The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The speed limit was 45 mph on the road. There are two oxygen sensors at each end of the converter, running on the same voltage. The "brake" sensor is not working properly. The answer to this question is not as simple as yes or no. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle takes 3-5 minutes before it can be fully restarted. I need assistance with this please before someone does get hurt. Honda pilot, 2019. The failure mileage was 110,000. I pressed my brake immediately. The car shut off. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stability assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to john eagle honda (855-562-7994, located at 5311 lemmon ave, dallas, tx 75209) where it was diagnosed that the computer system module needed to be repaired. We had to stop at another stoplight and the vehicle shut-off and would not re-start. That model year has just 123 transmission complaints listed here with the NHTSA. Honda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail, causing the engines to stall. I'm not sure if there are codes in my vehicle that could be retrieved. Latest was at a gas station where it would not restart. Each time vehicle required jump starting noted vehicle has approximately 13,000 miles. Also, weirdly car moved forward little bit when I just pushed start button to start the car even after brake paddle was pushed down position and touching gas paddle at all. All injectors should be spraying the same amount of fuel, allowing the ECU to determine the amount of fuel supplied based on the front oxygen sensor. Car has failed to restart multiple times after the idle mode feature kicks in when coming to a complete stop. Engine will not restart after idle stop engaged. Then both the navigation screen and/or the speedometer screen would go completely black. There were no cars in front or behind me and the yet the emergency braking system was applied. The less fuel gets to the combustion chamber, the worse your MPG will be. From 5 aug to today (11 aug) the system has operated like it should. Asked them to buy back the car which they refused to do as they said "the car is still drive able". High HC emissions may result from a lack of spark energy. I was then called a few days later by adrian from american honda who told me there was no way the airbag failed, and that if it did, I had to let insurance tell honda and I was to tell no one else. The engine turned off and the car went in to neutral gear while sitting at a stoplight. Last updated on April 3rd, 2022 at 07:20 pm. I drove it 40 miles home with no issues. I have been asked to take videos of it when it occurs. The dealership stated that an update would fix this issue. The contact would restart the vehicle as an unknown message was displayed on the instrument panel. This was not disclosed when we bought the car and was stuck in high traffic for over 2 hours until a mechanic came and finally got my car to start and move to side by switching the battery along with other stuff. The radio in this vehicle freezes, produces static feedback and electrical feedback while operating the touchscreen. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The first time the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. I have had problems with the idle stop feature since the first year of owning the vehicle. Just bought my 2019 EX-L a week ago and three times now Ive been having issues with the brake pedal not being able to be pressed down in order to even start the vehicle. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The heated seat on the driver side failed to produce heat. On several occasions my vehicle has acted as if it were going to die at a stoplight or intersection where the brake pedal was pushed enough to trigger the auto-off function. It appears that the timing belt teeth could separate from the belt. I am aware of the auto stop feature for fuel efficiency but I was in a turning lane. It only resets once the vehicle is completely off. There are a lot of problems with the Honda Pilot's emissions system, but the most common one is a rusted gas filler neck that leaks a little bit of EVAP. Have brought in for the "emissions systems" problem and awd multiple times, but problem re-appears within a day. The dealership indicated they were doing me a favor to "help you out" and this was a one-time thing. While driving at any speed, the entertainment system failed and the screen turned off and on. I even paid to have my battery replaced, which helped elevate the problem but did not fix it. The contact continued to experience the failure. It is a push button electric shifter and the vehicle has had multiple recalls and service bulletins for electronics (all repaired) and has experienced issues beginning one month after I purchased the car brand new. I truly like the honda pilot, traded in a 2016 exl for this new car. Unable to make or receive phone calls. Your car may run at a higher temperature, too, which can cause different problems from overheating. While driving, a light came on for emissions systems failure. At a stop light the my car turned off and did not come back on for 5 mins. The vehicle was not repaired. I just bought this car in october 2022 and have had no other issues yet. I have had the vehicle inspected and the battery tested, but everything checks out ok. The stop-start function has not restarted on a couple occasions. I feel that this is a very serious problem and it appears that a few other complaints have been filed for this same issue. We brought it to a honda dealership and determined it had faulty fuel injectors. I tried again and it did it again. I feel that this is a very serious problem and it appears that a few other complaints have been filed for the same issue. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. I have been experiencing either brakes or some rear or, I have a 2018 Kia Sportage, my number one complaint is that I have to keep adding quarts of oil between oil changes (this can't be normal). According to the service records, the technicians performed a battery check, and the battery was fine. Piloteers.org forum community offers tech info, troubleshooting, modification DIYs and discussion for the Honda Pilot SUV. I feel unsafe to park my vehicle because I can't control how close someone parks in front of me. Instead, be alert to any issues your cars powertrain and engine might have. I was able to regain control before there was an accident. The failure mileage was 70,000. The backup screen should also warn that the audible alarm is disabled. This is dangerous as it could cause an accident to have your car suddenly stop working in the middle of traffic. If you drive over that amount and the light is still on, you can either take the car to an expert for the light code to be double-checked and reset. My family was terrified and embarrassed. Both of these are reoccurring and on-going problems. A faulty emission system could blow your turbocharger (if your Honda Accord's catalytic converter is clogged), get you ticketed by the police, or cause your car to enter safe mode to reduce pollution. After seeing the damage, I taped it up and called my insurance. All issues put myself and my family's safety at risk. Was informed by a honda dealership service advisor that this is a known issue with 2019+ earth dreams v6 engines, and they have had a number of owners report the problem. The contact stated that the instrument