2006 Honda Pilot engine problems

Filed Mar 31, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · 112,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the vehicle stability assist system, ABS, check engine, and brake system warning lights illuminated. The contacted stated that after pulling over, placing the gear shifter into park(P) and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle was able to restart but was unable to accelerate above 15 MPH. The contact also stated that after coming to a stop at a stop light, the failure recurred, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it remained awaiting diagnostic test and repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2022 · Engine · 256,000 miles · CO · fire

The contact owned a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that initially, her check engine light had been illuminated on her instrument panel. She then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced both her fuel injectors and spark plugs. The mechanic then took the vehicle to a dealer since the check engine light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The PCM software was updated by the dealer; however, the light still remained. Upon picking up the vehicle, the contact was informed that her check engine light remained illuminated due to a misfire in cylinder#1. The contact was assured by the mechanic that the vehicle passed the PCM test and that the vehicle was safe to drive. While dropping her child off at school, a cloud of white smoke began to emit from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames as the contact exited the vehicle. The authorities were called to the scene and the local fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire and police report were filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 256,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2020 · Body, Engine · 190,000 miles · GA · crash

While moving slowly in a private drive and turning steering wheel to the right the car suddenly accelerated to full throttle causing the car to crash into another parked car and a support post of a carport

Filed Nov 5, 2020 · Engine · SC

Engine continues to misfire no matter what repairs have been done like plugs. Runs rough and unless you restart the engine it will not run properly. Especially when the engine is cold.

Filed Feb 16, 2019 · Engine · 113,000 miles · NY

While driving my vehicle on the highway at approximately 60 MPH I heard a ticking noise for about 5 seconds then it went away. Shortly thereafter my vtm-4 light came on and shortly after that my check engine light started blinking. This caused my car to stall out at a traffic light in a 4 way intersection at 11pm. With the help of a person who happened to be walking by, the vehicle was pushed into a restaurant parking lot. After getting it towed to a mechanic, I was told that the spark plug in cylinder 2 shot up out of the cylinder, damaged the threads and exploded. I have been seeing this issue on many forums with this same exact problem. Now I am without a vehicle for an issue that has been common with these engines but not addressed as a recall.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Engine · 115,616 miles · WI

My 2006 honda pilot started to show the p0301 error code and had the check engine light and vtm-4 caution light come on suddenly. Both lights came on when I pulled out of my driveway on a monday morning. The day before I had driven my car about 20 miles on an interstate highway and about 2 miles on city roads. The lights were not on at that time nor were any obstacles hit, such as potholes, and no change in the driving characteristics of the car were experienced. I took the car to a local repair shop which diagnosed the problem as a misfire in the number one cylinder caused by faulty valves. I have since taken it to a shop which reconditions and repairs engines as a specialty. They found the same problem and also found that the intake snorkel was split in two. Looking online it appears there was a recall for 2009 to 2012 honda pilots which experienced similar failures which honda USA settled. I am concerned a similar fault happened in my 2006 honda pilot and would like the federal safety agency to investigate based on honda's settlement.

Filed Sep 1, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 116,000 miles · FL

Voice commands shutting radio off putting radio on air on air off asking to repeat .dashboard lights going haywire lost all electrical to dashboard instruments car started vibrating while driving replaced battery and alternator and battery light flashing on and off but battery and alternator testing fine car accelerates on own with cruise set all this happened while I was driving on a city street. Car accelerated on own while I was driving on highwy doing 65 my I had to apply brakes and shut down cruise. Had computer tested to see if anything wrong had computer checked to see whats wrong with engine indicated no codes everything fine. Also while making a turn steering wheel locks up but everything ok with power steering fluids. This is very unsafe I have 4 grandchildren that I pick up from school im afraid to drive my vehicle with them in car even myself I dont want anyone getting hurt or killed because of hondas knowledge of all the problems with electrical system and engine problems that they wont do a recall because to expensive

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Engine · 150,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda pilot. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Also, the vehicle started to decelerate, the steering and braking ability seized, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, but the lost of acceleration continued. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the camshaft position sensor failed and needed replacement. The contact stated that the vehicle was currently being repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2016 · Engine · 74,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda pilot. While driving at any speed, the vehicle lost power and shook. The check engine and oil warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that cylinder #2 misfired and oil froze into the head of the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Engine · 100,000 miles · PA

Check engine light and vtm light both come on sometimes steady sometimes flashing. Told by several garages including honda dealer that a misfire shows on diagnostic test. Most resent garage check mechanic states probably due to valves needing replaced which could be a $3,200 fix. No recall but no real answers. One google of problem owners states egr valve replaced with kit and lights went off? Not ready to put $3,200 into my truck after almost $3,000 in the past two years.