2019 Honda Pilot Complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE — Filed 10/07/2026

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle experienced an intermittent catalytic converter warning light that turned on and off on the instrument panel. The contact referenced Technical Service Bulletin: 21-010; however, the vehicle was not included in the TSB. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer confirmed the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the TSB. The vehicle was scheduled for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — Filed 10/02/2026

Fuel injectors problems and fuel pump located under the engine

ENGINE — Filed 10/02/2026

NHTSA ACTION # PE25008 2019 HONDA PILOT AWD EXPERIENCING LOUD TICKING NOISES FROM EGINE BAY 3,OOO MILE OIL CHANGES AT DEALER SINCE BOUGHT NEW RULING OUT NEGLEGT VALVES RECENTLY ADJUSTEDAND TIMING COMPONENTSREPLACED AT 60,OOO MILES INCLUDING LEAKING IDLER ARM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE — Filed 09/28/2026

Honda DTC U3000-49 Internal Electronic Failure of the Multipurpose Camera. Ran into an issue where most if not all system modules began flashing warnings in the instrument cluster. The last time this happened, we found our original factory Honda battery to have finally failed. We replaced the battery 6 months ago, thus it's basically new. Naturally we thought possibly that something happened to the battery again, so we brought it back to Goodyear, and they ran tests. Alternator charging system was good, and so was the battery. They reset the system, and all of the warning lights went away for about 5 minutes. After idling for about 5 minutes, all of the random warning lights came back on the instrument cluster. Since the system was reset, the only thing that was flagged after pulling the codes post-reset was U3000-49, which after some research appears to be somewhat common. I talked to my local Honda dealer and they said the cost to fix this is in the mid to high $2000 range. I had to pay Goodyear $67.98 due to the fault not being with their installed battery, and they let the car go saying they couldn't do anything, so I contacted Honda.

BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE — Filed 03/08/2026

While operating the vehicle in reverse at a low speed (under 5 mph), the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) failed to provide any audible or visual alerts regarding a stationary vehicle positioned directly behind my path. The vehicle is equipped with a Rearview Video System and Rear Proximity/Parking Sensors, both of which were active. ​Despite a clear line of sight and the secondary vehicle being a standard passenger car, the sensors did not "ping" or trigger an emergency brake/alert, resulting in a rear-end collision. The sensors and camera lens were clean and free of debris at the time of the incident. This represents a failure of the safety system to perform its primary function of obstacle detection in a standard backing scenario, posing a significant risk for back-over incidents involving pedestrians or other vehicles.

POWER TRAIN — Filed 12/03/2024

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that he had stopped the vehicle and had depressed the brake pedal. The contact stated that he opened the driver's side door and as he stepped out with his left leg, the vehicle started to move forward, and the engine was still running. The contact stated that the vehicle had a safety feature that automatically placed the vehicle into park (P) when the driver depressed the brake pedal and opened the driver's side door. The contact stated that as he exited the vehicle, it started to roll; he had parked on a slope with the hood of the vehicle aimed downhill. The contact stated that the driver's side rear tire ran over both his legs below his knees. The vehicle rolled downhill into a ravine and was not damaged. The contact stated that he called the police, who arrived and asked if he needed medical attention. The contact stated that no report was issued. The contact declined and later drove himself to a hospital emergency room. The contact stated that he was x-rayed and examined and only had abrasions and bruises. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined it had low battery power and had contacted the manufacturer for further guidance. The contact stated that the vehicle had a 9-speed automatic transmission that used a push button. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

POWER TRAIN — Filed 07/03/2025

I have recently had a traumatizing event with respect to the 2019 Honda Pilot. As you know this vehicle has the 3.5L v6 engine and transmission. Recently I was in a situation where I needed to accelerate to miss an oncoming tractor trailer that crossed the median. The only course of action was to accelerate. At the time of acceleration the car skipped and slipped gear. We narrowly missed colliding and in my estimates dying. I had the vehicle inspected and diagnosed by a Honda dealership in Sanford NC. They determined the Torque Converter failed and is bad. They also informed me this same power train is in the 2018 and previous Honda Pilots. Which Honda extended the warranty on to address the issue. Why haven’t they included the 2019? This is unacceptable I have reached out to Honda and they will not discuss the issue.

