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2013 Honda Pilot Lights Problems

2 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
May 2019Nov 2023
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

highEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Nov 2023

Your headlight wires overheated and burnt out, causing both low beam headlights to stop working while you were driving. This left you without proper forward lighting on the road. The fix will likely involve replacing the burnt wiring harness and headlight assemblies to restore proper electrical connections and function.

NHTSA #: 11554087
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: May 2019

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STOPPED WORKING. I REPLACING THE BULB, BUT IT STILL WOULDN'T WORK. SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS LATER THE DRIVERS' SIDE LOW BEAM STOPPED WORKING. WHEN LOOKING IT UP ONLINE, I FOUND MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE AS FAR BACK AS 2005 HONDA MODELS AND NOT ONLY WITH THE PILOTS BUT SEVERAL OTHER MODELS. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON 5/30/19 AT A HONDA DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND WILL GET AN ESTIMATE ON THE COST FOR FIXING THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. AT WHAT POINT DOES HONDA NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM INSTEAD OF THEIR CUSTOMERS PAYING FOR THEIR FAULTY WIRING?

NHTSA #: 11209368

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