2019 Honda Pilot Problems

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 6,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
• Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
• Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.

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What owners said

When at a red light or stop sign the vehicle will idle and turn off. The vehicle doesn’t want to restart. It takes a bit to get started again then it progresses.While parked I turned the car off for 5 minutes and it would not start up again. Tried the jump cables to make sure it wasn’t the battery had to have a tow truck come they were…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Beginning last week, when shifting into reverse, the infotainment display (showing camera image) displays distorted, scrambled, or rolling color lines. Although Many 2019, 2022 Honda Pilot SUVs are covered by an official safety recall (NHTSA Campaign 23V431) due to a defective coaxial cable connector (MOST connector) that deforms…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 58,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
• Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
• Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
• Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.

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What owners said

Vehicle went into limp mode. Engine had P0369 code for the camshaft position sensor. Timing belt kit is now getting serviced. The camshaft position switch needs replaced. Lastly the bank 1 camshaft needs to be replaced due to excessive play. Seems to be a manufacturer issue and is a safety issue because the vehicle went into limp mode up…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Vehicle developed a rod knock. Confirmed by a certified automotive technician. The noise is most prevalent between 2200 rpm and up. Upon further research have found that this engine and vehicle are under investigation for my exact issue. The vehicle needs a new engine. In the process now acquiring a new engine to install into vehicle. No…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 59,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
• On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
• Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.

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What owners said

Vehicle running rough and emissions light came on. Dealer analyzed and found error code p0430. All fuel injectors replaced at cost of $1,097.53 when vehicle had only 76,890 miles.Owner complaint, filed 2026

My 2019 Honda Pilot EX AWD (VIN [XXX]) with approximately 80,000 miles developed a check engine light along with dashboard messages indicating an Emissions System Problem and AWD System Problem. The vehicle continued to drive normally, but the warnings repeatedly returned. Diagnostic code P0172 (System Too Rich, Bank 1) was present. The…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 53,000 miles. Parts named most: Automatic emergency braking (72), Adaptive cruise control (71), Warnings (66).

What to check before you buy

• Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
• Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
• Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Collision Migration Failure" remained displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the front windshield camera needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 103,000.Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 103,000 miles

Due to the failure of the U 3000, 49 Integrated driver sport system Multipurpose camera unit millimeter Wave radar, internal electronic failure there was a near miss when a vehicle Crossed over in front of me at a close proximity. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership and the U 3000, 49 code appeared as a permanent malfunction…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 32,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
• Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
• Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
• If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.

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What owners said

While driving my 2019 Honda Pilot at highway speeds 70 mph, the dashboard suddenly displayed a severe safety warning stating "Transmission Temp Too Hot." There was no prior warning, mechanical symptom, or heavy cargo towing to cause this. The sudden warning forced me to immediately navigate across multiple lanes of fast-moving traffic to…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Driving to work and, all of a sudden, the dashboard lights flicker and the car says the transmission has issues. The car advises us to pull over out of the highway. This was driving to work. The car completely stops working. The dealer says the transmission is dead. this is a car that is a 2019 Honda Pilot. 7 years old. It was bought…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 8,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
• The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
• Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while coming to a stop, the contact became aware that the vehicle could not be shifted out of neutral. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was contacted. The…Owner complaint, filed 2024, at 72,000 miles

On May 27, 2013, while approaching a traffic light controlled intersection, I applied the vehicle brakes (depressed the brake pedal) with no response. My vehicle speed was slow enough to allow me to make a right turn at the intersection without damage to my vehicle or others in the vicinity. Within a few seconds (less than 5) the brakes…Owner complaint, filed 2023

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 5,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
• Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.

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What owners said

The vehicle’s A/C system is experiencing a refrigerant leak due to a known issue with the compressor shaft seal. This issue appears to be associated with the transition to the newer R1234yf refrigerant, after which the shaft seal design was not adequately updated, leading to premature seal failure and refrigerant leakage. This is not an…Owner complaint, filed 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the sunroof unexpectedly exploded without impact. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an independent auto glass specialist was unable to determine the cause of failure. The contact was informed that the sunroof needed to be replaced. The vehicle…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 160,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 6,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
• Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.