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE — Filed 06/05/2025

After receiving a CMBS error message I tried to drive home and the vehicle automatically engaged brakes while merging with no other vehicle near by and I was almost rear ended.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE — Filed 12/05/2024

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fujel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while idle at a red stop light the vehicle suddenly smoke coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle that began increasing in size and thickness. The contact as well as the passengers exited the vehicle after the vehicle had been turned off. After exiting the vehicle, a fire immediately began to come from the front end of the vehicle. The fire department had put out the fire. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. There were no injuries and no medical attention was needed. The dealer was contacted and was unable to confirm any cause for this failure or confirm when the remedy would be available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — Filed 07/20/2024

NHTSA Recall Number 23V-858: I have contacted my local Honda dealer multiple times to fix vehicle per the recall and have been told that Honda has provided no parts to fix the vehicle, even after my vehicle began experiencing problems. Recently, while operating my vehicle, it hesitated (i.e. almost stalled out) and then surged forward, which caused me to get into a collision and sustain injuries. After the collision, I contacted the Honda manufacturer using the customer service number on the recall notice and informed them of the collision. They denied that the issue my vehicle was experiencing was related to recall even though a Honda website states that the fuel pump issue will cause the same issues that I experienced. The Honda manufacturer customer service rep. stated that Honda has parts to fix the recall and the dealer should have asked to receive a part. When I contacted the dealer and informed them of the Honda manufacturer customer service rep. statements, the service manager and my local dealer became upset and frustrated as he informed me that they have been trying to get parts for months. The Honda manufacturer does not appear to care for the safety of the individuals using their products, nor the for the individuals that may also be injured based upon these unsafe vehicles still being on the road. In additions, the Honda manufacturer is providing intentionally misleading statements to consumers related to the recall. Their actions are unacceptable and they should be held accountable.

ENGINE — Filed 07/07/2024

A rod bearing in the engine failed and broke through the side of the engine block damaging the catalytic converter and causing oil to spray every where and the engine to seize and catch fire.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE — Filed 06/10/2023

CMS IS NOT WORKING. Just stopped.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — Filed 03/25/2024

Started vehicle and proceeded to drive forward in my driveway when smoke started coming in the vehicle. Noticed after driving that the smoke was coming in the vehicle from under the glove box on the passenger side by the floor mat. Within approximately two minutes a flame ignited in which the dashboard caught on re. The whole inside on the vehicle was destroyed & totaled the whole vehicle. I have about 25 more pictures of the car (after the re and during) that I couldnt send via this webform. If you need them I would be happy to email them to you directly.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE — Filed 06/18/2023

Rear ended the vehicle in front. Vehicle in front had emergency braking activate, our pilot did not activate emergency braking. It does often go off on 2 lane highways when a large vehicle is coming the other way or when trying to take a freeway exit, but apparently not when you're about to hit someone.

ENGINE — Filed 05/01/2023

Drove for about 12 minutes, parked, then returned less than 5 minutes to find that the car has caught on fire! The fire started to appear in the space between the hood and windshield, then burned aggressively within a few minutes.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 06/29/2022

According to a Honda dealership, a bracket holding the exhaust pipe under the car snapped and caused the pipe to then lay on the bumper, which melted the bumper. They said there was nothing they could do. This is a manufacturer defect. If a bracket snaps, the bracket should be replaceable. At this point, the bracket needs to be replaced and so does the bumper.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES — Filed 03/02/2023

When I was parking my Honda Pilot 2019, the car suddenly accelerated on its own without pushing the gas pedal and hit the wall of a building. This accident caused head, neck and back injury for myself. FYI, there was not any warning lamps or messages or other symptoms. I have also reported this incident to American Honda Motor but no one has inspected my car yet.

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — Filed 07/12/2022

The contact owned a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle at approximately 2 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated forward violently and jumped a parking barrier. The contact stated she almost hit two nearby passengers; however was able to steer the vehicle to the side, and crashed into a tree where the vehicle came to a stop. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver's air bag deployed. The vehicle was destroyed. The police arrived on the scene. There was a police report filed. One of the nearby passengers, which the contact almost hit was injured due to her fall and sustained a fractured arm that required medical treatment. There were injuries to the contact arms, chest, and stomach from the seat belt retraction however she declined medical treatment at the scene. The vehicle was towed to the local salvage lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE — Filed 01/02/2022

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the transmission had erroneously shifted from the drive position to the select position causing the vehicle to hesitate and sputter. After turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine the failure had self-corrected. On one occasion while parked with the engine idling, as contact was exiting the vehicle the transmission erroneously shifted out of the park position and began to drive forward knocking the contact to the ground and driving over the legs. During the incident, the driver sustained injuries to both legs and a fractured arm. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who reprogrammed the transmission. No further information was available. Later while operating the vehicle warning messages began to be displayed including the service engine, power train, and the warning message "danger pull over immediately". The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 52,000.

