2015 Honda Pilot: recalls and problems

Structure2026-09-14

On september 13, 2026, i was cleaning my 2015 honda pilot at a car wash while my young child was inside the vehicle. my keys and phone were also inside. after i closed the front passenger-side door, the vehicle unexpectedly locked all doors with my child, keys, and phone inside. i did not intentionally lock the vehicle and did not expect the doors to lock when the passenger door closed. i immediately attempted to re

Engine2026-07-29

On july 3, 2026 the check engine light, check vsa warning and check emissions warning indicators all illuminated simultaneously and the vehicle began to misfire and sputter which triggered an immediate slow down of traffic behind me. my local honda dealership acknowledged a known defect with 2013 - 2015 pilots in which the piston rings deteriorate leading to cylinder misfires. after system diagnostics they confirmed

Suspension2026-06-10

The contact owns a 2015 honda pilot. the contact stated that upon pulling into the gas station and parking the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound, and the contact also noticed a grinding sound coming from the underbody of the vehicle. the contact stated that the grinding sound persisted and became louder while reversing out of the parking spot. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the vehicle was t

Power Train2026-05-11

1. the engine assembly failed — piston 1 suffered catastrophic failure due to vcm-related piston ring wear and oil sludge buildup, generating dtcs p0301–p0304 (engine misfire, cylinders 1–4). vehicle is completely non-operational. failed engine is available for inspection in mableton, ga 30126. 2. progressive engine misfire created risk of sudden power loss and loss of vehicle control at highway speeds. complete eng