mi

PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION MAKING "SQUEAKING/CHIRPING" NOISE WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN 2ND & 3RD GEAR. ALSO ROUGH RIDE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS IF ENGINE WAS MISFIRING. LOCAL HONDA DEALER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INDICATED DESIGN FLAW FOR 2016 HONDA PILOT TOURING MODEL INVOLVING TRANSMISSION COOLER. SEALS FAIL IN COOLER ALLOWING ENGINE COOLANT TO MIX WITH TRANMISSION FLUID AND TRANSMISSION FLUID TO ENTER COOLING SYSTEM. COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACMENT AND COOLING SYSTEM DETERGENT FLUSHED WAS PERFORMED. VEHICLE HAD 37,009 MILES WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER...JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. DEALER COMPLETED REPAIRS FOR NO COST AS "GOOD WILL GESTURE". ONGOING CONCERN THAT OIL CONTAMINATION IN COOLING SYSTEM MAY HAVE CAUSED UNKNOWN DAMAGE.

Feb 18, 2017 37,009 mi

PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION MAKING "SQUEAKING/CHIRPING" NOISE WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN 2ND & 3RD GEAR. ALSO ROUGH RIDE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS IF ENGINE WAS MISFIRING. LOCAL HONDA DEALER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INDICATED DESIGN FLAW FOR 2016 HONDA PILOT TOURING MODEL INVOLVING TRANSMISSION COOLER. SEALS FAIL IN COOLER ALLOWING ENGINE COOLANT TO MIX WITH TRANMISSION FLUID AND TRANSMISSION FLUID TO ENTER COOLING SYSTEM. COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACMENT AND COOLING SYSTEM DETERGENT FLUSHED WAS PERFORMED. VEHICLE HAD 37,009 MILES WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER...JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. DEALER COMPLETED REPAIRS FOR NO COST AS "GOOD WILL GESTURE". ONGOING CONCERN THAT OIL CONTAMINATION IN COOLING SYSTEM MAY HAVE CAUSED UNKNOWN DAMAGE.

Jan 11, 2017 23,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AROUND TOWN RUNNING ERRANDS. AS I PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT, MY DISPLAY PANEL SHOWED EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED DEALER AND THEY SAID IT'S NOT A BIG CONCERN UNLESS ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND TO BRING IT IN AFTER THE WEEKEND (WAS A FRIDAY AFTERNOON). DROVE IT 30 MINUTES HOME AT 55-65 MPH AND NOTICED NO PROBLEMS. DROVE IT THAT DISTANCE AND SPEED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AS WELL WITH NO PROBLEMS. PICKED IT UP A FEW DAYS LATER. SERVICE NOTES INDICATE: CODE P0328, KNOCK SENSOR FAILURE, REPLACED KNOCK SENSOR AND RETESTED, OK AT THIS TIME. AFTER PICKING IT UP, WAS ABOUT 10 MIN AWAY AND TRYING TO GO FROM 60 TO 68 AND SET CRUISE. SPEED BEGAN TO JUMP AROUND, NOT STAYING AT A SPEED FOR MORE THAN A SECOND 70-60-65-68-63, ETC. ENGINE LIGHT NOW FLASHING TOOK OFF CRUISE AND IT CONTINUED. TURNED AROUND TO HEAD BACK TO DEALER. CAR WORKING FINE FOR A BIT, BUT THEN CONTINUED TO JERK AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS (60, 40, 25). WAS STOPPED AT LIGHT AND ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING AT 4 RPM. STEPPED OFF BRAKE AND CAR ACCELERATED ON OWN TO 25. DEALER NOTES: CODE P2638, IDLE RELEARN, TORQUE MANAGEMENT FEEDBACK, PERFORMED RELEARN. TODAY, 6 DAYS AFTER PICKING IT UP, I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT. ECO BUTTON IS ON, ENGINE IDLE IS RUNNING, SEAT WARMER AND HEATER ON. WHILE I WAS STILL APPLYING BRAKE, THE ENGINE IDLE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO KICK OFF AND THE WHOLE CAR SHUT OFF ON ME. ALL INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON, BUT THE ENGINE WAS OFF AND NOTHING WAS RUNNING. TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON, DROVE THE 2 MILES TO THE DEALER, AND LEFT IT WITH THEM. *TR

Jan 11, 2017 23,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AROUND TOWN RUNNING ERRANDS. AS I PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT, MY DISPLAY PANEL SHOWED EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED DEALER AND THEY SAID IT'S NOT A BIG CONCERN UNLESS ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND TO BRING IT IN AFTER THE WEEKEND (WAS A FRIDAY AFTERNOON). DROVE IT 30 MINUTES HOME AT 55-65 MPH AND NOTICED NO PROBLEMS. DROVE IT THAT DISTANCE AND SPEED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AS WELL WITH NO PROBLEMS. PICKED IT UP A FEW DAYS LATER. SERVICE NOTES INDICATE: CODE P0328, KNOCK SENSOR FAILURE, REPLACED KNOCK SENSOR AND RETESTED, OK AT THIS TIME. AFTER PICKING IT UP, WAS ABOUT 10 MIN AWAY AND TRYING TO GO FROM 60 TO 68 AND SET CRUISE. SPEED BEGAN TO JUMP AROUND, NOT STAYING AT A SPEED FOR MORE THAN A SECOND 70-60-65-68-63, ETC. ENGINE LIGHT NOW FLASHING TOOK OFF CRUISE AND IT CONTINUED. TURNED AROUND TO HEAD BACK TO DEALER. CAR WORKING FINE FOR A BIT, BUT THEN CONTINUED TO JERK AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS (60, 40, 25). WAS STOPPED AT LIGHT AND ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING AT 4 RPM. STEPPED OFF BRAKE AND CAR ACCELERATED ON OWN TO 25. DEALER NOTES: CODE P2638, IDLE RELEARN, TORQUE MANAGEMENT FEEDBACK, PERFORMED RELEARN. TODAY, 6 DAYS AFTER PICKING IT UP, I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT. ECO BUTTON IS ON, ENGINE IDLE IS RUNNING, SEAT WARMER AND HEATER ON. WHILE I WAS STILL APPLYING BRAKE, THE ENGINE IDLE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO KICK OFF AND THE WHOLE CAR SHUT OFF ON ME. ALL INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON, BUT THE ENGINE WAS OFF AND NOTHING WAS RUNNING. TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON, DROVE THE 2 MILES TO THE DEALER, AND LEFT IT WITH THEM. *TR

