2005 Honda Pilot: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Nov 30, 2023 · Lights · 220,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while waiting in line at a gas station, she smelled a burning odor, and there was smoke coming from the steering wheel. The contact was turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that upon activating the low-beam headlights, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle without activating the low-beam headlights, the steering wheel stopped smoking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V136000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2023 · Electrical, Lights · TN

Was traveling down the road, had an electrical burning smell coming from my dash and around steering wheel. Low beams then shut off going down road pulled over but still had high beams but no low beams.

Filed Dec 4, 2022 · Electrical · CA · fire

I parked my car in front of my house at 10pm the following morning my neighbor came to tell me my car was on fire. It had been raining the previous night. My driver window was not completely closed so rain got in my car. There was black smoke coming out of the window. When I opened my door, the driver seat & driver door was on fire. I grabbed the hose & put out the fire.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Electrical, Seats · 148,300 miles · NY · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that there was a burning odor present inside the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke and flames coming from the driver side seat adjustment control. A police officer using a fire extinguisher extinguished the flames. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a burn on the right hand that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,300.

Filed Jun 21, 2012 · Electrical · 145,000 miles · CO

The low beams quit working, the wires in the terminal switch kit burned up. This vehicle uses the same kit as the 2003 that was recalled. I have had to replace the wiring twice within three months. I reported this problem to honda and they will not honor it as a recall even though the same part was recalled for 2003 part. There was smoke coming from my steering column and a burning smell. This appears to be a fire hazard.

Filed Nov 21, 2011 · Seats · PA

The driver side seat split in several places and when we took it to be repaired the specialist noted that the heating element had scorched the seat in several places and was in danger of catching on fire. Whole element had to be repaired and seat replaced.

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Electrical · 16,766 miles · CA · fire

On june 30th, 2005 I purchased a new 2005 honda pilot with 65 odometer miles as a personal family vehicle. On december 27, 2006 my 18 year old son was driving the vehicle go shopping in ventura ca. At approximately 11:00 am when he noticed smoke coming from the A/C / heater vents in the dash area. He pulled the vehicle over to investigate. After he pulled over he turned the ignition switch off and realized that smoke was also coming out of the hood and engine compartment. He called 911 to dispatch a fire truck, but before they arrived the vehicle became engulfed in flames and subsequently the engine area and interior were destroyed. The fire crew put out the flames but could not save the vehicle. It was considered a total loss. It is my opinion that the vehicle manufacturer should be responsible for my damages because I have not altered the vehicle's configuration in any manner and something mechanically wrong with the vehicle caused the fire. I would appreciate any assistance you can lend me to resolve this situation.

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Electrical · 16,766 miles · CA · fire

On june 30th, 2005 I purchased a new 2005 honda pilot with 65 odometer miles as a personal family vehicle. On december 27, 2006 my 18 year old son was driving the vehicle go shopping in ventura ca. At approximately 11:00 am when he noticed smoke coming from the A/C / heater vents in the dash area. He pulled the vehicle over to investigate. After he pulled over he turned the ignition switch off and realized that smoke was also coming out of the hood and engine compartment. He called 911 to dispatch a fire truck, but before they arrived the vehicle became engulfed in flames and subsequently the engine area and interior were destroyed. The fire crew put out the flames but could not save the vehicle. It was considered a total loss. It is my opinion that the vehicle manufacturer should be responsible for my damages because I have not altered the vehicle's configuration in any manner and something mechanically wrong with the vehicle caused the fire. I would appreciate any assistance you can lend me to resolve this situation.