2013 Honda Pilot Technical Service Bulletins

89 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Honda Pilot. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10108570Apr 13, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer message - Under certain driving conditions, there is excessive vibration between 30 and 65 mph. For 2WD and 4WD vehicles, the calibration VCM operation combined with the action of the lock up torque converter creates excessive vibration. Additionally for 4WD vehicles, the propeller shafts center support bearing bushing material may not effectively dampen vibrations in cold (below 32ºF) temperatures.
• 10108652Apr 10, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation can cause a squeak, rattle or wind noise and cause the window not to auto close or reverse completely. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108569Apr 10, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation can cause a squeak, rattle or wind noise and cause the window not to auto close or reverse completely. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108716Apr 2, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation can cause a squeak, rattle or wind noise and cause the window not to auto close or reverse completely. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting…
• 10108722Mar 26, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation can cause a squeak, rattle or wind noise and cause the window not to auto close or reverse completely. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10115707Mar 12, 2015Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration, and the technician found the front lower control arm compliance bushings need to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108786Mar 6, 2015Suspension. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm compliance bushings need to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108822Feb 19, 2015Suspension. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm compliance bushings need to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108821Feb 19, 2015Suspension. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm compliance bushings need to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108858Feb 4, 2015Suspension. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm compliance bushings need to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108857Feb 4, 2015Suspension. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm compliance bushings need to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10115747Jan 20, 2015Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm compliance bushings need to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10115746Jan 20, 2015Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm compliance bushings need to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10115219Dec 17, 2014Tires. Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
• 10115785Dec 9, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - For 2WD and 4WD vehicles, the calibration VCM operation combined with the action of the lock up torque converter creates excessive vibration. Additionally for 4WD vehicles, the propeller shaft?s center support bearing bushing material may not effectively dampen vibrations in cold (below 32ºF) temperatures
• 10118835Oct 2, 2014Body and structure. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 Odysseys & Pilots with a complaint of the power tailgate inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10124969Sep 18, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 Odysseys & Pilots with a complaint of the power tailgate inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10127645Aug 30, 2014Engine cooling. Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al .v. Amrican Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). 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 come on.
• 10128532Aug 5, 2014Engine. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with one or more misfire DTC(s) P0301 thru P0304 (Number 1-4 cylinder misfire detected). DTC P3400 (rocker arm oil pressure switch B) and/or P3497 (rocker arm oil pressure switch C) may also be stored.
• 10128544Jul 30, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Service 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., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). 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 come on.
• 10128573Jul 24, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Service 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., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). 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 come on.
• 10128545Jul 24, 2014Wheels, Suspension, Steering. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2013-2014 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a complaint of steering wheel vibration due to wheel/tire imbalance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10056304Jul 24, 2014Brakes. Honda: some vehicles are experiencing an excessive pedal traveling or the brakes are feeling too soft. Model 2014-2015 pilot. Need to be inspected.
• 10128855Jul 7, 2014Suspension, Steering. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2013-2014 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a complaint of steering wheel vibration due to wheel/tire imbalance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10129268Jun 19, 2014Steering, Suspension. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a complaint of steering wheel vibration due to wheel/tire imbalance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10129522Feb 27, 2014Suspension, Steering. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 Odysseys, 2010 & 2013 Accord V6s & Pilots with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10129532Feb 26, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. Service 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 come on.
• 10129548Feb 19, 2014Steering, Suspension. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 Odysseys, 2010 & 2013 Accord V6s & Pilots with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10129552Feb 18, 2014Fuel system. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel fill cap gasket creates too much friction, preventing the cap from sealing properly.
• 10129818Feb 12, 2014Suspension, Steering. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 Accord V6s, Pilots & Odysseys with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10141154Jan 29, 2014Steering, Brakes. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 Accord V6s, Pilots & Odysseys with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10053786Oct 8, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Honda: on certain vehicles, piston rings for certain cylinders rotate and align and can lead to fouling spark plug and a powertrain warranty extension has been issued. Model 2009-2013 pilot.
• 10053762Oct 8, 2013Engine. Honda: vehicles with multimodel vcm2 would experience misfire due to engine misfire of a fouled plug and a warranty extension has been issued to cover repairs. Model 2008-2013 accord v6, crosstour v6, odyssey, pilot.
• 10053749Oct 8, 2013Suspension. Honda: on certain vehicles, an investigation into the front wheel bearing making noises like a droning, moaning, or humming sound, along with vibration. Model 2009-2014 pilot.
• 10053384Sep 5, 2013Engine. Honda: some vehicles may have been assembled with pistons that may possibly be out of specification. This could cause premature piston failure prompting a safety recall.
• 10052478Aug 5, 2013Suspension. Honda: engineering request for an investigation due to a noise, like moaning, or humming, or droning, occurring while driving, coming from front wheel bearing. Models 2011-2013 pilot.
• 10052924Jul 19, 2013Engine. Honda: dtcs p0301 through p0304, p3400, and/or p3497 may be set. Malfunctioned indicator lamp is on for cyilinder misfire detected and rocker arm.
• 10052467Jun 5, 2013Suspension. Honda: investigating some vehicles regarding a humming, droning, or moaning noise, coming from front wheel bearing, while driving. Models 2011-2013 pilots.
• 10052477May 1, 2013Equipment, Engine, Brakes, Wheels, Tires. Honda: 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 fix brake system bleeding, dialogue for dvd surround sound from front speakers only. Various models and model years.

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