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HONDA PILOT (2003–2024): Full Technical Specs & OBD2 Diagnostics
Built 2003–2024 · all production years covered on this single page
3.5L V6 • Gasoline
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Repair cost4.3
Parts & repairability5.0
Maintenance & durability7.5
Documentation & support7.5
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Every figure on this Honda Pilot (2003–2024) page is aggregated and cross-checked against more than 6.6 million real workshop operations, NHTSA records and OEM technical sources — and updated continuously. No invented estimates.
The Honda Pilot (2003–2024) uses Honda Genuine 0W-20 engine oil. Its battery is group 35 (BCI), rated at 550A cold-cranking amps. It is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine. Use the sections below for verified fluids, battery, OEM tyres, the maintenance schedule, recommended parts and the most commonly reported OBD2 fault codes for this vehicle.
Common problems
Common repairs
Scheduled maintenance
Fluids & lubricants
Battery
Fault codes (OBD2)
Dashboard lights
Parts comparator
Accessories & tools
Tyres
Recalls & TSB
Complaints
Workshops nearby
COMMON PROBLEMS
Engine overheatingFREQUENT
Engine temperature over limits — check coolant level, thermostat and radiator.
Related codes: P0217
Oil pressure sensor: low signalFREQUENT
ECU detects insufficient oil pressure — check oil level and sensor.
Related codes: P0522
Insufficient oil pressureFREQUENT
Oil pressure below critical threshold — stop the engine and check immediately.
Related codes: P0524
Engine control module (PCM) faultFREQUENT
Faulty ECU processor — requires specialist workshop diagnosis.
Related codes: P0606
Throttle actuatorFREQUENT
Throttle actuator motor circuit open — loss of throttle response.
Related codes: P2100
COMMON REPAIRS
Front brake pads
Difficulty: Easy
0.9h
€63 – €81
Rear brake pads
Difficulty: Easy
1.0h
€70 – €90
Engine oil change
Difficulty: Easy
0.3h
€21 – €27
ABS Module
Difficulty: Hard
2.3h
€161 – €206
AVERAGE INDICATIVE COSTS
Prices may vary by area and workshop.
Full service
€ 120 – € 200
Full brake service
€ 180 – € 300
Spark plug replacement
€ 80 – € 140
Electronic diagnosis
€ 40 – € 70
OFFICIAL LABOUR TIMES (OLP)
Standard labour hours from a database of 6.6M+ real shop operations, with an indicative labour-cost estimate for your country.
Brakes8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| ABS Module | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| ABS Pump | 2.9h | € 130–€ 217 |
| ABS Tone Ring | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front | 0.9h | € 40–€ 67 |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear | 0.9h | € 40–€ 67 |
| Brake Bleed - All Four | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Brake Booster | 2.9h | € 130–€ 217 |
| Brake Booster Check Valve | 0.3h | € 13–€ 22 |
Cooling8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coolant Bypass Pipe | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Coolant Flush | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Coolant Reservoir | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
| Coolant Temperature Sensor | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
| Cooling Fan Assembly | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Cooling Fan Clutch | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Cooling Fan Motor | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Cooling Fan Relay | 0.3h | € 13–€ 22 |
Electrical8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Airbag - Driver | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Airbag - Passenger | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Airbag - Side | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| Airbag Module/Computer | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Alternator | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Alternator Belt | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
| Amplifier | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Antenna | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
Engine8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Camshaft Position Sensor | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Camshaft R&R | 9.2h | € 413–€ 690 |
| Connecting Rod Bearings | 17.2h | € 774–€ 1290 |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Crankshaft R&R | 23.0h | € 1035–€ 1725 |
| Cylinder Head R&R | 6.9h | € 310–€ 517 |
| Cylinder Head Resurface | 9.2h | € 413–€ 690 |
| Engine Mount - Front | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
Exhaust8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Air Injection Check Valve | 0.9h | € 40–€ 67 |
| Catalytic Converter - California | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Catalytic Converter - Direct Fit | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Catalytic Converter - Universal | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| Downpipe | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| EGR Cooler | 3.4h | € 153–€ 255 |
| EGR Tube | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| EGR Valve | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
