2007 Honda Pilot Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 7%of 211 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,532miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Honda Pilot, 7% of the 211 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,532 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.
“Random misfire on all 6 cylinders despite routine maintenance (coil pack replacement and new spark plugs), vehicle stability control light; I have only 112k miles on the car. These are persistent issues on vehicles Honda j-series engines, yet my year was not included in the recall and service, parts, and costs associated is not covered by the dealer while other years are. The misfire issues continue to reoccur. I had a certified mechanic look at the vehicle and now the vsa light comes on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10940336, filed 2017-01, 112,000 miles“Extreme shaking in the steering wheel when I reach driving speeds of 68-70 MPH. The entire engine appears to be shaking as well. I've heard that this is a common issue with Honda pilots.”
NHTSA complaint #11025429, filed 2017-09, 160,000 miles“In 2009 I had a spark plug blow out of the housing and I lost pressure. Tried to change plugs to be able to drive to dealership. Car was towed to Honda and top manifold was replaced and I was charged $3500. Since these were the original oem plugs it was not time to change them. Honda was contacted and they offered to pay half. I have had nothing but problems with this car since. Car was maintained regularly and had reg oil changes. There have been many diagnostics performed and it would say that car was misfiring on all cylinders. …”
NHTSA complaint #10694385, filed 2015-03, 132,890 miles“After repair shop done $2,600.00 in work, vehicle while in motion on I-40 east, misfired and blow the head gasket, head, and motor according to Honda shop. Repairs estimate are know at $6,000.00. The repair shop had said nothing about mileage in repairing the vehicle the first and now states something different.”
NHTSA complaint #11405353, filed 2021-03, 215,000 miles“Vsa,check engine lights came on, looks like same problem 2005 pilots were recalled for. Vehicle brake on its own, complete loss of power, happened 2months a go and again 2/3/15. Had towed to shop to have scanned. Very scary situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10681470, filed 2015-02, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10052477May 1, 2013Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 33 | 15% |
| 2024 | 11 | 9% |
| 2023 | 13 | 9% |
| 2022 | 36 | 21% |
| 2021 | 112 | 25% |
| 2020 | 101 | 21% |
| 2019 | 240 | 26% |
| 2018 | 157 | 36% |
| 2017 | 476 | 51% |
| 2016 | 778 | 45% |
| 2015 | 22 | 20% |
| 2014 | 31 | 27% |
| 2013 | 79 | 29% |
| 2012 | 35 | 20% |
| 2011 | 31 | 11% |
| 2010 | 28 | 25% |
| 2009 | 35 | 26% |
| 2008 | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 22 | 8% |
| 2005 | 48 | 7% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 25 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Honda Pilot
54 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsTires
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology