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2016 Honda Pilot Other Problems

180 owner-reported other complaints from NHTSA data

180
Complaints
Jan 2019Dec 2019
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (180)

criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2025

This accident happended about three months ago. While I was driving on highway, all of suddend, most the signals popped up like firework, AWD/VSV/EPS/TSA and Hill Start Asssitance and etc. My pilot just like lost power and hardly to be speeded up.

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NHTSA #: 11647836
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2023

the auto idle stop stalls and does not restart when you press the accelerator. I have been caught stalled in the middle of intersections too many times to count. Well over 100.

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NHTSA #: 11536312
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Apr 2023

My sunroof glass spontaneously exploded. It was not hit by an object nor were temperatures extreme. Had my inside sunroof visor not been closed, the broken glass would’ve fallen on the vehicle occupants causing injury.

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NHTSA #: 11515504
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2023

When driving my 2016 Honda Pilot Touring and forgetting to turn off the auto idle my car will completely shut off and not turn on. This has happened a total of 3 times since owning my car. All three have occurred at a red light intersection.

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NHTSA #: 11500613
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Filed: Dec 2022

When car stops due to Auto Idle it then stalls and gos into neutral shutting of engine completely With collision warning coming up. Then have to shut car off , put into park before it struggles to restart. I have documented on 2 other occasions with NHTSA and to be honest if I was to document this every time you would have 100’s of reports from me.

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NHTSA #: 11497024
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2022

Auto idle stop malfunctions regularly without any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms before the malfunction. This causes the vehicle to restart automatically or it requires the driver to restart the vehicle manually. An error message appears on the console screen for less than one second at the time of the problem, but no warning or error messages before or after.

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NHTSA #: 11485986
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2022

My car often does not start back up at stop signs/traffic lights. I feel very much in danger. It is difficult to get my car to start back up after it fails to start back up.

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NHTSA #: 11485504
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2022

This like the third time this has happened where the stop-start feature on my Honda Pilot almost have gotten me into a serious accident. It has happened during stop and go on I95 when I was heading to Maine and I stopped and it literally almost shutdown after I got ready to go forward.

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NHTSA #: 11482830
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2022

On multiple occasions when the auto idle engages the car stalls. The dashboard looks like the car is running by its not. In order for me to be able to drive it I have to put it in park, turn it all the way off, and then restart.

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NHTSA #: 11480350
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2021

I have a 2016 Honda Pilot Elite and have been experiencing some issues with the Auto Engine Idle Shut Off for the past few years. Whenever the car is stopped either at a light or in a traffic on road, highway exit ramps, the auto engine idle feature shuts of the car upon pressing the breaks fully.

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NHTSA #: 11437309
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2021

The first issue is when the car is stopped and the auto engine idle is on, when I lift the brake to press the accelerator, the car shuts off the engine completely, puts itself in Neutral or Park, and requires me to put the car in Park (if not there already) and restart (press brake and ignition button).

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NHTSA #: 11437030
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2021

In the past 4 months, each time my Honda Pilot is stopped at a light or in slow traffic, the idle stop will engage and shut off the engine. In order for the engine to turn back on, we have to put our foot on the brake, place car in park, and push the start button to get it to start again. Each time we have taken it to the dealer or a car repair shop, they test the battery and it is fine.

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NHTSA #: 11427940
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2020

At a stop light my auto idle-off is engaged (engine goes off), but when trying to accelerate, the engine does not restart and engine goes into neutral. I needed to turn the car completely off and then restart the car. This is extremely dangerous, as cars are expecting me to move.

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NHTSA #: 11366532
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2020

While driving my 2016 exl honda pilot AWD, it began displaying multiple codes such as hill start assist, road departure, emissions system, power steering, and, tsa. I took it right away to a nearby auto zone and the code they gave me was p0304 cylinder misfire. When I took it to hendrick honda the codes were no longer flashing.

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NHTSA #: 11299103
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2019

I've had multiple issues including faulty fuel injectors, faulty collision mitigation system, faulty homelink transmitter, audio bluetooth that resets on its own and now the latest one is a keyless start system problem.

NHTSA #: 11290844
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2019

Moonroof exploded while driving at highway speeds. There were no signs of wear and there were no chips. There was a loud pop and glass started falling down from the moonroof.

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NHTSA #: 11290667
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2019

This vehicle is equipped with an auto engine idle feature that idles the engine when you come to a stop. Sometimes the engine idle coincides with the moment that you would accelerate to continue going forward, and the engine stalls completely. This requires the vehicle to shut down and restart.

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NHTSA #: 11278004
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2019

A few weeks ago my 2016 honda pilot sunroof shattered while I was driving on an open highway and there were no other cars around. Nothing hit the sunroof, but while I was driving I heard two loud pop sounds and looked up and the sunroof had shattered. I had to have it replaced at a honda dealer, and honda refused to reimburse me for it as they did not want accept the liability of a vehicle flaw.

