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2010 Honda Pilot engine problems

28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Honda Pilot25% of all complaints for this model year.

28
Engine complaints
25%
share of all complaints
87,500 mi
median reported incident mileage
2 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2010 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and making right turns, the steering wheel lost power steering. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while the vehicle was in idle position. The low pressure oil warning light and the check engine…

    filed Aug 12, 2022

  • The contact owns a 2010 Hondo Pilot. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating. The contact pulled over safely to the side of the road. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The dealer diagnosed a…

    filed Jul 13, 2022

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB…

    DOR-M9J4S-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2020
  • These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB…

    DOR-M3J3F-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2020
  • Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.

    A20-023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 2020
All 2010 Honda Pilot TSBs →

Engine problems in other Pilot years

YearReportsShare
2025 Pilot2615%
2024 Pilot109%
2023 Pilot119%
2022 Pilot2116%
2021 Pilot9623%
2020 Pilot9921%
2019 Pilot22225%
2018 Pilot15436%
2017 Pilot45550%
2016 Pilot75545%
2015 Pilot2220%
2014 Pilot3127%
Pilot engine problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.