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P0301 on HONDA PILOT

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
8
Most Affected
2013, 2006, 2011

What P0301 Means on Your HONDA PILOT

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

"My 2006 honda pilot started to show the p0301 error code and had the check engine light and vtm-4 caution light come on suddenly. both lights came on when i pulled out of my driveway on a monday morning."

— 2006 HONDA PILOT owner • ENGINE • Filed 10/15/2018

"P0301 through p0304 honda engine misfire settlement honda manipulate the dealer to make false allegations and the vehicle they refuse to repair it. i wish to have the truth come to light how they refuse to service and take accountability to repair the vehicle."

— 2011 HONDA PILOT owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE • Filed 05/28/2017

"Excessive oil consumption which led to engine misfire while driving and trying to merge onto the freeway. This cause a significant loss of power and poor performance by the vehicle. Fortunately the roadway was not busy, but this issue could have caused an accident."

— 2012 HONDA PILOT owner • ENGINE • Filed 05/19/2021

"I am writing this complaint since Honda has so many issues with their vehicles and it has boiled down to my 2013 Honda Pilot which has an engine check light issue related to P0301 – Bank 1 Piston Ring Issue. There was a class action suit on the same and noted in their Service Bulletin 13-082."

— 2013 HONDA PILOT owner • ENGINE • Filed 11/02/2022

"The car has engine check light and traction lights are on. mechanic diagnosed the codes to match a recall which my vin is excluded even thought i am facing the same exact issue. piston misfiring and the engine can lock at any time causing an accident."

— 2013 HONDA PILOT owner • SEATS,ENGINE • Filed 05/20/2020

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

Common Causes of P0301 on HONDA PILOT

50%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2006
1
2011
1
2012
1
2013
2
2014
1
2015
1
2016
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  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

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0301 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