Fuel system8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Canister | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| EVAP Purge Valve | 0.9h | € 40–€ 67 |
| EVAP Vent Valve | 0.9h | € 40–€ 67 |
| Fuel Cap | 0.1h | € 4–€ 7 |
| Fuel Filler Neck | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Fuel Filter | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
| Fuel Filter - In-Tank | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| Fuel Injector - Single | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
HVAC8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| AC Accumulator | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| AC Clutch Coil | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| AC Compressor | 2.9h | € 130–€ 217 |
| AC Compressor Clutch | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| AC Compressor Oil Add | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
| AC Condenser | 2.9h | € 130–€ 217 |
| AC Evaporator | 6.9h | € 310–€ 517 |
| AC Expansion Valve (TXV) | 4.6h | € 206–€ 345 |
Steering8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Center Link/Drag Link | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Electric Power Steering Module | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Electric Power Steering Motor | 2.9h | € 130–€ 217 |
| Idler Arm | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Pitman Arm | 1.4h | € 62–€ 105 |
| Power Steering Fluid Flush | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
| Power Steering Gear Box | 4.0h | € 180–€ 300 |
| Power Steering Hose - High Pressure | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
Suspension8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Air Line | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Air Spring/Air Bag | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Air Suspension Compressor | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Air Suspension Height Sensor | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Air Suspension Valve Block | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| Ball Joint - Lower | 2.1h | € 94–€ 157 |
| Ball Joint - Upper | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Ball Joints - Upper and Lower | 3.4h | € 153–€ 255 |
Transmission8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Kickdown Cable | 0.9h | € 40–€ 67 |
| Neutral Safety Switch | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Overdrive Solenoid | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| Shift Cable | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Shift Linkage | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Shift Solenoid - Single | 3.6h | € 162–€ 270 |
| Shift Solenoids - All | 7.8h | € 351–€ 585 |
| Torque Converter | 6.0h | € 270–€ 450 |
WORKSHOP LABOUR RATES BY COUNTRY
Average independent-workshop hourly labour rates, to estimate repair costs in your country.
🇩🇪Germany€95/h
🇪🇸Spain€55/h
🇫🇷France€75/h
🇮🇹Italy€45/h
🇬🇧UK£80/h
🇺🇸USA$120/h
Reference rate
€45/h
Source: Eurostat 2024
💧 FLUIDS & LUBRICANTS
🔧 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Windshield Wiper Blades12 months
Engine Oil And Filter12,000 km / 12 months
Tire Rotation12,000 km / 12 months
Brake System Inspection12,000 km / 12 months
Parking Brake Adjustment12,000 km / 12 months
Tire Pressure And Condition12,000 km / 12 months
Steering And Suspension Inspection12,000 km / 12 months
Driveshaft Boots Inspection12,000 km / 12 months
📋 RECALLS & TSB (60)
NHTSA 19V784000
Structure › Body
Date: 31/10/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Pilot and 2019 Passport vehicles. The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Mo…
NHTSA 17V545000
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Date: 31/08/2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One de…
NHTSA 17V219000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage
Date: 30/03/2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak.
NHTSA 12V136000
Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch
Date: 30/03/2012
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V; MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2005 PILOT; AND MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 CIVIC VEHICLES. IN MARCH 2012, HONDA FILED A DEFECT REPORT TO RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 PILOT VEHICLE…
NHTSA 21V932000
Structure › Body › Hood
Date: 29/11/2021
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
NHTSA 23V458000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder
Date: 29/06/2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled dur…
NHTSA 26V054000
Seats › Critical Fasteners
Date: 29/01/2026
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
NHTSA 18V848000
Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
Date: 28/11/2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended. In the event of a crash necessitating right side curtain air bag deployme…
NHTSA 02V226000
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
Date: 28/08/2002
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGNED AND COULD CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO CONTACT A BOLT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. EVENTUALLY THE BELT COULD BE DAMAGED AND FAIL.
