Honda Pilot / 2014
2014 Honda Pilot problems
Owners have filed 153 complaints about the 2014 Honda Pilot with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 20.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of structure at 13.1%.
Complaints153
Crashes11
Fires0
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 20.3% · 31
Structure 13.1% · 20
Wheels 10.5% · 16
Unknown or other 9.8% · 15
Air bags 5.9% · 9
Electrical system 5.9% · 9
Power train 4.6% · 7
Suspension 4.6% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 23 model years of the Honda Pilot in this data, 2014 draws comparatively few complaints; 2016 is the outlier year.
Filing volume has held steady, 26 in the last three years against 26 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 31,000 miles.
In owners' own words
3 engine piston rings failed. Wife was driving the vehicle. Yes, verified and repaired by Honda of Fort Worth. Engine light flashing when misfiring and rough idle before pulling over. Also needed timing belt kit replaced. 2009-2013 Pilots had same problem and were part of a class action suit. Same 3 pistons that the VCM and ECO mode effects the operation of engine. Engine
10/27/2023 replaced all spark plugs 12/16/2/24 Engine light and VTM-light and traction control light on, misfire in 1st cylinder, replaced spark plugs and ignition coil 1/9/25 Engine light and VTM-light and traction control light on, misfire in 3rd cylinder. These issues are consistent with many complaints on this year, make and model of Honda Pilot Engine
In may I had a problem with the #2 cylinder plug fouling it happened again on 7/25/18 & 1600 miles later on 9/8/18. Engine light comes on mechanic told me that it's a oil seal problem. I see that there was a recall on 2009-2013 pilots why not on the 2014? Same problem as complaint #11122936 there is obviously a problem with something Engine · reported at 52,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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