2014 Honda Pilot Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2014 Honda Pilot, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“On april 17, 2016 at 3.30 pm while forward parking my vehicle, I experienced a sudden uncontrolled acceleration, resulting in the vehicle impacting the wall in front of my parking spot. The wall was apx. 20 ft from the car at the time of this incident. I had my foot on the brake during the later stages of the parking maneuver and speed was minimal <5 km/h). Before coming to a standstill, the engine sprung to maximum RPM without me ever touching the accelerator. I didn't have time to control it and the brakes were also ineffective. …”
NHTSA complaint #10860782, filed 2016-04, 31,000 miles“My 2014 Honda Pilot ex-l has a multi major issues. Starting with a major water leak inside the passenger compartment. Vehicle stalling in the middle of a left hand turn during the rain. Hesitation in the motor when traveling at 45 MPH. This occurs all the time when driving. Lunging forward while the brake is engaged. Pulling to the right, the vehicle should be in alignment. This has been going on since the day of purchase. Whining in the power steering no matter which way you are turning. Lifters are tapping under the hood. The list goes on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10637675, filed 2014-09, 672 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10249197Jan 18, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2014-2017 Odysseys and 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of the vehicle Check Engine Light…
- 10248672Jan 2, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2014-2017 Odysseys and 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of the vehicle Check Engine Light…
- 10172366Mar 5, 2020Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
- 10142617May 7, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 Odysseys & 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of engine oil leak. To fully…
- 10106925Feb 2, 2017Techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and theres engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form…
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 2014 Honda Pilot
31 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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