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2016 Honda Pilot Cruise Control Problems

21 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

21
Complaints
2
Crashes
Jan 2020Dec 2017
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (21)

criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2026

The fuel injector failed which cause safety issues such as reduced speed, failing safety issues, and the car is misfiring and not running safely. When driving the car started to misfire and was not running correctly. It then reduced speed and the safety features were disabled.

NHTSA #: 11717339
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2020

I went to the honda dealership in fredericksburg because I had a sign on my car saying emissions system problem and all wheels drive system problem. Once I got to the honda dealer they said the fuel injectors failed and you need new ones. I was shocked because I just bought this car 3 years ago partially new with little miles on it.

NHTSA #: 11338242
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

On october 24, 2019 at approximately 10:00 am cst. Engine completely lost power while driving at approximately 65 MPH on interstate I-80. Was in the left lane passing vehicle in right lane.

NHTSA #: 11271594
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2019

2016 honda pilot sudden rough acceleration while pulling up to the driveway. This happened after accelerator was released before the approach. Fortunately the brakes were applied on time before crashing into the property.

NHTSA #: 11220180
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2018

Honda pilot 2016 model with 30000 miles has stalled on highway interstate suddenly within 2 min of signalling messages of engine temperature too hot, transmission system problem, emission system problem etc...and went into neutral mode with failure of brakes. Car would not respond to brakes as it went to neutral state. Also noticed a burning or gasoline smell inside the car .

NHTSA #: 11138820
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CrashFiled: Oct 2017

I had pulled out of a parking place and was waiting in the traffic lane to exit the area. There were two cars in front of us. The cars were stopped.

NHTSA #: 11032866
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2017

My family traveled in this vehicle to carlsbad last week for vacation, including myself, my wife, our 13 year old daughter and 11 year old son. The vehicle worked perfectly until we were on our way home saturday, july 22, 2017. We were on I-10 approximately 1 hour east of phoenix in the right lane with the cruse set at the 75mph speed limit.

NHTSA #: 11010410
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2016

This is a follow up to complaint 10881962 in which one of my fears has come to fruition. I was driving my car in the normal mode (acc and lkas disabled) on a normal two lane paved road when the car in front of me made a slow right turn. I was not following very closely and came to a complete stop on my own to avoid running into the other car.

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NHTSA #: 10895070
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Apr 2019

Driving back from a trip and was trying to exit the highway and when I engaged the gas pedal the car would not accelerate. It happened so fast that I thought I did something wrong. Once I got back on the highway I drove about 100 miles and was in a construction zone.

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NHTSA #: 11204396
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2025

In many instances (perhaps 30 in the five years) while driving on the highway I will depress the accelerator to pass a vehicle but instead of accelerating the engine revs drop and the speedometer goes blank.

NHTSA #: 11668718
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2022

5 times we have experienced P2135 code. 4 times this year, causing the dash warning lights to flash numerous warnings and the vehicle goes into immediate limp mode. Unable to accelerate normally and unable to drive faster than 30-35 MPH on the freeway causing us to drive on the shoulder until we are able to safely exit the freeway .

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NHTSA #: 11479189
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Oct 2021

Several times, while driving on the freeway, I've taken my foot off the accelerator to naturally slow (rather than brake) for traffic in front of me. When I put my foot back onto the accelerator to speed back up, the car actually decelerates before catching with a "clink" noise and then finally accelerates.

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NHTSA #: 11435921
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2020

Honda pilot AWD 2016 has RPM variation / hesitation during normal driving from rev range 1500 to 2500rpm. It is a continual hesitation or spluttering of revs. If accelerarting extremely hard it is not as evident but is always there.

NHTSA #: 11366432
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing power while driving at 75 MPH, and depressing the accelerator pedal. The rpms dropped to 35 MPH and the engine revved.

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NHTSA #: 11351515
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jul 2020

There is jerking when accelerating my vehicle. This takes place typically while driving between 20 and 60 MPH. This seemingly transmission problem is very worrying for my 2016 honda pilot.

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NHTSA #: 11338621
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle hesitated in response. The contact stated that at speeds over 50 MPH, the failure was not experienced.

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NHTSA #: 11297700
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Nov 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. The contact took the vehicle to bob lanphere beaverton honda (10760 sw canyon rd, beaverton, or 97005) for scheduled maintenance. Two weeks later, the vehicle accelerated spontaneously while driving approximately 45 MPH.

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NHTSA #: 11278278
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Apr 2016

Vehicle loss acceleration while traveling at 65 MPH (engine still running) speed slowed to 25-30 MPH then returns to full control. This happened in rush hour traffic in atlanta and several times on open highways. Honda updated the pcm and tcm and it did not solve the problem.

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NHTSA #: 10855324
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CrashFiled: Nov 2018

On saturday november, 24, at approximate 9:45 am I was driving uphill and noticed my engine was making an odd sound. It made it when I accelerated, but stopped as soon as I took my foot off the gas. As I got to the top of the hill, there was no more sound.

NHTSA #: 11154573
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Dec 2017

Vehicle randomly cuts power to engine. While vehicle is in motion, stability control symbol flashes when accelerator is pressed and power is cut from the engine causing vehicle to slow. Releasing accelerator allows vehicle to coast and stability control symbol on dash goes away.

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NHTSA #: 11053718
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2016

Hi, I got a strange problem in my car as per the attached image.

NHTSA #: 10883011

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