CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2007 Honda Pilot is a solid trouble-free model year with no major problems reported.

1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
108,236 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2007 Honda Pilot Owner Comments

problem #13

May 092023

Pilot

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car would not respond during normal operation, was in gear but would not accelerate. After I was pushed to the side of the road, I restarted the engine. And was able to drive a block away to my home at a very reduced speed. It will now only run at a very low speed, therefore inoperable.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #12

Apr 082023

Pilot

  • miles
I was driving the car on a one way street. When the A/T Temp came on, the car slowed down and then eventually stopped. I was 1min from my destination. I got it towed home, til I can get it to the shop. I just brought the car. The mechanic said the transmission has a lot of metal piece inside of it.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #11

Mar 122021

Pilot

  • 215,000 miles
After repair shop done $2,600 in work, vehicle while in motion on I-40 East, misfired and blow the head gasket, head, and motor according to Honda shop. Repairs estimate are know at $6,000. The repair shop had said nothing about mileage in repairing the vehicle the first and now states something different.

- Jackson, TN, USA

problem #10

Dec 012019

Pilot

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Timing belt/tensioner resulting in loud noises. Already replaced once at 100K now recurring at 148K.

- Dover, DE, USA

problem #9

Apr 162019

Pilot

  • 134,174 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the stability assist indicator illuminated and, shortly after, the vehicle started to jerk. Mcconnell Honda (2840 eastern blvd, montgomery, al 36116) was contacted and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 134,174.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #8

Jan 102018

Pilot

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Pilot. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, all the warning indicators illuminated and the engine revved as if the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (South motors Honda, 16165 S dixie hwy, miami, fl 33157 (305) 256-2250), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #7

Jun 012017

Pilot

  • 160,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Extreme shaking in the steering wheel when I reach driving speeds of 68-70 mph. The entire engine appears to be shaking as well. I've heard that this is a common issue with Honda Pilot.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #6

Jan 012017

Pilot

  • 112,000 miles
Random misfire on all 6 cylinders despite routine maintenance (coil pack replacement and new spark plugs), vehicle stability control light; I have only 112K miles on the car. These are persistent issues on vehicles Honda J-series engines, yet my year was not included in the recall and service, parts, and costs associated is not covered by the dealer while other years are. The misfire issues continue to reoccur. I had a certified mechanic look at the vehicle and now the vsa light comes on. I would like the car repaired by Honda and my warranty and powertrain warranty extended, as well, if this is a known issue that other vehicles were repaired by Honda. www.safetyresearch.net/blog/articles/Honda%E2%80%99S-revenge-against-Pilot-owner-who-sparked-recall gotaclassaction.com/Honda-named-in-class-action-over-defect-in-the-vehicle-stability-assist-system/

- La Habra, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 012016

Pilot

  • 300,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 202015

Pilot 6-cyl

  • 132,890 miles
In 2009 I had a spark plug blow out of the housing and I lost pressure. Tried to change plugs to be able to drive to dealership. Car was towed to Honda and top manifold was replaced and I was charged $3500. Since these were the original oem plugs it was not time to change them. Honda was contacted and they offered to pay half. I have had nothing but problems with this car since. Car was maintained regularly and had reg oil changes. There have been many diagnostics performed and it would say that car was misfiring on all cylinders. I have had the pistons repaired elsewhere even though Honda said it was fixed. Three weeks ago my check engine light came on, then the vsa and warning triangle came on and I lost power. Took it and the diagnosis is as follows: Damaged lifter from low oil pressure, vtec solenoid replacement, corrected oil pressure issues, still getting bleed-back from one lifter. TS1145 variable camshaft timing solenoid, remove and replace variable valve timing solenoid. This cost $736. What has to be done to fix this recurring problem. I am on a small fixed income and you would think if you buy a $30,000 car new you should count on dependability. For heaven's sake, "it's a Honda".

- Florence, SC, USA

problem #3

Dec 152014

Pilot 6-cyl

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vsa, check engine lights came on, looks like same problem 2005 Pilot were recalled for. Vehicle brake on its own, complete loss of power, happened 2months a go and again 2/3/15. Had towed to shop to have scanned. Very scary situation.

- Plains, PA, USA

problem #2

Nov 012012

Pilot

  • 73,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the timing chain became loose due to a leak on the tensioner. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing belt tensioner needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.

- Rosamond, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 142012

Pilot 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
Engine side motor mount failed, leaking oil on vehicle frame.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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