AIR BAGS — Filed 11/27/2021

Front end impact into another vehicles passenger side. Other drivers side impact bags deployed mine did not. Seat belt pin engaged on my vehicle.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER — Filed 08/07/2020

WHEN I WAS BACKING MY CAR, I SAW A WHITE CAR APPROACHING FROM MY REAR END CAMERA BUT THERE WAS NO SOUND OR WARNING SOUND AS USUAL. I STOPPED MY CAR UNTIL THE CAR PASSED BY. THEN I STARTED BACKING SLOWLY WITHOUT SEEING ANY CAR MOVING OR APPROACHING. SUDDENLY I SAW AN OLD DARK GREEN HONDA CRV CAR ON MY REAR BACK CAMERA CAME FROM NOWHERE WITH HIGH SPEED AND NO WARNING OR SOUND. I PRESSED MY BRAKE IMMEDIATELY. I DID NOT FEEL ANY PULSE OR COLLISION. WHEN I DROVE HOME AND FOUND A SMALL DAMAGE ON MY CAR REAR BUMPER. I FILED AN ACCIDENT REPORT M0153386 IN WASHINGTON STATE.

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES — Filed 07/03/2020

HONDA PILOT 2019 -DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WITH MY WHOLE FAMILY WITH 3 KIDS AT THE BACK, AT A SPEED ~40MPH. THE LANE IN WHICH I WAS DRIVING (RIGHT) SLOWED DOWN, SO MOVED TO THE LEFT LANE. THAT LANE WAS ALSO SLOWING AS I CAN SEE THE CARS IN THE FRONT SLOWING DOWN AND STOPPING. MY ATTEMPTS TO STOP THE CAR PROVED FUTILE. THE CAR DID NOT STOP. 1) REPEATED PUMPING OF THE BREAKS DID NOT YIELD TO STOP THE CAR. HONDA PILOT COLLIDED WITH THE CAR IN THE FRONT. 2) THE CARS SYSTEM TO SLOW THE CAR WHILE APPROACHING A VEHICLE IN THE FRONT DID NOT FUNCTION. 3) AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL - NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. - COLLISION CENTER WAS LITERALLY BAFFLING, OVER THIS - HAVE NO CLUE HOW THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WITH THIS KIND OF A COLLISION. I SERIOUSLY SUSPECT THAT THERE IS SOME THING SERIOUSLY FLAWED. SINCE I'M NOT AN AUTOMOBILE ENGINEER, I'M NOT SURE OF TECHNICALITY INVOLVED IN THIS. SOMETHING WENT WRONG TERRIBLY, THAT THE CAR DID NOT STOP ON BRAKING, CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN, & THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN INFORMED ABOUT THIS TO HONDA, HONDA WAS REFERRING TO GEICO, THAT THEY WILL DO THE INVESTIGATION. GEICO SAYS THAT ITS NOT THEIR PROBLEM AND HONDA SHOULD DO THE INVESTIGATION. AS A COMMON MAN I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM INVESTIGATED AND NECESSARY ACTION TO BE TAKEN. I SEE THEY SUBROGATE EACH OTHER, WHICH IS NOT CORRECT. I'M NOT SURE HOW MANY CARS ARE RUNNING IN THIS CONDITION ON THE ROAD. PLEASE DO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO CHECK ON THIS. I CAN GIVE ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, PICTURES AND POLICE REPORTS IN THIS REGARD. I NEED ASSISTANCE IN INVESTIGATION OF THIS ACCIDENT AND FIND OUT WHY THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND. I SEE THAT THERE ARE OTHER RECALLS WITH REFERENCE TO HONDA PILOT 2019, THOUGH MY CAR IS NOT ON THE RECALL, I HAVE MY DOUBTS THAT THERE IS MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENT IN THE CAR, THAT HAS CAUSED THIS FLAW. HOPING TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. THANK YOU.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 07/07/2020