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NHTSA #: 11218340
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2019

While backing into a parking space at an apt. Building at the slowest speed imaginable, the windshield wiper on the back window on my 2016 honda pilot came in contact with an overhang storage cabinet at the back of the parking space and the window exploded. On my backup camera, it said I still had room to go back but that is because the window protrudes more than the backup camera.

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NHTSA #: 11171287
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2018

Sunroof exploded outward on the highway

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NHTSA #: 11142756
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2018

Collision mitigation braking system (cmbs) computer overload in a construction zone with vehicle in motion on a highway. Cmbs computer shut down and would not reset without taking vehicle to dealer. Dealer rebooted computer for $62 and advised turning off cmbs before entering construction zones to avoid a repeat.

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NHTSA #: 11130621
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2018

My wife was driving down the freeway at 70 MPH and heard a big pop (sounded like a gun shot). The weather conditions were perfect and the road itself is very smooth. So my wife pulled over and saw that her sun roof had exploded.

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NHTSA #: 11101855
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2018

Sometimes the RPM drops and the vehicle has a hard shift jerking the car forward. It happens about once every other week but doesn't last long. Unfortunately, when it happens I can't take the car in because I'm at work and when I do take it in it doesn't happen.

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NHTSA #: 11099368
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2016

As I was driving 65 MPH on the freeway one night the engine suddenly started revving up super high and the car began slowing down. It was quite frightening. Because it was dark, it took a minute to identify the problem- that the car slipped into neutral.

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NHTSA #: 10897918
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2015

I had just pulled out of my garage when the tailgate window on my eight day old, 2016 honda pilot forcefully exploded. It blew shards of glass 15 feet behind the vehicle. The force broke the rear window wiper and bent the window wiper arm down.

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NHTSA #: 10788507
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2025

We had road issues recently and the care stalled on Thanksgiving. We ended up having it towed to 2 mechanics, the final mechanic determined that this issue is a recall for other Hondas. Ours is not listed.

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NHTSA #: 11704506
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2025

AIS is failing. Car stalls out multiple times. Sometimes car will not even start when turning trying to turn on the first time.

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NHTSA #: 11670116
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2025

My name is [XXX] . I am submitting this formal complaint regarding the repeated and serious transmission failures on two 2016 Honda Pilot vehicles that I own. Both vehicles were purchased together and have developed nearly identical transmission problems, posing serious safety concerns.

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NHTSA #: 11657425
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2025

The Auto Idle Stop System sometimes stalls car instead of re-starting it. It is still in gear when it stalls and can roll on its on. You expect it to start up the way it should and for you to accelerate but it stalls and rolls on its on.

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NHTSA #: 11641529
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2025

Our 2016 Honda Pilot Elite sputtered as we tried to accelerate and then the engine died. It is available for inspection upon request. The engine stop unexpectedly while driving limiting control of the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11638672
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2024

A few years ago, I reported a problem with my car's auto idle stopping, causing the car to stall, and taking a few minutes to restart. Honda offered to update my software to fix this issue, which I did last March. Today, driving, the car stalled again.

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NHTSA #: 11610325
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2024

This issue occurred [XXX]. The fuel door would not open when we were at the gas station to fill up. We opened the side panel inside the back of the vehicle and tried to open using the emergency lever but that did not work either.

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NHTSA #: 11586470
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2024

The car just stopped while being driven in the freeway around December 2022. It was towed to the dealership and they said that the engine "seized." We wrote a letter to Honda and they said that it was our fault (car has very little miles- it's a family car). The engine light was never resolved even after engine was replaced.

NHTSA #: 11575093
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2024

Since 2021 the vehicle has stalled everywhere we go and has a gas/electrical burn fume. The vehicle had stalled in the middle of the highway and didn't allow us to shift it into any gears while flashing all dashboard lights. The vehicle was towed to Legend driven Honda where they couldn't find any issues and said they just reset the transmission code.

NHTSA #: 11565290
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2024

While driving my car started doing a jerking motion as if it wanted to stall. Then all the warning lights the car could possibly have started flashing. All wheel drives engine warning came on as well as emissions systems problem warning light.

NHTSA #: 11563952
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2023

Unable to open my gas cap door either by pushing the gas opener button by driver side door or manually from the latch located in the trunk. I was running low on gas and am unable to refill the gas. Others offered to help by forcing the gas door open but said they would definitely damage the car.

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NHTSA #: 11550024
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2023

Auto idle stop randomly fails to restart engine when attempting to accelerate from stop. After coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not restart. While in heavy traffic on interstates the failure to restart creates panic.

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NHTSA #: 11514017
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2023

The stop/start system will fail to restart the engine and stall the vehicle. This is the system that is designed to shut the engine off when at stop lights in order to save fuel. There are times when the engine will stall when it attempts to start the engine again.

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NHTSA #: 11501949
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2023

The auto start on vehicle is defective. When sitting at red light the vehicle shuts off and the when you go to excelerate the car stalls. I have taken to 2 Honda dealers and have been told that your agency is investigating problem.