Jan 10, 2017 Crash 24,000 mi

I HAVE THE HONDA AWD 2016 TOURING MODEL WITH Z TRANSMISSION. SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE BY ITSELF WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE SLOPE BETWEEN 25 -30 MILES PER HOUR, THE BRAKE WILL NOT STOP THE SPEEDING, AND ACTUALLY WILL REDUCE THE SPEED AND IT APPEARS TRANSMISSION WILL FORCE THE SPEED GOES UP AGAINST THE BRAKE. DURING THE DRIVE, AT THIS RANGE, WHEN ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WILL MAKE A SQUEAKY SOUND BY THE TIRE LEVEL, ALMOST FEEL THE TIRE IS TRYING TO CATCH UP WITH THE SPEED OF TRANSMISSION AND WON'T TURN AS FAST AS IT COULD AND HENCE THE SQUEAKY SOUND, THE VEHICLE IS ABOUT 24 K MILES AND VERY CHALLENGING IN DRIVING THIS CAR. NEED THIS TO BE REPLACED AS THE Z TRANSMISSION RECALL IS STARTING BY OTHER MANUFACTURES.. THE WORST IS THE SPEED OF THE CAR AT DRIVE DOWN SLOPE AND COULD KILL ANYONE DUE TO IT ACTUALLY AUTOMATICALLY START SPEEDING EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT IS ON BRAKE. *TR

Jan 10, 2017 Crash 24,000 mi

I HAVE THE HONDA AWD 2016 TOURING MODEL WITH Z TRANSMISSION. SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE BY ITSELF WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE SLOPE BETWEEN 25 -30 MILES PER HOUR, THE BRAKE WILL NOT STOP THE SPEEDING, AND ACTUALLY WILL REDUCE THE SPEED AND IT APPEARS TRANSMISSION WILL FORCE THE SPEED GOES UP AGAINST THE BRAKE. DURING THE DRIVE, AT THIS RANGE, WHEN ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WILL MAKE A SQUEAKY SOUND BY THE TIRE LEVEL, ALMOST FEEL THE TIRE IS TRYING TO CATCH UP WITH THE SPEED OF TRANSMISSION AND WON'T TURN AS FAST AS IT COULD AND HENCE THE SQUEAKY SOUND, THE VEHICLE IS ABOUT 24 K MILES AND VERY CHALLENGING IN DRIVING THIS CAR. NEED THIS TO BE REPLACED AS THE Z TRANSMISSION RECALL IS STARTING BY OTHER MANUFACTURES.. THE WORST IS THE SPEED OF THE CAR AT DRIVE DOWN SLOPE AND COULD KILL ANYONE DUE TO IT ACTUALLY AUTOMATICALLY START SPEEDING EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT IS ON BRAKE. *TR

Dec 14, 2016 4,046 mi

CAR IS THROWING FAULT CODES FOR TRANSMISSION, CHECK ENGINE, ELECTRICAL. THE CAR SUDDENLY GOES TO "ENGINE LIMP MODE". HARD SHIFTING, SHUTTERING AND LOSS OF POWER. RANDOM OCCURRENCES. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR SAME ISSUE. ISSUE OCCURS FROM A START OR AT LOW SPEEDS 20-35MPH WHILE IN MOTION. THE HARD SHIFTING IS CAUSING LONG TERM DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE TRAIN.

Dec 14, 2016 4,046 mi

CAR IS THROWING FAULT CODES FOR TRANSMISSION, CHECK ENGINE, ELECTRICAL. THE CAR SUDDENLY GOES TO "ENGINE LIMP MODE". HARD SHIFTING, SHUTTERING AND LOSS OF POWER. RANDOM OCCURRENCES. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR SAME ISSUE. ISSUE OCCURS FROM A START OR AT LOW SPEEDS 20-35MPH WHILE IN MOTION. THE HARD SHIFTING IS CAUSING LONG TERM DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE TRAIN.

Dec 11, 2016 12,500 mi

VEHICLE MILEAGE 12500 MILES TRANSMISSION REPLACED, BUT THE NEW TRANSMISSION IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE FIRST. CHIRPING AND GRINDING WHEN SHIFT UP OR DOWN FROM 3 TO 4 OR AT 30 MILES PER HOUR WHILE MOVING. *TR

Dec 11, 2016 12,500 mi

VEHICLE MILEAGE 12500 MILES TRANSMISSION REPLACED, BUT THE NEW TRANSMISSION IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE FIRST. CHIRPING AND GRINDING WHEN SHIFT UP OR DOWN FROM 3 TO 4 OR AT 30 MILES PER HOUR WHILE MOVING. *TR

Dec 9, 2016 24,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY INSIDE THE CAR I WOULD SAY BETWEEN 35 - 45 MILES / HOUR THEN I STEP ON THE GAS JUST FOR LITTLE BIT WHAT HAPPEN THE REVOLUTION WENT UP TO 3000- 4000 RPM & STAYS THERE FOR A WHILE I HEAR LIKE ENGINE NOISE SOUND & FEELS LIKE IT WENT TO STALL SO AT THIS POINT. I LOOK AT DASH BOARD STILL ON DRIVE MODE WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS IM NOT SPEEDING UP THE RPM REMAINS ON 3000 4000 RPM CAR SLOWING DOWN I HAVETO GO TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I PRESS THE DRIVE BUTTON IT WENT TO SPORTS MODE THE REVS CLIMB EVEN HIGHER SO I PRESS IT AGAIN TO GO TO REGULAR DRIVE MODE THAT'S THE ONLY TIME THE REVOLUTION CAME DOWN TO LESS THAN 2000 RPM ENGINE NOISE SUBSIDED. SO I THINK THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY RANDOMLY SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL WHILE U DRIVING I HAPPEN TO ME 2 -3 TIMES. THIS IS HONDA PILOT TOURING MODEL WITH NINE SPEED ZF TRANSMISSION. I CALL HONDA USA MENTION WHAT HAPPEN BECAUSE I READ THAT THERE WAS ALOT OF COMPLAINED ABOUT THISTRANSMISSION ISSUE. IN THE ARTICLE & FORUM I READ IT WAS STATING THAT SOFTWARE UPDATE RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE JUST ADVISE ME TO BRING THE CAR TO SERVICE I THINK THEY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO RECALL TO FIX THE TRANSMISSION ISSUE ACCORDING TO HONDA USA CUSTOMER SERVICE. ALL THIS EVENT HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION IN THE CITY STREET. THANKS *TR

