2006 Honda Pilot: misfire or rough idle

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 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 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 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 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 Apr 23, 2013 · Engine · 105,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda pilot. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle began to lose acceleration power. The vehicle was able to be driven with extreme caution to the contact's residence and was later taken to a private mechanic, where it was determined that cylinders 1-6 were misfiring. The contact was also advised that there was a computer failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2009 · Engine · 24,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda pilot. While driving approximately 50 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, which indicated that the engine misfired. The technician replaced the head gasket and recommended that a specific type of fuel be placed in the vehicle. The high level of lethal build-up in the engine contributed to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on six separate occasions for the same failures, but there were no resolutions. The failure mileage was 24,000 and current mileage was 39,050.

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.