21 complaints reported

2018 Honda Pilot FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

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21
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Sep 2025

[XXX] an Error Code "Emissions System Problem" came up. We brought to personal mechanic error code P0430 came up when they attached the code reader to the underside of the dashboard. Our mechanic told us we had to bring to Honda. Brought to Millenium Honda in NY, no code was in "system", they told us about recalls and fixed the recalls. We took the car on vacation and the light came on again while driving from NY to SC. Brought to Honda dealership to have looked at, code was off. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Sep 2025
Aug 2025

The car is Less than 80,000 miles and all 6 fuel injectors are faulty and need replacing. As well as the fuel pump. Other Hondas have been recalled for the same issue but this make and model has not.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Nov 2025
Nov 2024

My car hesitates during acceleration, I received the recall for the fuel pump in February, called the dealer, they say they do not have parts, I called again in early November, and they say the same thing. I am afraid the pump isa going to go out when we are driving in Traffic, so I do not trust the vehicle. I can take the car to any repair shop and they will replace it in a day. Why can't the dealer replace it? They are slow-walking this recall while we take the risk. What can I do?

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Nov 2024
Oct 2024

I received a recall notice from Honda regarding the Safety Recall of the fuel pump module in May 2024. My local dealer just informed me that they have no idea when they will receive the replacement modules and they are receiving about two units per month at random intervals. If this is indeed a safety recall, I believe Honda should be making these units available for existing customers ahead of producing units for new, unsold vehicles. Thank you.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Oct 2024
Sep 2024

Honda informed me of the recall of my vehicle back in January 2024. I have tried to attempt to get this fixed at my local dealership. I was told they did not have parts and expected them in April. To date, I have not heard anything. I just took my vehicle in for service and was told they had no update as to when parts would become available for this recall. This recall happened because of the dangers that the faulty fuel pump presents to consumers and I'm not seeing enough to be done by Honda to rectify this in a reasonable timeframe. What happens if something happens to my vehicle or my safety as a result of Honda being unable to fix this defect?

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Sep 2024
Sep 2024

I have attempted several times to schedule the Honda Pilot for the recall item to be replaced since May 2024. The Pacific Honda Service Center states they do not have the part to replace the fuel pump. I called again last week, and they said I can pay $179 to have the vehicle inspected and if the fuel pump is faulty then they will order the part. This is unacceptable.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2024
Sep 2024

NHTSA Recall Number23V-858 Recall issued December 18, 2023. I have been on the waiting list to complete the repair at Yonkers Honda in Yonkers, NY, since May. I spoke to Yonkers Honda today, October 9, 2024, and Honda still has not provided replacement parts to dealers to complete the recall work, with no ETA.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Dec 2023
Aug 2024

Recall has been in effect since December 2023. Still no parts for repair. Vehicle hesitating. Took in to see if possibly due to fuel pump issue. Dealership states no. Suggested transmission change and indicated that test drive showed improvement. Did not happen. Not sure if the issue is related to recall but recall is taking way too long.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jun 2024
Jun 2024

This is an ongoing issue that I am having with my vehicle that I believe is related to the Fuel Pump Recall. While driving down the road my vehicle will suddenly hesitate then re-engage causing severe hesitation then acceleration. This happens randomly and without warning. I called my local Honda dealer to explain that I need to bring my vehicle in for the recall, and they told me there is nothing they can do until possibly September 2024. It was then further explained that this issue if and when it is fixed would not be free of charge. I am having a hard time understanding why a recall was issued if the manufacturer has not intention of fixing this issue. It explains in the recall how it can be dangerous to drive the vehicle if issues are being experienced, so not sure what my options are at this point. The manufacturer needs to be held accountable for this and not me.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jun 2024
Jun 2024

Honda has sent me two notices that the fuel pump needs to be replaced on some vehicles. The second notice said to call a dealer and schedule an appointment if your vehicle is having symptoms. My vehicle is having symptoms with scheduled an appointment with West Her Honda in Lockport NY. The dealer said I would need to pay a diagnostic fee of $180.00 at this appointment or wait until the fall, in October. I was told Honda will get back to me when to bring it in. So, my wife must drive this unsafe vehicle for five months unless I pay this fee. I asked the dealer if the test wasn't positive for a bad fuel pump what happens next. The girl I talked with at the dealership didn't have an answer.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: May 2024
Jun 2024

I have been to two Honda dealerships the last two months. Manufacturer has failed to remedy this safety recall in a timely manner.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jun 2024
May 2024

