2010 Honda Pilot engine problems

Filed Apr 21, 2023 · Engine · CA

oil burning

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Engine, Steering · 185,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and making right turns, the steering wheel lost power steering. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while the vehicle was in idle position. The low pressure oil warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2022 · Engine · 114,361 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2010 Hondo Pilot. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating. The contact pulled over safely to the side of the road. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The dealer diagnosed a failure with the piston and spark plug. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,361.

Filed Jan 6, 2022 · Engine · GA

When I drove back from Atlanta airport on highway I-85 on December 27, 2021, the car started shaking and check engine light was flashing. It was very dangerous on the highway. I immediately drove to nearest Gwinnett place Honda. The dealer found the second cylinder misfired and replaced piston rings 1-3.

Filed Mar 25, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · NJ

Blinking check engine light, van-4 and vsa light are all on. I went to get a code and it was a misfire. This happened the past summer and I got it replaced. Happened again a few weeks later and they fixed it. Every since then it happens from time to time. I looked this up on the internet and it said honda was fixing the issue free of charge 2017 and earlier. I didn't purchase my vehicle until october of 2017. And was told none of this.

Filed Nov 20, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · TN

We were told by several service technicians at the wolfchase honda in bartlett, tn that there was a recall on all 2010 honda pilots, (ours is a touring fwd), due to a miss-firing issue. We purchased our pilot 9/2015 and repeatedly reported that the car was miss-firing, which caused the check engine light to appear. When we took it in for oil changes, the techs would tell us to do a gas treatment, such as lucas (they did it once themselves), or to change the air and cabin filters. We did that, and the problem persisted. Upon each oil change, the dealership would just reset the check engine light and tell us nothing else was wrong. We have since checked for complaints on the web, and saw that numerous consumers have the same issue & a law suit settlement . We have contacted american honda, and now that the recall is out of their timeframe for repairs, (ended 10/2017) they refuse to do anything about it. We have complained about the problem even before the recall period ended, but all they did was a "quick fix" of changing the spark plugs to "appear" to correct the issue. There have been unexpected "surges" of the engine while in motion on a city street, which almost caused an accident that could've injured or killed our family, which includes 2 elementary aged children. They never did the second step of replacing the piston rings if the problem persisted, because of the recall date. This was by design so the buyer would have to eat the cost ($2448 + tax). American honda and wolfchase honda (dealership), knew about the recall on this model of pilot, even at purchase time, but did not tell us, nor did american honda ever send a recall notice for it. Although they did send one for the takata airbags that was all over the news. Since apparently, the media hasn't heard of this problem, honda decided to just ignore it and deny any claims honda consumers have.

Filed Dec 29, 2018 · Engine · 128,500 miles · CO

Excessive oil consumption cause engine pistons to blow. Seems to be a common issue. No check oil light came on or any indication that the car was low on oil. Received oil change 2k miles prior. Mechanic said this is a common issue he has seen with my year and motor. I owe $12k on a car worth nothing that I can no longer drive.

Filed Sep 27, 2018 · Engine · 85,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda pilot. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine failed due to premature oil consumption, which caused the engine camshaft to fail. The mechanic replaced the engine; however, the engine failed again due to premature oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 85,000. The VIN was not available. *tt consumer stated engine stopped working twice. Updated 11/28/18

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 109,369 miles · WA

Engine seized at 109.369mi unexpectedly on the highway with regular maintenance and clean full oil and gasoline. Honda is aware of the potential as per their class action settlement http://settlement-claims.com/enginemisfire/courtdocuments.html . Https://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/pilot/2009/engine/engine_failure.shtml https://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/pilot/2009/engine/excessive_oil_consumption.shtml after complaints of oil burning and misfiring and lack of acceleration, honda did not address the issue and is allowing vehicles such as this to remain in service risking the lives of thousands of unsuspecting owners of these family vehicles as well as owners of their civics and odysees. Please do something before people die. These cars are coming up on the mileage where the engines will seize!

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Engine · 80,800 miles · NY

Having trouble with oil! There's no shown leakage and no smoke like it's burning the oil! Has been going on the last 2-3 months! Also bad gas mileage, going thru gas pretty quickly! My mechanic has checked several times, sees nothing noticeable, he remembered hearing this problem on other honda vehicles!