2011 Honda Pilot: check engine light

Filed Mar 3, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 204,000 miles · CA

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale from the Facebook Marketplace on 2/25/26. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 144,135. After retrieving a Carfax Report, the contact discovered that the mileage was 204,000. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 35 MPH or lower, there were sounds of an electrical system failure coming from the vehicle. The following morning, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer confirmed that the actual mileage was 204,000. The contact reported the odometer fraud to the DMV, who then informed the contact that the private seller had not transferred the title yet. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.

Filed Feb 27, 2026 · Electrical · 204,000 miles · CA

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Pilot. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 144,000. Twenty-four hours after the purchase, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had an appraisal on the vehicle, and it was discovered that the mileage on the Title was 204,000.

Filed May 24, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · KY

Have a known hacker. They have shown experience on remote hacking using TimeStomping and ECM modifications. I work as an Amazon Delivery driver in Kentucky. My Hackers are my Employer and the Operations Manager. The same hacking to their company vehicles are being done to employees personal vehicles. Forced Limp Mode, Power distribution, Fake sensors malfunctions, and Alarm controls are reoccurring. My entire communications network is compromised. When I called Honda (888)Â 528-7876) from my Boost Mobile iPhone, the automated system did not recognize my T-Mobile Android phone number that is registered on MyHonda. The person I spoke to asked my name, Vin number, and then asked if the T-Mobile phone number is the one associated with my Honda Pilot. After I mentioned the automated system did not have that number, I was to my number popped up as a caller ID. 2 different phones on 2 different networks acting as one!?!? 05/24/2023 At 11:55 am, I travel from my work to tha gas station. I put air in a tire that seems to leak air sporadically. After about 2 mins, my pilot power systems light turns on. I have already had my battery and systems tested less the 2 months prior, but travel down hwy for 15 miles. While having battery looked at, my pilot deactivated the air-bag system. The Auto Zone employee attempted to pull check engine codes. The first 2 attempts the pilot would not read anything at all. After I explained the previous instances when this had happened before with multiple other vehicles, he was finally able to read multiple (undisplayed) codes. As I travelled to the mechanic, I received a mystery call. Did not answer, but called back on android phone. It was a fund raising auto number. My pilot is hacked and using false time stamps. I was told this was discovered before, but never addressed as a form of undetectable hacking.

Filed Oct 2, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · VA

My Honda Pilot 2011 EXL w/ AWD displayed a flashing engine light while driving, which is a sign of a serious engine problem. When it was towed to the Honda dealership, the service representative told me that a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) of P0302 was recovered, which occurs when the spark plugs misfire, and is fully described in Honda's Service Bulletin 13-082: I was told by the Honda service rep that one spark plug was fouled and covered with engine oil, and that I needed to clean the pistons and replace three piston rings along with the spark plug, a $3500+ repair. This costly problem with some Hondas was the subject of a class action lawsuit (Soto v. American Honda Motors), and is known to cause a sudden loss of power while driving, putting the driver, passengers, and other nearby vehicles at significant risk. By way of background, I began experiencing intermittent and temporary electrical system failure and increased oil consumption as early as January, 2021, which was never fully diagnosed until it progressed to a state of engine failure in September. Honda was clearly aware of this problem, yet it failed to take preemptive action to protect Honda owners and others. Rather than recalling vehicles with defective Program Control Module (PCM) software/firmware and updating it on affected vehicles (a relatively inexpensive fix), they allowed drivers to continue to operate their Hondas, effectively playing vehicular Russian Roulette, until their engines failed catastrophically, like mine did.

Filed Mar 3, 2020 · Engine · 172,000 miles · GA

I was informed that the way the engine was built, when the vehicle goes into eco-mode 2 cylinders shut off. In the 2011 models, the same 2 shut off every time, this causes the other cylinders to wear prematurely. Engines are now built to randomly shut off 2 cylinders. I'm very curious to know why a recall was not issued l. Seems like a very poor business practice on honda's part. I got this vehicle because I am expecting and needed a bigger vehicle but it is definitely not looking like I would ever recommend a honda to anyone at this point based on the fact I bought the vehicle december 19th and was only able to drive it for a month. I've been without a vehicle for over a month and am not sure when I will get the vehicle back. It's completely unacceptable. I got in my vehicle to take kids to school and my check engine light was flashing. Instead of taking the kids to school I took the car to the dealership, in the meantime every light on the dash came on. Once we got to the honda dealership where they had the tools to fix whatever was potentially wrong, we were informed of the issue with the cylinders. I am looking into the lemon laws in georgia. It is insane that the warranty will only cover an engine with the same problem, only less miles for 2400. So in order to get an engine that I feel safe with my children in the car, I have to come out of pocket another 3000. I will also have to replace the catalytic converters as a result of the wear on the engine from honda's faulty design.

