NHTSA Complaint #11622130 — 2019 HONDA PILOT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11622130
Vehicle	2019 HONDA PILOT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 9, 2023
Date Filed	October 27, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

Connecting rod bearing failure. Engine was making knocking noise noticeable under 2000 RPM. Engine could experience sudden loss of power if engine failed. Dealer inspected engine internals and found a spun connecting rod bearing, requiring engine short block to be replaced. Vehicle falls in the production date range stated on recall 573 for this exact issue, however Honda Corporate stated VIN doesn't match affected units.

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