My check engine light is on for a 2011 Honda Pilot and the diagnosis says P0420. What does it mean and how can be fixed?

Asked by GuruCX3LQ Feb 15, 2019 at 09:38 AM about the 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My check engine light is on for a 2011 Honda
Pilot and the diagnosis says P0420. What
does it mean and how is it fixed?

2 Answers

42,870

That code P0420 means there is something wrong with either the catalytic converter or the O2 sensor. Google that code for more information and a You Tube video fix.

1 people found this helpful.

Cold weather can trigger that code as might be a rich fuel mixture. Mine went away in a day on its own

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2011 Honda Pilot

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    3,830
  • #2
    Masud Haider
    Reputation
    2,510
  • #3
    jmtnh
    Reputation
    2,340
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Highlander
1,264 Great Deals out of 18,359 listings starting at $675
Used Honda CR-V
2,087 Great Deals out of 42,594 listings starting at $1,100
Used Acura MDX
631 Great Deals out of 15,299 listings starting at $1,000
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,122 Great Deals out of 19,226 listings starting at $1,800
Used Honda Odyssey
746 Great Deals out of 18,063 listings starting at $768
Used Toyota RAV4
1,891 Great Deals out of 29,754 listings starting at $1,500
Used Ford Explorer
2,312 Great Deals out of 63,702 listings starting at $700
Used Honda Accord
1,530 Great Deals out of 29,716 listings starting at $600
Used Nissan Pathfinder
575 Great Deals out of 20,493 listings starting at $775
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,045 Great Deals out of 20,265 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota Sienna
566 Great Deals out of 8,943 listings starting at $800

Used Cars for Sale

2025 Honda Pilot For Sale
13,200 listings starting at $39,212
2024 Honda Pilot For Sale
29 Great Deals out of 4,636 listings starting at $37,415
2023 Honda Pilot For Sale
29 Great Deals out of 513 listings starting at $31,000
2022 Honda Pilot For Sale
154 Great Deals out of 1,560 listings starting at $21,335
2021 Honda Pilot For Sale
195 Great Deals out of 2,818 listings starting at $17,769

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.