2014 Honda Pilot problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (23) · Structure:body (18) · Wheels (16)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
66 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-06-27 · campaign 19V502000 · 9,555 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to p
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-05-16 · campaign 19V378000 · 19,138 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-09-27 · campaign 18V661000 · 1,355,406 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
Service bulletins (84)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-02-01 · A26-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. this can set dtcs p0301 no. 1 cylinder misfire detected, p0302 no. 2 cylinder misfire detected, p0303 no. 3 cylinder
Engine 2025-08-29 · A25-060 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the piston ring function deteriorates due to ring wear and sticking from sludge. oil from the crankcase adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. this can set dtcs p0301 no. 1 cylinder misfire detected, p0302 no. 2 cylinder misfire detected, p0303 no. 3 cyli
Engine 2025-07-29 · ONL6Z6072025 · Other
owner notification letter - the piston ring function can deteriorate due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. this can set dtcs p0301 no. 1 cylinder misfire detected, p0302 no. 2 cylinder misfire detected, p0303 no.
Engine 2025-07-18 · A25-060 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. this can set dtcs p0301 no. 1 cylinder misfire detected, p0302 no. 2 cylinder misfire detected, p0303 no. 3 cylinder
Engine 2025-06-17 · AEBM06172025901 · Other
dealer message - piston ring effectiveness may be reduced due to excessive wear and oil sludge build-up, which can cause oil to adhere to the spark plug, potentially leading to carbon fouling and misfire triggering dtcs p0301 through p0304 and cause the mil to come on.
Engine 2025-06-17 · A25-060 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire.
Showing the 6 most recent of 84 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“component involved: engine lubrication / cylinder head / variable valve timing (vvt) spool valve (solenoid assembly) and electrical charging system (alternator). vehicle affected example: honda vehicles equipped with the 3.5l v6 (j35 engine series) with variable cylinder management (vcm), including the honda pilot. description of the safety defect …”
2026-06-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 142,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was a loud pop coming from the engine department. the contact became aware of a severe drop in the oil level while driving the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that there was a misfire in cyl…”
2026-03-16 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 176,629 mi“odometer fraud. the contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. the contact discovered a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 176,362. the vehicle became disabled two weeks after purchase, and was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was discovered that the mileage was 176,629. the mileage was veri…”
2026-01-30 · Engine“i own a 2014 honda pilot that experienced an engine misfire related to piston ring deterioration. an authorized honda dealership diagnosed and documented qualifying engine misfire codes (p030x). after the misfire occurred, we stopped driving the vehicle due to safety concerns, including risk of loss of power or stalling. while the vehicle was not …”
2026-01-15 · Suspension“lighting--dtr warning light stays on an they don't work but then i was pulled over 1 morning on the way to work because the both taillights stopped working. checked everything no idea what it could be but the wiring. because if you piggy back off a hot wire they will work. suspension-- there is a constant popping noise coming from the front, it's…”
2026-01-15 · Power Train“2014 honda pilot touring--engine-is running through oil faster than it should. the spark plugs/coil packs have all been replaced now. starting with 1 an 3.i was driving down the road and it started stalling out while i was in traffic about 8 mo.ago . the vehicle didn't want to go anywhere an when it would get some power to go it was slow an the eng…”
2026-01-09 · 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 pilo…”
2025-09-08 · Power Train“my 2014 honda pilot has intermittent engine misfires (dtcs p0301–p0304) caused by piston ring failure. the defect leads to rough running, sudden loss of power, and unsafe driving conditions. on october 24, 2024, crown motors honda in holland, mi confirmed piston ring failure on cylinders 1–3, with oil wash and fouled spark plugs. the vehicle had to…”
2025-08-27 · Engine · 27,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the passenger’s side wheel. additionally, the transmission failed to shift into gear as needed while moving the gear shifter. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer to…”
2025-07-24 · Structure:body“my paint is peeling. i never had a vehicle with the paint peeling like this. its color is white. what can be done about this? i have bought touch up paint to help stop the peeling but that didnt do so well. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.