Honda Pilot Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 230 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Honda Pilot across 15 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (96). The words owners use most often: “stability assist” (10% of reports).
- 230electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stability assist: mentioned in 23 of 230 complaints (10%)
- Yaw rate: mentioned in 19 of 230 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 209 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 230 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Honda Pilot electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Pilot | 10 | 2% | 2,450 |
| 2019 Pilot | 18 | 2% | 12,025 |
| 2018 Pilot | 4 | 1% | 11,675 |
| 2017 Pilot | 8 | 1% | 12,000 |
| 2016 Pilot | 37 | 2% | 37,000 |
| 2014 Pilot | 2 | 2% | 53,000 |
| 2013 Pilot | 3 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Pilot | 2 | 1% | 48,461 |
| 2011 Pilot | 5 | 2% | 49,061 |
| 2009 Pilot | 3 | 2% | 160,330 |
| 2008 Pilot | 7 | 5% | 154,500 |
| 2007 Pilot | 9 | 4% | 129,087 |
| 2006 Pilot | 22 | 8% | 129,061 |
| 2005 Pilot | 96 | 14% | 111,000 |
| 2003 Pilot | 4 | 1% | 147,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the Honda Pilot. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that there was an abnormal engine knocking sound coming from the vehicle. There were recurring oil leaks and a misfire coming from the engine. The engine warning light was flashing. Additionally, the ESC, hill start assist, VSA, EPS, and…
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle slowed down unexpectedly, and the brake pedal was hard and slow to respond when depressed. The contact stated that the steering wheel was pulling to the left, and it was difficult to correct the…
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light, the brake warning light, and the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the pressure…
The owns a 2011 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally and almost stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited for several minutes before the vehicle regained stability functionality and the vehicle stopped…
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH he went through a standing pool of water on the right side of the road, the vehicle instantly slowed as if the contact had applied the brakes with force. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Pilots have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 230 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Honda Pilot. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Pilot electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Honda Pilot?
The most frequent phrase is “stability assist”, in 23 of 230 complaints, followed by “yaw rate” (19).
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