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P0430 on HONDA PILOT

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
32
Most Affected
2017, 2019, 2016

What P0430 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

"The components that have failed are the fuel injectors and catalytic converter. This is according to the Honda dealerships diagnostics. Whenever I press the gas the car hesitates, shudders, shakes, and wont accelerate. This has been an ongoing issue for the past 4 years when the car was 1 year old."

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/01/2018

"We bought a 2016 honda pilot ex awd from a dealer a month ago with 62k miles on it. three days ago an emission system problem and check engine light came on. we took it to the honda dealer immediately and the codes were p0430 and p219b."

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/18/2019

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

Common Causes of P0430 on HONDA PILOT

59.4%
18.8%
3.1%
3.1%
3.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2016
7
2017
12
2018
2
2019
9
2020
2

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.

P0430 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