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2016 Honda Pilot repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (46%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 100 repairs.
2016 Honda Pilot repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (81%)
Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Honda Pilot in Minnesota, United States Jan 2016 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Jul 20164800 mi | Tailgate failed to open. A connection had separated and caused the issue. | ||
| Sep 20169000 mi | The audio system was displaying error messages and no longer connecting via Bluetooth. The cruise control was malfunctioning and the crash mitigation system was overly sensitive and flashing the brake light when not needed. | ||
| Oct 20169700 mi | The audio unit is still crashing and giving error messages. Honda said there would be an update in November to correct but still nothing. | ||
| Sep 201721000 mi | Poor shifting and slow operation of the shifter. | ||
| Nov 201724000 mi | Plastic cladding at the bottom of the driver door was detached. Dealer replaced trim piece. | ||
| Jul 201948000 mi | The rotors are badly warped though the pads are not worn. It hasn't been fixed as the dealer said it was fine though they apparently didn't actually drive it or look at the rotors themselves. | ||
| Nov 201955000 miUS $250 | The front rotors were badly warped though the pads were hardly worn. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Alabama, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 201715500 mi | Radio Fading in and out. Tuner replaced. | ||
| Sep 201841000 mi | Fuel Injectors replaced. Oil pressure switch needed replacement. | ||
| Sep 202182000 mi | Oxygen Sensor Replaced Ignition Switch Replaced Oil Pressure Sender Switch Replaced | ||
| Nov 202184 mi | Timing Belt Tensioner Replaced | ||
| Jul 202292000 mi | Windshield washer fluid sensor faulty. Dealer replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Minnesota, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 20166900 mi | Collision mitigation system failed | ||
| Jun 20168000 mi | Collision mitigation system failed again. They reset the system again but at this point believe there is a built in software problem. Honda needs to update the software for this system | ||
| Aug 201822000 mi | Collision avoidance system. Adaptive cruise control. 3rd time in for these. Honda finally had them replace millimeter wave radar module. This seems to have FINALLY corrected issues with these interrelated systems. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Quebec, Canada Sep 2015 - May 2022 | |||
| Dec 2015620 mi | Roof rail front plastic moldings are lifting up a little. Replacing them did not help. Now are awaiting a Honda fix. Not a big issue at all. | ||
| Mar 20162480 mi | Auto Engine Idle Stop stopped working for two months.Reset & now works. However all Honda Sensing features were inadvertently disabled (Cruise, LKAS,CBMS,LDW,FCW,RDM). Awaiting calibration kit from Honda USA (none in Canada). | ||
| Apr 20162880 mi | During the process of re-enabling Auto Idle Stop, all Honda Sensing features were inadvertently disabled (Cruise, LKAS,CBMS,LDW,FCW,RDM). Awaiting calibration kit from Honda. | ||
| May 20163720 mi | Honda Sensing features all recalibrate and working well. During the process the dealer found a slight front wheel misalignment (pulling left) and corrected it free of charge. | ||
| Nov 20168360 mi | Every one out of about 10 car starts the neural audio setting produces a 1 second crackling sound every minute or so on all audio sources. Shutting off neural or restarting the car resolves the issue. Rear tailgate not well sealed. Water accumulates between the rear window and the window seal. When you lift the tailgate almost a half cup of water spills out into the tailgate side drainage channels, no water enters the interior! | ||
| Dec 20168060 mi | Audio unit inside rear quarter panel replaced - this fixed the intermittent audio crackling on the Neural setting. Tailgate hinges replaced to better align tailgate seals. | ||
| Jul 201821700 miC $38 | Key fob occasionally not register to start the vehicle. Hard battery reset and reinitialized all systems. | ||
| Nov 202142160 mi | Start/Stop switched defective and was replaced. Problem was occasional non start requiring that the brake pedal pedal be depressed heavily. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Connecticut, United States Feb 2016 - Dec 2020 | |||
| May 20165000 mi | Faulty wire that caused memory seats to stop working. | ||
| Mar 201718000 mi | Several warning lights were triggered by a faulty fuse. Replaced the fuse in the trunk area to correct the problem. | ||
| Jun 201721000 mi | Car shook when braking from high speeds. Rotors were warped and needed to be resurfaced. Covered under warranty due to premature warping. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Apr 2016 | Humming caused by wires in dash. Trim doesn't seat correctly. | ||
| Aug 20167300 mi | Roof rack came off. | ||
| Aug 202044000 mi | Known start button issue. The dealer did not know about it until I left it with them. They then found the problem and fixed it. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Florida, United States May 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 201716850 mi | Glove box lock | ||
| Honda Pilot in Arkansas, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201722120 mi | Steering made noise when turning to right at parking lot speed. Noise was inside the car. Honda replaced the entire steering column as the electric steering is all contained within. Did not appear to cause a steering issue but was an annoying noise. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Feb 201721000 mi | Engine light flashed & car lost power. Pulled over and stopped and restarted. Everything seemed fine. Took it to dealer and they ran diagnostics that pointed to a faulty HVAC panel. Replaced panel under warrantee - Everything fine since then. | ||