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NHTSA #: 11500339
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2022

When you start the car it is always in economy mode so that the engine can shut off when you are stopped. I like to turn this feature off manually as a few times if I don’t the car has stalled and also goes into neutral. Happened while I was on California highway 80 in stop and go traffic which was pretty scary as I was in the center lane.

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NHTSA #: 11481652
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2022

The auto stop on my 2016 honda pilot is causing the car to not restart and have to put in park, restart and then put back into drive. If it doesn't stall completely, everything with shut off (AC, radio) and then start back.

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NHTSA #: 11477082
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

When coming to a complete stop, the vehicles' start/stop feature was engaged and the car's engine turned off. Instead of turning back on when the brake was released, the car did not turn back on. Hitting the ignition button also did not start the vehicle back up immediately.

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NHTSA #: 11477056
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2022

Auto Engine Idle Stop has failed to restart the vehicle in multiple situations, including at traffic lights and in stop and go traffic. Inspection is available upon request. When a trafic light turns green and I have tried to proceed the vehicle stalls and will not restart quickly, the cars behind me are surprised and not happy when I have to go through a procedure to get the car to restart.

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NHTSA #: 11475337
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2022

I was driving with the intention to turn left at a major intersection. I was the first car to pull into the left hand turning lane. I put my blinker on and pushed down on the brake waiting for the light to turn green so I could make the left hand turn but the car just shut down.

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NHTSA #: 11470033
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2022

Auto stop/start feature will leave vehicle disabled and stranded at lights , and or in the middle of busy roads. Has happened to my wifes 2016 honda pilot 5 times now. Luckily 3 of those times were in parking lots , but twice on a busy highway with kids in the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11469612
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2022

2016 Pilot stalled at a stop sign after releasing break and pressing the gas. The engine had been off due to the auto stop/start function and did not restart upon release of break.

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NHTSA #: 11458735
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2022

I exited the freeway and was stop at the light at the off ramp. When the light turned green, I accelerated but the car died. The steering wheel was completely locked up.

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NHTSA #: 11451808
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2021

Hello, I have 2016 Honda Pilot Touring. The car was stalled many times since last 3 years where the car stalled out at a red light while using the auto stop-start. It would happen frequently now when I took my foot off the brake and nothing would happen when I put my foot on the gas.

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NHTSA #: 11440646
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2021

When stopped at a red light the idle-stop initiates and engine shuts down. Upon release of the brake peddle the engine does not start leaving you stranded at a green light or even worse in the middle of the intersection waiting to make a left turn. I have to turn off the car completely and then try to restart it.

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NHTSA #: 11438002
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2021

Having issues with the auto idle function. Car is stalling out when car Is stopped for more than two to three seconds. doesn't matter if the auto idle function is engaged or turned off.

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NHTSA #: 11436450
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: May 2021

My car was "stall out" at a stop light or stop sign when I was in "auto idle-stop" and pressed on the gas. I first noticed that the auto idle-stop was hesitating when it would start up. I also noticed that the radio would "cut out".

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NHTSA #: 11416725
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

Car stalled while at traffic light and did not restart. This is a safety issue, as car was stopped in two way traffic at a busy 4-way intersection. Car could not be put into neutral (or any gear) to be moved out of traffic.

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NHTSA #: 11341001
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

Upon acceleration to pass, the rpms drop, there seems to be no power. Lifting off the accelerator and reapplying, the power returns. This has happened four times,three being interstate and one local four lane road.

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NHTSA #: 11230635
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2018

Driving the vehicle on flat road at 40 MPH. Vehicle sounds an alert and begins displaying errors. The errors rotates through the display of several faults while the engine is running -- idle or in drive.

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NHTSA #: 11153639
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2018

***auto idle stop malfunction** while in moving traffic on a highway in northern virginia, the pilot has stalled and even powered off while the auto idle stop function was engaged. The car powered down and required a re-start which needed multiple attempts to actually take effect (up to 20 seconds-multiple attempts).

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NHTSA #: 11129882
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2017

First: the eight inch touch screen, like in many new cars is, as installed, a continuous, distracted driving hazard. For any driver to use it at all while in motion means one must glace away from the road! In this car, the combination of having to use this with no alternate controls like a volume control means trouble.

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NHTSA #: 11020367
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2026

Auto idle stop function causing car to not start back up. Could be at a stop sign, in a left turn lane, in the middle of an intersection waiting to turn. Very stressful and unsafe driving conditions.

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NHTSA #: 11713546
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2025

UNKNOWN - The hydraulics of the power tailgate in the 2016 Honda Pilot are defective. After opening, it randomly starts 1 long continuous beep while the power tailgate closes - and it will not stop. I have had multiple items crushed.

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NHTSA #: 11697555
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Aug 2025

At high rate of speed on two lane road the hood would lift when another vehicle coming from the other direction. was driving cross country when this first happen. Call the local dealer who looked up by VIN an showed no recall.

