70 complaints reported

2019 Honda Pilot UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

Reports
70
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
1

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Apr 2026

The back up camera image is distorted with yellow, purple and green colors that make distinguishing objects difficult. This makes striking persons or objects much more likely. This is not an intermittent problem but a constant one. The dealer will not remedy the issue without charging a substantial amount (over $600). This should be the subject of a recall.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2025
Sep 2025

“Camera system failure” Backup camera failing to operate when in reverse. Recall not showing for our vehicle even though recall shows its for the 2019+ models. Online talk points to a camera issue and not a wiring one.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Dec 2025
Jul 2025

Our when using auto idle our car, and we press the break our car will sometimes get locked in park and we cannot switch gears. We have been stuck in traffic several times with 3 children in the back. I called honda to open a case and escalated to a supervisor, Case #15600713 and was told because the car was out of warranty. However the previous owner of this vehicle did bring it into honda with our same complaint and they were not able to find the issue. When we went the dealership they told us this happened. So what we know is that the previous owner DID come into the dealership with this existing complaint and honda was not able to help him. We were told we must replace the entire transmission for 9k on a car this is only from 2019 with only 78,000 miles on it. No previous accidents. This is obviously a factory issue. According to lemons laws it appears we have a right to sue because of this safety concern, and the company not standing by its product when it’s clear there is a problem with the auto idle. the transmission light comes on, warns us to pull over when possible, or will just completely lock us into park. The solenoid is not responsible for this auto idle issue. We turned off the auto idle and when we manually do this every time we drive, the car does not stop and the light does not come on.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Aug 2025
Jun 2025

Emission system engine light coming on and off. When getting it scanned just comings up with a general code they said it could be tons of different things. Doesn't pin point anything.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Dec 2025
May 2025

The rear back-up camera in my 2019 Honda Pilot quit working. Apparently the problem is associated with the infotainment system. Many owners will not fix this issue because of the high cost of repairs, almost $5000. Not having a backup camera greatly increases the risk of accidents.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2025
Apr 2025

Backup Camera started showing a rainbow of colors.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Apr 2025
Apr 2025

The back up camera is not working properly. It shows a lot of colors (green , purple) while blocking the rear view in the back up screen.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Nov 2024
Mar 2025

Car SHUT off at a red light with the "auto-stop" feature. The car died and had to be towed. Battery checked out to be fine. Car restarted at shop.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Feb 2022
Mar 2025

car completed died in a drive-thru. I believe it was due to the auto-start/stop feature. Couldn't turn the car on, couldn't put it in neutral. Everything was disabled.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Apr 2022
Mar 2025

Backup Camera displays "camera system failure." I believe the 2019 honda pilots were affected but I did not receive a mail stating to do a backup camera recall.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Mar 2025
Mar 2025

The backup camera on my 2019 Honda Pilot stopped showing a clear backup picture. Now when I backup the picture on the screen is green and purple. The picture on the screen is very poor quality.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: May 2025
Jan 2025

Below issues has been going on for a months now, latest was yesterday (11/30/2025). The rear-view camera image not appearing on the display (a safety hazard). Audio and display flickering or the entire screen going black. Error messages like "MOST Net off" or general communication errors. There seem to be a recall by Honda below but my car was not included. All the same symptoms as described in the recall: Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) Communication Failure Recall

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Nov 2025
Jan 2025

The backup camera view on the main screen in the car has turned shades of green and purple and pink, significantly obscuring visibility.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2025
Dec 2024

UNKNOWN. In August 2023, I've noticed a noise, not sure where it was coming from- the wheels, engine etc. Brought my 2019 Honda Pilot into the dealership to get it checked out but the problem couldn't be replicated. The noise is still occurring as of this writing Nov. 12, 2024 and I'm still very concerned for my safety as it maybe possibly linked to the connecting rod bearing failure issue, which my vehicle was not included in the recall list. Sincerely, Concerned Valued Honda Customer