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201614000 mi | Rear entertainment screen rattled when driving | ||
| May 201858000 mi | Transmission warmer failed. Honda replaced transmission, trans warmer, radiator, hoses, fluids and other parts that are touched by transmission fluid | ||
| Jan 202081000 mi | Clogged fuel injector | ||
| Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Jun 201610000 miUS $13 | Intermittent popping sound through speakers caused by condenser clutch solenoid shocking the condenser clutch relay. Replaced relay. | ||
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2015 | Two system warnings present on first day, 9/9: remote keyless start and idle/stop start. Symptoms: car loses AC/FAN/radio/side camera, backup camera, and sometimes NAV. First dealer said it was just missing a fuse. | ||
| Oct 2015 | Warnings continued. Went to original selling dealer 9/21. Parts replaced to diagnose: computer, wiring harness. Actual cause: fuse box replacement. Extra days due to software recall. | ||
| Jun 20166000 mi | experienced center speaker (above dashboard) vibration when driving over parts of road. brought car to honda dealership. Not sure what was done but now doesn't vibrate. It doesn't appear any part was replaced. Honda issued TSB for faulty radio tuner. Radio would fade in/out (or sound like it's switching from mono to stereo) as car was driven. Brought car in for repair. They had to order the part so I came back a second time to have it replaced. | ||
| Oct 20167200 mi | the rear 3rd row passenger air vent plastic adjuster did not move properly. brought the car in as part of oil change on 9/16 and mentioned this then. They ordered the part and scheduled the replacement today 10/5. the part was replaced. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 202168000 mi | Auto start/stop occasionally cuts the engine when the brake is released, and at some times will not engage the transmission w/o a restart. Dealer could not find this in the trouble codes, so no action was taken. Did not charge us. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Ohio, United States May 2015 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Feb 20169600 mi | software update | ||
| Dec 201625000 mi | The lower passenger door panel wouldn’t stay in position, sticking out noticeably. A clip probably broke but the dealer ordered the whole part replaced. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Apr 201611460 mi | Bad AC relay | ||
| May 201612960 mi | Hole in condenser | ||
| Honda Pilot in Maryland, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201610500 mi | collision mitigation system failure warning. Radar re-aimed and tested. | ||
| Jan 20174800 mi | Adaptive cruise control working imperfectly after windshield replacement | ||
| Apr 201724000 mi | Auto idle stop not working for months. Dealer needed to call Honda tech assistant to track down problem and fix. | ||
| Mar 201833000 mi | engine idle stop wasn't working. They cleared and reset system, and it works again. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Florida, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201930166 mi | Collision mitigation dashboard light on. Problem started when traveling on highway with rubber cones in HOV lane. Dealer adjusted system. Problem solved. | ||
| Oct 202038085 mi | Automatic shifting jerky at times below 50 mph. Dealer suggested adjusting transmission software. This didn’t solve problem but wasn’t determined to be a failed fix until driving over several hundred more miles. | ||
| Nov 202038662 mi | Transmission failed. Dashboard light stated transmission failure. Honda dealership was called and they sent tow truck. Determined the original factory installed nine gear German transmission that was a new model specifically fitted for the Honda Pilot was poorly made (known to the industry) and Honda replaced transmission with a rebuilt one. Dealership kept car for extensive period to ensure new transmission functioned properly, and all electrical systems connected to it worked properly. Update: Almost two years later with 10,000 miles on new transmission, problem appears to be solved. For how long, good question. | ||
| Honda Pilot in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 20162000 mi | Rear sway bar was loose and causing a banging noise when turning. | ||
| Jul 20165500 mi | Trim in rear storage area would not stay attached. Dealer determined the clips were faulty. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Illinois, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 20167000 mi | Right rear tail light is not sealed correctly, moisture entered lens | ||
| Jun 201611000 mi | Taillight came in, dealer replaced | ||
| Dec 201616000 mi | Radio was crackling and popping - dealer wasn't sure how to repair | ||
2016 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States May 2016 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jun 201719250 mi | Adjust hood catch to fix problem with excessive play. Oil leak, bottom of oil pan is wet. Tech sprayed area around oil pan with leak detecting spray, told us to return in 500-1000 miles. | ||
| Sep 201724000 mi | Over the course of 5 visits to the dealership, the service techs searched for the source of an oil leak. After re-sealing the oil pan and re-sealing the oil pump, the leak was found to be at the side main bolts. The bolts were removed, cleaned, and the threads were coated with Honda Bond before re-installing. 1K miles later and no leak has been detected. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201815000 mi | Rear hatch kept coming down on me in cold weather only. Dealer made appt., but the service dept. adjusted the door w/o taking it in the shop and told me to try it for awhile. It was ok until today when I had to push the button a couple of times before it would open. I guess I'll waste my time on another trip over. | ||
