Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Honda Pilot owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Dealer sold me a lemon car with broken and rotten parts on the car. Dealer never stated the car was messed up or needed the major work it needs now. Dealer at one point took the car to go get inspected at a shop located on 705 Jefferson Ave , "and hour later he came back with the car and parked it. Couple days later dealer called me to go get the inspector form form the inspector " Gilbert/Tony". While viewing the paper correctly, the car was never inspected properly. Once I was able to take the car to a shop to do my own inspection they stated to me that I was sold a lemon car and it would be almost thousands to fix the car "more then i had purchase the car. I called the dealer back multiple times and sent msgs to the dealer regarding the vehicle dealer then blocked my number and the mechanics phone I used to call him after he blocked my number. …
I was driving the car on a one way street. When the A/T Temp came on, the car slowed down and then eventually stopped. I was 1min from my destination. I got it towed home, til I can get it to the shop. I just brought the car. The mechanic said the transmission has a lot of metal piece inside of it.
Car would not respond during normal operation, was in gear but would not accelerate. After I was pushed to the side of the road, I restarted the engine. And was able to drive a block away to my home at a very reduced speed. It will now only run at a very low speed, therefore inoperable.
In 2009 I had a spark plug blow out of the housing and I lost pressure. Tried to change plugs to be able to drive to dealership. Car was towed to Honda and top manifold was replaced and I was charged $3500. Since these were the original OEM plugs it was not time to change them. Honda was contacted and they offered to pay half. I have had nothing but problems with this car since. Car was maintained regularly and had reg oil changes. There have been many diagnostics performed and it would say that car was misfiring on all cylinders. I have had the pistons repaired elsewhere even though Honda said it was fixed. Three weeks ago my check engine light came on, then the vsa and warning triangle came on and I lost power. …
Random misfire on all 6 cylinders despite routine maintenance (coil pack replacement and new spark plugs), vehicle stability control light; I have only 112K miles on the car. These are persistent issues on vehicles Honda j-series engines, yet my year was not included in the recall and service, parts, and costs associated is not covered by the dealer while other years are. The misfire issues continue to reoccur. I had a certified mechanic look at the vehicle and now the vsa light comes on. I would like the car repaired by Honda and my warranty and powertrain warranty extended, as well, if this is a known issue that other vehicles were repaired by Honda. Http://www.safetyresearch.net/blog/articles/Honda%e2%80%99s-revenge-against-Pilot-owner-who-sparked-recall http://gotaclassaction.com/Honda-named-in-class-action-over-defect-in-the-vehicle-stability-assist-system/
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Pilot. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, all the warning indicators illuminated and the engine revved as if the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (south motors Honda, 16165 s dixie hwy, miami, fl 33157 [phone]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the stability assist indicator illuminated and, shortly after, the vehicle started to jerk. Mcconnell Honda (2840 eastern blvd, montgomery, al 36116) was contacted and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 134,174.
After repair shop done $2,600.00 in work, vehicle while in motion on I-40 east, misfired and blow the head gasket, head, and motor according to Honda shop. Repairs estimate are know at $6,000.00. The repair shop had said nothing about mileage in repairing the vehicle the first and now states something different.
Vsa,check engine lights came on, looks like same problem 2005 pilots were recalled for. Vehicle brake on its own, complete loss of power, happened 2months a go and again 2/3/15. Had towed to shop to have scanned. Very scary situation.
Engine complaints in other Pilot years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2007 Honda Pilot?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2007 Honda Pilot, 11% of the model year's 211 complaints. The component named most often is cooling system (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Honda Pilot engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2007 Honda Pilot, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Honda Pilot engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.