2025 Honda Pilot: Loud sound when A/C is on
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2025 Pilot report: loud sound when A/C is on. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 3,000 miles.
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints for the 2025 Pilot in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769952 (filed 10/08/2026): “The ac compressor went out on a new car…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765999 (filed 09/21/2026): “The air conditioning system on my 2025 honda pilot stopped producing cold air at approximately 21,374 miles. the a/c failure also affects the vehicle’s ability to adequately clear fog and condensation from the windshield during humid or rainy conditions, reduc…”
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
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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