Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V573000 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | V (Vehicle) | 807161 | 02/22/2013 | ODI | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 12/11/2012 | 12/11/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 pilot and odyssey and 2003 through 2006 acura mdx passenger vehicles manufactured from november 26, 2001, through august 30, 2006. the interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a honda or acura dealer. the dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. the recall began on february 22, 2013. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda's recall campaign numbers are s73 and s74.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 06-009 | 02/05/2008 | 10024565 | Warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers srs. csc was received. *nj | 04/24/2008 | |
| 1105 | 11/16/2005 | 10018264 | Srs light & diagnostic trouble code 81-64. *tt | 12/19/2005 | |
| 1204 | 12/16/2004 | 10018101 | 2nd & 3rd row grab rail lights sticking on/off. dealer visit request. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| 07012005 | 07/01/2005 | 10018021 | Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. honda service news. *tt | 12/13/2005 | |
| 405 | 04/16/2005 | 10016353 | Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r. *tt | 09/08/2005 | |
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014765 | 2nd & 3rd row grab rail lights sticking on/off. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014750 | Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014746 | Bank 1 too lean. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 11162004 | 11/16/2004 | 10014545 | 2nd and 3rd row grab rail lights sticking on/off. *eh | 05/04/2005 | |
| 10162004 | 10/16/2004 | 10014478 | Rattle noise at center of dash. *eh | 05/03/2005 | |
| 012012003 | 12/01/2003 | 10014321 | New immobilizer logic used. *sc | 04/29/2005 | |
| 1203 | 12/16/2003 | 10014208 | Supplemental restraint system diagnostic trouble code 11-1x to 11-9x, 11-ax and 11-bx. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| 204 | 02/16/2004 | 10014242 | Srs diagnostic trouble code 15-1, blows driver's fuse #7, rear wiper inop. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| 804 | 08/16/2004 | 10014055 | Parking brake chime-pdi new model information error. *sc | 04/27/2005 | |
| 804 | 08/16/2004 | 10014056 | Navigation error message-dvd disk read error. *sc | 04/27/2005 | |
| 02012004 | 02/01/2004 | 10009144 | Clean modulator pump motor ground for diagnostic trouble code 51/53. honda. servicenews. *tt | 09/13/2004 | |
| 052104 | 05/21/2004 | 10007724 | The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) p0607 may be on when a new 2004 pilot arrives at the dealership. *tt | 07/08/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 060105 | 06/16/2005 | 10018176 | Alternator condition ( no or low output). *jb | 12/16/2005 | |
| 1204 | 12/16/2004 | 10018089 | Alternator condition (no or low output) dealer visit request. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| 405 | 04/16/2005 | 10016355 | No or low alternator output - dealer visit request. *tt | 09/09/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 04059 | 10/12/2004 | 10012649 | Product update pilot fuse box label. *eh | 03/09/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||
| PE12026 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 10/02/2012 | 01/14/2013 | Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway | 12V573000 | |
| On december 10, 2012, honda motor company submitted a defect information report to nhtsa regarding ignition interlocks in approximately 576,117 model year my) 2003 through 2004 honda pilot and odyssey vehicles that are the subject of this investigation and 231,044 my 2003 through 2006 acura mdx vehicles (recall no. 12v-573).honda's report states that a design change to the ignition switch used in the recalled vehicles reduced the range of rotation for the ignition switch from 160 degrees in earlier designs to 125 degrees without a corresponding change to the ignition interlock blocking mechanism.the result was that excessive rotational force could damage a lever that would allow the driver to remove the ignition key that was in a position other than the park position, which may allow the vehicle to roll away.odi identified 176 complaints related to the alleged defect, including 48 roll away crashes.threeof the incidents resulted in the following injuries to pedestrians:1) a broken foot and torn achilles tendon; 2) a fractured fibula and crush injuries to a shin area; and 3) an incident requiring unspecified treatment at a hospital emergency room.this investigation is closed.the voqs associated with this investigation are: 10486515, 10486393, 10486100, 10485010, 10482229, 10482091, 10481169, 10481105, 10481079, 10481027, 10480804, 10480648, 10480099, 10480009, 10479934, 10479695, 10479561, 10479517, 10479494, 10479484, 10479437, 10479421, 10479409, 10479343, 10478916, 10478876, 10478857, 10478845, 10478784, 10478776, 10478720, 10476767, 10473167, 10465590, 10463995, 10457825, 10452596, 10451185, 10448593, 10446962, 10440841, 10440040, 10439061, 10439033, 10438611, 10425909, 10403299, 10397920, 10395833, 10395298, 10379673, 10374724, 10365751, 10363501, 10361325, 10358480, 10355331, 10354680, 10354669, 10354390, 10353281, 10351899, 10351489, 10351240, 10349716, 10349612, 10348987, 10348955, 10348725, 10348579, 10348564, 10348429, 10348389, 10348268, 10348254, 10331474, 10325334, 10276072, 10179464. | ||||||
| PE12026 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 10/02/2012 | Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway | |||
| Odi has received 42 complaints alleging failures of the ignition cylinder park-shift interlock feature that allowed the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being shifted to park in model year 2003 and 2004 honda odyssey and pilot vehicles.twenty-six of the complainants allege that the ignition interlock failure resulted in rollaway incidents, including 16 alleging that the vehicles only stopped when they struck an object.objects struck include fences, a tree, a pole, a landscape retaining wall 600 feet away and a brick mailbox that was struck after the vehicle rolled for 2 blocks.some complainants allege that their vehicles came to rest after hitting multiple parked cars.one complainant alleged being knocked down as she tried to get into the vehicle to stop it as it rolled and another reported having hurt her knee when she attempted to stop the vehicle from rolling away. one complainant reported that while attempting to stop a 2003 odyssey from rolling away they were knocked down and their left leg was run over resulting in a fracture of the fibula (voq 10476767).a preliminary investigation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency, and safety-related consequences of the alleged defect.voqs associated with the opening of this investigation are: 10476767, 10465590, 10463995, 10457825, 10452596, 10451185, 10448593, 10446962, 10440040, 10439061, 10439033, 10438611, 10425909, 10403299, 10397920, 10395833, 10395298, 10379673, 10374724, 10365751, 10363501, 10361325, 10358480, 10355331, 10354680, 10354669, 10354390, 10353281, 10351899, 10351489, 10351240, 10349716, 10349612, 10348987, 10348955, 10348725, 10348579, 10348429, 10348389, 10348268, 10331474, 10276072, 10179464. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||
| PE12026 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 10/02/2012 | 01/14/2013 | Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway | 12V573000 | |
| On december 10, 2012, honda motor company submitted a defect information report to nhtsa regarding ignition interlocks in approximately 576,117 model year my) 2003 through 2004 honda pilot and odyssey vehicles that are the subject of this investigation and 231,044 my 2003 through 2006 acura mdx vehicles (recall no. 12v-573).honda's report states that a design change to the ignition switch used in the recalled vehicles reduced the range of rotation for the ignition switch from 160 degrees in earlier designs to 125 degrees without a corresponding change to the ignition interlock blocking mechanism.the result was that excessive rotational force could damage a lever that would allow the driver to remove the ignition key that was in a position other than the park position, which may allow the vehicle to roll away.odi identified 176 complaints related to the alleged defect, including 48 roll away crashes.threeof the incidents resulted in the following injuries to pedestrians:1) a broken foot and torn achilles tendon; 2) a fractured fibula and crush injuries to a shin area; and 3) an incident requiring unspecified treatment at a hospital emergency room.this investigation is closed.the voqs associated with this investigation are: 10486515, 10486393, 10486100, 10485010, 10482229, 10482091, 10481169, 10481105, 10481079, 10481027, 10480804, 10480648, 10480099, 10480009, 10479934, 10479695, 10479561, 10479517, 10479494, 10479484, 10479437, 10479421, 10479409, 10479343, 10478916, 10478876, 10478857, 10478845, 10478784, 10478776, 10478720, 10476767, 10473167, 10465590, 10463995, 10457825, 10452596, 10451185, 10448593, 10446962, 10440841, 10440040, 10439061, 10439033, 10438611, 10425909, 10403299, 10397920, 10395833, 10395298, 10379673, 10374724, 10365751, 10363501, 10361325, 10358480, 10355331, 10354680, 10354669, 10354390, 10353281, 10351899, 10351489, 10351240, 10349716, 10349612, 10348987, 10348955, 10348725, 10348579, 10348564, 10348429, 10348389, 10348268, 10348254, 10331474, 10325334, 10276072, 10179464. | ||||||
| PE12026 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 10/02/2012 | Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway | |||
