2015 Honda Pilot Other Problems
15 owner-reported other complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (15)
Your catalytic converter is failing prematurely because the vehicle's fuel management system is sending excess fuel into it, causing damage. This same issue is also pushing oil out of your car, creating both a mechanical problem and an environmental concern. The owner reports this is a design flaw rather than a maintenance issue. Fixing this would likely require diagnosing the fuel system settings and potentially replacing the catalytic converter and addressing the oil leak.
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Your car's interior has developed a persistent mold and mildew problem that creates a musty odor and requires repeated cleaning. This growth may pose health concerns, especially for young children riding in the vehicle. The issue appears to be related to moisture accumulation inside your cabin, and resolving it typically involves identifying the source of excess moisture, inspecting and cleaning the HVAC system and cabin air filter, and potentially addressing any water leaks or drainage problems.
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Your 2015 Honda Pilot's white diamond pearl paint is peeling off on multiple body panels, including the roof and tailgate. Honda dealership initially repaired some peeling paint under warranty extension SB19-057, but now other panels are showing the same problem. When you requested repair of the additional peeling paint, Honda Corporate denied your claim. The fix would likely involve repainting the affected body panels.
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Paint chips on door, hood, and roof paint. These issues have been occurring one after the others, it started 4 years ago until today.
My back-up camera is not working.
Trunk closed on my head and trapped me. It lifted and then closed on my hair trapping me by my braids. I had to get assistance to get free
My 2015 Honda Pilot White Pearl paint is peeling off of my roof in large pieces. I have seen four of the same reported issue on the NHTSA site and many of the same color Honda Pilot vehicles with paint peel on the road. There was obviously a paint or application problem with this Honda white pearl paint.
COMPLAINT - HONDA NO LONGER PROVIDES A MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR THE VEHICLES. IT INSTEAD RELIES ON A MAINTENANCE MINDER SYSTEM. I CHANGE MY OIL MORE FREQUENTLY THAN THE RECOMMENDED 7500 MILES, WHICH MEANS THAT THE MAINTENANCE MINDER NO LONGER WORKS, AS IT IS THROWN OFF BY THE MORE FREQUENT OIL CHANGES, AS WELL AS BY MY LOW MILEAGE. I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE 5.5 YEARS, AND RECEIVED ONLY ONE MAINTENANCE CODE DURING THAT TIME PERIOD - WHILE I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE VARIOUS FLUIDS DURING THAT SAME TIME PERIOD TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE AND IN AN EFFORT TO ENSURE PROPER MAINTENANCE OF THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE MANUFACTURERS SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR THEIR VEHICLES. IF I WERE TO RELY SOLELY ON THE MAINTENANCE MINDER, I FEAR THAT NECESSARY MAINTENANCE WOULD NOT BE PERFORMED. AND NO, I DO NOT USE A DEALERSHIP TO PERFORM MY MAINTENANCE - I USE AN INDEPENDENT SHOP. THIS LACK OF A MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INCREASES THE RISK FOR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE AND POSES A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD.
ON 7/25/2020 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 9:00 PM CENTER LAND OF A 3 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND DISCOVERED THE SUNROOF GLASS HAD SHATTERED, WITH NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER PART OF THE VEHICLE. NOTHING APPEARED TO HAVE STRUCK THE VEHICLE, ONLY THE GLASS APPEARED TO HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED.
THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THANKFULLY I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN MY DRIVEWAY BUT THE CABLE SNAPPED AND THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED SECONDS EARLIER WHILE I WAS DRIVING 50.
BOTH REAR DOOR WINDOWS INTERMITTENTLY ARE FOUND OPEN APPROXIMATELY 2-3 INCHES.
KNOWN PROBLEM WITH ALUMINUM AIR CONDENSERS INSTALLED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE VEHICLE GRILL. SUIT SETTLED IN 2012 ON OTHER MODELS. HONDA REFUSES TO COVER UNDER GENERAL WARRANTY CLAIMING ROAD DAMAGE. WE SAY FAULTY DESIGN THAT THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT FOR A LONG TIME.
WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I-5 SOUTH FREEWAY, I HEARD AN EXPLODING SOUND ON SUNROOF. I PULLED OVER AND SAW THE SUNROOF GLASS SHATTERED. MY CAR MILEAGE IS AROUND 13,000 MILES.
I HAVE SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE 2015 HONDA PILOT THAT I PURCHASED IN JANUARY 2015. THE MOST RECENT ONE HAPPENED TODAY JULY 15, 2015. (FOR SOME REASON I COULD NOT POPULATE THE DATE FIELD ON THE FORM.) AS I WAS DRIVING, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER. EVEN THE STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND, ALTHOUGH I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY BEFORE IT COMPLETELY STOPPED. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE BLOCK TO HOME. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO APPOINTMENTS UNTIL FRIDAY BUT TO TAKE IT IN UNDER THE EXPRESS SERVICE, WHICH I PLAN TO DO THIS AFTERNOON. I DID SEARCH THE INTERNET TO SEE IF OTHER HONDA PILOT OWNERS HAVE HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT INDEED IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OTHER HONDA PILOT OWNERS. ADDITIONALLY, ON TWO DIFFERENT TIRES, I HAD TO HAVE REPAIRS DUE TO NAILS IN THE TIRE CAUSING SLOW LEAKS. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2013 HONDA PILOT, SAME MODEL (TOURING) AND HAD THE SAME TIRE PROBLEMS. THIS IS THE CAR I USE FOR BUSINESS SO I WILL PUT MY BUSINESS ADDRESS BELOW. I AM USING MY PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS.
WHILE DRIVING ON THE BELTWAY ON A LIGHT RAINY DAY, I DROVE THROUGH A COUPLE OF INCHES OF SHEETED WATER, ON THE ROAD WAY. THE WATER WAS PUSHED UP OVER THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE IN A SOLID SHEET, THAT WAS HEAVY ENOUGH TO COMPLETELY OBSCURE VISION FOR AT LEAST 3 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENED ONCE WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO THIS TOLL ROAD AND AGAIN A MILE OR SO FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I WAS TRAVELING AT FREEWAY SPEED. VISIBILITY WAS COMPLETELY LOST WHILE TRAVELING IN A VERY LIGHT RAIN IN NON FLOOD CONDITIONS AT ENTRY RAMP SPEEDS AND THEN AGAIN WHEN WE WERE CRUISING AT ABOUT 65 MPH, DOWN THE TOLL ROAD. THE RAIN WAS SO LIGHT THAT THE WIPERS WERE ON DELAY AND DID NOT ACTIVATE DURING THE INCIDENT. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A VERY SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW FOR THIS VEHICLE. I'VE NOTICED IN THE ADS FOR THE 2016 MODEL, THAT THE CONFIGURATION WAS CHANGED. I'VE ALSO SEEN THE NOTICE IN THE PAPER THAT HONDA RECEIVED A 70 MILLION DOLLAR FINE FOR LYING ABOUT HOW MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN INJURED AND KILLED IN THEIR VEHICLES. I'M POSITIVE THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY. THE BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO BE VERY RELIABLE, EITHER, GETTING FIRMER IN COOLER WEATHER AND GRABBING AND GETTING MUSHY AROUND 70 DEGREES. THEY ALSO PUMP UP WHEN BACKING UP. *TR