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P0420 on HONDA PILOT

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
9
Most Affected
2016, 2017

What P0420 Means on Your HONDA PILOT

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

"My vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure of the exhaust and engine systems directly caused by the defective fuel injection system identified in Service Bulletin 20-100."

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 05/01/2025

"Check engine light on emissions system problem and transmission system problem, there is loss power of engine light, after 2 gear transmission feel like it jerks I don't have save to drive my car, i would like to request a recall to be inspected and repair by warranty of Honda because my car is de"

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 05/26/2025

"My car got recall from Honda on:  P0420 (rear bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 1])  P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2])  P0300-P0306 (misfire)  P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank])  P219B (air-fuel ratio variati"

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • Filed 03/15/2023

"Honda has a known issue with its emissions. A warranty extension Service Bulletin 22-002 has been issued to replace fuel injectors up to 10 yrs 150,000 miles but they do not identify other malfunctioning components that also need replacement."

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner • ENGINE • Filed 07/05/2022

"Our 2016 honda pilot had a check engine light for fault code p0420. dealer diagnosis was faulty fuel injectors in cylinders 2 and 3. dealer replaced all 6 fuel injectors free of charge. it seems preposterous that any of the 6 fuel injectors had failed with only 41,632 miles on the odometer."

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/04/2019

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

Common Causes of P0420 on HONDA PILOT

22.2%
22.2%
11.1%
11.1%
11.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2016
5
2017
4

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.

P0420 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