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What owners said

While driving, the vehicle occasionally experiences a momentary loss of power, reacting as if the engine turned off. Power is restored after a few seconds, no longer than 10. The loss of power places everyone in the vehicle in danger, as well as surrounding vehicles. This is especially true when it occurs at interstate highway speeds, as…Owner complaint, filed 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated with the RPM elevated beyond 5,000 RPM. The contact had taken his foot of the accelerator pedal; however, the unintended acceleration persisted, and the vehicle reached 40 MPH without the accelerator pedal…Owner complaint, filed 2024, at 71,000 miles

Parts named most: Body (11).

What to check before you buy

• Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
• Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
• Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.

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What owners said

Premature paint delamination on a 2019 Honda Pilot. Notifying NHTSA to track factory paint adhesion defects correlating with active Attika v. American Honda Motor Co. litigation.Owner complaint, filed 2026

The paint is peeling/ flaking off. The areas are the top of the lift gate and by both taillights. Those parts have never been painted before. Originally factory paint. It’s blue.Owner complaint, filed 2026

What to check before you buy

• Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
• On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
• A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.

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What owners said

My 2019 Honda Pilot alignment pulls badly to the right while driving on any type of road surface. I have had the vehicle aligned numerous times and the car still pulls to the right. I have heard from other people friends of mine that own Pilots that they have this issue as well. Honda needs to look into this as it is a safety problem out…Owner complaint, filed 2024

On 4-30-21, my 2019 Honda Pilot was repaired per recall for sudden loud speaker popping. I'd complained about that issue since buying the car. I'd also complained since purchase about frequent false collision mitigation system errors some of which engaged the brakes. On Monday May 3, 2021 I was on a highway off-ramp going about 30 MPH…Owner complaint, filed 2021

What to check before you buy

• Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
• Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
• Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.

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What owners said

my car's mile is 61500. Front Suspension conection parts have a lot of rust. It looks dangerous. My husband saw that he was looking at tires. I believe It will cause more damages to my car in the future. please advise!Owner complaint, filed 2026

The front passenger side control arm ball join was found cracked open with the car under 34K miles (around 4 years of light use) during a normal routine maintenance.Owner complaint, filed 2023

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 10,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
• Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the message "Air Bag System - SRS Fault" was intermittently displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer retrieved an intermittent diagnostic trouble code associated with the cable reel. The contact stated that the…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 94,800 miles

Front end impact into another vehicles passenger side. Other drivers side impact bags deployed mine did not. Seat belt pin engaged on my vehicle.Owner complaint, filed 2021

What to check before you buy

• Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
• Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.

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What owners said

The seatbelt that serves the middle row center seat detached from its attachment point during normal use without an accident. We are the original owners of the car with no accidents. My daughter has sat in that seat for 4.5 years and 50,000 miles. She is currently 10 years old. Had we been in an accident, I believe that she would have…Owner complaint, filed 2023

The driver's belt buckle receiver started malfunctioning and would click, but the seat belt would not lock at 93k miles. The belt would come unlatched while driving. The red release button would stick in the down position as well. Honda dealer said they would replace it under warranty, but it was non the less scary not to have a working…Owner complaint, filed 2023

What to check before you buy

• Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
• Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
• The tire pressure light should go out after startup.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Cross Contact LX Sport, Tire Size: 245/50/R20, DOT Number: [VIN]. The contact stated that all four tires had experienced low air pressure on multiple occasions. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the rubber on the front passenger’s side tread had peeled…Owner complaint, filed 2023, at 17,000 miles

Side-wall blew out of tire while traveling at approximately 55-60mph on normal, paved road. No debris was hit at the time of failure and there was no known history of striking debris with the sidewall. Tire had approximately 16,000 miles on it (65,000 mile tires) and had been rotated twice since purchase.Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 41,200 miles