| Honda Pilot in California, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201717000 mi | FM Radio fade in and out; No Signal for Satellite. Just diagnosis, parts ordered, appointment scheduled for parts installation. Advised that the volume fade was due to the Tuner Unit and No Satellite signal due to satellite antenna failure. Tuner Unit; Remote Ordered; Antenna Assembly-Roof ordered. All under warranty. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Alabama, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 201625300 mi | Recall for computer related issues (dash warnings, etc) | ||
| Oct 201623800 mi | Delay transferring phone calls to bluetooth and back to audio on completion of call. Intermittent failure of audio to play and/or volume controls to work. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Sep 20155000 mi | Cover stripping for roof rack connections went missing. No roof rack on this vehicle. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Arizona, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201727000 mi | The molding on the roof peeled up while on vacation | ||
2016 Honda Pilot 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Honda Pilot in Baja California, Mexico Sep 2015 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Nov 201854560 mi$100 | Sun visor replaced would not stay up | ||
| Honda Pilot in Washington, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202047600 miUS $544 | Dash lights flashing and alarm spontaneously going off. Changed battery. Didn't fix problem. | ||
| Feb 202048278 miUS $1381 | Dash lights flickering and alarm going off. Replaced gauge control module. | ||
| Mar 202048568 mi | Dash lights flickering and alarm going off. Replaced ignition switch. | ||
| Jun 202049000 miUS $405 | Flickering dash lights and alarm spontaneously going off. Finally fixed by replacing the keyless access control unit. | ||
| Dec 202052684 miUS $340 | Front passenger seatbelt wouldn't latch. Dealer replaced the seat belt buckle set. | ||
| Apr 202154000 miUS $103 | Rough shifting, particularly when the engine was cold. Dealer claimed that the fluid was dirty and required changing, despite the fact that it had just been changed a few thousand miles earlier. | ||
| Jun 202266000 mi | Safety recall for hood latch striker | ||
| Honda Pilot in North Carolina, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Mar 201820072 mi | Rear tailgate was very slow, and not going all the way up. Windows were unresponsive at times, and very slow to roll up and down. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Alaska, United States Apr 2019 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Nov 201962000 mi | Misfire CEL. Fuel injectors replaced under TSB/Extended warranty. Likely cause is carbon buildup due to Direct Injection engine design. Common issue on 3rd Gen Honda Pilots. | ||
| Nov 202175000 mi | Leaking valve cover gasket, rear bank. Gasket replaced. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Colorado, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201835000 miUS $500 | New set of tires | ||
| Honda Pilot in New York, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201713300 miUS $130 | FM volume fluctuated. Issue was covered by TSB 16-025. Dealer wanted to see the car twice to fix. Was easier and less hassle to buy the part myself and repair it myself. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Dec 20151240 mi | Leather issue since the first day. Not solved. 8-10% Inaccuracy of the Trip comp for Average Fuel Consumption (To Optimistic)Not solved. | ||
| Dec 20168680 miC $170 | Audio System fading in and out, Subwoofer does not sound. Does not recognize the key randomly. Remote start fails randomly. Repair attempt was not successful On Board computer displays 7 to 11% to optimistic data for Average fuel consumption all the time sins the vehicle is on the road. Calibration is not available in Honda Digital System. At least I was told so. Some other brands has it. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Utah, United States Jul 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Sep 20151000 mi | The windshield washer fluid motor/controller did not work, they replaced it with a new one. | ||
| Honda Pilot in North Dakota, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201511000 mi | Replaced left rear shock assembly. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada Oct 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201615500 mi | Driver side window switch for the passenger window would not work. Switch / module replaced | ||
| Honda Pilot in Iowa, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Feb 20179000 mi | Erractic shifting observed. | ||
| Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Feb 201719840 mi | Check Engine light was on. Message said "Emissions Systems Problem". They thought it was a cat converter problem, but after diagnosis, turned out the injector block needed replacement because it was injecting too much fuel. | ||
| Mar 201845260 mi | As noted from previous problem, the check emissions light came on, but this time, they had a software update to fix the false positive of the check engine light. No charge. (Just wanted to note how awesome they were. I did not book an appointment. I was in the neighbourhood. Asked them about it, and said if i had 30min-1hr, they'd look at it. Left it with them, went and test drove an Odyssey, and when I got back, they were done with the software update. Thanks Maple Honda!) | ||
| Honda Pilot in Ontario, Canada Oct 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 20164020 mi | Window weather strip was damaged and replaced | ||
| Honda Pilot in Mississippi, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201817000 mi | Homelink garage door button inoperable. | ||
| May 201825000 mi | Homelink was replaced. Plastic surround also had to be replaced due to damage during repair. | ||
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