2004 Honda Pilot engine problems

Filed Jul 24, 2022 · Body, Engine · KY

I bought this 2004 Honda Pilot new in 2004 in Louisville. In 2018 I drove to Florida without incident. While here in Florida I have had a problem with oil leaking. Than the compressor for the air went out and I took it straight to the dealer here. They told me it was not worth fixing. Since then I have had 2 mechanics look underneath the car and said it was so rusted that the frame was dangerous and they could not risk fixing it. I have checked with other Honda owners only to find out this is a problem with numerous Honda years and no one fix this problems because of liability . I have photos of the rusted out rear-end and the frame is not attached. You can find owners trying to weld the rear-end back on. No one will repair my compressor because of the rust and damage. When I had it at the dealers they did not mention this problem at all. They just said it was not worth fixing. My car has about 200000 miles but has has its service. This has to be a major recall or replacement. We could have had a major accident over this and didn't know [XXX] Please call or forward communication. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Feb 4, 2020 · Engine · 105,300 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted to the center median. The vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that black smoke was emerging from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an odor of burning oil present. The vehicle was re-started but lacked forward momentum. The vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic. The contact also mentioned that the engine was replaced by an independent mechanic previously. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,300.

Filed May 27, 2018 · Engine · 70,000 miles · AZ

Engine motor mount failed at 16 years and 70000 miles

Filed May 24, 2018 · Engine · 213,000 miles · SC

Transmission failure. Will not change gears or accelerate.

Filed May 1, 2018 · Engine · CA

Car accelerating on its own

Filed Apr 29, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 200,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated and when the vehicle was in first gear and attempting to place the vehicle in second gear, the gear would seize in first gear and was unable to shift into second. The contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired for the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train) however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed the automatic system, the automatic transmission, system, and the clutch failed. As a result, the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 133,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. While driving at various speeds, the rpms revved and the gauge reading fluctuated without warning. In addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle violently jerked forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The failure recurred on three separate occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 133,000.

Filed May 8, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 99,430 miles · MA

Hello. After smelling gasoline type fumes off for some time (no one else in the family could smell it) and after consulting the honda pilot forums, I decided to replace the factory ngk pzfr5f-11 spark plugs at 99,430, rather than the honda recommended 105,000 miles. I was surprised to discover that the middle rear plug was only finger tight and as a result combustion gases were escaping between the plug and the head. According to what I read, loose plugs are an issue with this engine and can eventually damage the cylinder head and coil packs, leading to costly repairs. A second plug (passenger rear) was excessively tight when I removed it but the replacement plug appeared to thread back in fine.) I believe this issue deserves further investigation. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).?

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 179,850 miles · NJ

Steering wheel locked, key would not turn nor come out, gear could not be changed. Vehicle would not start. Pilot's ignition would not work at all.

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 6/18/15*cn updated 9/27/2017