We continue to experience stalling while driving our Honda Pilot exactly as described in the Recall. We took our vehicle to Honda, but because they were unable to duplicate our problem and this problem does not generate an error code, they sent us home without any repair. Honda has said they have limited parts to make the replacement, so they are holding parts at their HQ and not allocating any to dealers. So, we, like most other Honda Pilot owners, continue to have to drive vehicles that may be unsafe. When driving in traffic, our vehicle has lost power for several seconds, which can be dangerous if we are in a passing mode or needing power to maneuver safely. We ask the Traffic Safety Administration to engage with Honda to accelerate their processes to effect required repairs before we or others are injured. Thank you.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: May 2024
May 2024

My 2018 Honda Pilot has a fuel injector recall. Per Honda, "Safety Consequence: An inoperable fuel pump could prevent an engine from starting, cause a vehicle to lose drive power, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash or injury." - My car is hesitating with acceleration at low (20-25mph) along with (45-55mph). The RPMs do not stay steady and the car is hesitating to shift into gear. - I called Westbrook Honda, Westbrook, CT on [XXX] to inquire and was told I would know if the car was part of the recall because it will stall. - Unsatisfied, I took my car to Brandfon Honda, Branford, CT for diagnosis on [XXX] and was told by service that if it's an issue they will prioritize it since the part will not be available until Fall 2024. Brandfon Honda is advising 4 other recommendations to see if it will fix the problem versus addressing the fuel injector recall which points to what is the issue with the car (as advised by my independent auto shop) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Apr 2024
May 2024

Intermittent sluggish performance No risk yet Dealer confirms fuel pump problem No Warning lights Dealer refuses to provide information or an estimate date to make required repair!!!!

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2024
Apr 2024

Honda Of Rockwall Texas says this remedy is not available yet. But it clearly is.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Apr 2024
Feb 2024

My Honda Pilot started making a rattling noise and at first I thought it was a shield coming loose. I checked for any loose shields but could not find one. After about a week the noise became increasingly louder and seem to increase with acceleration. So I took it into the dealership and they said that it was the fuel pump and there was a recall on them but no parts available. I took the car home and parked it for fear it would stall on the road and cause a wreck. After a couple of weeks and no part, I called Honda and asked them if I could get a part since my car was not drivable. They wouldn't give me a direct answer, but after a week a part came in for the recall. When the dealership replaced the recall part they said that the real problem was the high pressure fuel pump and it could of given me the same problem as the recall part. After checking NHTSA, I seen where similar Honda models with the same engine were having the same problem. It seems to me that the high pressure pump should be the one recalled.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Dec 2023
Feb 2024

This recall for the fuel pump has been outstanding for a year. The dealership insists parts are still not available. When will this be resolved?

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Feb 2024
Jan 2024

incident March 5th, 2023 speed approx. 30 M/hr when my MID lit up "PUT IN PARK" my Pilot slowed down on his own gas and brake pedal were frozen I heard some scraping and crunching noises and steering wheel was hard to move and engine shut off. That afternoon (Sunday) I made an appointment with Arrowhead Honda, 8380 W. Bell Rd., Peoria, AZ 85382 to bring the car in. AAA towed the car to the Honda Dealer. After 45 Min. Techn. Divac Aodisho advised me they could not find anything. And I drove my vehicle home. This sounds familiar with the recall I found from NHTSA today. I made an appointment to have the fuel pump impeller checked on 01/19/24 but just now I was called and told the parts will not be available until March 2024 appointment is cancelled. So now I'm driving a vehicle that is not 100%. A 2nd similar problem happened [XXX] and a Diagnosis was preformed on my Pilot for $ 160.00 with again no problem found. Would you drive a car that is not 100% ? I don't have a choice and I was told by the Techn. Mr. Grant today "well you have been driving it for 5 Years" that is not very comforting. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: May 2023
Nov 2023

Fuel pump issues. The 2019 Honda pilot fuel pump has been recalled. The 2018 has same issue. I should not be having this type of problem on such a new vehicle .

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2023
Feb 2023

The engine light appreared with this note on my dashboard, emission system problem. My Pilot is a 2018 with 41K miles. The engine light appeared 2/12/2023. I took it to my local auto mechanic but they couldn't fix the issue without performing a deep diagnostic testing that last 2 to 3 hours long and it would cost more than $500 including the parts to repair it. The mechanic suggested to take my car to the Honda dealer as this is common issue with this vechicle. I'm reading online from owners from vechiclehistory.com with this same issue and the owners all have the same issue. Honda needs to recall these Pilots and repair the issue at Honda's expense.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Feb 2023
Oct 2022

My 2018 Pilot has started to stall when the auto start-stop is engaged. It has happened 3 times at busy intersections creating a dangerous situation. It doesn't look like this issue has been recalled, but I have seen hundreds of posts regarding the same issue.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Sep 2022

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The 2018 Honda Pilot has 21 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.