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2025 Honda Pilot Engine Problems

7 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

7
Complaints
Mar 2026Dec 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (7)

criticalENGINE
Filed: Mar 2026

Your engine stopped running while you were driving. Honda has determined the engine needs to be replaced due to a known defect. You're concerned about this happening during a longer trip, especially given the cold temperatures where you live. The repair will involve Honda replacing the entire engine under warranty.

NHTSA #: 11724246
criticalENGINE
Filed: Dec 2025

Your engine suddenly lost power while driving normally, forcing you to pull over safely. The check engine light displayed an emission control warning, and the dealer determined the engine had seized and needs to be replaced. This happened at just 7 days old with only 160 miles on the odometer. The fix will involve a complete engine replacement under warranty.

NHTSA #: 11707041
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2025

ENGINE HAS MALFUNCTIONED TWICE SINCE OWNING. AS OF 10/16 VEHICLE HAS BEEN AS COGGINS HONDA IN ST AUGUSTINE. DEALER TOLD US VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED BY HONDA CORPORATION TECHNICIAN. OTPTION INCLUDE HONDA BUYING VEHICLE BACK IF NO ONE CAN DETERMINE ENGINE FAILURE

NHTSA #: 11694471
mediumENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2025

The MPG is advertised at 19-26 and after 3,000 miles I am getting 15-19.

NHTSA #: 11692128
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2025

This vehicle shut down while driving. Initially it would not restart. When it did restart all the indicator lights were on in the dash. I got to a safe location and I shut it off. I opened and closed the driver's door. When I turned it back on it was back to normal. I had it towed to the dealer because I was concerned about driving it. They found nothing wrong. I am concerned about driving this vehicle anywhere. I feel it will happen again. It's just a matter of time.

NHTSA #: 11685630
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2025

Unknown

NHTSA #: 11663923
mediumENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: May 2025

While driving with speed control on the vehicle will show warning light in dash and say something is blocking front camera sensor. Causing mirrors to tint automatically xm radio to stop Bluetooth problems and no crude control. Nothing blocking camera have to stop and restart vehicle. Throttle problems intermittent not smooth. To much throttle causing it to shift hard at start downshifting is hard and can also do this in reverse. Have had this at a dealer once and bring back again. They adjusted the throttle body. Seemed to do nothing.

NHTSA #: 11662474

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