Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. the contact stated that the interior courtesy map lights would not illuminate. an independent mechanic replaced a fuse under the dashboard area however, the malfunction continued to occur. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer who advised that there was a short circuit within the map light housing wiring and also informed the contact that the defect was common. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.