Dec 9, 2016 200 mi

WE BOUGHT A NEW 2016 HONDA PILOT EX-L AWD IN NOVEMBER 2016 (MANUFACTURED IN OCT-2016) AND EXPERIENCING SOME TRANSMISSION ISSUE WHEN ECO BUTTON IS ON. WHEN DRIVING AROUND IN ABOUT 30 MPH, SEEMS THE TRANSMISSION HAS DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING GEARS AS IF IT CANNOT DECIDE IF IT NEEDS TO MOVE UP OR DOWN THE GEAR. THEN IT SEEMS TO GET STUCK IN THE LOWER GEAR AND FEELS LIKE AS IF THE GEARS ARE GRINDING. I CAN ALSO FEEL THE GEARS GRINDING IN THE ACCELERATION PEDAL. AT THIS POINT, I AM ABLE TO SMELL METAL BURNING THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING - SEEMS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS GETTING OVERHEATED. WITH ECO OFF, I HAVE OBSERVED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTS SMOOTHLY AND SWIFTLY. *TR

Dec 9, 2016 Crash 5,000 mi

I BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT WORK, AND WHEN I BRAKED AND PRESSED THE DRIVE BUTTON, THE CAR DID NOT SHIFT. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES THE CAR WENT INTO DRIVE. I DROVE OUT OF THE PARKING LOT ONTO A SIDE STREET. HOWEVER, AFTER ACCELERATING UP TO THE 20 MPH LIMIT, THE CAR APPARENTLY JUMPED DOWN TO 2ND AND HAD TO BE SHIFTED BACK INTO DRIVE. AFTER A BLOCK OR TWO, I STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION, WAITED FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE AND ACCELERATED AFTER TURNING LEFT ONTO A CITY STREET. AFTER ABOUT SIX BLOCKS I BRAKED, TURNED LEFT, THEN RIGHT IN TO A PARKING LOT. I CONTINUED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT AT ABOUT 10 MPH UNTIL I NEARED A PARKING SPACE. AS I BEGAN THE LEFT TURN INTO THE SPACE, I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND SLOWLY ENTERED THE SPACE. I CONTINUED TO TURN AT A SLOW SPEED WITH LIGHT BRAKE PRESSURE WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF A PARKED VEHICLE, DAMAGING THE FRONT OF BOTH VEHICLES.

Dec 9, 2016 24,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY INSIDE THE CAR I WOULD SAY BETWEEN 35 - 45 MILES / HOUR THEN I STEP ON THE GAS JUST FOR LITTLE BIT WHAT HAPPEN THE REVOLUTION WENT UP TO 3000- 4000 RPM & STAYS THERE FOR A WHILE I HEAR LIKE ENGINE NOISE SOUND & FEELS LIKE IT WENT TO STALL SO AT THIS POINT. I LOOK AT DASH BOARD STILL ON DRIVE MODE WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS IM NOT SPEEDING UP THE RPM REMAINS ON 3000 4000 RPM CAR SLOWING DOWN I HAVETO GO TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I PRESS THE DRIVE BUTTON IT WENT TO SPORTS MODE THE REVS CLIMB EVEN HIGHER SO I PRESS IT AGAIN TO GO TO REGULAR DRIVE MODE THAT'S THE ONLY TIME THE REVOLUTION CAME DOWN TO LESS THAN 2000 RPM ENGINE NOISE SUBSIDED. SO I THINK THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY RANDOMLY SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL WHILE U DRIVING I HAPPEN TO ME 2 -3 TIMES. THIS IS HONDA PILOT TOURING MODEL WITH NINE SPEED ZF TRANSMISSION. I CALL HONDA USA MENTION WHAT HAPPEN BECAUSE I READ THAT THERE WAS ALOT OF COMPLAINED ABOUT THISTRANSMISSION ISSUE. IN THE ARTICLE & FORUM I READ IT WAS STATING THAT SOFTWARE UPDATE RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE JUST ADVISE ME TO BRING THE CAR TO SERVICE I THINK THEY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO RECALL TO FIX THE TRANSMISSION ISSUE ACCORDING TO HONDA USA CUSTOMER SERVICE. ALL THIS EVENT HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION IN THE CITY STREET. THANKS *TR

Dec 9, 2016 200 mi

WE BOUGHT A NEW 2016 HONDA PILOT EX-L AWD IN NOVEMBER 2016 (MANUFACTURED IN OCT-2016) AND EXPERIENCING SOME TRANSMISSION ISSUE WHEN ECO BUTTON IS ON. WHEN DRIVING AROUND IN ABOUT 30 MPH, SEEMS THE TRANSMISSION HAS DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING GEARS AS IF IT CANNOT DECIDE IF IT NEEDS TO MOVE UP OR DOWN THE GEAR. THEN IT SEEMS TO GET STUCK IN THE LOWER GEAR AND FEELS LIKE AS IF THE GEARS ARE GRINDING. I CAN ALSO FEEL THE GEARS GRINDING IN THE ACCELERATION PEDAL. AT THIS POINT, I AM ABLE TO SMELL METAL BURNING THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING - SEEMS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS GETTING OVERHEATED. WITH ECO OFF, I HAVE OBSERVED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTS SMOOTHLY AND SWIFTLY. *TR

Dec 9, 2016 Crash 5,000 mi

I BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT WORK, AND WHEN I BRAKED AND PRESSED THE DRIVE BUTTON, THE CAR DID NOT SHIFT. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES THE CAR WENT INTO DRIVE. I DROVE OUT OF THE PARKING LOT ONTO A SIDE STREET. HOWEVER, AFTER ACCELERATING UP TO THE 20 MPH LIMIT, THE CAR APPARENTLY JUMPED DOWN TO 2ND AND HAD TO BE SHIFTED BACK INTO DRIVE. AFTER A BLOCK OR TWO, I STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION, WAITED FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE AND ACCELERATED AFTER TURNING LEFT ONTO A CITY STREET. AFTER ABOUT SIX BLOCKS I BRAKED, TURNED LEFT, THEN RIGHT IN TO A PARKING LOT. I CONTINUED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT AT ABOUT 10 MPH UNTIL I NEARED A PARKING SPACE. AS I BEGAN THE LEFT TURN INTO THE SPACE, I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND SLOWLY ENTERED THE SPACE. I CONTINUED TO TURN AT A SLOW SPEED WITH LIGHT BRAKE PRESSURE WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF A PARKED VEHICLE, DAMAGING THE FRONT OF BOTH VEHICLES.

