I have been having the same problem for months now on my 2019 Pilot. I just scheduled a service appointment and they called me back within an hour and told me not to bother to bring it in. The service department said they are aware of the problem and there is no fix for it as now.

Absolutely ridiculous.

 

I am so so so glad I found this thread. I have a 2020 with 2700 miles. I will be taking it in tomorrow for this exact issue. The service tech already told me that there isn't one solution but they are required to do all the checks before elevating to Honda.

I already filed a case with Honda based upon all of the comments i've read thru various forums.

 

I had the same popping sound coming out of my speakers. I recently took my 2019 Touring to the dealer for this and erratic shifting at 33 mph. The dealer installed new software in the transmission controller. This seems to have fixed the transmission. They said they couldn't find an error code for the speaker popping and to record it on my phone if it happens again. The weird thing is since they installed the new transmission software I haven't heard the popping in over a week. I used to hear it a couple times a day. I don't know how this is related but I'm hoping for the best.

Update: Its been over a month and still no ticking from the speakers. The dealer swears they only installed the software and didn't work on the speaker noise. I don't care since both issues have been fixed.

 

hi, thank you so much to you and everyone for posting useful information. I also purchased a branch new 2020 pilot elite and after about 400 miles I noticed popping and crackling sounds from the front speakers. Like everyone else, I first thought some plastic or trims are expanding in heat but then I researched and found out the real issue. I am taking my vehicle in tomorrow. Let’s see.

shsd- how is your vehicle now? Any more noises?

 

All- can anyone provide update on their issues? Thanks.

 

Honda has informed me that my issue is fixed and I should be getting my vehicle back today. They said it was some crossed wires behind the dashboard....but we'll see.

It helped that I filed a Case with American Honda so they paid closer attention to my vehicle and have been tracking it. They are even prepared to send an Engineer out...if need be.

 

Great, so I went to Honda and they fixed it. They said the had to reroute the wiring behind the dash and they checked the most connectors which they said were fine. I have had the car for 5 days now with no issues. I may have heard the popping noise twice but even that I am not sure since I may have just heard something else. Overall no issues thus far. Check the picture of the repair notes.

 

update 7/23: this morning when I sat in my car, the issue suddenly reappeared. I called the dealership and they said the bring it in. This is getting frustrated. Any update from others?

 

ahsan: i believe that the amount of failures compared to the amount of success that Honda will attempt to fix what is wrong with the ones sold and to correct the new ones on the assembly liine will not shut the pilot down. it is an overall good vehicle to own and drive for a large family and more so if driving in heavy terrain. also a tall suv to drive in a high flood zone. if it were a safety item, it would do a recall to do the fix. no auto dealer will shut down a line if there are only a few minor fixes compared to many good vehicles made.

 

yes, my 2020 Pilot Elite is doing the same thing. Started around 1,000 miles too