Carmakers work to create reliable and safe cars for their drivers. Every time they release a new model, there is a risk of a problem developing once owners start driving the cars. That’s when they need to bring those vehicles back into the dealership for repairs through a recall.
Are there any transmission recalls on the 2016 Honda Pilot?
As of September 6, 2020, there are no official recalls on the transmission for this car, but there are four other recalls. These include:
- Fuel tank may leak
- Fuel tank may have insufficient welds
- Improper software to module FMVSS
- Rear seat belt may be trapped
It’s important to stay up to date on all recalls on these vehicles. There are numerous customer complaints about the transmission in the 2016 Honda Pilot. Down the road, Honda may issue a repair for it later. That’s why it is so important to stay up to date using Vehicle History.
Customer Complaints for The 2016 Honda Pilot Transmission
No recall is issued for the Pilot’s transmission at this time, but there are a number of owner complaints related to various components of the powertrain system.
One of the most common is that the car will start creating jerking movements. Some owners found the vehicle had damage to the torque converter and other transmission components.
Other owners noted the change in the way the engine would downshift, and, in some cases, the car would increase speed randomly while driving. They received warning messages such as “Transmission System Problem” and “Emissions System Problem.”
In these cases, the owners had repairs done on the cars. However, the manufacturer did not indicate a large-scale problem existed, as of this time.
Here is an explanation of each of the current recalls on the 2016 Honda Pilot. Be sure to check back for more recall concerns down the road.
Fuel Tank May Have Insufficient Welds
NHTSA Recall ID: 16V417000
In March of 2017, Honda issued a recall for the fuel system. These vehicles have a fuel tank that was not manufactured properly. The number and quality of the welds holding in it in place may not be enough. This can cause the fuel tank to separate, allowing fuel to leak from it.
In cars with this recall, the fuel leak can become a significant problem. It can lead to a fire starting if there is the presence of an ignition source. This is dangerous to drivers.
Honda issued the notice for the recall on the vehicle and began making repairs for it in July of 2016. The repair included replacement of the fuel tanks.
Fuel Tank May Leak
NHTSA Recall ID: 17V219000
In March of 2017, Honda issued a recall on the fuel system for another leak concern. It recalled vehicles that included the Honda Pilot 2WD and AWD vehicles. In this recall, the company noted the fuel tank may develop leaks over time. It did not specifically cite poor welds as this secondary cause but did note that leaks could develop.
The presence of a leak along with an ignition source can lead to the vehicle catching on fire. This creates the risk of injury. To fix this problem, Honda alerted owners. It then replaced all impacted fuel tanks at no cost.
Improper Software to Module FMVSS
NHTSA Recall ID: 15V668000
In October of 2015, Honda issued a recall for the electrical system. This recall impacted just those vehicles manufactured between May 2, 2015 and September 8, 2015. In these cars, the instrument panel may not illuminate for specific types of safety risks. This includes problems related to the anti-locking braking, tire pressure monitoring, or the electronic stability control.
When these systems malfunction, the warning light may not illuminate when the vehicle is turned on, but may do so only when the ignition is off.
When this occurs, the car’s safety system does not provide the driver with the warning he or she needs. That can create an increased risk of a crash occurring. To fix this problem, the dealerships had to update the instrument cluster software. This was done beginning in December of 2015.
Rear Seat Belt May be Trapped
NHTSA Recall ID: 15V424000
This recall on the 2016 Honda Pilot impacts only those made between May 4, 2015 and June 5, 2015. The problem relates to the third-row seatbelts. They may become trapped between the rear sideliner and the rear seat. This is due to an assembly problem.
Honda noted that the dealers should inspect the seat belts in affected cars to determine if they are impacted. If so, they will repair the rear third-row seat belt. These repairs began in August of 2015.
How Do You Handle an Open Recall on the 2016 Honda Pilot?
Not sure if your 2016 Pilot has any open recalls? Visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website with your VIN to find out. If one is found, you can contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000 to learn how to get it resolved free of charge.
