2014 Honda Pilot: When eco VCM kicks in car vibrates
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Pilot report: when eco VCM kicks in car vibrates. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 28,400 miles.
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints for the 2014 Pilot in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744773 (filed 06/17/2026): “The contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was a loud pop coming from the engine department. the contact became aware of a severe drop in the oil level while driving the vehicle. the vehicle was taken…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11714451 (filed 01/30/2026): “I own a 2014 honda pilot that experienced an engine misfire related to piston ring deterioration. an authorized honda dealership diagnosed and documented qualifying engine misfire codes (p030x). after the misfire occurred, we stopped driving the vehicle due t…”
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: replace rings (1 reports). 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
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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