2013 Honda Pilot: Hesitates while driving
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Pilot report: hesitates while driving. CarComplaints.com lists 6 owner complaints, average mileage 7,150 miles.
NHTSA has 84 owner complaints for the 2013 Pilot in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11759352 (filed 08/25/2026): “Diagnosed by cma honda dealership - need piston ring replacement due to the ongoing issue and service bulletin sb-10099310-9340. this was under 8 year warranty from date of purchase, but this just started happening at 155k miles and in 2026. i purchased this i…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11747122 (filed 06/29/2026): “Recalls without notification; 1) engine- recurring problem piston seal leak - continual replacement of coils & spark plugs. engine light on vtm-4, traction bar symbol on, engine missing. [xxx] 2025: [xxx] ][xxx] oil change 7 days later wrench & engine light g…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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