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Problems with 2004 Honda Pilot ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2004 Honda Pilot starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 108 681 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 45 complaints from 2004 Honda Pilot about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

IGNITION 4 HORN 1

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2004 Honda Pilot

Tl* - the driver thought she put the a 2004 honda pilot in park, in a driveway which sits on a hill. the driver removed the key from the ignition. the contact later found that the vehicle had rolled down the hill and hit an object. the contact discovered that the vehicle was in neutral. the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle was diagnosed as having a bad ignition switch. the contact stated the key should not have been able to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle was in neutral. *ak updated 2/22/2007 - the manufacturer refused to fix the vehicle free of charge because the vehicle was out of warranty. *nm

Honda pilot engine light keeps coming on. since purchase date of 10-12-04 it has been in the honda service dept 3 times. engine light keeps coming on and cylinders are misfiring causing the pilot to lose power while driving. after stopping and turning off the engine for awhile it will start up again and usually the engine light will not come on again. this has happened 3 times since it was in the honda service dept. *jb

Alarm system (horn honking) goes off when starting the honda pilot (2004) ex after i click the lock button. this happens 25% of the time after i click the lock button to lock my doors while sitting in my drivers seat of the pilot and then start the car. it is the alarm system that comes with the pilot. the dealer says that he can not reproduce the problem. therefore he can not fix the problem. the problem still exists.*ak

I purchased a 2004 honda pilot on october 23, 2003 and have since had the battery replaced twice along with four towing occurrences and on-going safety concern for my family especially my two toddlers each time i turn the ignition on. i have not been unsuccessful with a resolve from the manufacturer. after my fourth attempt of mail the manufacturer and dealer only offer to reimburse my $400 towing expenses. the dealer i purchased the vehicle from to date cannot give me an accurate diagnosis. academy honda claims my issues could range from re-programming keys, ignition, fuel pumps etc. i have lost days from work, pre-paid child care and tuition expenses and suffers horrifying emotional stress from these incidences. to dated not one representative from the honda dealer has called to see how vehicle is running. it is apparent that this vehicle has an on-going safety issues that requires immediate detailed scrutiny. i would like to have this matter investigated. this is my only mode of transportation for work, errands and family affairs. i fear the death of my 3 and 4 yrs old toddlers, in addition to myself and my spouse. at this point any given morning, afternoon or evening i can be stranded at any venue. any expedited attention you can place on this matter will be greatly appreciated. thank you in advance for your consideration. *jb

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