Woman reports serious safety issues with 2025 Honda Pilot

A woman named Kali Letona is having serious problems with her new 2025 Honda Pilot. Since buying the car in November, she has faced several issues. She described her situation as "playing Russian roulette." Letona posted a video explaining her experience, which has gained over 36,000 views. She said that during a drive with her kids, all the dashboard lights for safety features, like collision mitigation, suddenly turned on. After this, she took the car to a collision center, where they found an "internal radar failure." When she visited a Honda dealership, they could not replicate the problem and sent her away. Things got worse when her car shut off completely while she was driving with her children. This happened near an intersection, and Letona was almost hit by another vehicle. She voiced her concerns about the safety of driving such a car with her kids. Honda told Letona that the car needed to "actively die" for them to diagnose the issue further. Eventually, the Pilot complied by shutting down completely. In her follow-up video, she expressed frustration, saying the company was looking for excuses to avoid responsibility. Despite Letona's troubles, the 2025 Honda Pilot has received positive reviews from sources like Car and Driver. They highlighted its roomy cabin and comfortable ride, although they did not address any reported issues. Many viewers of Letona's video shared their own experiences, reporting similar problems with their Honda vehicles. Some suggested checking state lemon laws and contacting Honda directly for help. Letona’s situation raises concerns about the reliability of the newest models from the brand.