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NHTSA #: 11678006
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2025

When the Auto Idle feature is on, the car will often completely turn off when at a red light or in stop & go traffic. When it is time to move again, I cannot go. Cars are honking at me to move, but the car will not start.

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NHTSA #: 11657797
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2025

This is my second complaint regarding my other 2016 Honda Pilot (VIN: [XXX] ). Like my first Pilot, it suffers from serious transmission issues — jerking, rough shifting, and occasional loss of power. Both vehicles were maintained properly and now have the same safety-related defect.

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NHTSA #: 11657643
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2025

While stopped at a busy intersection, the “auto idle” feature turned the car off. When the foot was removed from the break, the car is supposed to turn back on and go. This time the car made a sound like metal grinding on metal, then the car automatically shifted into neutral.

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NHTSA #: 11655711
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2024

I began having intermittent issues with my electric start button. I called Honda of mentor where I purchased the car. They told me I'd need to bring it in for diagnostic.

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NHTSA #: 11624635
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2024

Keyless entry malfunction. Vehicle not starting at times. Replaced battery.

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NHTSA #: 11617390
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2024

The A/C in my 2016 Honda Pilot is blowing hot air. On my first visit to the dealer, dye was added to detect the leak at a cost of $422. Upon returning to the dealer a second time, the dealer replaced the A/C condenser at a cost of $1,075, which did not solve the problem.

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NHTSA #: 11616659
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2024

For the last few years the idle stop feature has resulted more than one dozen times of me being stuck at a stop light and not being able to get the car started. It will idle off and when I lift my foot off the break it will have trouble starting back up. If I wait a minute or so it can sometimes start back up but at least four times it has required a jump start to get it started again.

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NHTSA #: 11615765
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2024

getting intermittent exhaust fumes inside the cabin. co2 and other exhaust gasses getting inhaled by my family

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NHTSA #: 11573758
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2024

I am reporting a problem with the 2016 Honda Pilot audio system. It sounds identical to the reported problems that have lead to a recall for the 2018-2022 models. The system works fine initially, but after 30 minutes of driving, the system becomes filled with static noise.

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NHTSA #: 11564612
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2023

Auto Start/Stop feature has repeatedly struggled to restart car at stop lights. Disabling this feature manually after starting the car is the only way to disable this feature. Initial failures were due to battery wear, but after replacing the battery we still have intermittent issues where the vehicle will not restart after the auto stop feature has shut off the engine.

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NHTSA #: 11552059
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2023

I am reporting a problem with the 2016 Honda Pilot audio system. It sounds identical to the reported problems that have lead to a recall for the 2018-2022 models. The system works fine initially, but anywhere from 10 min - 1 hour into driving the system becomes staticky.

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NHTSA #: 11551522
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2023

the auto engine idle stop repeatedly malfunctions causing the stopped car to not start up when it is time to go. It takes several seconds to restart the car and, in the middle of an intersection, this is very dangerous. It has happened numerous times.

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NHTSA #: 11545850
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2023

I am having issues with crackling and popping noises in my stereo system. I know that this is a common issue. I understand that there may be a recall.

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NHTSA #: 11535247
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2023

The rear view camera doesn’t always work on the display on the dash. When we put it in reverse the screen shows black instead of what is behind our vehicle. This issue is intermittent.

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NHTSA #: 11528919
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2023

While traveling from northern Illinois to Sarasota, FL, vehicle transmission stopped functioning along I-75 near Tifton, GA. It had been raining the entire trip. No one was injured.

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NHTSA #: 11515768
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Feb 2023

Front windshield wiper washer jet hood nozzle sprayer fell off and is lost. Called Honda dealer. They checked with Honda corporation and are advised that there are 1,100 of these on back order.

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NHTSA #: 11508886
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2023

This problem is the auto stop/start mechanism. This has been going on for at least 3-4 years. The car will automatically stop when we are at a red light or a stop sign, but then will not start when you press the gas.

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NHTSA #: 11508469
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2023

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The liftgate malfunctioned. it is available for inspection.

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NHTSA #: 11502155
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2022

All warning lights turned on during a normal drive. The dealer said it is a harness issue and needs to replace the harness to fix the issue. Surprised that a part that does not move had to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11493846
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2022

On multiple occasions, the engine fails to restart after the auto start/stop function has engaged. I have previously had this addressed by a Honda Dealer at which time they replaced some parts having to do with the ignition system. The problem is still occurring and the only remedy is to manually shut off the auto start/stop function each time the vehicle is driven.

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NHTSA #: 11487987
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2022

My 2016 Honda Pilot is displaying a "Keyless Start System Problem". There is a Service Bulletin 20-117 that extends the warranty for affected vehicles so they can be repaired under the warranty for free. The Service Bulletin states that ALL Trim levels are affected vehicles, however, my VIN #[XXX], does not come up as an affected vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11481290
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2022

While stopped at a stop light the car totally shuts off when you go to start to move again causing you to have to put the car in park. Then start the car back up a begin to drive. This has happened 8 times now.