Dec 7, 2016 800 mi

WE BOUGHT A NEW 2016 HONDA PILOT AWD EX-L IN OCTOBER 2016 AND ARE EXPERIENCING SOME PRETTY SERIOUS TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ABOUT A MONTH AGO BEFORE THE VEHICLE EVEN HAD 900 MILES ON IT AND IT HAS RE-OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE THEN AND WE ONLY HAVE 2,000 MILES ON IT. IT APPEARS THAT IF YOU DECELERATE RATHER QUICKLY FROM LET'S SAY 50 MPH+ TO ZERO, THAT WHEN YOU RE-START FROM ZERO, THE TRANSMISSION IS ALL OUT OF SORTS. WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS AT ZERO (AFTER THE FAST DECELERATION) THE VEHICLE WILL BE VERY HESITANT/SLOW TO START (ALMOST AS IF YOU'RE STARTING IN A HIGHER GEAR THAN 1ST) AND THEN WHEN YOU GET TO ABOUT 25-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL SLAM INTO THAT GEAR AND SHAKE THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THAT 'SLAMMING INTO GEAR' ISSUE WILL CONTINUE EVERY TIME YOU DROP DOWN OR ACCELERATE TO THAT 25-30 MPH RANGE DURING THAT DRIVING SESSION. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE ISSUE TO STOP DURING THAT DRIVING SESSION, IS TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND RE-START THE ENGINE. IT'S ALMOST LIKE IT RESETS THE TRANSMISSION OR THE COMPUTER THAT RUNS THE TRANSMISSION' THERE ARE NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS/WARNINGS THAT COME ON AND IT'S A HARD ISSUE TO DUPLICATE, BUT THE ONLY THING THAT SEEMS TO MAKE IT OCCUR SOMETIMES IS FAST DECELERATION FROM A HIGH SPEED DOWN TO ZERO (I.E. COMING OFF AN OFF-RAMP AND HITTING A STOP LIGHT, OR DRIVING ON A 50MPH TYPE ROAD AND THEN HITTING A STOP LIGHT). THERE'S OBVIOUSLY A MAJOR TRANSMISSION FLAW AND THE CONTINUED "SLAMMING INTO GEAR" WHEN THIS ISSUE OCCURS, CAN ONLY BE DOING MORE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE IS ON THE VERGE OF LOCKING UP. *TR

Dec 7, 2016 800 mi

WE BOUGHT A NEW 2016 HONDA PILOT AWD EX-L IN OCTOBER 2016 AND ARE EXPERIENCING SOME PRETTY SERIOUS TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ABOUT A MONTH AGO BEFORE THE VEHICLE EVEN HAD 900 MILES ON IT AND IT HAS RE-OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE THEN AND WE ONLY HAVE 2,000 MILES ON IT. IT APPEARS THAT IF YOU DECELERATE RATHER QUICKLY FROM LET'S SAY 50 MPH+ TO ZERO, THAT WHEN YOU RE-START FROM ZERO, THE TRANSMISSION IS ALL OUT OF SORTS. WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS AT ZERO (AFTER THE FAST DECELERATION) THE VEHICLE WILL BE VERY HESITANT/SLOW TO START (ALMOST AS IF YOU'RE STARTING IN A HIGHER GEAR THAN 1ST) AND THEN WHEN YOU GET TO ABOUT 25-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL SLAM INTO THAT GEAR AND SHAKE THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THAT 'SLAMMING INTO GEAR' ISSUE WILL CONTINUE EVERY TIME YOU DROP DOWN OR ACCELERATE TO THAT 25-30 MPH RANGE DURING THAT DRIVING SESSION. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE ISSUE TO STOP DURING THAT DRIVING SESSION, IS TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND RE-START THE ENGINE. IT'S ALMOST LIKE IT RESETS THE TRANSMISSION OR THE COMPUTER THAT RUNS THE TRANSMISSION' THERE ARE NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS/WARNINGS THAT COME ON AND IT'S A HARD ISSUE TO DUPLICATE, BUT THE ONLY THING THAT SEEMS TO MAKE IT OCCUR SOMETIMES IS FAST DECELERATION FROM A HIGH SPEED DOWN TO ZERO (I.E. COMING OFF AN OFF-RAMP AND HITTING A STOP LIGHT, OR DRIVING ON A 50MPH TYPE ROAD AND THEN HITTING A STOP LIGHT). THERE'S OBVIOUSLY A MAJOR TRANSMISSION FLAW AND THE CONTINUED "SLAMMING INTO GEAR" WHEN THIS ISSUE OCCURS, CAN ONLY BE DOING MORE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE IS ON THE VERGE OF LOCKING UP. *TR

Nov 23, 2016 11,000 mi

WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A COUNTRY ROAD, WARNING MESSAGES CAME ON STATING THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN, AND THEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. CAR COASTED TO A STOP. COULD NOT RESTART THE CAR FOR 5 OR 10 MINUTES, BUT IT FINALLY STARTED AGAIN. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER TWICE, THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT COOLANT HAD MIXED WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID, THUS THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Nov 23, 2016 11,000 mi

WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A COUNTRY ROAD, WARNING MESSAGES CAME ON STATING THAT THE CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN, AND THEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. CAR COASTED TO A STOP. COULD NOT RESTART THE CAR FOR 5 OR 10 MINUTES, BUT IT FINALLY STARTED AGAIN. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER TWICE, THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT COOLANT HAD MIXED WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID, THUS THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Nov 17, 2016 19,000 mi

2016 HONDA PILOT TOURING - CHIRPING SOUND APPEARED AT 19,000 MILES FOLLOWED BY SHUDDERING AND DIFFICULTY SHIFTING BETWEEN 28-32 MPH. GOT DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALERSHIP - TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT FAILED, LEAKING TRANSMISSION COOLANT INTO THE TRANSMISSION UNIT. DEALER IS CURRENTLY REPLACING WITH A REMANUFACTURED PART. THE TRANSMISSION MANUFACTURER ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG HAS RECALLED THE TRANSMISSIONS. HONDA USA IS NOW RESPONSIBLE TO RECALL THE VEHICLES WHICH THEY HAVE NOT DONE. HONDA IS UNSYMPATHETIC AND CAN ONLY RECITE THE WARRANTY. I FEEL MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THE VALUE HAS BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY IMPACTED.

