KnownCarProblems2014 Honda Pilot Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Honda Pilot, most often about the engine (28% of complaints, typically around 27,000 miles). It is 20th of 24 Pilot model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2014 Honda Pilot problems
Engine
33 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the passengerâs side wheel. Additionally, the transmission failed to shift into gear as needed while moving the gear shifter. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The…
Two incidents of sudden unintended acceleration. The first on january 31, 2014, the second on march 25, 2014. Both incidents occurred at a very slow rate of speed of approximately five miles per hour. In both situations the car was coming to a stop with the brake being applied. Suddenly, the rpms increased and the car…
Body and structure
20 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Paint started peeling off of hood and bubbling on roof. Honda certified collision expert say manufacture defect. Honda will not take responsibility for the hood. They will cover the cost to replace painting roof but refuse to repaint hood. Terrible customer service when you call corporate. Told me to wait until enough…
White paint peeling off in chunks between windshield and roof. Noticed when parked. Dealer said its not under the 2019 issued extended warranty for 2014 Honda pilots painted white.
Wheels and tires
16 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
We have had 3 cracks in the wheel of this 2014 Honda Pilot vehicle. Our car is garaged at night and is driven to work (part time). The first wheel went bad with a leaking crack on 8/5/17, the second wheel had a crack found on 10/23/17, and the third wheel went bad with leaking crack on 9/28/17. Three out of four…
Since purchasing this vehicle we have had numerous rims crack along the welds. We are at our third that will need to be replaced now. The first was replaced by the dealer at no cost to US, the second we had to pay (dealer cost) for the rim and were told if it happened again it would no longer be their problem. I drive…
Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles.
2014 Pilot purchased new dec 2013. At 14,000 miles these issues began in august and continue at present (jan 2016) with 17,000 miles. These issues are present while driving & idling. Air conditioning system: front unit will not cool properly on hot/humid days with temperatures between 65-90 despite dual controls set…
This incident occurred on feb. 5, 2016. Sudden unexpected acceleration. The car was pulling into a parking space at very slow speed with the right foot on the brake. The engine began to race and the car lurched forward. I was able to stop it by shifting into neutral and turning the engine off. Two very similar…
Electrical
9 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 18,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
Major electrical malfunction, most of the dash electronics won't work. The rear hatch is locked and cannot be opened. No A/C and no gauges operating. Major disappointment for a 2014 Honda Pilot touring edition with only 6000 miles. Hope the local Honda dealership fixes it tomorrow 3/31/15.
On april 17, 2016 at 3.30 pm while forward parking my vehicle, I experienced a sudden uncontrolled acceleration, resulting in the vehicle impacting the wall in front of my parking spot. The wall was apx. 20 ft from the car at the time of this incident. I had my foot on the brake during the later stages of the parking…
Brakes
9 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
This car has a serious shaking issue when braking. This is well documented and Honda has not released any recalls for this. This car has a well known issue with consuming too much oil. My car consumes way too much oil which also causes issues with the variable cylinder management
Vehicle shimmies, shakes, vibrates when braking and pulls to the left. Had 26,000 mile on vehicle. Brought to dealership and they said it could be due to breaking, car washes, and weather. Rosters were resurfaced at my expense. Now vehicle has 38,000 miles on it with the same problem. Dealership says it's my fault.…
Air bags
9 complaints · 8%Randomly, while driving the fasten seatbelt icon illuminates. All occupants of the car were restrained and no objects were placed on the seats. The right front passenger airbag "off" indicator light also activated. When the car was taken to the dealer and the problem could not be replicated. So no further…
We had a huge buck deer run into the drivers side of the vehicle and the drivers side air bag did not deploy. The passengers side air bag did deploy. This is noted in the police report and at the auto body shop where vehicle was towed to. The vehicle was in motion when the deer hit US. The estimate to the insurance…
Transmission
7 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 18,500 miles.
2014 Honda Pilot bought from dealer in 12/2015 with 18,000 miles on odometer. Vehicle rolled down our driveway while transmission was in "park". This was an uncontrolled run-away vehicle. Driveway is typical suburban driveway, slight grade, nothing out of the ordinary. No other vehicle has ever rolled down our…
I pulled my Honda Pilot into my driveway that only has a slight grade. I put the vehicle into park and shut if off, exited the vehicle and locked the doors. While standing in my driveway with my son, we both saw the Pilot rolling backwards slowly (not sliding). The tires were actually turning. I ran to the drivers…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Honda Pilot recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began august 12, 2019. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are f5f and q5e.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 acura tsx, 2011-2014 tsx sport wagon, 2010-2013 zdx, 2008-2012 honda accord, 2010-2011 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic and civic hybrid, 2008-2010 civic gx ngv, 2012-2015 crosstour, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2013 fit, 2014 fit EV, 2010-2014 insight, and 2009-2015 pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began july 5, 2019. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are m4o, p4r, t4q, and w4p.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 acura tsx, 2011-2013 tsx sport wagon, and 2010-2012 zdx and 2008-2012 honda accord, 2010-2011 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, civic hybrid and civic ngv, 2012-2014 crosstour, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2013 fit, 2010-2013 insight, and 2009-2015 pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began november 6, 2018. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are m2j and s2k.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2014 honda insight and acura tsx and tsx wagon, 2014-2015 honda crosstour and pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 honda fcx clarity and fit EV vehicles in florida, hawaii, puerto rico, texas, alabama, georgia, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, california, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan) and the u.s. Virgin islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 acura tsx, tsx wagon and zdx, honda crosstour, insight, fit and pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 honda accord and 2011 honda civic ngv, civic, civic hybrid and cr-v vehicles in arizona, arkansas, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia and west virginia. Lastly, honda is recalling ce
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Honda Pilot
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Pilot?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (33 complaints, typically around 27,000 miles); body and structure (20 complaints, typically around 77,000 miles); wheels and tires (16 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Pilot have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 27, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Honda Pilot?
- It is 20th of 24 Pilot model years by number of complaints, with 116 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.