NHTSA 20V439000
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
Date: 28/07/2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedom…
NHTSA 20V440000
Electrical System › Software
Date: 28/07/2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As suc…
NHTSA 15V320000
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Date: 28/05/2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX…
NHTSA 24V900000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap
Date: 27/11/2024
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
NHTSA 18V661000
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Date: 27/09/2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, L…
NHTSA 13V382000
Engine
Date: 27/08/2013
Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles and certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient …
NHTSA 19V501000
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Date: 27/06/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ri…
NHTSA 19V499000
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Date: 27/06/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgelin…
NHTSA 19V502000
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Date: 27/06/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2…
NHTSA 06V270000
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
Date: 26/07/2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
NHTSA 18V268000
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Date: 26/04/2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The f…
NHTSA 21V215000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Date: 25/03/2021
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport…
NHTSA 16V346000
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Date: 24/05/2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-…
NHTSA 16V344000
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Date: 23/05/2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registere…
NHTSA 25V031000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System
Date: 23/01/2025
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
NHTSA 20V725000
Tires
Date: 20/11/2020
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2021 Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental CrossContact LX Sport 245/50R20 102 H tires with DOT serial number A376 D3K9 2920 and mold numbers S-421920 and S-421921. The tires may have been cured for a time beyond the speci…
NHTSA 14V353000
Air Bags
Date: 20/06/2014
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sol…
NHTSA 23V858000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Date: 18/12/2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 H…
NHTSA 04V541000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Date: 18/11/2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
NHTSA 13V016000
Air Bags
Date: 18/01/2013
Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.
NHTSA 12V063000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Date: 17/02/2012
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PILOT AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. THE VENT SHUT FLOAT (VSF) VALVE CASE IN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY DOES NOT MEET THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS.
NHTSA 10V640000
Suspension
Date: 16/12/2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 HONDA ACCORD V6 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA PILOT VEHICLES. THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT DAMPER BRACKET TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED WHICH MAY …
NHTSA 15V668000
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
Date: 16/10/2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to September 8, 2015 and 2016 Pilot 4WD vehicles manufactured May 7, 2015 to September 4, 2015. In the affected vehicles, when one of the safety systems such …
NHTSA 19V378000
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Date: 16/05/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-20…
NHTSA 23V174000
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior
Date: 16/03/2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to compl…
NHTSA 23V431000
Back Over Prevention › Display Function
Date: 15/06/2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As …
NHTSA 15V370000
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Date: 15/06/2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured F…
NHTSA 04V176000
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Date: 15/04/2004
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
NHTSA 24V859000
Seats › Critical Fasteners
Date: 14/11/2024
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can resul…
NHTSA 13V092000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module
Date: 14/03/2013
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 16, 2004, through September 22, 2005; and model year 2005 Acura RL vehicles manufactured March 1, 2004, th…
NHTSA 23V751000
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Date: 13/11/2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging …
NHTSA 25V391000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages
Date: 12/06/2025
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with …
NHTSA 19V298000
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts And Associated Pulleys
Date: 12/04/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
NHTSA 12V573000
Electrical System › Ignition › Switch
Date: 11/12/2012
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of…
NHTSA 04V389000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 11/08/2004
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE'S CERTIFICATION LABELS MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT VEHICLE WEIGHT AND TIRE SIZE INFORMATION.
NHTSA 21V165000
Tires
Date: 11/03/2021
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
NHTSA 19E068000
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal
Date: 10/10/2019
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 H…
NHTSA 17V029000
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Date: 10/01/2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, o…
NHTSA 17V030000
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Date: 10/01/2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarit…
NHTSA 11V468000
Seat Belts › Front › Webbing
Date: 09/09/2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 PILOT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 13, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE STITCHING THAT SECURES THE END OF THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER LAP SECTION OF THE SEATBELT MAY BE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING.
NHTSA 16V417000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Date: 09/06/2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with i…
NHTSA 18V042000
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Date: 09/01/2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Cla…
NHTSA 15V424000
Seat Belts › Rear/Other
Date: 06/07/2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to June 5, 2015. Due to an assembly issue, the third row seatbelt may be trapped between the rear seat and the rear sideliner.
