Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Honda Pilot has 13 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car accelerated on its own and when I applied the brakes, they didn’t work. I hit a tree on my pr... |
| Mar 22, 2021 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS M... |
| Jun 1, 2016 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA C... |
| Sep 12, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | HONDA PILOT WAS STRUCK (TBONE) AT 65 MPH SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND DRIVER WAS KNOCKED UNCONS... |
| Nov 27, 2013 | ENGINE | THE #5 SPARK PLUG EXPLODED AND A PIECE DROPPED INTO THE CYLINDER DAMAGING THE WALL AND PISTON. THE ... |
| Dec 20, 2012 | ENGINE | IN DECEMBER 2012 WHILE TRAVELING APPROX 70MPH ON A HIGHWAY, MY PILOT BEGAN BUCKING, AND FITTING BACK... |
| Oct 10, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY HONDA OFTEN GETS THE ENGINE LIGHT TURN ON AND THEN A FEW DAYS LATER THE LIGHT IS OFF.. WHEN THE ... |
| Aug 8, 2012 | ENGINE | CATALYTIC CONVERTER BANKS 2-4 FAILED. *TR |
| Feb 10, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RADIATOR CORE FAILURE IN 2008 HONDA PILOT EX-L. OEM RADIATOR FAILED DUE TO LEAK AT CRIMP BETWEEN PL... |
| Feb 4, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ... |
| Jan 15, 2010 | ENGINE | THE PILOT HAVE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, THE FIRST FEW YEARS WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW I USED TO TAKE IT... |
| Dec 12, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY, A TRUCK KICKED UP A ROCK. THE ROCK BOUNCED BACK AND UNDER MY VEHICLE. I ... |
| Jul 18, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY SEVERAL OTHER WARNING LIG... |