2005 Honda Pilot: check engine light

Filed Apr 15, 2022 · MT

On dry asphalt the vehicle stability control (VSC) periodically activates forcing the car either off the road or into the opposing lane. This has occurred 3 times in the past year, always on dry asphalt going in a straight line. Thankfully I live in a rural area, were there other cars on the road one instant could have caused a head-on collision. The VSC light comes on when this happens but no permanent CEL lights and the VSC light turns off after a restart. The recall work was done with the capacitor added to the circuit to smooth the signal and the ground connection under the driver side kick panel was cleaned according to the TSB, however, based on my experience and what has been reported by numerous other Honda Pilot owners this cheaper fix to replacing or repairing the yaw sensing circuit is concerning, particularly since Honda charges nearly $1000 for an OEM yaw sensor.

Filed Nov 16, 2018 · Driver assistance · 147,500 miles · CA

Pilot runs fine. But check engine and vtm4 light may go away and come back anytime. Stupid codes show up and go away. Rep.lot of sensors etc still same problem. Also when driving the d driving light starts flashing.very annoying. Called honda corporation, stupid we deal case separately..very upset with the way of dealing the problem. If customer is complaining, match to similar other problem and handle the case matching way so customer knows if can get recall or not.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 275,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving various speeds, the check engine and SRS indicators illuminated. Mungenast saint louis honda in saint louis, missouri was made aware of the failure and made unknown replacements, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 275,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 137,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes inadvertently engaged and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the ABS needed to be tested and the knock sensor and sub harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v092000 (service brakes, hydraulic, traction control system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000. Updated 05/10/17

Filed Mar 11, 2016 · Transmission · 142,000 miles · NJ

My 2005 honda pilot check engine light came on. My local mechanics scanned the computer code p0741, torque clutch solenoid. After he replace the solenoid and cleared the code I drove it for about 50 miles before the light came on again. So I took it back the the shop to have the code scan again. The same code, p0741 appear in his scanner. He recheck the replacemental part for malfunction and connection issues with no issues. So I took it to a transmission shop to have a second opinion. The trans shop exam the tran and found no issues also. Both shops suggest that there must be an interior issue in the tran itself. My only option are to replace the whole tran or drive it as long as it is driving fine. I think honda know of this interior issue and don't want to recall the vehicles. Replacing a tran isn't a cheap fix.

Filed Nov 21, 2015 · Transmission · NJ

My pilot 2005, 45000 mls. Is running very good but from 3 month ago the engine light is on and the vtm-4 is on at the same time some times in off and always back. This happen when the engine start and stay on, sometimes on the road is off back again on engine light and vtm-4.

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 52,016 miles · GA

Vehicle stalled and will not accelerate, vtm,vsa and engine lights on. Problem started in 2008 before honda issued a recall. Problem ongoing as of present. Seems like temporary fixes each time, honda can't seem to find a permanent fix. Keeps getting the run around. Very frustrating.

Filed May 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 98,000 miles · PA

I was driving my 2005 honda pilot probably around 40mph, a noise, I turned on the closest road to get out of traffic and was heading up hill, the RPM dial moved erratically, the vehicle did not want to go, there were no engine lights on, the temperature gauge was normal. The vehicle shut off. I had no steering control, because I was on a hill I had to use the emergency brake to stabilize the vehicle. The vehicle had died. I turned the ignition to the off position and then tried to restart since we were on a 2 land road with no guard rail and a steep drop off beside the passenger side. When I tried to turn it on, a light came on the alt temp. I was unable to get the vehicle down and had to wait for assistance. We lifted the hood and it was not hot coming from inside but there was a fluid leaking. My vehicle was towed to the honda dealership. I was told that this has happened to several other honda pilots. We could have been killed if we were on the highway when this vehicle died with no warning or lights. I was told that they think something when with the radiator which leaked fluid into the transmission. They don't know yet if the engine is dead until the work on the rest of the vehicle. The customer service person from honda, [xxx], is not willing to assure me that if my vehicle is repaired it wont happen again and that we will be safe. My family feels that this is a faulty design that cause the vehicle to have a catastrophic break down. We have own honda's for over 25 years and have never had a complaint. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 17, 2012 · Engine · 100,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the oxygen sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 145,000. Updated 12/7/12

Filed Sep 1, 2012 · Transmission · CA · crash

Took my 2005 pilot in for major service 100k . Vehicle has been maintained with regular intervals of fluid replacement and oil changes at non honda shops but with certified compatible products from valvoline. Mileage on car is 107,928. Picked up car was running great. Within 7 miles flashing d light engine warning light stays on and car feels like its losing power and won't shift. Dealer says its coincidence. No slowing of transmission no warning when dealer did major service and all point inspection with honda diagnostic computer. Contacted dealer was told car should be drivable to bring it in. Car stalled out jerked back and rpms soared almost causing me to get rear ended while traveling at 35 miles an hour. Drove car 20 miles an hour and jerked back again causing me to be stuck in the middle of an intersection. Pulled over turned car off and back on only engine silhouette still on and drove 20 MPH to dealership. Car in dealership mileage is 107953 and am told its a complete transmission failure on a sealed transmission that dealer couldn't detect three days earlier. No warning system or failed warning system on a very dangerous major car failure. I was also told that it was an emissions problem even car has been though my car passed smog in may 2012 with above average rating. My point is why is there no warning or detection to this potentially life threatening car failure?????

Filed Mar 29, 2011 · Transmission · 75,450 miles · NY

Engine light came on. Dealer determined that transmission is bad and needs to be replaced. Honda offered a discount, but not a free replacement as in the previous model year for over one million vehicles, even though it is exactly the same unit.