CarComplaints.com Notes: It's worrying when the top category for 2016 Honda Pilot problems are transmission problems. Owners report jerking when accelerating. Also as the first model year of the redesigned 3rd generation Pilot, it's not a good sign.

Honda released a TSB on October 29 2016 that's possibly related. The TSB deals with a "a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch ... while driving between 20 and 60 mph" due to deteriorated transmission fluid resulting from "specific driving conditions". In the TSB, Honda states they are developing a software fix to try to keep the transmission fluid temperature within spec.

We are keeping a close eye on this defect trend because if certain driving conditions can affect transmission shifting in the first year of ownership, we'd hate to think what 10+ years will do.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,036 miles

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2016 Honda Pilot electrical problems

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2016 Honda Pilot Owner Comments (Page 26 of 26)

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problem #10

Apr 142016

Pilot

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V668000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Santa Clarita, CA, USA

problem #9

Mar 152016

Pilot

  • 2,800 miles
I have 2016 Honda Pilot elite and I noticed that the navigation system gets lost especially when I start the vehicle a start moving. On most occasions it takes about 8 to 10 minutes for it to find itself. I had a 2011 Honda Pilot and from day one it never got lost. If there is anyway to get the old navigation system installed in the 2016 model please sign me up! bottom-line, Honda needs to come out with a fix as-soon-as-possible. The navigation option I paid for is in adequate. I will address this issue with Honda service this week. Again, this is a daily occurrence!

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

problem #8

Mar 132016

Pilot

  • 1,038 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where diagnosed that the alternator and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,038.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #7

Feb 282016

Pilot

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Purchased 2016 Honda Pilot on 2/27/16. Started noticing issues with radio fading in and out (volume). This problem occurs at all times it seems but worse while in motion.took to dealer and they stated wasnt aware of any issues with this problem. As I started my research, I found that this is a huge problem with the 2016 Pilot. Filed a complaint with Honda and was told to take to dealer as I did but nothing was done about issue. Seems like a small issue but when spending that amount of money you expect everything to be working properly. Feel like I'm getting the run around but this problem needs to fixed. Not sure where I can go at this point to get problem resolved. Please help!!

- Lenoir, NC, USA

problem #6

Feb 262016

Pilot

  • 1,300 miles
Coming to a stop at an intersection it has surged 4 times taking me out into the intersection every time, with foot off gas an on break I can not stop it. I recently have been using the emergency break to stop it. It does not happen all the time. I took it to dealer 2X. American Honda is looking into it and always ask it wrecked it. Several others had same issue. An software update did not resolve issue. Can our government help?

- Frankfort, KY, USA

problem #5

Nov 282015

Pilot

  • 29 miles
Ever since the day I purchased the car the radio reception has been very bad at all times moving or parked.. this is with am/fm and xm radio. The only way I can listen to music is using my cell phone via bluetooth. I have taken my Pilot to the dealer and was told I need to wait for american Honda to figure out a fix for this. The service department even checked all 6 Pilot on the lot and they all had the same issues. I also filed a complaint with american Honda and was told they are aware of the issue and I need to wait for a fix. My case managerissued me a $400 Honda loyalty card which can be used for parts or service at any Honda dealer (she said the card for for my troubles). I have been waiting since end November 2015 when I purchased the car. This is a problem with all 2016 Honda Pilot, there are many complaints in the online forums about this problem.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #4

Nov 102015

Pilot

  • 1,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On November 10, 2015, at approximately 5:30pm, my wife and I were traveling on North I-75 in southwest Ohio. Besides ourselves, we had our two young grandchildren in the car. The car's computer started displaying a changing series of warnings generally indicating various system failures. The car basically started to shut down. Since we were in the far right lane, my wife was able to coast over to the shoulder. If we had been traveling in the middle or left lane of traffic, there would have been little if any chance of moving over to the curb. The car, with two young children in the back seat, would have shut down leaving us in the path of very fast moving cars and trucks. The only outcome was a potentially deadly high-speed rear end collision. We had to have the car towed to our Honda dealer approximately 40 miles away. On November 27, the day after thanksgiving, the same failure occurred at approximately 2:30pm. This time we were 400 miles from home traveling East on highway 11-E, between greeneville and johnson city, Tennessee. I caught the failure early enough before the engine shut down and was able to coast the car to a parking lot of an out-of-business store. This time instead of two young children, we had two elderly great grandparents. The dealer that handled the first incident diagnosed the problem as a software issue. However, the second dealer diagnosed it as a fuel pump relay not properly connected. This relay requires a special tool to install it. See attached letter with attachments for all details including service invoices.

- Beavercreek, OH, USA

problem #3

Dec 162015

Pilot

  • 5,000 miles
Safety recall 15V-668 active, it appears car alarm & security system was compromised by another car remote. In sams parking lot I approached my vehicle and opened rear deck and while loading items in car a horn started blowing another SUV in left park space lights were flashing but it was my car horn blowing, no lights on, other car owner opened his rear deck and loaded items, my wife got out her key and silenced my car horn, we left & traveled 8 mile, stopped, get out my vehicle would not lock with door handle, key fob ormanual lock on door. Dic displayed key not recognized, all outside lights stay on 10 min, I cranked car got on I 20 I did not hear doors lock.dic normal I opened my driver door and passenger door opened at 70 mph. This is a serious safety issue. Got home shut off car tried lock / unlock several times ok lights go on/off in normal maner. I have a dealer app for recall 12-22-15

- Buchanan, GA, USA

problem #2

Nov 012015

Pilot

  • 900 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle had to be towed to a Honda dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the failure recurred six days later. When the failure recurred, the transmission failure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it could not be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was given back to the contact, but the vehicle stalled a few days later and all the warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 900.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #1

Jul 262015

Pilot

  • 1,600 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. While driving at 55 mph, the engine shut off and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The contact noticed smoke emitting from the front driver side. After lifting the hood, flames emitted from the passenger side near the engine. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,600.

- Snellville , GA, USA

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