2006 Honda Pilot Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 7%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Honda Pilot, 7% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Both vehicle low beams simultaneously stopped working while I was driving. I needed to use high-beams to get home. This is very dangerous!! I checked bulbs and fuses and all are in working order.”
NHTSA complaint #11006305, filed 2017-07, 152,000 miles“On multiple times, when I start the ignition, a loud noise comes from the rear stereo system speaker. It only happens when the ignition is turned on. It happens 50% of the time when the vehicle is started. It is annoying but I read that somewhere that this could be related to failed anc (active noise cancellation unit) and the cost could be $500. I feel the manufacturer should replace this free of cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10432444, filed 2011-10, 50,000 miles“Not one, but both rear windows fell within weeks of each other because of the cheap plastic mechanism that holds them up. Both mechanisms had to be replaced at the cost of $400 each. And they use the same parts!! Clearly this is a recall issue, as I have read hundreds of reports like this one. Thank goodness we were not driving on the freeway at the time (both times we had just exited) and the glass didn't break. This could have been not only a costly repair, but dangerous for my kids in the backseat.”
NHTSA complaint #10653008, filed 2014-11, 126,000 miles“On the day that the fire occurred, I drove the car approximately 8-10 miles round trip between10:30-10:45 a.m., and then the vehicle was parked in my garage for 3 hours. After that, I drove my car approx. 1 mile, and it was parked outside for a little over an hour. Then, about 30-45 seconds after I began driving my car back home, my son noticed smoke. I didn't see the smoke and thought my window was hazy, so I continued driving. About 1/2-1/4 mile from my home, I saw a little smoke coming from under the hood and my engine began sputtering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10706211, filed 2015-04, 124,000 miles“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that after an oil change service, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy from a Carfax report. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 133,000; however, the Carfax report indicated that the mileage was 227,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11761640, filed 2026-09, 227,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10237953Jun 13, 2023Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover…
- 10206992Jan 25, 2022ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover"…
- 10087261Oct 20, 2016Service bulletin - all of the listed vehicles have a type 4 immobilizer system that disables the vehicle unless a programmed ignition key is used. The type 4 system is different…
- 10043248Jan 12, 2012Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
- 10034971Jul 15, 2011Honda: mil comes on with dtc p0300 and one or more of dtcs p0301 thru p0306. Random cylinder (1 thru 6) misfire detected. The pgm-f1 software misinterprets inputs, causing the…
- 10032953May 9, 2008Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court…
- 10018873Dec 16, 2005Srs diagnostic trouble code 81-64.
- 10018482Sep 1, 2005Taking the mystery out of the maintenance minder system.
- 10018474Sep 1, 2005New software for hds: version 2.001.01.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 45 | 21% |
| 2024 | 11 | 9% |
| 2023 | 28 | 19% |
| 2022 | 40 | 24% |
| 2021 | 136 | 30% |
| 2020 | 214 | 44% |
| 2019 | 266 | 29% |
| 2018 | 85 | 19% |
| 2017 | 266 | 28% |
| 2016 | 581 | 34% |
| 2015 | 13 | 12% |
| 2014 | 9 | 8% |
| 2013 | 9 | 3% |
| 2012 | 22 | 13% |
| 2011 | 26 | 9% |
| 2010 | 9 | 8% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 7% |
| 2007 | 22 | 10% |
| 2006 | 18 | 7% |
| 2005 | 57 | 8% |
| 2004 | 60 | 11% |
| 2003 | 129 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2006 Honda Pilot
61 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsElectronic stability control
23 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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