2013 Honda Pilot: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 28, 2022 · Engine · 124,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to stall with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle off the highway and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a premature engine piston wear which was linked to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V382000 (Engine) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · WA

During my commute home from work my vehicle began shaking as if it was going to stall. The orange check engine light began to flash. I used my scanner and it read the code P0303. I took it to a mechanic the following day and they stated the engine is burning excessive oil and misfiring due to Honda’s Variable Cylinder Management system. The oil is soaking the rear three spark plugs from continuously turning on/off while driving causing the engine cylinders to misfire. They stated it is not safe to drive due to possible shut off, power loss, acceleration loss, and damage to the other car systems. I have regular maintenance done to the vehicle but due to the VCM system it will continue to have the same issues. I paid a lot of money for a “reliable” car but the mechanic is saying I need a new motor.

Filed Jul 19, 2022 · Engine · OH

The car stalled on highway while I was driving it . The check engine light went on randomly and it just stopped . Had it towed to our local gas / service station and they replaced #2 cylinder spark plug . They told us it should be seen by a mechanic bc they thought engine was bad. We took it to mechanic , ( took over 10 days to get it in ) and they said the #2 spark plug that had just been replaced was saturated in oil bc the oil was getting past piston rings . This car has only 86k miles on it .

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · 43,000 miles · FL

Stalls and hesitates when turning left especially on roundabouts

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Transmission · 33,000 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Parked on level paved shoulder of small-town 2-lane road in upstate ny. Placed truck in park, and verified truck shifter in park. Left truck idling in park to keep A/C going during brief stop to walk to rear passenger door to hand item from rear floor back to toddler. As I approaced rear door, truck (without being touched/bumped) engaged and began driving away under power, not rolling. Chased truck and partially jumped in (short legs). Attempted to put truck in park to stop it, but shifter in park already, refocused on trying to turn off keys. Truck had enough torque to drive across 2-lane road, fully/easily drive over curb, then drive down into gully with me only partially inside. When truck got stuck at bottom and stalled, finished climbing inside and turned off truck. Re-verified shifter still in park. Witness and husband also verified shifter still in park. Managed to just avoid hitting big tree and setting off airbag. Toddler uninjured, I didn't appear injured at time, but legs and knees banged up requiring doctor's visit. Vehicle towed out of gully and superficially repaired enough to cautiously drive home to md for full repair.

Filed Apr 18, 2014 · Engine · 6,231 miles · CA

June 2013 - (3 mos old) car consistently misfires right before eco light comes, stalls. Requested to have this feature turned off but per dealer this cannot happen. Told me this was normal could not "duplicate" problem. Second time (january 2014) check engine light came on car lost power then turned itself off. Once it stated again took directly into dealer. They were not able to "duplicate" problem and car does not store problem code. Kept for 5 days updated software. Car still is not 100% still feel misfire prior to eco light coming on. 3rd time taking car in april 2014 check engine light flashing loss power. Pulled to side turned off car. Within 1/2 hr had car back to dealer. Could not duplicate problem. The car did not store problem code. Without the codes it is my word against there's. This dangerous not knowing if car will decide to stall. Barely 13 mos old.

Filed Feb 18, 2014 · Engine · 11,000 miles · PA

I have had this pilot for a year and its performance has been going downhill. When the eco engages, the car starts to shudder and sound like it is going to stall. I need to press on the gas to get the car going again. This happens at any MPH as it occurs when the eco light turns on. The dealership is aware of this issue and states its a flaw of the 2013 pilot and cannot be fixed. They also call it normal. I do not feel safe in this vehicle and I do not consider it normal for the car I am driving to sound like it is going to turn off. Piazza honda of limerick states they can hook this car up to a computer to ensure that there is no problem but told me over the phone that it was a know issue, basically telling me I am wasting my time. This issue should be fixed, or recalled as it is unsafe.

Filed Nov 4, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 5,800 miles · MA

My honda pilot stalled without any warning and without any engine lights appearing while driving on two way side roads and entering a highway. Emergency brake release handle was not working or releasing the brake appropriately same day. Honda can't replicate the issue so they say the car is to go with me. No explanation for incident. Manufacturer had them put something in the computer to read 15 second prior to and after a stall. This is an unsafe vehicle to drive for me, my family and anyone around me if it is undiagnosed and unexpected. Power steering and brakes lost so risks are high. I run the risk of causing an accident, injury, and/or death to anyone in the car or others. I filed a complaint with honda, [xxx] case # [xxx] without resolution and wastold to pick the car up from the dealership or I be charged a fee. The car was at bernardi honda in natick and they did all they could to replicate and work with honda, I was told by them to pick the car up or be charged a fee. They are aware that the manufacturer is involved. I went to pick the car up on saturday november 2, and discovered the emergency brake release cord is still broken and there were scratches on my car. I left it there so they could order parts and fix scratches. Please assist if able. I read about two recalls by honda for the pilot and odyssey regarding unexpected braking and how you assisted! Thanks. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 26, 2013 · Acceleration · 25 miles · MA

Often when I step on the gas petal the car hesitates before accelerating. The delay in acceleration is up to 3-5 seconds. Occasionally it feels like the car is going to stall. While it has been happening in the suburban and rural areas since we bought the car in late august, this week I had to drive into and around the city. When I press the gas petal down, the car simply does not move forward and then, without warning, it jumps forward at a rapid rate. To control the car it is necessary to keep one foot on the gas and the other on the brake in case it surges forward after the hesitation. The problem is worst in stop and go driving. It is frightening , a danger to me and my passengers and to other cars near me. It should be repaired.

Filed Jun 25, 2013 · Engine · 5,700 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda pilot touring. The contact stated that while driving downhill at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check vehicle stability assist warning light was illuminated and after the failure occurred, the check emission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the engine had seized and installed a new engine, before even opening the hood. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 5,700. The current mileage was 6,000. Updated 08/06/13*lj updated 08/5/2013