2006 Honda Pilot Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,842miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Honda Pilot, 4% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,842 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2006 Honda Pilot experienced sudden acceleration this morning while driving at about 25 MPH. The engine suddenly revved up and the auto lunged forward. I applied the brake but this did not slow me down quickly enough. I then managed to get the car in neutral and tapped the gas pedal until the high revving stopped. The incident occurred at 11:00am eastern march 01, 2011, the Pilot had 57789 miles at time of incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10386024, filed 2011-03, 57,789 miles“I was backing up out of my garage in my 2006 Honda Pilot when the vehicle suddenly accelerate. I had my foot resting lightly on the brake and I was able to stop the vehicle safely. I was then able to drive off.”
NHTSA complaint #10404507, filed 2011-06, 87,500 miles“My 2006 Honda Pilot ex-l experienced sudden unintended acceleration (sua) at 3:53 p.m. On sunday, february 28, 2010 near our home on key biscayne, florida. We were driving at around 20 MPH and as we gently braked in approach of the stop sign, the engine opened up nearly full throttle at just above 5000 rpms. My husband immediately and firmly applied the brake and placed the gear in park. With his foot on the brake, not the accelerator pedal, the engine continued to roar at 5000 rpms until he turned it off at the ignition after about 30 seconds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10319544, filed 2010-03, 46,685 miles“I experienced a serious incident of sudden unintended acceleration in my 2006 Honda Pilot ex-l on february 8, 2010 at approximately 11:45 a.m. Est near the rear garage entrance to the office tower. As I was approaching the garage entrance at under 10 MPH, the engine suddenly started roaring to 5000 RPM. I immediately and with maximum force pressed the brake pedal which fortunately did stop the car from moving forward. I shifted into neutral and then park, and the engine never deviated from the 5000 RPM level. I turned off the engine at the ignition and waited maybe a minute. …”
NHTSA complaint #10310147, filed 2010-02, 41,000 miles“The check engine light kept coming on in my 2006 Honda Pilot. I took the car into the dealership three times for the same problem. The first time I took the vehicle in I was told that all six cylinders were misfiring and that there was a service bulletin on the rear rocker arms and all related parts, which were replaced. The second time I was told that the all cylinders were misfiring and a reset code was completed crank pattern reset and learn were performed. The third time I was told that all cylinders were misfiring and that I needed to switch to using chevron gasoline only. …”
NHTSA complaint #10240912, filed 2008-09, 28,931 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177599Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10177598Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10154154Jan 17, 2019This SKU is a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for possible incorrect wiring. Incorrect VVT…
- 10040404Jul 21, 2011Honda: malfunction light comes on with trouble code stored. Software concern.
- 10018262Nov 16, 2005Engine oil leak(s). Dealer visit request.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 13 | 1% |
| 2016 | 45 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 10 | 6% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 43 | 6% |
| 2004 | 28 | 5% |
| 2003 | 37 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Honda Pilot
61 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsElectronic stability control
23 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSeats
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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