Nov 17, 2016 19,000 mi

2016 HONDA PILOT TOURING - CHIRPING SOUND APPEARED AT 19,000 MILES FOLLOWED BY SHUDDERING AND DIFFICULTY SHIFTING BETWEEN 28-32 MPH. GOT DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALERSHIP - TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT FAILED, LEAKING TRANSMISSION COOLANT INTO THE TRANSMISSION UNIT. DEALER IS CURRENTLY REPLACING WITH A REMANUFACTURED PART. THE TRANSMISSION MANUFACTURER ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG HAS RECALLED THE TRANSMISSIONS. HONDA USA IS NOW RESPONSIBLE TO RECALL THE VEHICLES WHICH THEY HAVE NOT DONE. HONDA IS UNSYMPATHETIC AND CAN ONLY RECITE THE WARRANTY. I FEEL MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THE VALUE HAS BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY IMPACTED.

Sep 15, 2016 839 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH, THE CAR SEIZED UP, BROUGHT THE CAR TO A NEAR STOP AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT DID THIS 3 TIMES. NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH, NO NOTICE OF SOMETHING MALFUNCTIONING. THIS CAR WAS BUILT ON AUGUST 19,2016. I PURCHASED IT ON AUGUST 25 ONLY 839 MILES ON IT WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED.

Sep 15, 2016 839 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH, THE CAR SEIZED UP, BROUGHT THE CAR TO A NEAR STOP AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT DID THIS 3 TIMES. NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH, NO NOTICE OF SOMETHING MALFUNCTIONING. THIS CAR WAS BUILT ON AUGUST 19,2016. I PURCHASED IT ON AUGUST 25 ONLY 839 MILES ON IT WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED.

Sep 6, 2016 22,500 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 WHILE ASCENDING UP A WINDING 2-LANE HIGHWAY (HIGHWAY 18) TO LAKE ARROWHEAD, OUR YEAR OLD 2016 HONDA PILOT TOURING (WITH A ZF 9-SPEED TRANSMISSION) BEGAN DECELERATING RAPIDLY FROM 55 MPH TO 20 MPH. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH OUR 4 CHILDREN AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE PULLED OVER, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND A SHERIFF STOPPED. THE SHERIFF RECOMMENDED SHE TRY TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE HIGHWAY SINCE THEY WERE IN A VERY DANGEROUS AREA. MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR AND PROCEEDED TO ASCEND TO THE NEAREST OFF RAMP AND WHEN NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR RAPIDLY DECELERATED ONCE AGAIN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAS OCCURRED. IN DECEMBER 2015, A SIMILAR ISSUE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT UP A HILL ON A 4 TO 5 LANE FREEWAY FROM SAN DIEGO TO LOS ANGELES. IN THAT CASE, THE 2016 HONDA PILOT JERKED VIOLENTLY BEFORE DECELERATING. MY WIFE IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO PACIFIC HONDA. HONDA DETERMINED THAT OUR PILOT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NEEDED AN ENTIRELY NEW TRANSMISSION AND REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 4-MONTH OLD VEHICLE. HONDA REASSURED US THE CAR WAS NOW SAFE. IT IS NOW 8 MONTHS LATER (OUR CAR IS JUST 1 YEAR OLD), AND OUR CAR IS NOW SITTING AT ROCK HONDA IN FONTANA, CALIFORNIA. HONDA IS NOW DETERMINING THE NEXT COURSE OF ACTION. WE HAVE THE NAME AND BADGE NUMBER OF THE SHERIFF WHO ASSISTED MY WIFE IF HELPFUL. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SHOULD BE RECTIFIED IMMEDIATELY.

Sep 6, 2016 22,500 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 WHILE ASCENDING UP A WINDING 2-LANE HIGHWAY (HIGHWAY 18) TO LAKE ARROWHEAD, OUR YEAR OLD 2016 HONDA PILOT TOURING (WITH A ZF 9-SPEED TRANSMISSION) BEGAN DECELERATING RAPIDLY FROM 55 MPH TO 20 MPH. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH OUR 4 CHILDREN AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE PULLED OVER, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND A SHERIFF STOPPED. THE SHERIFF RECOMMENDED SHE TRY TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE HIGHWAY SINCE THEY WERE IN A VERY DANGEROUS AREA. MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR AND PROCEEDED TO ASCEND TO THE NEAREST OFF RAMP AND WHEN NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR RAPIDLY DECELERATED ONCE AGAIN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAS OCCURRED. IN DECEMBER 2015, A SIMILAR ISSUE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT UP A HILL ON A 4 TO 5 LANE FREEWAY FROM SAN DIEGO TO LOS ANGELES. IN THAT CASE, THE 2016 HONDA PILOT JERKED VIOLENTLY BEFORE DECELERATING. MY WIFE IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO PACIFIC HONDA. HONDA DETERMINED THAT OUR PILOT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NEEDED AN ENTIRELY NEW TRANSMISSION AND REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 4-MONTH OLD VEHICLE. HONDA REASSURED US THE CAR WAS NOW SAFE. IT IS NOW 8 MONTHS LATER (OUR CAR IS JUST 1 YEAR OLD), AND OUR CAR IS NOW SITTING AT ROCK HONDA IN FONTANA, CALIFORNIA. HONDA IS NOW DETERMINING THE NEXT COURSE OF ACTION. WE HAVE THE NAME AND BADGE NUMBER OF THE SHERIFF WHO ASSISTED MY WIFE IF HELPFUL. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SHOULD BE RECTIFIED IMMEDIATELY.

Sep 4, 2016 5 mi

VEHICLE HAS A LURCHING JOLT WHEN AT A STOP AND GO INTO 1ST/2ND GEAR. VERY NOTICEABLE DOWNSHIFT WHEN BREAKING AS WELL, WITH MORE LURCHING JOLTS.