panel intermittently stopped illuminating. He stated that they would be happy to hang onto my car for several days and try and make it act up and give a code. Then in oct 2021 the battery died and they replaced under warranty. It has started breaking unnecessarily while driving on a highway and on a country road when no vehicles or anything were around. For most of the case this is also what all other model of the honda emissions system problem. Rear view camera non-operation is also a safety issue since unable to view children as they cross behind the vehicle. The engine doesn't have power after the sign showed up. Very concerned! Whenever your engines control unit senses a problem, it will send a signal to the dashboard, which will flash the symbol. My wife went into labor and we were rushing to the hospital in the pouring rain driving on the highway, and the popping sound started again and all the electronics shut down. Has been a happening for two months. I called the next day to have my brakes looked at again for the same problem but the service manager said my brakes were normal. The latter is effectively mandatory and covered by the manufacturer. I had cars behind me honking the horn and was afraid I was going to be rear ended at the stoplight by the driver behind me. HOW COULD PEOPLE INVOLVED ON THE CAR BUSINESS NOT KNOW OF MAJOR PROBLEM THAT 1000S OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING, IT IS LIKE THE HONDA CORP PASSED THE WORD TO PLAY DUMB. When in motion (highways, city roads) speakers make a sparkling sound followed by the entertainment screen ( navigation, handheld phone, rear vision) and the odometer screen (speed display, all the signals) became dead. 1. When driving on some rural roads where line is clearly present in road my car automatically applies brakes as crash avoidance when oncoming car is coming that is clearly in its own lane. Some owners wonder if the check engine light flashes because of the spark plugs. Their instruction is to hold the stop/start button down,until the car stops and then start the vehicle,if you can, and head for the dealership. We took a picture of the dashboard fault and took the vehicle immediately to northside honda in san antonio, tx. No sound. There was no issues until nov. 2022. Once brake is released the automatic restart will not engage. -the engine failed to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light with the auto start/stop function. I refuse to drive the vehicle on the freeway as I do not feel safe at all driving it. Seat belt pin engaged on my vehicle. I have been put in dangerous situations when at intersections, particularly at right turns when my engine shuts off and there is oncoming vehicles. So we are paying for the repair. Who do I write to to effecta remedy to this recurring problem? Car sputtering. Doesn't matter if it moving going fast or slow. The car shuts down and I need to put it in park and restart the car. Https://www. On Honda Pilot vehicles, an Emissions System Problem notice on the dashboard is a common issue that can usually be resolved by replacing the fuel injectors. Honda knew this fault in many other vehicle and they sent out a notice to get changed the most cord. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. This failure is extremely dangerous. Today, I was at a busy intersection when this happened with rush hour traffic with my children in the car. It indicates that the vehicle may display symptoms like stuttering, stuttering, failing to move correctly, failing to start, stalling, harsh inactivity, and so on.. My 2019 honda pilot's front panels lights goes off while driving. As we approach the forth appointment to fix the problem honda advised me that the earliest the replacement parts will be in is december 11. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted and the vehicle to operated correctly. Transmission System Problem warning. Often, drivers who experienced these warning signs pulled thecar off the road. On may 5, 2021 I was driving my vehicle on I-95 at approximately the speed limit of 65 mph when the steering wheel again locked up, the brakes briefly auto-engaged, and the a/c unit shut off. Another sign is having difficulty upshifting the transmission, or it shuddering. I have videos I can share when someone reaches back out to me. The issue is that the car's sensors are reading the material used to repair the roads as if they are the lane markers and have pulled me out of an actual lane and caused my car to slow while on the expressway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions; however, the failure persisted. (covered under warranty) yesterday afternoon 9/27 I was at a stoplight, once again in auto-idle stop mode. ON 5 AUG 2019 SAME PROBLEM REOCCURRED. After the automatic engine start/stop feature turns on "stops at a traffic light", the car does not restart and the car requires repeated pushes on the start/stop engine button to restart. Problem began in the beginning of august 2019, exact date unknown. The light turned green and I tried to hit the gas to go, but my vehicle turned off. Next Ill try injector cleaner, then replace the spark plugs. So, if someone depresses the momentary deactivation button, the driver does not receive any precautionary warning indication on the backup camera screen. This is very unsafe due to my vehicle moving when unoccupied and with the parking brake set. Brought it in and the fuel injector error code came up. The car just passed inspection at the dealer's last week. The owns a 2019 honda pilot. Single lane road no shoulders no flashers and cars flying past us. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. That is not something in my budget. Research tells me this is a problem that happens a lot. When I open any door it turns off with or without bluetooth connected. Stevens creek honda advised it was not under warranty. The contact took the vehicle to multiple dealers to have it inspected but could not diagnose the cause of the failure. Every 2 weeks. Also there are pops and crackles out of the speakers every time I drive the vehicle. Similar situation but driving around town at lower speed around 30 mph but same behavior. My 2019 Honda Pilot EX that I purchased brand new in 2020 has had stereo issues since I purchased. Auto engine shut off will turn off engine at stoplight but fail to restart engine when brake is released. This happened about 10 times on a row before I was able to restart the car. Car was looked at by the dealership where they could not replicate it. Instead, we will pursue this compensation from the manufacturer of your vehicle. The most common emissions system issue on the Honda Pilot is medium EVAP leak, caused by a corroded fuel filler neck. *tt consumer stated both dealers could not find anything wrong.*jb. Vehicle was out of standard factory warranty by 6 months but under 36k. Honda lied. He is a longtime contributor to Vehicle History and a member of the site's original content team when it launched. Car stops very slow. The contact owns a 2019 honda pilot. This usually happens due to a lack of maintenance. It's a small problem but could be a big problem if there is an accident. Honda pilot collided with the car in the front. Dealer blamed the problem on sensors contaminated by excessive spray of undercoating (Fluid Film). While entering the express lane on I-595 e my honda 2019 pilot unexpectedly reduced speed applying the brakes. 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