2020 Honda Pilot: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Apr 7, 2025 · Engine · KS

Our 2020 Honda Pilot has 96,000 miles on it. We were traveling on the interstate and the engine light came on and an immediate grinding and knocking sound was heard. We pulled over on an exit ramp. We called AAA and had the vehicle towed 35 miles to the nearest city. The vehicle was determined to have a connecting rod bearing failure that required the engine to be replaced. I understand there is a potential recall for this issue for Honda vehicles, that includes the 2020 Honda Pilot. I wanted to provide this information to support the federal safety agency's findings that there are issues with this engine that should not occur.

Filed Feb 27, 2025 · Engine · PA

[XXX]: While driving on [XXX] in Pennsylvania, my check engine light illuminated in a tight construction zone with jersey barriers & speed limit of 55 mph during inclement weather. I chose to remain behind a tractor trailer driving under the speed limit for the remainder of the construction zone approximately 1 mile. Once out of the construction zone, I attempted to pass the truck in front of me; however, when I moved into the passing lane, my vehicle would not accelerate to pass the truck placing myself and my 2 children in danger on [XXX] in inclement weather. Fortunately, I was able to safely return to the travel lane & then exited at the next exit which was about 2 miles away. I proceeded to a pull off right after the exit ramp & called my spouse. When he arrived, we decided to attempt to drive the vehicle home an alternate route; however, while driving about 2-3 miles the check engine light remained on & I was not able to accelerate beyond 35 mph. We decided to pull into our HS parking lot where I shut off my car for about 5 minutes. When the vehicle was restarted, the check engine light was no longer on, so we drove around the parking lot & the vehicle appeared to be operating normally allowing acceleration to occur, so we attempted to return home. While driving about 3 miles, the check engine light once again displayed as well as a series of other warnings. The vehicle began to shake and various noises were produced from the front end of the vehicle including what sounded like metal on metal grinding. ASAP, I proceeded to a parking lot to ensure safety for myself & children to stop the car and have it towed to a local mechanic, then to a Honda Dealership. After initial diagnostics, we were informed our engine failed & needed replaced due to what they suspected was a connecting rod bearing issue. Our engine is currently being replaced, but we informed them we wanted the defective engine held to be available for inspection for this investigation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATIO

Filed May 3, 2024 · Engine · MD

My fiancé and children were driving our 2020 Honda pilot on May 2, 2024 when she started hearing a clunking noise and the vehicle, lost power as she was driving on interstate 70 she was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road safely, but the Indian was making loud clocking grinding sound with very little power to move This was very unsafe in a scary situation for her and the kids The car is not safe to drive like this

Filed Apr 20, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently stalled as the brake warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. Each time, the contact would coast to the side of the road and resume normal driving soon after failure. The contact also stated that upon approaching a stop light, the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard as the brake made an abnormal grinding sound. The brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to honda of tomball (22727 tx-249, tomball, tx 77375) on three occasions and each time the mechanic were unable to duplicate failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 13, 2021 · Transmission · 7,000 miles · PA

There is a grinding/vibration or "rumble strip" sound around 44mph. This happens during cruising and not necessarily accelerating or decelerating. I took it to the honda dealer and a special honda tech came out and reported that this happens when the 5,000lbs towing package is installed which contains a transmission cooler and the cooler is where the sound is coming from. There is no fix. Cars, especially new cars, should not grind, and there is no fix from honda and this issue effects all honda makes and models with the 9 speed transmission since 2016 (so the dealer said).

Filed Mar 22, 2021 · Transmission · 5,000 miles · PA

Transmission grinding gears sound at about 45-52mph when easing off the gas and a shift occurs. Car tends to lurch when this happens. Happens just about anywhere you can cruise around 45-50mph. Dealer attempted fix with honda USA, but they only reversed a transmission bracket and replaced transmission fluid. Now it is muffled, but exactly the same otherwise. There is also a notable metallic thunk/slam sound around 20-30mph when easing off the gas and a shift occurs (very harsh and abnormal sound for a car, despite dealer stating this is normal for this vehicle) . Happens anytime you cruise at 20-30. I live right near a stop sign so it happens every time I go home. Videos: https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/ovk5yu4zrnauqkkzbafh1q.vqc1egwnb8aqujehu5gyju/gallery/6hsxculuroo5vqr-phfjcq https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/d_0o21imsdwfbgc0484dzg.dgpjqdit7uyguzzvndsob9 https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/_yvxuttrqec_n2z2eadimg.nnwoepxjef0e6yvzg_t8om/gallery/o6dcigxottud8j_p1kqryw https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/6kb5vqkaq5-whaa9xsthea.4dg-fmy5gof4ruhpdwmxk0/gallery/vrgbsfzos3ajl-1of9up1w