Sep 4, 2016 5 mi

VEHICLE HAS A LURCHING JOLT WHEN AT A STOP AND GO INTO 1ST/2ND GEAR. VERY NOTICEABLE DOWNSHIFT WHEN BREAKING AS WELL, WITH MORE LURCHING JOLTS.

Aug 30, 2016 20,055 mi

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING A BEEPING, WHISTLING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS ON CITY STREET. MY CAR WAS NOT A YEAR OLD AND TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH RE-MANUFACTURED. IT IS STILL NOT RUNNING AS BEFORE PROBLEM. I AM HEARING NOISE SUCH AS SOUNDING LIKE RAKE BEING DRUG ON CONCRETE AND WHISTLING NOISE. DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO. NO LIGHTS ARE ON, NOR WERE THEY ON BEFORE. ONLY 12,000 ADDITIONAL MILES GIVEN WITH PART.(NOT EXCEPTABLE TO ME).

Aug 30, 2016 20,055 mi

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING A BEEPING, WHISTLING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS ON CITY STREET. MY CAR WAS NOT A YEAR OLD AND TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH RE-MANUFACTURED. IT IS STILL NOT RUNNING AS BEFORE PROBLEM. I AM HEARING NOISE SUCH AS SOUNDING LIKE RAKE BEING DRUG ON CONCRETE AND WHISTLING NOISE. DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO. NO LIGHTS ARE ON, NOR WERE THEY ON BEFORE. ONLY 12,000 ADDITIONAL MILES GIVEN WITH PART.(NOT EXCEPTABLE TO ME).

Jul 11, 2016 1,750 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS AND THE LOCAL DEALER ASKED ME TO STOP BY A WEEK LATER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THIS MADE ME BELIEVE THAT IT MAY NOT BE A BIG ISSUE AS THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT FIND IT ALARMING AFTER KNOWING ABOUT THE SYMPTOMS THE CAR WAS DISPLAYING. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE NEXT DAY, THE DASHBOARD STARTED DISPLAYING ERROR MESSAGES LIKE EMISSION ERROR AND TRANSMISSION ERROR, STARTED JERKING AND SLOWED DOWN ABRUPTLY COMING ALMOST TO A HALT. WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH 70 MPH AS MAX SPEED, I MANAGED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE AND ON THE SHOULDER. I WAS TRAVELING WITH FAMILY, INCLUDING CHILDREN, AND IT WAS A VERY AGONIZING EXPERIENCE. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE HONDA DEALERSHIP WHERE I LEFT THE VEHICLE FIXED THE ISSUE BY REPLACING A CAP WHICH WAS CAUSING LEAK FROM THE TRANSMISSION. PART NUMBER 06233-5J4-000 WAS REPLACED.

Jul 11, 2016 1,750 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS AND THE LOCAL DEALER ASKED ME TO STOP BY A WEEK LATER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THIS MADE ME BELIEVE THAT IT MAY NOT BE A BIG ISSUE AS THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT FIND IT ALARMING AFTER KNOWING ABOUT THE SYMPTOMS THE CAR WAS DISPLAYING. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE NEXT DAY, THE DASHBOARD STARTED DISPLAYING ERROR MESSAGES LIKE EMISSION ERROR AND TRANSMISSION ERROR, STARTED JERKING AND SLOWED DOWN ABRUPTLY COMING ALMOST TO A HALT. WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH 70 MPH AS MAX SPEED, I MANAGED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE AND ON THE SHOULDER. I WAS TRAVELING WITH FAMILY, INCLUDING CHILDREN, AND IT WAS A VERY AGONIZING EXPERIENCE. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE HONDA DEALERSHIP WHERE I LEFT THE VEHICLE FIXED THE ISSUE BY REPLACING A CAP WHICH WAS CAUSING LEAK FROM THE TRANSMISSION. PART NUMBER 06233-5J4-000 WAS REPLACED.

Apr 23, 2016 132 mi

I HAVE A 2016 HONDA PILOT TOURING AUTO WITH THE 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION. WHEN COASTING DOWNHILL OR WHEN DOWN SHIFTING USING THE PADDLE SHIFTERS THE CAR ABRUPTLY ACCELERATES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS ACCELERATION SHOULD NOT BE THE RESULT OF DOWNSHIFTING WHEN APPROACHING A CURVE OR GOING DOWNHILL.

Apr 23, 2016 132 mi

I HAVE A 2016 HONDA PILOT TOURING AUTO WITH THE 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION. WHEN COASTING DOWNHILL OR WHEN DOWN SHIFTING USING THE PADDLE SHIFTERS THE CAR ABRUPTLY ACCELERATES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS ACCELERATION SHOULD NOT BE THE RESULT OF DOWNSHIFTING WHEN APPROACHING A CURVE OR GOING DOWNHILL.

Mar 4, 2016 Crash 1,700 mi

2/4/16: BACKED OUT OF GARAGE, PUT CAR IN PARK, LOWERED GARAGE DOOR. WAS ABOUT TO EXIT VEHICLE TO ADJUST PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR, CAR SURGED FORWARD, CRASHING THROUGH GARAGE DOOR. BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE AS IT WAS CRASHING THROUGH THE GARAGE; IMMEDIATELY APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKES, CAR FINALLY STOPPED AGAINST SHELVING IN GARAGE AND WTEN BECAME WEDGED IN GARAGE. CAR EXPERIENCED SEVERE DAMAGE TO FRONT, HOOD, TOP, SIDES AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM GARAGE UNTIL GARAGE DOORS WERE REMOVED BY GARAGE DOOR COMPANY THE NEXT DAY. ON 2/5/16 TOOK CAR TO HONDA DEALER. SAID THEY NEEDED TIME TO INVESTIGATE, WOULD NEED UNTIL MONDAY, 2/15 WHEN MANUFACTUERE'S REP COULD BE THERE; GAVE LOANER VEHICLE TO USE IN INTERIM. CAR STILL HAD DEALER TAG, ONE MONTH OLD. ON 2/17, RECEIVED A CALL FROM SERVICE MANAGER STATING THAT HONDA REP'S INVESTIGATION FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO LOOK TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO REPAIR VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD TO RETURN LOANER VEHICLE THAT DAY, WHICH WE DID. THERE WAS OVER $2,000 DAMAGE TO HOME; AND $8,836 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. I FIND IT AMAZING THAT HONDA COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND NOTHING WOULD MAKE IT STOP. THE CAR IS BRAND NEW - HONDA KNOWS THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG; THERE ARE OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I WILL NOT FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR FOR ONE MINUTE WHEN THE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED (TAKING 24 DAYS TO REPAIR). AND, IT IS A DAMAGED VEHICLE WITH THE DEALER TAG STILL ON IT!