| Odi has received 42 complaints alleging failures of the ignition cylinder park-shift interlock feature that allowed the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being shifted to park in model year 2003 and 2004 honda odyssey and pilot vehicles.twenty-six of the complainants allege that the ignition interlock failure resulted in rollaway incidents, including 16 alleging that the vehicles only stopped when they struck an object.objects struck include fences, a tree, a pole, a landscape retaining wall 600 feet away and a brick mailbox that was struck after the vehicle rolled for 2 blocks.some complainants allege that their vehicles came to rest after hitting multiple parked cars.one complainant alleged being knocked down as she tried to get into the vehicle to stop it as it rolled and another reported having hurt her knee when she attempted to stop the vehicle from rolling away. one complainant reported that while attempting to stop a 2003 odyssey from rolling away they were knocked down and their left leg was run over resulting in a fracture of the fibula (voq 10476767).a preliminary investigation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency, and safety-related consequences of the alleged defect.voqs associated with the opening of this investigation are: 10476767, 10465590, 10463995, 10457825, 10452596, 10451185, 10448593, 10446962, 10440040, 10439061, 10439033, 10438611, 10425909, 10403299, 10397920, 10395833, 10395298, 10379673, 10374724, 10365751, 10363501, 10361325, 10358480, 10355331, 10354680, 10354669, 10354390, 10353281, 10351899, 10351489, 10351240, 10349716, 10349612, 10348987, 10348955, 10348725, 10348579, 10348429, 10348389, 10348268, 10331474, 10276072, 10179464. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||||||
| EA11012 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 09/12/2011 | 09/17/2012 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating | 12V136000 | |
| This investigation was prompted by preliminary evaluation (pe) 11-017, and was based on reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped illuminating simultaneously.some complainants also reported that the combination switch (switch) that controls the headlights and turn signals, and/or its electrical wiring harness connector were damaged by overheating.odi's pe information request letter asked honda for certain data on model years (my) 2002-2006 cr-v, 2003-2008 pilot, 2003-2008 element, 2001-2005 civic, and 2000-2001 s 2000 vehicles.analysis of complaint and honda data show that a complete low beam headlight circuit failure occurs in models with 2-bulb headlight systems (i.e., a single bulb on each side for high and low beam).models with 2-bulb systems include my 2002-2004 cr-v, 2003-2005 pilot, 2001-2003 civic, and 2003-2008 element.models with 4-bulb headlight systems (i.e., two bulbs on each side, one for high and one for low beam) have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism as the 2-bulb system.my 2000-2001 s 2000 models with 2-bulb high intensity discharge headlights also have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism.honda introduced the 4-bulb headlight system in cr-v in my 2005, in pilot in my 2006, and in civic in my 2004.on march 29, 2012 honda submitted a defect information report (dir) to recall 554,428 vehicles, including my 2002-2004 cr-v and my 2003 pilot.in the dir, honda stated that tension from the combination switch wiring harness to the electrical terminal for the low beam headlight circuit could cause a small amount of motion as the combination switch was operated.this motion, over time, can wear the surface of the terminal creating copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, which may cause the terminal to melt within the harness connector.odi continued its investigation, and on august 31, 2012 honda submitted another dir to recall an additional 820,789 vehicles.this report included the my 2002 civic vehicles which were not subject to a prior safety recall (04v-086) for headlights, all of my 2003 civic, and my 2004-2005 pilot.honda's dir advised that operation of the turn signal switch lever at high speed and/or with heavy force can cause movement between the combination switch body and the sub-harness wiring connector.this can cause wear and continued movement can create copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, and potentially causing the terminal to melt within the harness connector. please see both dirs at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/ under safety recall 12v-136 for complete details.honda also provided additional information on the element model, stating that it was not recalled due to it's very low failure rate.honda sold 301,497 element vehicles in the united states and received 17 reports, while odi received one report (see voq 10395219).honda's technical explanation for the low rate, which was submitted under request for confidentiality, is that the headlight switch, as installed in the element, reacts differently to the forces applied to it as compared to the recalled models.see attachment for additional information. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/09/2008 | 68197 | 1 | |
| 2004 honda pilot suv 9/9/2008 front ac blower resistor replaced $230 (miles 68,197, also had 100 miles bumper to bumper warranty but was told by dealer it was not covered. 1/25/2013 (miles 134,000) front ac air mix motor replaced $501,rear ac/heat does not work was still in 100 mile warranty it has a bad blower resistor i still have not replaced it. to top it off when it rains my driver and now front passenger floor mats are getting wet from the underneath the protective mat (miles 105,000)! your attention to this above matter is most appreciated. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2008 | 68197 | ||
