2015 Honda Pilot: High oil consumption
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Pilot report: high oil consumption. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 104,600 miles.
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints for the 2015 Pilot in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11753531 (filed 07/29/2026): “On july 3, 2026 the check engine light, check vsa warning and check emissions warning indicators all illuminated simultaneously and the vehicle began to misfire and sputter which triggered an immediate slow down of traffic behind me. my local honda dealership …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11723907 (filed 03/12/2026): “While driving in traffic the vehicle suddenly began to sputter and lose power with check engine light flashing on the dash board. i was able to pull over and limp the car the one mile to my home on side streets. i parked the vehicle and called for a tow truck…”
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 piston rings on cylinders 1-3 (2 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 $3,020 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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