Mar 4, 2016 Crash 1,700 mi

2/4/16: BACKED OUT OF GARAGE, PUT CAR IN PARK, LOWERED GARAGE DOOR. WAS ABOUT TO EXIT VEHICLE TO ADJUST PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR, CAR SURGED FORWARD, CRASHING THROUGH GARAGE DOOR. BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE AS IT WAS CRASHING THROUGH THE GARAGE; IMMEDIATELY APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKES, CAR FINALLY STOPPED AGAINST SHELVING IN GARAGE AND WTEN BECAME WEDGED IN GARAGE. CAR EXPERIENCED SEVERE DAMAGE TO FRONT, HOOD, TOP, SIDES AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM GARAGE UNTIL GARAGE DOORS WERE REMOVED BY GARAGE DOOR COMPANY THE NEXT DAY. ON 2/5/16 TOOK CAR TO HONDA DEALER. SAID THEY NEEDED TIME TO INVESTIGATE, WOULD NEED UNTIL MONDAY, 2/15 WHEN MANUFACTUERE'S REP COULD BE THERE; GAVE LOANER VEHICLE TO USE IN INTERIM. CAR STILL HAD DEALER TAG, ONE MONTH OLD. ON 2/17, RECEIVED A CALL FROM SERVICE MANAGER STATING THAT HONDA REP'S INVESTIGATION FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO LOOK TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO REPAIR VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD TO RETURN LOANER VEHICLE THAT DAY, WHICH WE DID. THERE WAS OVER $2,000 DAMAGE TO HOME; AND $8,836 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. I FIND IT AMAZING THAT HONDA COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND NOTHING WOULD MAKE IT STOP. THE CAR IS BRAND NEW - HONDA KNOWS THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG; THERE ARE OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I WILL NOT FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR FOR ONE MINUTE WHEN THE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED (TAKING 24 DAYS TO REPAIR). AND, IT IS A DAMAGED VEHICLE WITH THE DEALER TAG STILL ON IT!

Feb 4, 2016 600 mi

2016 HONDA PILOT SURGE WHILE TRYING TO STOP ON A CITY STREET AND 2 TIMES ENDED UP PART WAY IN THE INTERSECTION. NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH. HAD PILOT ABOUT A MONTH. ONLY DROVE ABOUT 500 MILES. CONCERNED, SO KEEP LONGER DISTANCES IN TRAFFIC. SETUP AN APPOINTMENT TODAY WITH LOCAL DEALER TO INSPECT PER HIS SCHEDULE IN 4 DAYS.

Feb 4, 2016 600 mi

2016 HONDA PILOT SURGE WHILE TRYING TO STOP ON A CITY STREET AND 2 TIMES ENDED UP PART WAY IN THE INTERSECTION. NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH. HAD PILOT ABOUT A MONTH. ONLY DROVE ABOUT 500 MILES. CONCERNED, SO KEEP LONGER DISTANCES IN TRAFFIC. SETUP AN APPOINTMENT TODAY WITH LOCAL DEALER TO INSPECT PER HIS SCHEDULE IN 4 DAYS.

Feb 1, 2016 19,000 mi

VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD WHEN 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DURING COASTING OR LIGHT BRAKING. SURGING ROUTINELY OCCURS AT MODERATE SPEEDS ( 35-45MPH ) WHEN COASTING DOWNHILL ON A SECONDARY HIGHWAY. SURGING HAS ALSO OCCURRED AT PARKING LOT SPEEDS, AND HAS NECESSITATED EMERGENCY BRAKING TO AVOID COLLISION. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY HAS ACKNOWLEDGED SIMILAR BEHAVIOR IN ANOTHER MODEL THAT SHARES IDENTICAL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WITH THIS VEHICLE ( ASIDE FROM DIFFERENCES IN TUNING ), THE 2016 ACURA MDX, AND A SOFTWARE REPAIR CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY FOR THAT VEHICLE. AT THIS TIME, NO SOFTWARE REPAIR HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2016 HONDA PILOT TOURING. SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE BY A LOCAL HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT, WITH NO IMPROVEMENT.

Feb 1, 2016 19,000 mi

9-SPEED TRANSMISSION IN THE "TOURING" TRIM LEVEL OF 2016 HONDA PILOT HAS AN ELECTRONIC PUSH-BUTTON SHIFTER. THIS SHIFTER INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO RESPOND TO FIRM BUTTON PUSHES. THIS IS ESPECIALLY PROBLEMATIC WHEN SHIFTING FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE OR VICE VERSA IN PARKING SITUATIONS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND FIRMLY DEPRESSING THE SHIFTER BUTTON TO REVERSE DIRECTION, THE VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATED IN THE ORIGINAL DIRECTION UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE. THIS HAS NECESSITATED EMERGENCY BRAKING TO AVOID COLLISION. NO WARNING MESSAGE OR CHIME IS GENERATED DURING THESE FAILURES, THE VEHICLE SIMPLY FAILS TO ACKNOWLEDGE OR RESPOND TO THE BUTTON PRESS. DEALER SERVICE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE OR REPAIR THE PROBLEM.

Feb 1, 2016 19,000 mi

VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD WHEN 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DURING COASTING OR LIGHT BRAKING. SURGING ROUTINELY OCCURS AT MODERATE SPEEDS ( 35-45MPH ) WHEN COASTING DOWNHILL ON A SECONDARY HIGHWAY. SURGING HAS ALSO OCCURRED AT PARKING LOT SPEEDS, AND HAS NECESSITATED EMERGENCY BRAKING TO AVOID COLLISION. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY HAS ACKNOWLEDGED SIMILAR BEHAVIOR IN ANOTHER MODEL THAT SHARES IDENTICAL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WITH THIS VEHICLE ( ASIDE FROM DIFFERENCES IN TUNING ), THE 2016 ACURA MDX, AND A SOFTWARE REPAIR CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY FOR THAT VEHICLE. AT THIS TIME, NO SOFTWARE REPAIR HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2016 HONDA PILOT TOURING. SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE BY A LOCAL HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT, WITH NO IMPROVEMENT.

