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P0872 on HONDA PILOT

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2005

What P0872 Means on Your HONDA PILOT

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

"D light started blinking as i was going down the interstate. after i stopped i check gas cover and transmission fluid levels. both ok. happened again so i went to get code read...throwing code p0872 and code 0700. i had this problem a few years ago and honda fixed problem for almost $500."

— 2005 HONDA PILOT owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 11/05/2015

"Blinking 'd' light and once car is turned off, the blinking stops. this problem first occurred when we were driving back from lancaster, ca to san diego. the low fuel light went on and shortly thereafter, the blinking 'd' light. we pulled off the interstate and put some gas in the vehicle."

— 2005 HONDA PILOT owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 04/24/2010

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

Common Causes of P0872 on HONDA PILOT

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
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

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P0872 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