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P3400 on HONDA PILOT

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2010, 2011, 2013

What P3400 Means on Your HONDA PILOT

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

"2010 honda pilot exl with approx 100,000 miles with the following issues: check engine light code p3400, very low oil pressure, replaced two oil pressure switches, torque converter beginning to fail causing vibration and shuddering at 45 - 50 mph with low accelerator pressure."

— 2010 HONDA PILOT owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 12/22/2017

"My 2011 honda pilot has had a severe shutter when accelerating from a dead stop to up to 40mph. it has gotten progressively worse since i bought it in in 2014."

— 2011 HONDA PILOT owner • ENGINE • Filed 11/01/2017

"Engine mil illuminated. code p3400 indicated through obd. no low oil pressure indication prior to mil, could lead to engine failure. replaced both front and rear rocker arm oil switches."

— 2013 HONDA PILOT owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 04/28/2018

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

Common Causes of P3400 on HONDA PILOT

66.7%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2011
1
2013
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P3400 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