Issue ID | 1689798 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11354764 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | PILOT |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 18/07/20 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While traveling south on i-95 from baltimore, md to washington d. C., near kenilworth avenue, the engine idle shutoff on my 2017 honda pilot touring engaged when i was forced to stop due to a traffic slowdown. When i took my foot off the brake, instead of restarting as it should have, all of the warning lights came on and the engine stalled. I shifted into "park", engaged my emergency flashers, and attempted to restart the engine several times without success. While stopped, i was nearly rear-ended several times because traffic started moving as soon as i took my foot off the brake. I was in a center lane and unable to exit the vehicle or move it from traffic. I was finally able to get restarted after a few minutes and several more tries. I had previously had the vehicle in for issues with the engine idle shutoff and the dealer had replaced the battery, which i thought had fixed the problem. When i took it in this time it happened they say the battery is good and "cannot duplicate the problem". There is a broad base of internet postings for this problem on 2016 - 2018 pilot elite and touring vehicles, with the 9 speed transmission. There is no way to permanently turn this feature off and i believe it represents a serious safety hazard, especially for highway travel. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPRINGFIELD, VA |
VIN pattern | 5FNYF6H96HBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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