| 2004 honda pilot suv 9/9/2008 front ac blower resistor replaced $230 (miles 68,197, also had 100 miles bumper to bumper warrenty but was told by dealer it was not covered. 1/25/2013 (miles 134,000) front ac air mix motor replaced $501,rear ac/heat does not work was still in 100 mile warrenty it has a bad blower resistor i still have not replaced it. to top it off when it rains my driver and now front passenger floor mats are getting wet from the underneath the protective mat (miles 105,000)! your attention to this above matter is most appreciated. | |||
| 01/02/2013 | 106000 | 1 | |
| When turning on the driver's side seat warmer it got extremely hot. recently it actually burned the seat foam and began to smoke. i will not use it anymore for fear of a fire. thank you for looking into this issue. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2013 | 106000 | ||
| When turning on the driver's side seat warmer it got extremely hot. recently it actually burned the seat foam and began to smoke. i will not use it anymore for fear of a fire. thank you for looking into this issue. | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 39000 | 1 | |
| Driver seat heater gets extremely hot to the point that burns are possible. afraid that a fire may occur so stopped using. there appears to be a widespread occurrence when searching the internet. no recall by honda. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 39000 | ||
| Driver seat heater gets extremely hot to the point that burns are possible. afraid that a fire may occur so stopped using. there appears to be a widespread occurrence when searching the internet. no recall by honda. | |||
| 02/15/2012 | 180000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that while stopped in a parking space, the key was removed from the ignition and the contact noticed that she had not shifted the gear in park. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that the brake switch would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000. pmb | |||
| 02/15/2012 | 180000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. while stopped in a parking space the contact removed the key from the ignition and noticed she had not placed the gear in park. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the brake switch would have to replaced. after the repair the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000. da | |||
| 11/20/2012 | 106000 | ||
| Drivers side back powered window does not work. it went down automatically and does not go up while driving automatically. almost caused a car crash. | |||
| 09/12/2011 | 84000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that the key came out of the ignition while the vehicle was in drive. the contact was in a rush and turned the vehicle off, but the vehicle was in drive. as a result of the failure, the vehicle rolled back into another vehicle. there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ignition was replaced. the dealer stated there was one cylinder ignition and it was not under warranty. the contact stated this was the second time failure occurred. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.pmb | |||
| 09/12/2011 | 84000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that the key came out of the ignition while the vehicle was in drive. the contact was in a rush and turned the vehicle off, but the vehicle was in drive. the vehicle rolled back into another vehicle because of the failure. there were no injuries in the accident. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ignition was replaced. the dealer stated there was one cylinder ignition and it was not under warranty. the contact stated this was the second time failure occurred. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 84,000 and 96,000.rl | |||
| 07/19/2012 | 111297 | ||
| Apparently i did not place the car in park but was able to take the keys out of the ignition. left the car and when i came back to the car, the car had rolled backward and crashed into bushes which stopped the car. this has happened to me twice. i now make sure i engage the parking brake to make sure the car does not roll. | |||
| 02/08/2011 | 140000 | 1 | |
| Key could be removed without vehicle being in park. no damage occurred, but car did roll at times. vehicle was repaired by dealer at a cost of $446.03, (10/05/11, 163538 miles). dates and mileage of first occurrence are approximate. *tr | |||
| 02/08/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Key could be removed without vehicle being in park. no damage occured, but car did roll at times. vehicle was repaired by dealer at a cost of $446.03, (10/05/11, 163538 miles). dates and mileage of first occurence are approximate. | |||
| 04/20/2012 | 115000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that the key was able to be removed from the ignition without the vehicle being placed in the park position. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the ignition needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. pmb | |||
| 02/08/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Key could be removed without vehicle being in park. no damage occured, but car did roll at times. vehicle was repaired by dealer at a cost of $446.03, (10/05/11, 163538 miles). dates and mileage of first occurence are approximate. | |||