Feb 1, 2016 19,000 mi

9-SPEED TRANSMISSION IN THE "TOURING" TRIM LEVEL OF 2016 HONDA PILOT HAS AN ELECTRONIC PUSH-BUTTON SHIFTER. THIS SHIFTER INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO RESPOND TO FIRM BUTTON PUSHES. THIS IS ESPECIALLY PROBLEMATIC WHEN SHIFTING FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE OR VICE VERSA IN PARKING SITUATIONS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND FIRMLY DEPRESSING THE SHIFTER BUTTON TO REVERSE DIRECTION, THE VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATED IN THE ORIGINAL DIRECTION UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE. THIS HAS NECESSITATED EMERGENCY BRAKING TO AVOID COLLISION. NO WARNING MESSAGE OR CHIME IS GENERATED DURING THESE FAILURES, THE VEHICLE SIMPLY FAILS TO ACKNOWLEDGE OR RESPOND TO THE BUTTON PRESS. DEALER SERVICE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE OR REPAIR THE PROBLEM.

Nov 19, 2015 900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A HONDA DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX DAYS LATER. WHEN THE FAILURE RECURRED, THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS GIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT, BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED A FEW DAYS LATER AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900.

Nov 19, 2015 900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A HONDA DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX DAYS LATER. WHEN THE FAILURE RECURRED, THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS GIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT, BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED A FEW DAYS LATER AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900.

Nov 10, 2015 3,000 mi

I WRITE TO YOU TO CONVEY MY SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING A NEW HONDA 2016 PILOT. MY ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE MY CONCERNS WITH AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. WERE MET WITH TEPID RELUCTANCE AND A CAVALIER NEGLECTFUL ATTITUDE. 1.AT HIGH SPEEDS (55-75 MPH) THE VEHICLE OVERSTEERS AND DURING EMERGENCY AVOIDANCE MANEUVERS BECOMES UNSTABLE. TWICE WHILE AVOIDING DEAR ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS, I HAVE ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND WAS SERIOUSLY CONCERNED ABOUT ROLLING THE VEHICLE OVER. I OWN AND HAVE DRIVEN A 2003 PILOT FOR OVER 180,000 MILES AND NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS SORT OF ISSUE. I BELIEVE THE SUSPENSION IS INCORRECTLY DESIGNED AND THAT UNEXPECTED AND UNNECESSARY ROLLOVERS ARE IMMINENT. 2.THE 'AUTO IDLE OFF' FEATURE TURNS THE ENGINE COMPLETELY OFF AT CERTAIN TIMES AND UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. IT TAKES BETWEEN 900 AND 1,300 MILLISECONDS TO RECOVER POWER TO THE WHEELS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. UNLIKE HYBRID VEHICLES (FROM WHICH THIS FEATURE WAS TAKEN), THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE ELECTRICAL MOTOR TO PROVIDE TORQUE TO THE DRIVETRAIN WHILE THE ENGINE RESTARTS AND AS A RESULT, THERE IS DELAY IN ACCELERATING. IN THE VAST MAJORITY OF TIMES, THIS IS OF NO CONSEQUENCE HOWEVER IN A SMALL FRACTION THIS DELAY INCREASES THE RISK OF COLLISION. ABOUT ONCE PER WEEK, I EXPERIENCE A DELAY IN ENTERING DENSE TRAFFIC WITHIN SHORT INTERSTATE MERGE LANES. THIS DELAY OF ABOUT ONE SECOND IS ENOUGH TO REMOVE MY MARGIN OF ERROR AND INCREASES THE RISK OF COLLISION DURING A MERGING MANEUVER. WHILE THERE IS A SWITCH TO DEFEAT THIS FEATURE, IT RESETS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND REMEMBERING TO OVERRIDE IT EVERY TIME IS INCONSISTENT WITH HUMAN MEMORY AND PERFORMANCE.

Nov 10, 2015 3,000 mi

I WRITE TO YOU TO CONVEY MY SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING A NEW HONDA 2016 PILOT. MY ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE MY CONCERNS WITH AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. WERE MET WITH TEPID RELUCTANCE AND A CAVALIER NEGLECTFUL ATTITUDE. 1.AT HIGH SPEEDS (55-75 MPH) THE VEHICLE OVERSTEERS AND DURING EMERGENCY AVOIDANCE MANEUVERS BECOMES UNSTABLE. TWICE WHILE AVOIDING DEAR ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS, I HAVE ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND WAS SERIOUSLY CONCERNED ABOUT ROLLING THE VEHICLE OVER. I OWN AND HAVE DRIVEN A 2003 PILOT FOR OVER 180,000 MILES AND NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS SORT OF ISSUE. I BELIEVE THE SUSPENSION IS INCORRECTLY DESIGNED AND THAT UNEXPECTED AND UNNECESSARY ROLLOVERS ARE IMMINENT. 2.THE 'AUTO IDLE OFF' FEATURE TURNS THE ENGINE COMPLETELY OFF AT CERTAIN TIMES AND UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. IT TAKES BETWEEN 900 AND 1,300 MILLISECONDS TO RECOVER POWER TO THE WHEELS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. UNLIKE HYBRID VEHICLES (FROM WHICH THIS FEATURE WAS TAKEN), THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE ELECTRICAL MOTOR TO PROVIDE TORQUE TO THE DRIVETRAIN WHILE THE ENGINE RESTARTS AND AS A RESULT, THERE IS DELAY IN ACCELERATING. IN THE VAST MAJORITY OF TIMES, THIS IS OF NO CONSEQUENCE HOWEVER IN A SMALL FRACTION THIS DELAY INCREASES THE RISK OF COLLISION. ABOUT ONCE PER WEEK, I EXPERIENCE A DELAY IN ENTERING DENSE TRAFFIC WITHIN SHORT INTERSTATE MERGE LANES. THIS DELAY OF ABOUT ONE SECOND IS ENOUGH TO REMOVE MY MARGIN OF ERROR AND INCREASES THE RISK OF COLLISION DURING A MERGING MANEUVER. WHILE THERE IS A SWITCH TO DEFEAT THIS FEATURE, IT RESETS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND REMEMBERING TO OVERRIDE IT EVERY TIME IS INCONSISTENT WITH HUMAN MEMORY AND PERFORMANCE.