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NHTSA #: 11478183
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2022

The stop/start system Isn’t working properly. When I stop at a light or stop sign the car will stop and the engine will stop like it is supposed to. But when I take my foot off the brake the car doesn’t start back up.

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NHTSA #: 11477632
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2022

The engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the Auto Start/Stop function engaged, It have happened many times. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer for assessment and they keep telling me that it is due to all the electronics going on at the same time

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NHTSA #: 11468284
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2022

My 2016 Honda Pilot is experiencing the same exact issue that is reported for Honda Service Bulletin 19-057 first issued 2019 and again in 2020. I reported to Honda Corp. and the dealer we purchased the car from.

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NHTSA #: 11466791
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2022

Air conditioning compressor went on my 2016 Pilot. Upon researching, I see that Honda has issued technical service bulletin #19-091 for 2016 - 2018 Civics for condensers that caused the AC to fail. I'm not sure if this is related, but I want to put the information out there anyways as Honda has already addressed an AC issue in similarly aged vehicles.

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NHTSA #: 11465871
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2022

My 2016 Honda Pilot is experiencing the same exact issue that is reported for Honda Service Bulletin 19-057 first issued 2019 and again in 2020. I reported to Honda Corp. and the dealer we purchased the car from.

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NHTSA #: 11458261
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2022

My 2016 honda pilot has been experiencing a problem with the auto idle stop (AIS) feature. Randomly when the AIS engages the vehicle will shut off completely and switch to neutral. It displays a message to put in park and apply brake and press start.

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NHTSA #: 11447349
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2021

The vehicle has a keyless remote start problem that won’t go away. The keys have new batteries. Taking it to the dealer but when researching the issue there are several people experiencing this same problem with no way to fix the issue.

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NHTSA #: 11438050
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2021

When I'm pushing the start button to turn the engine, an error occurred in the dashboard 'keyless start system problem' my mileage is 37991. The dealer didn't find any issue, they run vehicle diagnostic and I change my battery of my key. Is this a safety issue?

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NHTSA #: 11405698
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2021

I have taken my 2016 honda pilot 3 times to the dealership and they cant figured out why the keyless start system problem light is coming on. They replaced the started and also the battery because something in the electrical is bad.

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NHTSA #: 11389308
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2020

When I push the keyless start/stop button I get an error that reads keyless start system problem. This problem started about a year ago. At first the error only appeared every now and then.

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NHTSA #: 11383145
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2020

The ' keyless start system problem' alert keeps appearing on my screen when I start the car. This happens 90% of the time . Both keys have new batteries .

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NHTSA #: 11378482
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2020

Honda pilot ex-l jerks and engine slows on acceleration, rough shifting between speeds always on incline and sometimes on freeway and around town. Overheats while waiting in traffic, makes loud noise. Many other complaints about this same problem have been found.

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NHTSA #: 11363072
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2020

The car is only a few years old and the AC stopped working went to the dealership to get it fixed they said the warranty doesn't cover it so I went to a mechanic to get it fixed he said he's gotten multiple civics and pilots 2016 and newer with the same problem faulty AC system

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NHTSA #: 11360006
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Aug 2020

Intermittently receive dash error code "'keyless start system problem ' " it comes and goes. Also vehicle struggles to restart when the a engine idle engages at a stop light. This has created safety issues in the winter when I can't go at a green light or others aren't paying attention and my vehicle won't start.

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NHTSA #: 11343581
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2020

For at least the past year and a half I keep getting an error message that says, keyless start system problem. I have replaced the batteries in my fob but it did not fix the problem. I took it to a honda dealer and they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle that would create this message.

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NHTSA #: 11341018
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2020

Only had the car for 3 weeks from a dealership and while I was driving the check emission lights come on been looking at reviews and they are not good.

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NHTSA #: 11330230
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2020

The car is around 58k. The keyless start system problem message is displayed. I replaced and all batteries of the fob and reset every thing to the factory setting, but problem still persists and the walk away auto lock is also no longer functioning after the keyless start system problem message was displayed.

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NHTSA #: 11306547
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2019

An error stating "keyless start system problem" appeared on my dashboard. I also noted the car was accelerating roughly when it shifted into higher gears. A second error message and the engine light came on, stating "emmisions system problem" my mechanic followed the honda troubleshoot recommendation instruction sheet, and removed the diagnostic code, but two days later the errors reappeared.

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NHTSA #: 11292100
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2019

The keyless start system light has been on for several months. We brought the car to the honda dealer and they replaced the key fob. The light went away for a little while, but returned.

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NHTSA #: 11270674
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2019

"keyless starter system problem" light comes and goes. The dealer can't provide the solution. Also, this causes the walk away auto-lock feature doesn't work.

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NHTSA #: 11269345
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2019

'keyless start system problem' light coming up on dash. Today the light was accompanied by an alarm/beeping also coming from dash area. Light comes on randomly, sometimes as soon as vehicle is started- and sometimes when car is in motion.