| 04/20/2012 | 115000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that the key was able to be removed from the ignition without the vehicle being placed in the park position. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the ignition needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. pmb | |||
| 02/08/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Key could be removed without vehicle being in park. no damage occured, but car did roll at times. vehicle was repaired by dealer at a cost of $446.03, (10/05/11, 163538 miles). dates and mileage of first occurence are approximate. | |||
| 04/20/2012 | 115000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated the key was removed from the ignition with the vehicle being placed in the park position. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the ignition needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired, the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. rds | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Drivers heated seat caught the seat on fire | |||
| 12/13/2011 | 133000 | ||
| Key can be removed from the ignition when the transmission isn't in park. the issue has caused the vehicles to roll away, but no one has yet been inured. the dealer is requesting $750 to fix the issue; however, i see honda has already recalled over 1 million 2003-2005 accord, civic, and elements, but for some reason, they did not include the pilots. this seems like too much of a coincidence and i see many other pilot owners complaining about the same issue. i would like honda to cover the same year pilots. | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 100867 | ||
| On my 2004 honda pilot, the srs (airbag) warning indicator light on the dashboard mysteriously remains on even though there have been no other changes to the vehicle. the honda dealer wants $80 just to look at it! this is outrageous; it's clearly a failed component that should be covered under the safety portion of the vehicle's warrantee for the lifetime of the vehicle. there are many other honda owners who have experienced this warning light and they report it is nearly always a failed passenger seat sensor that honda is replacing under a tsb; however my local dealer claims to know nothing of the tsb and want me to pay for this. | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 97400 | ||
| Defective shift interlock allowed the ignition key to be removed while vehicle was parked and left in gear. the unoccupied vehicle rolled approximately twenty feet, coming to rest after contacting a parked vehicle (vehicle #2). owner of vehicle #2 was loading bags into her trunk and was warned by a bystander to get out of the way- which prevented her from being hit by the rolling vehicle. no injuries were reported, and damage to the vehicles was negligible. police were called and they responded. information was exchanged between the vehicle operators. it should be noted that this defect was the subject of a recall for other honda vehicles (accord, civic, others) in late 2010. | |||
| 04/14/2011 | 102000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated he could remove the key from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 102,000. sm. | |||
| 12/19/2010 | 63500 | ||
| Overheating of drivers side seat heating elements, followed by failure of units. | |||
| 11/06/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated while the engine was turned off and the gear selector was in the drive position, the ignition key released from the ignition switch unexpectedly when engaged. suddenly, the vehicle rolled and crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. there was no personal injury. the vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. a police report was not filed; and both vehicles sustained minor damages with total repairs estimating $2,000. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the failure was related to a defect within the the ignition switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated there was a similar defect on a recall pertaining to the 2002 and 2003 model years under nhtsa campaign id number 10v364000 (electrical system:ignition). the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. js | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 120000 | ||
| I have a 2004 honda pilot and i am having the same problem that a lot of the honda cars are getting recalled for but my vehicle is not listed. you can remove the key while the gear selector is not in park. my wife rolled foward and hit a safety pole. she is always afraid of doing it again with our kids in the car. i called honda about the repair and they said it was not a recall. i dont understand how some honda cars can get recalled but mine will not. i called honda and asked about the cost of the repair and they told me it was going to be expensive. | |||
| 03/18/2010 | 58000 | ||
