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2016 Honda Pilot

What 2016 Honda Pilot owners report most

Engine and electrical problems dominate owner complaints for this model, with the most common pattern being sudden engine shutdown while driving at highway speeds, accompanied by the entire instrument panel lighting up. Owners also report smoke emerging from under the hood in some cases. Powertrain and fuel system concerns round out the complaint picture, with some incidents involving safety-critical situations including passengers in the vehicle.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 45%
Owners report the engine shutting off without warning while driving at highway speeds, with the instrument panel illuminating all at once and smoke observed coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. · 7 fire · 4 crash · 1 injured
Electrical System safety 35%
Owners report the entire instrument panel lighting up simultaneously while underway, often coinciding with engine shutdown and smoke visible from the front of the vehicle. · 5 fire · 3 crash
Power Train safety 12%
Owners report safety concerns with the powertrain that they describe as unresolved after contacting Honda, characterizing the manufacturer's response as reluctant and dismissive. · 5 crash · 1 injured
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 10%
Owners report the vehicle's computer displaying warning messages while traveling on the highway, in some cases with other passengers present in the vehicle. · 1 fire · 2 crash · 8 injured
Structure safety 3%
53 reports (3%) · 3 crash · 4 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,649 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.