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2024 Honda Pilot
Common Problems

Ranked from 42 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

8 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Auto Idle-Stop System Failures

    11complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The auto idle-stop system causes the engine to unexpectedly shut off at low speeds, leading to loss of power and potential accidents.

  2. 2

    Seat Belt Sensor Malfunctions

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Seat belt sensors falsely indicate seat belts are not fastened, causing repeated false alarms.

  3. 3

    Steering Noise and Wear

    7complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel produces a cracking noise and grinding sound, especially at low speeds.

    Related recall: 23V735000

  4. 4

    Transmission Jerking and Hesitation

    6complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission hesitates and jerks during shifts, causing a safety hazard.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  5. 5

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Errors

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system triggers phantom braking or false warnings, posing a risk of sudden deceleration.

  6. 6

    Check Engine Light Issues

    3complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    Multiple check engine light issues arise, often without a clear cause.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  7. 7

    Unreliable Fuel System Recalls

    3complaints
    Low severityFuel system

    Recall issues with the fuel system remain unresolved despite multiple attempts to address them.

    Related recalls: 24V900000, 25V031000

  8. 8

    Panoramic Roof Shattering

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The panoramic roof shatters on its own, posing a significant safety risk.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.