Honda Passport HN8

3.5L V6 Earth Dreams in the Pilot — same J-series but with a manufacturing defect. Recall NHTSA 23V751: incorrectly machined crankshaft journals on 248,999 vehicles (2016-2020). Rod bearing failure without warning, engine replacement $7,800-16,800. VCM oil consumption compounds the problem — low oil + defective bearings = engine death. Check oil at every fill-up. NHTSA opened new investigation in 2024 for non-recalled vehicles.

• !! NHTSA 23V751: rod bearing failure — 248,999 vehicles recalled from 170,000 km

  NHTSA 23V751: incorrectly machined crankshaft journals → premature bearing wear → engine failure without warning. 2016-2020 Pilot. Cost without recall: $7,800 (used) to $16,800 (new engine). NHTSA 2024: new investigation for 173 reports on non-recalled vehicles.

  Symptoms: Engine knocking, engine failure, won't restart, check engine light
  0–16,800 $
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• !! VCM oil consumption — compounds rod bearing failure risk from 80,000 km

  Same VCM issue as J35Y, but more pronounced in the Pilot. Low oil + defective rod bearing journals = accelerated engine death. Check oil level at EVERY fill-up.

  Symptoms: Oil consumption, blue smoke, dropping oil level
  50–8,000 $
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• ! Intake valve carbon buildup (DI) from 110,000 km

  Same DI issue as J35Y.

  Symptoms: Rough idle, power loss
  300–600 $
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