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Aug 2023
Oct 2024

The recall for Fuel Pump still has no parts available? it has been 9 months long. I have called dealership every week and they keep saying no parts. I'm worried about my car. I can feel the car choking sometine while driving.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Oct 2024
Oct 2024

Failure to restart after a stop at a stop light. Happens very often and sometimes I have to be jumped off to get it to restart. This is a very dangerous situation. It has occurred when I have been on a major highway in heavy traffic. One time it happened at night and it drained my battery to the point of my headlights not working. A highway patrol came and rescued me and jumped it to restart. I had a new battery when all this happened. This has been happening constantly for the last year and a half.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Oct 2024
Sep 2024

My vehicle several times has jumped forward when I remote start the vehicle. My car is always put into park gear and the emergency brake applied when parking the vehicle. At the same time the engine starts there is a lurch forward. Dealership does not "know of any issues" at this time.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2024
Sep 2024

Back up camera just suddenly started showing a wide range of colors. It looks almost like a thermal camera. I am unable to see behind me when I back up. There was no warning of this and it was not a slowly changing issue, the camera worked one day and then the next time this happened. There are many complaints about this online from other owners. The new camera prices are outrageous.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2024
Sep 2024

2019 Honda Pilot rear camera became inoperable and the word “camera failure” appears on a black screen in the front of the vehicle. This is a big safety issue as now what is behind the vehicle cannot be seen such as children or other adults. The dealership believes it is the actual camera that has failed and like I said previously the screen says “camera failure” on it where previously the rear camera image would be.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2024
Jul 2024

colorful, trippy images from rear camera. Based on my research it is happening for most of Honda 2019 Pilots. Most of the affected people reported thier problem in below website. Please take a look. This must be fixed by HONDA. Requesting you to help us. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Mar 2023
Jul 2024

The rear back up cameras are all showing purple, green and yellow on the display. The dealers have told others with this issue that it is not covered under warranty. There are many cars with this problem. This happened very randomly.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2024
Jun 2024

I have the auto restart and the engine with shuts off normally when I come to a stop when I have the system engaged. The problems begin when I take my foot off the break expecting the engine to start up again. What happens inconsistently is that when I take my foot off the brake, the engine shuts off, shifts itself into Nuetral, and I have trouble getting the engine to start up again. A number of warning messages may show up on the center console as well. Things like, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation, Brake System warnings start displaying. I can get the engine to start up again, but need to put into Park then start it. Also, I have noticed the car's collision mitigation system comes on when it restarts sometimes without actually turning off. When I disengage the system, which I do practically every time I drive the car now, everything works fine. The dealer didn't find anything when they ran a diagnostic, and keeps asking me to come in to run diagnostics,

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Oct 2024
Jun 2024

Rear view camera safety issue! 2019 Honda Pilot EX If a pedestrian is standing still, sitting even had a person walking behind car while backing up the car the camera will not warn you at all. I can't believe Honda has not done anything to fix this problem! I had at the dealership and they told me that you have to have a more expensive model or have an add on for $1000-1500. I don't think they care about anything but more money! Please look into this life threatening issue. Thanks

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2019
Jun 2024

This complaint is regarding safety recall for 2019 Honda Pilot for "fuel pump impellers" (NHTSA Recall Number [XXX]). It was published in November 2023 but Honda dealers still don't have the parts available to do the repair. The Honda dealerships that I have called say that it likely won't be available for another 6 months. I use the car for business purposes and having an open safety recall on a car creates a significant liability issue for me. Please assist with pressuring Honda to quickly fix the safety recall issue. Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: Jan 2023
May 2024

My rear view camera has started malfunctioning. Just yesterday weird colors came on the screen when i was trying to back up and i cant see anything. the dealer said it wasn't covered and that it would cost me 600$ to replace the cameras

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 HONDA PILOT, Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Incident: May 2024

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The 2019 Honda Pilot has 70 UNKNOWN OR OTHER complaints on file. 2 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.