Left headlight went out in July 2023 while traveling in Oklahoma. I had it replaced at a NAPA shop in Kansas shortly after. The headlight went out again while home in Charleston, SC in November 2023. I had it replaced again. 2 weeks later around roughly November 15th 2023 the light went out again.
2008 Honda Pilot lights problems
10 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,000.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 82,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Headlights2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Pilot lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Honda Pilot lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2008 Honda Pilot owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Winchester va 22602 nov 23 2018 7:38 pm . The low beam head lights went out in the drizzle on very dark road. I had to keep hitting the high beams and run on the driving lights. While hitting the high beams when possible.this same problem was recalled on earlier models of honda pilots but it does not cover mine after going to repairpal this is a 9 model year problem.you can read post after post on different sites about this problem. There was a burning smell in the car at the time.
Turn signal switch turns on high beam headlights.
Low beam lights do not work but high beam does. Replaced bulbs, checked fuse, checked relay, and lights still do not work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65mph the low beam lights shut off and no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated the high beam lights and the fog lights have to be used while driving at night. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 76,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. The contact stated that the interior courtesy map lights would not illuminate. An independent mechanic replaced a fuse under the dashboard area however, the malfunction continued to occur. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer who advised that there was a short circuit within the map light housing wiring and also informed the contact that the defect was common. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Climate control display lights are out. When driving at night I have to take my eyes off the road to turn my interior lights on, then take my eyes off the road again to find the appropriate button to adjust he heat or air. It's very dangerous constantly taking my eyes of the road, plus have to take my hands off the steering wheel multiple times to turn the interior light on & off to adjust the climate controls.
3rd brake light failed. Upon inspection found bulb to be burnt out and socket partially melted. Replaced bulb with manufacturers recommended bulb. It appears to be the same bulb that originally burned out. I have a concern for a vehicle fire due to this overheating.
A safety concern: headlights do not illuminate road properly. On rural roads the headlight dip too low to be effective. Roads with elevations and depressions negate the effectiveness of the headlights. They plunge the road into total darkness. A person driving faster on a rural than 35 MPH would be "over driving" the headlights.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed that the projector style headlamps caused poor visibility in rural areas. The dealer stated that the headlights met fmvss and were designed in that fashion. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer and has copies of all written correspondence that was sent. The failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 3,000. Updated 03/10/08. *lj the consumer stated there was an artificial line on the windshield that constantly moved with the vehicle.
Questions about the 2008 Honda Pilot lights
Does the 2008 Honda Pilot have lights problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the lights of the 2008 Honda Pilot, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Honda Pilot lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda Pilot lights?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Pilot have the most lights problems?
The Honda Pilot model years with the most lights complaints are 2005 (34 complaints), 2003 (32 complaints) and 2007 (18 complaints).
Other 2008 Honda Pilot problems
Airbags 32Engine 17Body 16Transmission 11Electrical 9Driver assistance 8Seats 8Steering 8Suspension 8Brakes 7Acceleration 6Fuel system 5Visibility 5Tires 3Wheels 3Seat belts 1
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