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NHTSA #: 11257946
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2019

I keep getting 'keyless start system problem' error when I push start my engine. The car still drives but I am worried it will not detect the key and stop driving one of these days without warning or engine won't start without any warning. I have changed battery for my key, it does this to both of my car keys, and it doesn't happen all the time but more than half of the time I start the engine.

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NHTSA #: 11256862
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2019

Keyless start system problem error message. Sometimes the car will not start until I have tried multiple times.

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NHTSA #: 11245974
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2019

An error with the "keyless start system" keeps re-occurring. An error code "keyless start system problem" shows up. Took it to the dealer and they re-set the computer (for a price), but error code returned 24 hours later.

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NHTSA #: 11243269
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2019

The following alert shows up: keyless start system problem. It happens as soon as the vehicle is started and remains on. The dealership reset the code but it returned 1 week later and isn't going away.

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NHTSA #: 11221188
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2019

The car wont start or lock. 'key fob not recognized' light comes on. Intermittent.

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NHTSA #: 11219259
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2019

There is a gasoline smell inside the car and outside I dont see any leaking but the smell is making me worry

NHTSA #: 11191739
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2019

Keyless entry warning. Warning is intermittent.

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NHTSA #: 11165097
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2019

Keyless start system problem warning light is ignited on the dashboard. It started when the vehicle had about 45,000 miles on it. The walk away auto lock feature stopped working also.

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NHTSA #: 11165324
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2019

I keep receiving a code that states "keyless start system problem". Honda dealership states they reset computer but problem continues to show every time I start vehicle. Apparently they either can't fix it or they don't know how to fix it.

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NHTSA #: 11164593
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2018

Car intermittently fills with gasoline fumes when being fueled. Has happened many times since new; local dealer verified fumes recently, but could not duplicate or repair it.

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NHTSA #: 11098169
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2017

When the rear tailgate is opened electronically, the tailgate opens completely and then immediately begins the closing process (beeps and then closes). It can be stopped manually otherwise it will finish the closing process. If you stop it manually, the electronic closing system (button on door, key fob or button by driver seat) is disabled.

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NHTSA #: 10955587
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2016

Rattling at instrument panel. Frequent freezing of touch screen, especially when car is being driven on the highway.

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NHTSA #: 10937318
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2016

We are experiencing a snap/clunk that can be heard and slightly felt through foot when applying or releasing the accelerator and also application of the brake. This only occurs when the vehicle is in a colder (probably less than 30 degrees fahrenheit) outside temps. Honda dealer had look at it twice and its been in the shop 3 three times so far with the fourth visit being this morning 2/10/2016.

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NHTSA #: 10825255
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2026

When driving vehicle shuts off for no reason. Then I have to put my four-way on and turn my vehicle back on. It has already happened four times, and no one seems to know what the problem is or what is causing the issue.

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NHTSA #: 11719739
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2026

Three times at a stop light my car goes into the engine idle stop mode and when the light turns green my car won’t get out of the mode. I have to put it into park and restart the car to go. I have almost been hit twice.

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NHTSA #: 11719096
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2025

paint chips all over pealing

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NHTSA #: 11685079
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2024

Idle stop feature caused the car to fall dead and go stuck into neutral while at a stop sign and getting ready to pull off into traffic to make a right onto the feeder of a busy freeway. I had to place the car into park then press the ignition button to turn the car back on then shift back to drive before being able to pull off.

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NHTSA #: 11624807
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2024

I just purchased this vehicle this year if any components failed I do not know of it.

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NHTSA #: 11622141
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2024

When at a stop at an intersection the engine auto idle/stop feature will engage and when you let off the break the engine comepletely dies and you have to put car in park and restart the car. This is extrememly dangerous when at intersections and in turning lanes.

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NHTSA #: 11620082
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2023

Unless I remember to disable "Auto engine idle stop" my car will die at a light or any place I'm stopped. A bunch of random lights or warnings flash across the dashboard , brake won't push in, and I am unable to put it in neutral for my vehicle to be moved off the road or interstate.

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NHTSA #: 11517405
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Feb 2023

Sun visor part number 83230-TG7-A11ZA has failed twice now (6/24/2019 and again 9/29/2021). What happens is that the tension spring internal to the sun visor fails causing the sun visor to flop down impeding the driver's vision directly forward. We had to purchase new replacement sun visors twice.

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NHTSA #: 11508892
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2022

My 2016 honda Pilot Touring model won’t restart after idle stopped. I have to place car in park and restart using the start button. Issue occurs only when can idle stops.

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NHTSA #: 11482901
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2022

After turning a corner vehicle turned off, in the middle of the road, stated put in park and press engine start button, had to press 2x for the car to start

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NHTSA #: 11480164
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2022

My vehicle is equipped with with an Automatic Engine shutoff. The vehicle shuts off at traffic lights and then fails to turn back on. I have contacted Honda but only told that there is not currently a recall and it would cost 200$ for a diagnostic test to be ran and if they don’t find the problem I am still responsible for the 200$ charge.