NHTSA 19V182000
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Date: 06/03/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 20…
NHTSA 20V067000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 06/02/2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with ink that can be wiped away with a solvent, removing the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information.
NHTSA 18V221000
Seats
Date: 05/04/2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperl…
NHTSA 08E013000
Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/Rack
Date: 05/02/2008
HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE "HITCH" STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
NHTSA 14V700000
Air Bags
Date: 04/11/2014
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ev…
NHTSA 05V039000
Steering › Column
Date: 03/02/2005
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
NHTSA 23V735000
Steering › Rack And Pinion › Rack
Date: 02/11/2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Pilot vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the gear box assembly may contain a loose ball bearing, which can result in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
NHTSA 24V064000
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
Date: 01/02/2024
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX…
COMMON OBD2 CODES TO CHECK
P0420
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1
Powertrain
P0171
System Too Lean Bank 1
Powertrain
P0300
Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
Powertrain
P0441
EVAP Incorrect Purge Flow
Powertrain
P0128
Coolant Thermostat Below Regulating Temperature
Powertrain
P0455
EVAP System Leak Detected (Gross Leak)
Powertrain
P0700
Transmission Control System (MIL Request)
Powertrain
P0507
Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than Expected
Powertrain
P0174
System Too Lean Bank 2
Powertrain
All documented fault codes for this vehicle
The most documented diagnostic codes for this model, by system and severity. Tap a code for the full guide.
P1498
powertrain
MODERATEP1457
powertrain
LOWP1456
powertrain
LOWP1382
powertrain
HIGHP1366
powertrain
HIGHP1362
powertrain
CRITICALP1324
powertrain
MODERATEP1317
powertrain
MODERATEP1279
powertrain
MODERATEP1253
powertrain
MODERATEP1163
powertrain
MODERATEP1162
powertrain
MODERATEP1108
powertrain
MODERATEP1655
powertrain
MODERATEP1607
powertrain
HIGHP1359
powertrain
HIGHP1337
powertrain
HIGHP1316
powertrain
MODERATEP1298
powertrain
MODERATEP1246
powertrain
HIGH
DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS — UNIVERSAL GUIDE
57 warning lights classified by urgency. Appears on your vehicle? Check the urgency level.
Show all dashboard warning lights
🔴 IMMEDIATE STOP — pull over
Oil Pressure WarningEngine
Engine Temperature WarningCooling
Brake System WarningBrakes
Immobilizer / Key FaultSecurity
🟠 WARNING — check soon
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) / Check EngineEngine
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)Emissions
Battery / Charging SystemElectrical
Low Fuel WarningFuel
ABS WarningBrakes
Brake Pad Wear IndicatorBrakes
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)Brakes
Power Steering WarningSteering
ESC / Stability Control FaultChassis
Tire Pressure Warning (TPMS)Chassis
Transmission Temperature WarningTransmission
Transmission / Gearbox FaultTransmission
Airbag / SRS WarningActive safety
EGR / Exhaust Gas Recirculation FaultEmissions
Catalytic Converter / Emissions FaultEmissions
AdBlue / DEF Level LowEmissions
Coolant Level LowCooling
Hybrid / EV System WarningHybrid
EV Charge System FaultHybrid
12V Battery (Hybrid/EV Auxiliary)Hybrid
Suspension Fault / Air SuspensionSuspension
CAN Bus / Network Communication FaultNetwork
Water in Fuel FilterFuel
Diesel Injector FaultFuel
Steering Angle Sensor FaultSteering
Turbo / Boost Pressure FaultEngine
Regenerative Braking Fault (Hybrid/EV)Hybrid
Honda Sensing Fault (Honda)ADAS
SH-AWD Fault (Honda)Chassis
🟡 MONITOR
Fuel Cap / Evap SystemEmissions
4WD / AWD SystemDrivetrain
Bulb Failure WarningLighting
Headlight Range / Leveling FaultLighting
Service / Maintenance DueMaintenance
A/C System FaultHvac
Clutch Wear WarningTransmission
Cruise Control / ACC FaultADAS
CMBS Off (Honda)ADAS
🔵 INFORMATION
Engine Temperature Low (Blue)Cooling
Glow Plug / Diesel PreheatEngine
Traction Control / ESC OffChassis
Seatbelt ReminderActive safety
Rear Fog Light IndicatorLighting
Lane Departure / LDWS WarningADAS
Forward Collision Warning (FCW/AEB)ADAS
Blind Spot Monitor FaultADAS
Rear Parking Sensor / Camera FaultADAS
Windshield Washer Fluid LowMaintenance
Door Open WarningBody
Hood / Trunk Open WarningBody
Gear Shift Indicator (Manual)Transmission
Sport / Performance Mode ActiveTransmission
ECON Mode (Honda)Engine
REPORTED COMPLAINTS & PROBLEMS (NHTSA)
8644 owner complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Honda Pilot across model years 2003–2024. These are real, verified reports submitted by vehicle owners.
