2016 Honda Pilot Interior & seats Problems

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at slow and moderate speeds, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle lurched and jerked. The failure was more evident while driving uphill. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving and exceeding 40 MPH, the hood was flapping. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

NHTSA ID

11715620

Incident

Jan 26, 2024

Mileage

100,000 mi

The contact’s daughter owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood was vibrating excessively. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the hood latch was inoperable and failed to properly secure the hood. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,819.

NHTSA ID

11683466

Incident

Aug 27, 2025

Mileage

158,819 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the hood vibration was visible after the recall repair. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the hood needed to be replaced due to a crack. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,481.

NHTSA ID

11562668

Incident

Aug 4, 2022

Mileage

108,481 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had recall repair completed. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the hood was still vibrating and seemed as if it would open inadvertently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

NHTSA ID

11449760

Incident

Jan 4, 2022

Mileage

70,000 mi

There is loud clicking from the driver's power seat while attempting to adjust the height of the seat. The height of the seat cannot be adjusted, which inhibits the driver's ability to see things in front of and around the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a Honda dealership. The dealership said that the entire seat must be replaced at a cost of $2600.

NHTSA ID

11448684

Incident

Jan 20, 2020

POWER DRIVERS SEAT BROKE TWO YEARS AGO +. WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. HONDA WANTS $450 TO REPAIR. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN AT 3 YEARS OLD.

NHTSA ID

11398206

Incident

Feb 1, 2018

Mileage

35,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG OF OUR 2016 HONDA PILOT SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED AS MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH STRAIGHT ALONG ROUTE 195 IN MANSFIELD, CT ON MAY 11, 2019. AT THE TIME OF THE DEPLOYMENT SHE HAD PASSED OVER A STORM DRAIN THAT STICKS OUT INTO THE NARROW ROAD. THE DRAIN CAUSES A SLIGHT DEPRESSION IN THE ROADWAY, WHICH THE WHEELS ROLLED OVER. THERE WAS NO IMPACT. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. SHE MANAGED TO KEEP HER WITS ABOUT HER SO SHE DIDN'T GET HIT ON THE BUSY, NARROW ROAD. THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR IS PRISTINE. THE INTERIOR IS A MESS. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG IS DOWN, BLOCKING VISIBILITY, AND THE SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT. THE DEPLOYMENT TOOK OUT THE HEADLINER AND TORE THE PASSENGER'S SEAT APART. OUR CAR HAS BEEN SITTING AT A HONDA DEALERSHIP AND NOW AT A BODY REPAIR FACILITY FOR TWO WEEKS. HONDA TELLS US IT'S NOT THEIR FAULT. THEY CLAIM WE HAVE A BENT CONTROL ARM ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE FRONT OF THE CAR. HOWEVER, WE HAVE FELT NO PULLING, SHAKING, TREMORS, BUMPING OR OTHER EFFECTS OUR MECHANIC ASSURES US WOULD HAPPEN WITH A BENT CONTROL ARM. WE WERE TOLD BY THE HONDA DEALER THAT REPAIRS COULD COST $5,000 TO $10,000 BUT HAVE NO OFFICIAL ESTIMATE. WE HAVE TURNED THE CASE OVER TO OUR INSURANCE COMPANY.

NHTSA ID

11209618

Incident

May 11, 2019

Mileage

72,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGES THAT HAVE COME ON AND OFF WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR AND SOME HAVE BECAME MUCH MORE FREQUENT AND REMAIN ON WHILE DRIVING. 1. KEYLESS STARTING SYSTEM ERROR- HAPPENS FREQUENTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED ON AND REMAINS ON WHILE DRIVING. 2. ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ERROR- WHEN VEHICLE IS POWERED ON AND REMAINS ON FOR ABOUT 20 MINS AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE AND RETURNS WHEN CAR IS POWERED ON. 3. CHARGING SYSTEM ERROR- WAS COMING ON OCCASIONALLY AND AS OF TODAY HAS CAME ON EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS POWERED ON AND REMAINS ON WHILE DRIVING. 4. BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM- OCCASIONALLY COMES ON WHEN CAR IS POWERED ON AND COMES OFF AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE. ALSO, THE MOST RECENT ISSUES I'VE HAD WAS THE DRIVER SEAT DOES NOT WARM UP WHEN SEAT WARMER IS TURNED ON AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 30MPH VEHICLE BEGINS TO JERK AS IF IT IS STRUGGLING TO DRIVE. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BECOME MUCH MORE FREQUENT AND HAVE BECOME A SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME AND MY CHILDREN.

NHTSA ID

11191666

Incident

Jan 17, 2019

Mileage

48,000 mi

DRIVE SEAT NO LONGER ADJUSTS. MAKES CLICKING NOISE WHEN TRYING TO PUSH THE BUTTON FOR ADJUSTMENT. SHORT PERSON CAN NO LONGER DRIVE BECAUSE CAN'T SEE OVER STEERING WHEEL.

NHTSA ID

11110950

Incident

Jun 29, 2018

THE 2016 HONDA PILOT HAS A BAD HEADLIGHTS BEING TOO DIMMED DURING NIGHT DRIVES, THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE WHEN YOUR WINDOWS AND WINDSHIELDS ARE TINTED. SECONDLY, THE REVERSE OR BACKUP LIGHTS ARE LOCATED IN A VERY LOW POSITION DOWN AT THE BUMPER, WHEREIN IT MAY NOT BE SEEN BY CARS FROM BEHIND WHEN WE'RE REVERSING. THESE LIGHTING ISSUES ARE A SAFETY RISK. THIRD, THE FRONT SEATS ARE QUITE UNCOMFORTABLE, POORLY DESIGNED FOR LONG-DRIVES AND IS A SAFETY RISK ESPECIALLY FOR HARD AND TIGHT TURNS WHERE WE SLIDE OFF TO THE SIDES OF OUR SEATS.

NHTSA ID

11003545

Incident

Jul 7, 2017

Mileage

10,100 mi

WE CANNOT FIND A COMFORTABLE POSITION FOR DRIVING THIS CAR. IT HURTS OUR FOOT AND LEG EVERY TIME WE DRIVE IT. *TR

NHTSA ID

10935197

Incident

Nov 16, 2016

Mileage

125 mi

FRONT SEAT HEADREST ARE ANGLED TO FAR FORWARD AND HURT MY NECK!

NHTSA ID

10780519

Incident

Aug 15, 2015