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NHTSA #: 11479229
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2022

My car shuts off and goes into Park at intersections or highway while stuck in traffic if the Auto Engine Idle is not manually disabled. It can take up to 3 minutes to restart my car.

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NHTSA #: 11477572
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2022

I have a Honda Pilot 2016 with a keyless start system issue. I see a recall document Service Bulletin 20-117 dated December 9, 2020; however, when I type my VIN number for my vehicle, I do not see a recall. I have been having the Keyless start system issue for the past 3 days.

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NHTSA #: 11475822
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2022

I’m having problem with the start/stop feature if my honda pilot 2016. For a couple of incidents already, when the car idle on a stop, it will not start back. It happened today 7/23/22 in Fletcher ave in Fort Lee, NJ.

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NHTSA #: 11475506
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2022

The idle stop on the car is defective, if not turned off which had to be turned off everytime we start the car, The car will randomly idle stop at intersections and won't come back on, will have to forcefully turn off the car and turn it back on. Couple this happened on dangerous intersection and traffic lights. Honda has not resolution, they just say turn off idle stop everytime.

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NHTSA #: 11475240
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2022

Honda has a "stop / start" feature that when stopping at a stop sign or traffic light, with brakes applied, stops the engine. Once you take foot off brakes, the engine should restart. On four occasions, the engine did not restart.

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NHTSA #: 11469293
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2022

Stop/start feature fails to restart the car. I have to turn off the car completely to restart.

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NHTSA #: 11468918
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2022

stop-start fuel saving system don't work properly.

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NHTSA #: 11468709
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2021

When I started my car, my rear window imploded/shattered. There was no evidence of tampering, no sudden change in temperature, no previous cracks in that window.

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NHTSA #: 11444076
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2021

I stopped at a red light. The idle stop engaged (ie: the engine turned off but the radio was still on). When the light turned green, I removed my foot from the break and the entire car turned off.

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NHTSA #: 11442620
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2021

Keyless start system problem: the light come and Honda does no know how to address this concern.

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NHTSA #: 11441625
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2021

Keyless Start System Problem. Only 52000 miles on car

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NHTSA #: 11438800
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2021

When starting the vehicle, the vehicle doesn't immediately start when pressing the start button. When the vehicle starts, a message appears on the dash saying keyless start system problem. No information has been received from Honda about this problem, but a Honda recall service bulletin related to 2016-2017 Honda Pilots was found online.

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NHTSA #: 11433519
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2021

The Keyless Start Power Assistance Error Light keeps displaying after my auto lock feature failed. There is a forum of other 2016 Pilots of many owners experiencing the same thing. Today I found myself unable to start my car with every message failure displaying.

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NHTSA #: 11427939
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: May 2021

Auto restart has turned my vehicle off at a stoplight and then not restarted the engine and put the drivetrain into neutral. This has happened multiple times now. Also the car shifts into gears that either slow my car up when I’m trying to accelerate and speeding my vehicle up when braking.

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NHTSA #: 11416669
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2020

The error message 'keyless start system problem' appears on my dashboard. I kept really the honda servixe technician and they told me there's nothing wrong with my car. But it doesn't go away.

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NHTSA #: 11383837
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2020

The keyless start system is showing a problem and is never gone, many people have this issue with honda vehicles

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NHTSA #: 11378029
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2020

Keyless start system problem error at 33000 miles. All honda pilot owners are facing the same issue at 30k+ miles.

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NHTSA #: 11374552
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2020

The key fob has trouble starting car. Display has message' keyless start system problem error'. Car has less than 35k miles.

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NHTSA #: 11366321
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2020

Keyless start system problem message comes on as soon as I start the car

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NHTSA #: 11362796
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2020

Engine light stays on and says emissions system problem. Keyless start system problem. Everything works and runs fine but these lights say on my dash.

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NHTSA #: 11349800
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2020

I have had 2 problems show up on the dashboard for my vehicle. As follows: 1) emissions systems problem 2) keyless start system problem my driving conditions are normal. I keep my vehicle maintained and serviced regularly.

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NHTSA #: 11338618
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2020

2016 honda pilot I get a keyless start system error message and I have heard that 2016 models have had this issue. Honda wants to charge me $400 to fix and it is only a 10 minute job. Recall issue??

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NHTSA #: 11331700
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2020

Stripping on roof comes off on its own. Most recently the stripping above the drivers side has fallen off, leaving a visible nail or screw. Happened when driving.

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NHTSA #: 11331800
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2020

Keyless start system problem

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NHTSA #: 11302805
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2020

Keyless remote system issue, apparently this is a very common issue with these vehicles after 36,000 miles. I'm unsure if the error will cause the car to just shut off while driving in traffic or make it just not start when I try to start it. This appears to be an issue that should have been addressed via a recall if the issue is this common.

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NHTSA #: 11302479
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2020

Suddenly receiving a 'keyless start system problem' error message. I had parked on a neighborhood street in 70 degree weather at sunset and the next time I got into my car, there was the error message when I turned it on.

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NHTSA #: 11301743
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2019

Keyless start system problem error message in the instrument cluster. "walk away lock feature" stopped working. When I get out of the car, the car beeps once, but the locks never "lock".

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NHTSA #: 11289164
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2019

At ~30k miles, the keyless start system periodically fails - issuing a warning (audible & visual) when starting/turning off the car. The visual warning persist while driving. This system also results in a failure of the walk-away lock feature.

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NHTSA #: 11258891
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2019

'keyless remote start problem' keeps appearing on my dashboard. Is inconsistent and does not have any pattern to turning on. It will turn off on its own as well.

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NHTSA #: 11257198
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2019

Factory stereo. I had brought my car to lia honda in enfield to see why the factory radio works for everything but the sirius xm radio. They told me it would need a new antenna after having the car for three days and not knowing what was wrong.

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NHTSA #: 11243761
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

The board is showing this message after I turn the engine on: keyless start system problem

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NHTSA #: 11240404
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

Auto start button failure. Just happened to me at 36,000 miles. Did some research and it seems quite common.

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NHTSA #: 11233178
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

While my vehicle was sitting in my employer's parking lot, the rear/back window shattered into a million pieces. After researching, it appears that this is an issue. We have been having extremely warm temperatures lately so I am not sure if that is a contributing factor.

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NHTSA #: 11232009
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

Vehicle states keyless start system problem though nothing is wrong? The other week the windows, including sunroof, all rolled down by themselves sometime early morning and rain got in- inorder for me to make this happen I have to sleep walk to my key fob and hit unlock twice and hold the unlock button until all windows are fully down. It was a stinky flood mess.

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NHTSA #: 11231626
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

Getting an error - keyless start system problem this error appears as soon as car is started and doesn't go away

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NHTSA #: 11231119
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

My sunroof glass shattered today while waiting to exit a parking lot. The sunshade was closed so no glass shards fell into the car. We were moving at or under 5mph on level ground.

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NHTSA #: 11229912
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2019

Keyless start system problem error ... It's showing up on & off for past few months now...I see it's happening alot of the 2016 honda pilot yet no recalls have been made....it's happening when the car has pasted it's warranty period

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NHTSA #: 11218613
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2019

Keyless start system problem. Changed car and remote battery but keyless problem keeps appearing. If I turn vehicle off and on and run car for a while message goes away but then comes back.

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NHTSA #: 11210832
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2019

Keyless start system problem

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NHTSA #: 11209992
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2019

Vehicle was stationary and rear windshield completely shattered.

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NHTSA #: 11209566
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2019

Keyless start system problem code has starting appearing on dash. Came on after vehicle started.

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NHTSA #: 11207379
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2019

This car has issues with the auto idle restarting. Approximately 8 times over the last 1.5 years the car does not restart after its idle. It has to be put into park, engage the brake and try to restart.

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NHTSA #: 11194638
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2019

I have a message on the dash saying 'keyless start system problem' I changed batteries on both keyfobs and problem still occurring. Can someone help me

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NHTSA #: 11175099
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2019

I'm getting a keyless start system problem that started stationary and remains as the car drives. I change the batteries send I tried the alternate key, I did the diagnosis reset. The problem persists hello I believe there should be a recall.

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NHTSA #: 11172708
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2018

Keyless start system error - the car won't start and this is the error message that pops up.

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NHTSA #: 11142523
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2018

When driving, the vehicle jerks forward when it changes speed or gear.

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NHTSA #: 11118504
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2018

Sunroof spontaneously shattered while being driven on the interstate. Was not hit by any moving object.

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NHTSA #: 11073849
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2018

16 honda pilot touring AWD smells of a very, very strong odor of exhaust/gasoline coming into the vehicle at idle. Also, vehicle smells like gasoline in my garage when I come out in the morning. Many similar complaints listed online.

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NHTSA #: 11073310
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2018

Strong odor or smell of fuel or gasoline inside the cabin while traveling down the road and or while sitting stationary with engine running.

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NHTSA #: 11065398
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2018

Unsatisfactory transmission shifting since new (2-2016). Learching, searching for gears, slack in shifting from stop. Honda says its normal.

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NHTSA #: 11064148
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2017

The bluetooth doesn't work as a true hans free. When making a call you have to place the phone to your ear wait for the other person to pick up then transfer the call otherwise you can't use bluetooth. Most names I say when trying to call someone by voice command ends up in 911.

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NHTSA #: 11040336
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2017

After locking the car in a parking lot with windows up, I returned to find all windows half down and sun roof half open. Another time after locking the car I returned to find the tail gate open.

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NHTSA #: 11035508
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2017

Sunroof shattered while closed upon getting on the highway, not hit by any object.

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NHTSA #: 11005975
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2017

While driving on the highway, I adjusted the radio volume. It instantly went to the maximum volume, and all controls to adjust the volume became inactive. The radio was so loud I feared my speakers would blow or my ears would be damaged.

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NHTSA #: 10985086

Other 2016 Honda Pilot Issues