Filed Jun 3, 2019 · 146,000 miles · MO

Driving on the highway the steering wheel was shaking but nothing else seemed to have an issue, then the check engine/emissions light came on, followed by the vt4 and then shortly after the vbs light. From what I read this has been an issue with the model year I own, however it also states it can cause the car to not accelerate properly which when driving on highways as much as I do, can be a safety concern. I feel this issue should have been resolved with a recall versus an extended warranty, due to this took place right after the 8 year mark of it being purchased. Losing acceleration on a major highway, with cars and semi trucks driving well at 80 MPH or more, can be a scary thing if the car will not accelerate properly due to an issue that has been reported, taken to court and in the end should have been corrected versus extending the powertrain warranty. The cost per our local honda dealership will be $4,000 which is about what I have left to have the vehicle paid off. Now I have to consider if it is an item I spend a fortune on to fix the SUV I love or trade for another vehicle.

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 149,000 miles · MD

Continued replacement of spark plugs and burning too much oil. I'm now replacing spark plug #2 every 6 months. Without notice while driving, all engine lights illuminate, engine begins to sputter and will not accelerate. No option available other than to pull off the road and wait for a tow truck. In some cases, simply the act of accelerating too quickly to will cause the same issue. Very dangerous! Can someone please explain why the class action against honda for the 2011 honda pilot engine misfire didn't include my VIN# yet I continue to experience engine misfire? It should be apparent that this issue was not specific to one manufacturing plant and that it is an overall design defect. I purchased my 2011 honda pilot because I wanted a safe and reliable vehicle. This engine misfire has left me sitting on the side of the road with children and dogs in tow. The opposite of safe and reliable with a $30,000 price tag. Very disappointed that honda isn't stepping up to make these repairs.

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Engine · CT

My 2011 honda pilot has had a severe shutter when accelerating from a dead stop to up to 40mph. It has gotten progressively worse since I bought it in in 2014. It's now gotten to the point where just normal road driving when the eco mode kicks in it will also shutter to the point where I have to accelerate to get it to stop. I also find there's excessive oil consumption, even having to replace a malfunctioning spark plug that was covered in oil, which isn't normal either. Upon calling the dealership they said there was no recalls on this problem so I had to repair it out of pocket. Recently my check engine came on so I had it scanned the codes that came up codes p3400, p3497 which I understand honda has issued a bulletin (not a recall) about these codes & the excessive oil consumption. Honda is not repairing these know issues. I don't understand why it's being put on the consumer when it's a know problem with this vehicle...very disappointed in honda.

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Engine · 41,000 miles · MA

While doing routine driving the check engine light, vsa light, and vtm-4 light all came on and stayed on. The vehicle seemed to be running normally so I pulled over, turned off the vehicle and restarted it. Then only the check engine light stayed on. I continued to drive and about 10 minutes later the vsa light and vtm-4 lights came on again. I called my dealership and made an appointment. They said the vehicle could be driven with the check engine light on. I researched the issue online and found that a possible cause was a known issue regarding rings and pistons on v6 honda engines from 2009 to 2013 that allows the oil to seep past the rings and foul the plugs and that there was no recall from honda. When the dealership looked at the issue they said the vehicle was reporting that cylinder 2 had misfired once (they did not state that it was due to oil fouling the spark plug but my adviser implied that was the cause when he mentioned to keep an eye on the oil levels and change the oil at 5000 miles). They replaced all of the spark plugs and updated the vsa software per a tsb (technical service bulletin??) from honda. The service adviser told me the issue might never reoccur, or it might, and that I should keep an eye on the oil level monthly, and change the oil every 5000 miles max (I've used mobil 1 fully synthetic since the vehicle was purchased new... And super unleaded gas). If it happens again I'll attempt to push the dealership to replace the rings and pistons as they are doing for some customers. If it doesn't happen again I'll need to sell the vehicle in the next 3 years before the extended 8 year warranty on this issue expires, which is too bad because it's been mostly a great vehicle, in great condition, and with low miles. Honda really should be doing a recall on this, but instead it seems they would rather lose customers and future sales.

Filed Mar 28, 2013 · Engine · 3,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda pilot. The contact stated that the engine was consuming oil excessively and several months later, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the short block needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 29,352 miles · CA

While driving at around 20 MPH on local road, malfunction indicator came up and engine stopped working. Towed to honda dealer and after through checkup, throttle body & throttle gasket were replaced.