THE DRIVER SHOULD KNOW IF THE BACK-UP AUDIBLE AND VISUAL DETECTION ALARM SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN DEACTIVATED. IN THE CASE OF MULTI-DRIVERS, THE SYSTEM SHOULD ALWAYS DEFAULT TO 'ON'. ON THE 2019 HONDA PILOT, NO WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IF THE SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTALLY OR INTENTIONALLY DEACTIVATED. SO, IF SOMEONE DEPRESSES THE MOMENTARY DEACTIVATION BUTTON, THE DRIVER DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY PRECAUTIONARY WARNING INDICATION ON THE BACKUP CAMERA SCREEN. WE HAD TWO BACKUP ACCIDENTS IN ONE WEEK BEFORE WE FIGURED OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON. NOW WE HAVE TO VERIFY THAT THE SYSTEM IS 'ON' EVERY TIME WE START THE CAR. WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN: UPON STARTING THE CAR, THE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMS SHOULD DEFAULT TO THE FULL ENERGIZED MODE. SECONDARILY, IF THE DRIVER CHOOSES TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM, ONLY THE AUDIBLE ALARMS SHOULD BE DEACTIVATED. THE BACKUP SCREEN SHOULD ALSO WARN THAT THE AUDIBLE ALARM IS DISABLED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE BACKUP SCREEN'S VISUAL ALARMS EVER BE DEACTIVATED. THE EXISTING SYSTEM IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND A FATALITY WILL EVENTUALLY OCCUR. THE CORRECTIONS APPEAR TO BE JUST PROGRAMMING CHANGES. HONDA HAS FAILED TO PERFORM THE PROPER PROCESS HAZARD REVIEW (HAZOP) OF THE BACKUP SYSTEM. I HAVE INFORMED HONDA AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD FILE MY COMPLAINTS.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 09/15/2019

AS I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, WITH MY FOOT COVERING THE BRAKE THE CAR RPMS SHOT UP AND IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED SLAMMING INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS STANDING AS HARD AS I COULD ON BRAKE AND IT WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR. THE CAR THAT WAS HIT HAD SOMEONE STANDING BEHIND IT LOADING HER GROCERIES, THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT CAUSED HER CAR TO HIT HER AND KNOCK HER TO THE GROUND.

AIR BAGS — Filed 08/29/2019

I HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION IN MY 2019 HONDA PILOT ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 25-30MPH AUGUST 29, 2019. THE SENSOR WAS TRIGGERED AND THE AIRBAG SYSTEM "ATTEMPTED" TO INFLATE. MY HEAD SMASHED INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIRBAG SYSTEM NEVER PROPERLY INFLATED. I JUST KEPT HEARING A SOUND LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO INFLATE BUT HAD A HOLE IN IT OR SOMETHING. THE MEDIC SAID THAT IF MY AIRBAG INFLATED PROPERLY, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN LIKE A PUNCH IN THE FACE AND BLOWN ME BACK. INSTEAD, MY HEAD SLAMMED THE WHEEL AND THE BAG NEVER GOT INFLATED NEAR CAPACITY. I CALLED HONDA AND REPORTED THE INCIDENT I WAS GIVEN HONDA CASE # 09867010. I WAS THEN CALLED A FEW DAYS LATER BY ADRIAN FROM AMERICAN HONDA WHO TOLD ME THERE WAS NO WAY THE AIRBAG FAILED, AND THAT IF IT DID, I HAD TO LET INSURANCE TELL HONDA AND I WAS TO TELL NO ONE ELSE. HE THEN TOLD ME Y MEMORY HAD TO BE WRONG AND IF I SAID OTHERWISE, I WAS A LIAR. I REPORTED THIS SO THAT NO ONE ELSE WOULD ENCOUNTER THIS SAFETY ISSUE AND HONDA WOULD HANDLE IT, BUT IT SEEMS THEY ARE DENYING THE POSSIBILITY. I HAD THE BODY SHOP SAVE THE AIRBAG AND RELATED COMPONENTS FOR POSSIBLE INSPECTION. THE INSURANCE COMPANY SAID THEY DID NOT CARE TO LOOK INTO THE MATTER AND THAT I SHOULD CONTACT HONDA OR AN ATTORNEY MYSELF IF I FELT SOMETHING FAILED.