P0369 on HONDA PILOT — Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent Bank 1

Q: "What does P0369 mean on a HONDA PILOT?"

"P0369 indicates: Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent Bank 1. This is a ignition system code. 11 HONDA PILOT owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P0369 on HONDA PILOT?"

"Based on 11 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Power Train,Engine, Power Train,Electrical System,Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P0369 serious on my HONDA PILOT?"

"Of 11 NHTSA reports for this code on HONDA PILOT, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my HONDA PILOT shows P0369?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

What P0369 Means on Your HONDA PILOT

P0369 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent Bank 1. This code relates to the ignition system system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

11 HONDA PILOT owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2016-2019. Most reports come from the 2016, 2017 model years. The most commonly reported component is Engine (54.5% of reports).

Real HONDA PILOT Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"While driving my Pilots RPM suddenly dropped and started to go up and down. My car started to lose power and the car suddenly slowed down as if it wanted to turn off. I was stopped in the middle of the road and turned off the engine. Waited 2 minutes to turn on again and was able to get home."

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner · ENGINE · Filed 02/12/2025

"Engine failure consistent with recall 23V-751, and would like this included in NHTSA investigation RQ24013. Lost acceleration and check engine light came on. Pulled off of Interstate, turned off vehicle and restarted."

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner · POWER TRAIN,ENGINE · Filed 12/26/2024

"The dash began displaying 4 error codes EPS problem, VSA problem, Hill Assist problem, and TSA Problem. It began to jerk and lose power similar to running out of gas necessitating hazard lights and pulling off the road x3 after dark. 3 different shops ran a diagnosis code of P0369."

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner · POWER TRAIN,ENGINE · Filed 11/29/2023

"I have reported this problem before, all the warning lights on dashboard light up and car loses power. The first time I was driving on a highway at 70 mph and the car completely shut off, the second time, my wife was driving, with my daughter, and the car shut off while she was going 40 mph."

— 2016 HONDA PILOT owner · ENGINE · Filed 08/31/2021

"My Pilot only had 46,942 miles when it failed due to a camshaft thrust cover surface roughness being out of spec causing excessive camshaft movement. This was confirmed by the mechanic at Honda that worked on my Pilot."

— 2017 HONDA PILOT owner · ENGINE · Filed 08/18/2025

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

4

'16

3

'17

3

'18

1

'19

Common Causes on HONDA PILOT

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

ENGINE 54.5%

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 36.4%

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 9.1%

What To Do Next

1
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
2
Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
3
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P0369 mean on a HONDA PILOT? ▾

P0369 indicates: Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent Bank 1. This is a ignition system code. 11 HONDA PILOT owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P0369 on HONDA PILOT? ▾

Based on 11 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Power Train,Engine, Power Train,Electrical System,Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P0369 serious on my HONDA PILOT? ▾

Of 11 NHTSA reports for this code on HONDA PILOT, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my HONDA PILOT shows P0369? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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