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P0087 on HONDA PILOT

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
7
Most Affected
2016, 2017, 2021

What P0087 Means on Your HONDA PILOT

Real HONDA PILOT Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I was driving on the interstate last March of 2024. I have a Honda Pilot 2016. Im going 70 miles an hour or so and my engine just stalls and quits. So many alerts come up on my vehicle as well."

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/25/2024

"After driving without incident, Pilot would not start 20 minutes after parking. Jumped and replaced battery. After replacing battery, car lost power while moving. Dash lights include hill start assist, traction control, AWD system, etc."

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 03/06/2023

"Our Honda Pilot 2016 starting experiencing fuel surging issues in July 2018 and was taken to our nearest Honda Dealership on 7/03/18 in The Dalles, Oregon. Honda stated it was a code C1841-27 which was repaired with no mention of fuel injector extended warranty issues, document included."

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 09/23/2022

"Driving the vehicle started to quickly lose power for about 15 seconds and it stalled while at speed on an interstate. Luckily I was in the right lane and was able to pull out of traffic onto the shoulder. The car had all the lights flash on the dashboard."

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 03/31/2022

"To whom it may concern, I own a 2017 Honda Pilot which recently stalled while I was driving on the highway, forcing me to pull over."

— 2017 HONDA PILOT owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/26/2025

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0087 on HONDA PILOT

57.1%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2016
4
2017
2
2021
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0087 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026