2006 Honda Pilot: check engine light

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 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 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.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · CT

When driving my honda pilot (2006) the check engine light will com one with indicating a problem with the vsa. What happens next is the car slows down significantly and comes to a complete stop. Which means you can be on the highway and the car slows down. I check to see if there was a recall on this issue, and there is one for the 2005 model, not the 2006. However, it is the same problem, which means the problem was not fixed in the next model year. I reached out to honda corporate and they indicated that they had no recall for this issue for the 2006 model and could not help me. I told them it was the same issue as the 2005 and apparently the problem was not fixed in the next still no help. Please note the following concerning the 2005 model. Tsa action number: ea13002 model year 2005. Same problem. On march 14, 2013, american honda motor co., inc. (honda) submitted a defect information report to the federal safety agency identifying a defect in the vehicle stability assist (vsa) system in approximately 183,576 model year (my) 2005 honda pilot, acura rl and my 2005-2006 acura mdx vehicles (the federal safety agency recall no 13v‑092). The population and failure counts provided pertain only to the my 2005 honda pilots that were the subject of this investigation. Honda's recall addresses two conditions in the vsa system that could result in inappropriate brake activation.

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Engine · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda pilot. The contact stated that the engine block was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 9/4/13 *cn the engine block was cracked. However it was replaced at a cost of $ 2,400. The engine cracked also affected the catalytic converter. The engine light illuminated, and a diagnosis revealed the spark plugs were damaged. The consumer paid $500 for a tune-up and replacement of the plugs and hoses. After the vehicle was serviced, it began to overheat. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where they added coolant.

Filed Jul 2, 2013 · Engine · 138,000 miles · NC

Engine light started coming on even though vehicle was running ok. Stopped and had a diagnostic check done. It said that all 6 cylinders were misfiring. The light stayed on for 2-3 days then went off. The auto drove fine the whole time. This has been happening off and on ever since. I keep having it checked and same thing... All 6 cylinders misfiring.

Filed Jul 30, 2012 · Engine · 84,860 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda pilot. While parked, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised the contact that the head gasket and the radiator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 84,860.

Filed Sep 4, 2008 · Engine · 28,931 miles · GA

The check engine light kept coming on in my 2006 honda pilot. I took the car into the dealership three times for the same problem. The first time I took the vehicle in I was told that all six cylinders were misfiring and that there was a service bulletin on the rear rocker arms and all related parts, which were replaced. The second time I was told that the all cylinders were misfiring and a reset code was completed crank pattern reset and learn were performed. The third time I was told that all cylinders were misfiring and that I needed to switch to using chevron gasoline only. The fourth time the light came on I contacted american honda in california. My vehicle has been in the repair at willette honda south since august 19, 2008. I keep getting a different explanation from honda what is wrong with the vehicle. I was told that the head gaskets, cooling gaskets and injectors had to be replaced. Today (9/4/08), I was told that the pistons had to be adjusted.