| Dear sir/madam, my 2004 honda pilot has 58k miles on it. i scheduled a 60k major maintenance on 3/19/2010. but on 3/18/2010 on my way back home, the check engine light was on, the car got vibration and smoke. i sent my car to the dealer immediately at about 7:00 pm on 3/18/2010. on 3/19/2010, the dealer called me and said the no. 5 spark plug came out and burned out the coil, it's a very unusual situation. i went to the dealer to check the damages: the spark plug only has the metal portion left, the coil burned out and only 1/3 or 1/2 left, the cylinder head got some damage too and some metal chips remained in the cylinder head and cylinder. i did the oil changes and maintenance at dealership regularly and drove the car gently. i don't think this incident is related to my driving style. it has to be quality issue on either the coil or the spark plug. but i am not a mechanics and don't know if this happened to other cars. although the car is out of warranty (3 years/36k miles), i really think it's a serious quality issue. honda needs to take care of this issue. i am unlucky, this happened to me, i am lucky, it happened to me not on highway. hope the authority can do some investigation and urge honda to resolve this issue. thanks. | |||
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| Consumer experienced hard starting and other mechanical problems. *ph the dealer indicated that this was normal and made no repairs to the vehicle. *nm | |||
| 10/16/2004 | 543 | 7 | 10/12/2004 |
| Honda pilot engine light keeps coming on. since purchase date of 10-12-04 it has been in the honda service dept 3 times. engine light keeps coming on and cylinders are misfiring causing the pilot to lose power while driving. after stopping and turning off the engine for awhile it will start up again and usually the engine light will not come on again. this has happened 3 times since it was in the honda service dept. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 12/22/2003 | 6200 | 4 | |
| I purchased a 2004 honda pilot on october 23, 2003 and have since had the battery replaced twice along with four towing occurrences and on-going safety concern for my family especially my two toddlers each time i turn the ignition on. i have not been unsuccessful with a resolve from the manufacturer. after my fourth attempt of mail the manufacturer and dealer only offer to reimburse my $400 towing expenses. the dealer i purchased the vehicle from to date cannot give me an accurate diagnosis. academy honda claims my issues could range from re-programming keys, ignition, fuel pumps etc. i have lost days from work, pre-paid child care and tuition expenses and suffers horrifying emotional stress from these incidences. to dated not one representative from the honda dealer has called to see how vehicle is running. it is apparent that this vehicle has an on-going safety issues that requires immediate detailed scrutiny. i would like to have this matter investigated. this is my only mode of transportation for work, errands and family affairs. i fear the death of my 3 and 4 yrs old toddlers, in addition to myself and my spouse. at this point any given morning, afternoon or evening i can be stranded at any venue. any expedited attention you can place on this matter will be greatly appreciated. thank you in advance for your consideration. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 103906 | 1 | |
| Stopped vehicle, turned off vehicle and removed key. later got into car and started it up found it. attempted again not in park and it was able to replicate it. took vehicle to dealer, they were able to replicate it, wanted almost $850.00 to repair and was told it was not considered a safety issue so there was no recall. they recommend the mechanical portion of the ignition switch be repaired. unable to afford the repair so still occurring. current mileage is 118,000+ miles. *tr | |||
| 01/14/2006 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Tl* - the driver thought she put the a 2004 honda pilot in park, in a driveway which sits on a hill. the driver removed the key from the ignition. the contact later found that the vehicle had rolled down the hill and hit an object. the contact discovered that the vehicle was in neutral. the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle was diagnosed as having a bad ignition switch. the contact stated the key should not have been able to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle was in neutral. *ak updated 2/22/2007 - the manufacturer refused to fix the vehicle free of charge because the vehicle was out of warranty. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 11/20/2007 | 53222 | 0 | 10/04/2004 |
| While driving, the car went in to four-wheel drive and malfunction indicator light went on, and stayed on even after the car was restarted. i took it in to the dealer, who replaced the knock sensor harness wiring due to rodent damage. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 10/08/2006 | 45000 | 1 | 10/31/2003 |
| Smoke from the dash was noted. it came from the junction of the instrument panel and the upper part of the steering column. the smell of burnt plastic remained in the car for ~4 hours. the car was taken to a honda dealer (fairfeild honda - williamsport, pa). it has been there for 4 1/2 weeks and they haven't been able to find the cause? *jb | |||