Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2018 Honda Pilot fuel system problems
moderate 62 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200 · see fuel system across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
62
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What stands out
Owners have filed 62 fuel system complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 9 model years of Honda Pilot in our records for fuel system problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Odysseys, Passports, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - MIL Comes On with DTC P0300-P0306 or P219A/B
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2018 Honda Pilots consistently report fuel system failures linked to NHTSA Campaign 23V858000. The most common complaint is hesitation or loss of power during acceleration, especially from a stop or at highway speeds—sometimes severe enough to drop from 65 MPH to 35 MPH or stall. Many vehicles also fail to start or require multiple attempts, and stalling occurs unexpectedly while driving or even while parked.
Dealers have diagnosed fuel injector failures (in one case all six) and high-pressure fuel pump failures. One owner had a dealer replace fuel injectors, but the problem recurred weeks later. Another had transmission fluid flushed and rotors replaced, only to experience loud engine revving two weeks after repair.
Warning lights are frequent: check engine, emission system problems, transmission overheating, and powertrain warnings appear in multiple narratives. Engine noises—clunking, ticking, and misfire-like sounds—accompany power loss in many cases. One owner with a camshaft position sensor issue found the vehicle misfired above 2,000 RPM.
The central complaint across nearly all narratives is that Honda issued recall notices but parts remain unavailable months later. Owners report Honda dealers confirming parts won't arrive until late 2024, leaving affected vehicles unrepaired. Some owners note the recall delay has prevented vehicle registration renewal. A smaller subset of complaints involve vehicles that lost power and failed to restart, requiring towing.
Same Honda Pilot fuel system reports on nearby years: 2016 · 2017 · 2019 · 2020
Failure modes owners describe
Hesitation and Loss of Power During Acceleration
Vehicle hesitates, struggles to respond, or loses power when accelerating from stops or at various speeds. Owners report the vehicle may decelerate abruptly or fail to exceed certain speeds. Some cases include abnormal sounds like clunking or shuddering.
When: 40,000–150,000 miles; varies across owners
Symptoms owners cite: Hesitation when depressing accelerator pedal from complete stop or during driving; Loss of motive power at various speeds; Abrupt deceleration; Vehicle fails to accelerate as intended; Shuddering and abnormal sounds (clunking, ticking); Engine misfire
Codes mentioned: P0300 (generic misfire code, inferred from narrative descriptions), Diagnostic trouble codes present but cleared by mechanics
Repairs/costs cited: TCM software updates, transmission fluid flushes, fuel system flushes (some done twice without resolution), fuel injector replacements attempted; failures often recurred weeks later
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); recall parts unavailable at time of reports
Stalling and Failure to Start
Vehicle stalls while driving or parked with no warning, and requires multiple restart attempts or extended cool-down periods to run again. Check engine light commonly illuminates.
When: 20,000–139,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle stalls without warning while driving; Vehicle stalls while parked; Failure to start on first or multiple attempts; Check engine light illumination; Vehicle may restart after waiting or cooling off
Codes mentioned: Check engine light (P codes not specified in narratives), Misfire codes (mentioned in some cases)
Repairs/costs cited: No successful repairs documented; parts unavailable for recall remedy
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); parts not available at time of complaints
Fuel Injector Failure
Dealers diagnose fuel injectors as needing replacement. In one case, all six injectors reportedly failed; in others, replacement was attempted or recommended. Failures often persisted after injector service.
When: 44,155–150,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Hesitation and loss of power; Engine misfire; Rough running; Vehicle does not accelerate as intended
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel injector replacement performed in some cases; one case had all six injectors identified as failed but dealer refused to replace without fault codes retrieved
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); replacement parts were not yet available
High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
Independent mechanics and dealers diagnose failure of the high-pressure fuel pump. Vehicle loses power and fails to restart.
When: Unknown mileage; 65,000 miles (one case)
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal sound from engine compartment; Loss of motive power; Vehicle fails to restart; Loss of power while driving
Repairs/costs cited: Diagnosed but not repaired in one case; repaired in another case at approximately 65,000 miles
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); parts were not available at time of reports
Transmission Overheating Warnings
Transmission overheating warning message displays repeatedly while driving, requiring pull-overs to cool the engine. Occurs intermittently but recurs after vehicle cools.
When: 66,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Transmission overheating warning displayed; Vehicle requires pull-over to cool; Warning recurs after vehicle cools and driving resumes
Repairs/costs cited: Rotors replaced and transmission fluid flushed and refilled; approximately two weeks later, engine revved with abnormally loud sound, relating to recall issue
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); parts not available; failure related to recall per second dealer
Camshaft and Sensor Failures
Dealer diagnoses intermittent camshaft position sensor signaling failure and camshaft failure requiring replacement. Vehicle exhibits sputtering and misfire when engine RPM exceeds 2,000.
When: 84,198 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sputtering and misfire; Vehicle deceleration; Multiple warning lights and check engine light; Failure occurs above 2,000 RPM
Codes mentioned: Cam Position Sensor intermittent signaling failure (dealer diagnosis)
Repairs/costs cited: Camshaft replacement needed; not repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer determined failure was not related to NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline)
Emission System Problems
Check engine light and 'Emission System Problem' message display. Vehicle exhibits misfire, shuddering, and abnormal sounds related to fuel or ignition system.
When: 58,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine light and 'Emission System Problem' message; Engine misfire; Shuddering and abnormal sounds; Vehicle stalling
Repairs/costs cited: Diagnostic trouble codes cleared by owner's husband; no permanent repair performed
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); recall parts unavailable
Engine Noise and Abnormal Sounds
Owners report abnormal sounds from the engine compartment, including clunking, ticking, knocking, and loud revving. Sounds correlate with loss of power or hesitation.
When: 15,000–140,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal clunking sound from engine; Abnormal ticking sound; Loud engine revving; Abnormal sound as if misfire occurring
Repairs/costs cited: One case recommended engine replacement; others remain undiagnosed or unrepaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) applies to some but not all cases
Reduced Fuel Economy
Owner reports noticeable loss of miles per gallon, alongside difficulty starting the vehicle.
When: 69,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of miles per gallon; Difficulty starting vehicle (multiple attempts required daily)
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not diagnosed or repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline)
Synthesized from 62 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000(Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had…
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Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2018 Honda Pilot?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 62 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Across the 28 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most fuel system failures cluster between 58,000 and 107,000 miles, with the median around 80,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 58,000; a quarter make it past 107,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/Honda/Pilot.
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