2006 Honda Pilot Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Honda Pilot, 2% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving for 500 miles one go, the weather temperature was 93f I had smelled gas I stopped the vehicle and checked I found the gas tank has melted due to heat comes from the muffler runs under the right side of the tank, good news the gas was is not that hot to ignite and burn, I wonder how the tank material could melt in this condition it has to stand the expected temperature.”
NHTSA complaint #11132829, filed 2018-10, 147,000 miles“My wife was turning into our garage when the engine suddenly reved up causing her to crash into several items in the garage (air compressor,gas grill,shop vac,shelving, and other things)pushing them against the back wall before stopping and allowing her to turn the car off. She had the brake fully depressed and the steering wheel turned but had no control. The car is a 2006 Honda Pilot with about 170,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11229584, filed 2019-07, 170,000 miles“Fuel sloshes in fuel tank and physically moves the vehicle when sudden stops occur. Honda corporate says this is a characteristic of the vehicle and will, therefore, take no action to correct/replace the tank or vehicle. I'm gravely concerned that this design flaw may cause the vehicle to move forward into on-coming traffic if road surfaces are covered with packed snow and/or ice.”
NHTSA complaint #10153623, filed 2006-03, 1,000 miles“1)fuel gauge inoperable 3 weeks after purchasing the vehicle (always reads empty). Attempt # 3 to correct problem scheduled tomorrow. 2) popping /crackling noise from rubber gaskets at doors. Service people say it is normal, however many complaints from others on the net.”
NHTSA complaint #10156758, filed 2006-05, 400 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. While driving 40 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. It was a minor crash. She noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment of her vehicle followed by flames. She immediately had the vehicle towed and it is currently at the repair shop. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and she was informed that the failure was due to a design flaw. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10207435, filed 2007-10, 30,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 7% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 3% |
| 2022 | 10 | 6% |
| 2021 | 23 | 5% |
| 2020 | 54 | 11% |
| 2019 | 199 | 21% |
| 2018 | 125 | 28% |
| 2017 | 142 | 15% |
| 2016 | 193 | 11% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 16 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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