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2017 Honda Pilot Touring Warning Lights & Loss of Power - Lancaster, CA
The owner alleged recurring warning lights and reduced-power drivability problems in a 2017 Honda Pilot Touring serviced in Lancaster, California. California protections apply statewide.
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Repair History (from service records)
The visits below summarize what the records show (dates, mileage, complaint, diagnosis/repair, result). The documentation reflects repeated warning-light and reduced-power concerns within a short timeframe, with diagnostics escalating to a module replacement.
| Date | Mileage | Dealership/Shop | Complaint | Diagnosis | Repair Performed | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-19 | ~16,348 | Honda Lancaster | Check engine light; intermittent reduced performance | DTCs documented (including throttle-position related codes) | Diagnostics performed; codes cleared | Vehicle released back to owner |
| 2019-03-25 | ~16,368 | Honda Lancaster | All warning lights on; “no power” concern | DTCs documented; inspection performed | Connector/inspection steps; codes cleared; test drive | Vehicle released after testing |
| 2019-04-02 | ~16,427 | Honda Lancaster | All warning lights on; “no power” concern | Testing indicated a failed input/circuit condition | PCM/ECU replaced; road test performed | Warning lights did not return during the visit |
Pattern Summary
- Repeat concern: Multiple visits close together for warning lights and reduced-power drivability issues.
- Material drivability impact: “Reduced power” / “no power” complaints can affect safe use and reliability.
- Escalating repair action: Records show a progression from diagnostics to module replacement.
- Documentation: Date-stamped repair orders help establish the pattern and timing.
Recalls & Common Complaints (2017 Honda Pilot)
Recall campaigns are often VIN-specific. If you’re seeing similar symptoms, a quick VIN recall check can confirm whether your Honda Pilot is included.
- Fuel pump recall (model-year range includes 2017): Certain Honda Pilot vehicles were included in a safety recall involving a fuel pump impeller defect that can lead to engine stall while driving.
- Airbag inflator recall (model-year specific): Some 2017 Honda vehicles (including Pilot) had recall activity involving passenger frontal airbag inflator replacement.
- PGM-FI software update bulletin: Service bulletins describe PGM-FI/idle-stop software updates for certain Pilot trims/model years that can relate to drivability/engine-management behavior.
Settlement Outcome
Without admitting liability or wrongdoing, the case ended in a California Lemon Law repurchase, with the manufacturer buying back the vehicle and paying the owner $25,138.
California Lemon Law Rights
If your vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, loses power or becomes unreliable, or still isn’t right after multiple repair attempts, California Lemon Law protections may apply statewide—including in Lancaster.
- Possible remedies: repurchase (buyback) or replacement in qualifying cases.
- Reimbursement: certain out-of-pocket costs may be recoverable, depending on the facts.
- Attorneys’ fees: may be available where permitted by California law.
Learn more: California Lemon Law help | Honda Lemon Law cases
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California Lemon Law – Common Questions
How many repair attempts are “enough” in California?
There’s no single magic number. Repeated attempts for the same defect—or a serious safety or drivability issue that persists—can support a claim.
Does Lancaster, CA matter for Lemon Law coverage?
California Lemon Law is statewide. Lancaster is simply where this repair history was documented.
What documents help most in a Lemon Law case?
Repair orders showing dates, mileage, complaints, dealer findings, and what was done (or not fixed) are typically the most important.
What if my vehicle was financed?
Financing does not prevent a Lemon Law claim. Repurchase settlements often address lien payoff and related logistics as part of the resolution.
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If you’re dealing with repeated warning lights, reduced power, or a vehicle that keeps returning to the shop, we can review your repair history and explain next steps under California law.
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