2006 Honda Pilot problems

“The contact owned a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle rear-ended her vehicle, causing her vehicle to crash into another vehicle from the driver's side front door. The rear bumper and exhaust pipe detached. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained a back injury and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. Prior to the failure, the dealer had previously performed a recall repair for the driver's and passenger's side air bags. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.”

“Rear suspension cradle attachment points at the frame corrode. This is common on all pilots in northern climates. Honda has recalled both the Ridgeline and CRV models for corrosion issues related to suspension attachment point corrosion but refuses to recall the pilot. While they claim you will not lose control when the suspension disconnects from the frame the vehicle cannot pass inspection and thus becomes disposable. When vehicles are otherwise perfect this is not acceptable from both safety and fiscal aspects. Please investigate this further as Honda has a repair kit and guidelines but charges thousands for the work .”

“The contact owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the vehicle stability assist system, ABS, check engine, and brake system warning lights illuminated. The contacted stated that after pulling over, placing the gear shifter into park(P) and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle was able to restart but was unable to accelerate above 15 MPH. The contact also stated that after coming to a stop at a stop light, the failure recurred, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it remained awaiting diagnostic test and repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.”

“The contact owned a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that initially, her check engine light had been illuminated on her instrument panel. She then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced both her fuel injectors and spark plugs. The mechanic then took the vehicle to a dealer since the check engine light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The PCM software was updated by the dealer; however, the light still remained. Upon picking up the vehicle, the contact was informed that her check engine light remained illuminated due to a misfire in cylinder#1. The contact was assured by the mechanic that the vehicle passed the PCM test and that the vehicle was safe to drive. While dropping her child off at school, a cloud of white smoke began to emit from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames as the contact exited the vehicle. The authorities were called to the scene and the local fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire and police report were filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer nor the manufacturer had…”

“WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, VSA LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR COMES TO A STOP. IT FEEL AS THOUGH THE BRAKES ARE ENGAGED AND VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD SINCE WE COULD GET REAR ENDED, ESPECIALLY IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR OBA HIGHWAY. WE HAVE TAKEN THE PILOT FOR REPAIR 3 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. A FEW MONTHS AGO, THE DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE VSA MODULE AND NOW WE'VE BEEN TOLD IT HAS TO BE REPLACED FOR $2500. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PART IN THE 2005 PILOTS AND SOME 2006. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA TWICE TO REQUEST THEY WRVICE THIS UNDER THE RECALL BUT WAS TOLD THAT SINCE MY VIN DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL, THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY RISK WHICH IS CLEARLY BEING EXPERIENCED BY MANY 2006 PILOT OWNERS AND HONDA SIMPLY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT. MAY TAKE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. I PRAY NO ONE IS SEVERELY INJURED DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION.”

“The Vehicle Stability Assit (VSA) system in activating inappropriately causing the vehicle to brake unexpectedly. There is a Honda Service Bulletin (13-026) for this problem for 2005 Honda Pilots. Well, the same problem is happening to my 2006 Pilot.”