2010 Honda Pilot Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Honda Pilot, 8% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 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.
“At 7:15am in a public parking lot of a strip mall setup, I approached a parking place but first letting an employee of panera bread cross in front of me before I approached the space. Upon approaching I was gliding in using the brake to slow me when all at once the engine reved while my foot was on the brake accelerating me and the vehichle into a tree 8 feet past the parking space, deploying the air bag and bouncing me back around 16 feet. The vehichle had at least accelerated to 20mph to accomplish what had happend. …”
NHTSA complaint #11003530, filed 2017-07, 120,000 miles“I have had multiple problems with the vehicle cranking / starting. It is an intermittent problem, but is very frustrating and I am concerned that it could lead to larger problems. The vehicle is 1 year old with 11,000 miles on it and should not be having these problems. My wife and I have been experiencing the starting problems since the 1st month of ownership (new). It has been in for service 4 times (3 times to the dealership where I purchased it and once to another dealership). …”
NHTSA complaint #10400848, filed 2011-05, 2,000 miles“Since the day we bought the car the door locks (especially the driver side) squeal upon locking and unlocking. Upon regular maintenance we brought to the attention of service and the door locks were replaced. The problem continued. Issue was mentioned again to service and we were under the impression the door locks were replaced again (however, they were not - parts were ordered, but not installed). The issue has now moved beyond squealing as the driver door occasionally fails to unlock upon turning off ignition. (the driver door is supposed to unlock automatically, but now fails). …”
NHTSA complaint #10486099, filed 2012-11, 50 miles“This is in reference to the 2009 and 2010 Honda Pilot, all trim levels. The speedometer only has numerical markings for every 20 MPH, such as 40, 60, etc. Between these are engraved lines only at increments of every 5 MPH. However the engravings are so close in color to the background that they become invisible during many daylight conditions, such as variable shadows, flat lighting, deep shadows, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10314794, filed 2010-02, 70 miles“Electrical short in driver's side outside power mirror. When adjusted in, a short blows fuse #36 (10a). It also looses power heater, defoggers (front and rear). 63,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10816575, filed 2015-12, 63,000 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"…
- 10159441Apr 26, 2019ServiceNews Article - Here's something you really ought to know about: When you play a DVD with 5.1 surround sound (Dolby Digital), you'll hear the dialogue coming from just the…
- 10142438Jun 13, 2018Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co…
- 10136437May 4, 2018Service bulletin - The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected…
- 10129412Jan 31, 2018Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co…
- 10128544Jul 30, 2014Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al .v. American Honda Motor Co…
- 10128573Jul 24, 2014Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al .v. American Honda Motor Co…
- 10129532Feb 26, 2014Service bulletin - The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 through P0304 and cause the MIL to…
- 10037017Feb 6, 2013Honda service bulletin: see document search button for owner letter. Includes 2009-2011 models of the pilot. The moonroof is drawing electricity from the battery even when the…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 45 | 21% |
| 2024 | 11 | 9% |
| 2023 | 28 | 19% |
| 2022 | 40 | 23% |
| 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 2010 Honda Pilot
32 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Honda Pilot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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