327 crash reports 93 fires 450 injuries 104 deaths
Complaints by model year (most reported first)
Model year 20161627
Model year 2017877
Model year 2019833
Model year 2003720
Model year 2005678
Model year 2004544
Model year 2020451
Model year 2018419
Most reported components (all years)
Engine1968
Electrical System1775
Power Train1173
Unknown Or Other1006
Air Bags701
Service Brakes556
Sample reports
There was a snap like sound under my hood while driving. Shortly after, the check engine light engaged and the vehicle lost all ability to accelerate. This happened while merging onto a fairly busy road, with rolling hills. If there were… (MY 2020)
We were driving our 2019 Honda Pilot and at a traffic light the car failed to restart after the auto stop-start system shut off the engine. This happened when I started to step on the gas so we could have been rear-ended by the car behin… (MY 2021)
Lamont sold me a lemon vehicle. Lamont managed to get a false inspection form and provided it to me and stated the vehicle has passed inspection. Once vehicle was taken to multiple mechanic shops to find out if its even able to be fixed… (MY 2007)
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact diagnosed a misfire… (MY 2016)
Source: NHTSA complaints database (U.S. data.gov). Figures cover production years 2003–2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Honda Pilot have any safety recalls?
Yes — 60 official NHTSA recall campaign(s) affect this model, mainly: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS. Check the recalls section for your exact year/VIN.
What does fault code P0003 mean on the Honda Pilot?
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What does fault code P0002 mean on the Honda Pilot?
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What does fault code P0001 mean on the Honda Pilot?
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
Are transmission problems common on the Honda Pilot?
Yes — 641 of 4000 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the transmission. One owner reported: “The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle violently jolted forward with several unknown warning lig…” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.
Are engine problems common on the Honda Pilot?
Yes — 898 of 4000 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the engine. One owner reported: “The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle violently jolted forward with several unknown warning lig…” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.
Are electrical problems common on the Honda Pilot?
Yes — 1050 of 4000 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the electrical. One owner reported: “The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle violently jolted forward with several unknown warning lig…” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.
What is the right battery for the Honda Pilot (2003–2024)?
The battery specified for the Honda Pilot (2003–2024) is group 35 (BCI), with a cold cranking rating of 550A. See the Battery section on this page for the main cross-references between brands.
What engine oil should I use on the Honda Pilot (2003–2024)?
The engine oil specification for the Honda Pilot (2003–2024) is Honda Genuine 0W-20. Always use the viscosity grade approved by the manufacturer: a different oil can reduce engine protection and void the warranty. Check the change interval in the Maintenance section.
Which OBD2 fault codes are commonly documented for the Honda Pilot (2003–2024)?
Commonly documented OBD2 codes across many vehicles include: P0420, P0300, P0171. Find the full description, likely causes and estimated repair costs in the OBD2 Codes section on this page.
How often should the Honda Pilot (2003–2024) be serviced?
Routine maintenance for the Honda Pilot (2003–2024) typically includes an oil change every 6,000–9,000 miles (10,000–15,000 km), an air filter every 12,000–18,000 miles (20,000–30,000 km) and a brake inspection every 12,000 miles (20,000 km). Check the full plan with specific intervals in the Scheduled Maintenance section on this page.
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