Do 2019 Honda Pilot owners report Electrical System problems?

249 of 847 NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Honda Pilot (29%) involve Electrical System.

Do 2019 Honda Pilot owners report Engine problems?

213 of 847 NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Honda Pilot (25%) involve Engine.

Do 2019 Honda Pilot owners report Fuel/Propulsion System problems?

105 of 847 NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Honda Pilot (12%) involve Fuel/Propulsion System.

2019 Honda Pilot — Common Problems Owners Report

Electrical system faults are the most-reported concern, with owners describing sudden screen blackouts and audio disruptions while driving. Engine and fuel-system complaints follow closely, centered on unexpected vibration, multiple simultaneous warning lights, and the engine revving high without driver input. A notable share of owners also report the forward collision avoidance system triggering false brake warnings at various speeds.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 29%

Owners report loud crackling from the speakers followed by the navigation screen and speedometer screen going completely black, accompanied by a network connection loss message. · 1 fire · 1 crash · 3 injured

Engine safety 25%

Owners report sudden vibration while driving, with the check engine light and multiple simultaneous warning lights — including hill start assist, power steering, transmission, and others — activating at the same time. · 2 fire · 1 injured

Fuel/Propulsion System safety 12%

Owners report the engine revving high on its own with no foot on the accelerator, occurring both at low speeds and while the vehicle is stationary in situations such as a school pickup lane. · 1 crash · 1 injured

Forward Collision Avoidance safety 12%

Owners report the front brake sensor activating and sounding a warning beep erroneously at various speeds, prompting unintended braking. · 3 crash · 2 injured

Power Train safety 10%

88 reports (10%), with owners describing the transmission slipping while driving. The highest injury count of any category here (4 injuries) plus 2 crashes.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 847 complaints

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