What are the problems with the Honda Pilot tailgate?
The locks work intermittently and the tailgate releases at inopportune times (moving, parking, while unattended). It’s inconsistent and extremely challenging especially with small children with the potential of locking them in the car. Proactively, I have to keep one door open to maintain general safety. Additionally, the rear camera is unreliable.
Can a Honda Pilot be opened from the outside?
The 2014 Honda Pilot and potentially all other years with a similar design pose an unreasonable safety risk to occupants seated in the third row, as the rear tailgate cannot be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle under certain circumstances.
What to do if your Honda Hood is stuck?
If the cable has come out of the handle, use a pair of vice grips to pull on the cable and open the hood. The hood release cable can get stuck; the latch may be worn out or misaligned. To open the hood on your Honda, you can try the following procedures. Push down on the hood where the hood latch is located and hold the hood down.
Why does the hood latch on my Honda stick?
Hood latch out of adjustment. The Honda hood latch may stick and not release when pulling on the cable. First, lubricate the latch. If that doesn’t fix your problem, consider replacing the hood latch. The release cable can break or snap out of the release mechanism. In older cars, the cable can rust and get seized.
The locks work intermittently and the tailgate releases at inopportune times (moving, parking, while unattended). It’s inconsistent and extremely challenging especially with small children with the potential of locking them in the car. Proactively, I have to keep one door open to maintain general safety. Additionally, the rear camera is unreliable.
The 2014 Honda Pilot and potentially all other years with a similar design pose an unreasonable safety risk to occupants seated in the third row, as the rear tailgate cannot be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle under certain circumstances.
What causes tailgate spoiler to hit rear window?
When opening the tailgate the consumer noticed that the spoiler hit the rear window and the roof. Consumer notified the dealer about this issue. The sunlight caused heat swelling of the plastic tailgate spoiler. When the tailgate was opened, the spoiler would strike the roof which resulted in scratches and damage to the roof.
Why is the paint on my Honda Pilot peeling?
White paint on roof, tailgate, and doors is peeling away from primer. Honda has previously repainted the hood and tailgate due to peeling. The door started peeling this month. I have a pearl white 2014 Honda Pilot touring that has had paint issues that Honda refuses to fix on the hood.
When opening the tailgate the consumer noticed that the spoiler hit the rear window and the roof. Consumer notified the dealer about this issue. The sunlight caused heat swelling of the plastic tailgate spoiler. When the tailgate was opened, the spoiler would strike the roof which resulted in scratches and damage to the roof.
Why does my Honda Pilot not start up?
Honda Pilot won’t start again. Completely dead. Possibly anti theft? turn it on and nothing happened. No lights or anything. Didn’t even click. The lock buttons would not work either. Weird cause my lights had been off battery before, always starts right away.
Why is my tailgate not working on my Honda Pilot?
Sometimes liftgate struts can lose the gas pressure or internal parts can fail on their own. This can be a result of wear and tear or a faulty design. Even a 5% loss in pressure is enough for a strut to not be able to support the liftgate.
What are the liftgate struts on a Honda Pilot?
Liftgate struts are the tube-shaped devices installed on both sides of your liftgate to help prop it up when opened. They’re gas-powered springs filled with highly pressurized nitrogen gas designed to support a lot of weight. See the black tubes on each side? Those are the liftgate struts.
What to do if your tailgate won’t open?
Have your friend open the liftgate all the way and hold it up. Grab a flathead screwdriver and then pry off the clips holding the struts in place. Ensure that the mounts are still in good shape, free of rust or damage.
Why is my Honda trunk not opening with the remote?
If that button is set, you won’t be able to open the trunk with the remote or by pressing the button on the trunk. Loading…
What to do if your Honda Fit tailgate is stuck?
If the rear hatch on your Honda Fit won’t open, try this simple fix. Is the tailgate or hatch on your Honda Fit stuck? When you grab the handle with the Fit unlocked, does the hatch handle feel “dead” and unresponsive? Don’t panic. You may be able to get back on the road very quickly.
Why is my Honda Pilot door not working?
Passenger door electronics were failing. Window and mirror would not respond to controls. After a few days, the remote key controls also started failing. Dealer said this was a new one for them, but they were able to locate the cause and replaced the part.
Why does my Honda Pilot Idle Stop not work?
Auto idle stop not working for months. Dealer needed to call Honda tech assistant to track down problem and fix. engine idle stop wasn’t working. They cleared and reset system, and it works again. Faulty wire that caused memory seats to stop working. Several warning lights were triggered by a faulty fuse.
Are there any electrical problems with a Honda Pilot?
Calibration is not available in Honda Digital System. At least I was told so. Some other brands has it. A/C got worse at handling summer heat. Dealer ran dye, no leaks, but the system was low on “freon”, probably from factory (?) Repaired under warranty. 2nd time in 14 months that the AC lost all of its charge.
What is the fuse diagram on a Honda Pilot?
Fuse box diagram (fuse layout), location, and assignment of fuses and relays Honda Pilot (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 201). If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
White paint on roof, tailgate, and doors is peeling away from primer. Honda has previously repainted the hood and tailgate due to peeling. The door started peeling this month. I have a pearl white 2014 Honda Pilot touring that has had paint issues that Honda refuses to fix on the hood.