Major Problems with Honda Pilot Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Honda Pilot

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Honda Pilot.

Model Year	Complaints
2020 Pilot	13
2019 Pilot	67
2018 Pilot	32
2017 Pilot	100
2016 Pilot	417
2015 Pilot	53
2014 Pilot	71
2013 Pilot	204
2012 Pilot	131
2011 Pilot	244
2010 Pilot	97
2009 Pilot	115
2008 Pilot	106
2007 Pilot	175
2006 Pilot	226
2005 Pilot	638
2004 Pilot	517
2003 Pilot	675

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2006 Honda Pilot AIR BAGS Victims: 198

2007 Honda Pilot FRONTAL Victims: 9

2016 Honda Pilot SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 8 Mileage: 15000 miles

Browse Honda Pilot complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Pilot owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS randomly while driving the fasten seatbelt icon illuminates. all occupants of the car were restrained and no objects were placed...	572 ~ 54234 miles
POWER TRAIN i purchased a brand new honda pilot-navi 2014 on july 3 2014. 1 week after the purchase there was a...	559 ~ 80773 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 45 miles on a brand new 2014 pilot ex-l the ignition does not engaged consistently. when you turn the key...	513 ~ 62022 miles
ENGINE when the variable cylinder management kicks in at 2000 rpm the engine vibrates. it does this constantly when the eco...	390 ~ 63141 miles
SERVICE BRAKES leased brand new pilot lx on march 15 2014. it appeared to be in perfect working condition. then suddenly on...	304 ~ 60412 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i purchased a brand new honda pilot-navi 2014 on july 3 2014. 1 week after the purchase there was a...	275 ~ 46697 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL two incidents of sudden unintended acceleration. the first on january 31 2014 the second on march 25 2014. both incidents...	212 ~ 58770 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2011 honda pilot spontaneous star crack in lower center windshield spontaneous rear hatch and passenger door opening while driving with...	199 ~ 81691 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE paint is peeling off down to bare metal on the roof between the windshield and sunroof....	181 ~ 71930 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i made my 3rd visit to another honda location on 10/27/2017 after having issues with the vsa light and check...	180 ~ 83330 miles
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda pilot (n/a). the contact stated that the third row seat head rest would...	179 ~ 101089 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. while driving at an unknown speed the tires seats and rear of...	169 ~ 74505 miles
STEERING 45 miles on a brand new 2014 pilot ex-l the ignition does not engaged consistently. when you turn the key...	160 ~ 62600 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2014 honda pilot ex-l has a multi major issues. starting with a major water leak inside the passenger compartment....	112 ~ 73866 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM this car was what is discribed as "run away vehicle" the car was in park as the ignition was turned...	96 ~ 52746 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the low beam headlight on the passenger side stopped working. i replacing the bulb but it still wouldn't work. six...	93 ~ 80551 miles
SEAT BELTS randomly while driving the fasten seatbelt icon illuminates. all occupants of the car were restrained and no objects were placed...	66 ~ 63983 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda pilot. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the brake pedal...	62 ~ 57079 miles
STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. while driving at an unknown speed the tires seats and rear of...	58 ~ 38522 miles
WHEELS issues: 1 - steering constantly vibrates at speeds above 45mph. smooth roads higher vibrations. this vibration increases to extent that...	55 ~ 37557 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER i was driving and my son saw a crack appear in the windshield. nothing had struck the windshield or any...	46 ~ 36706 miles
TIRES i drive a 2011 honda pilot. it was purchased new. on the morning of june 7 2011 a family member...	38 ~ 30091 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the pilot cranks but the engine intermittently fails to start. honda recognizes problem but offers no solution or time frame	27 ~ 47497 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda pilot. the contact stated that the headlight bulbs needed to be replaced every...	23 ~ 18454 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE letter from constituent regarding honda's 2013 pilot recall (nhtsa recall 13v-382/campaign#jb5/service bulletin #13-075) he has been unable to correct the...	21 ~ 45999 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES doors continue to lock automatically when the keys are inside the vehicle. if you open a door and set your...	19 ~ 57649 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* - the driver thought she put the a 2004 honda pilot in park in a driveway which sits on...	17 ~ 78291 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that after the vehicle was parked and she returned to...	16 ~ 108779 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda pilot. the contact stated while driving at speeds between 40-60 mph the vehicle...	16 ~ 43362 miles
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda pilot. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the garage when...	14 ~ 24614 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC after driving my leased 2003 pilot for 3 years i knew how it handled on turns and how it stopped...	12 ~ 21251 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL accelerator pedal is depressed and there is no response from the motor for almost 2 seconds. this happens at slow...	11 ~ 8759 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY 2008 honda pilot. the consumer was informed by honda that there is a label inside the seats that says do...	11 ~ 41119 miles
EQUIPMENT 2009 honda pilot has a brake system problem. the car can't be stop fast enough it needs a very long...	10 ~ 43156 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION i bought a 2007 honda pilot ex-l 2wd. i am disabled so i require a hitch electric chair lift to...	10 ~ 64666 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the nhtsa headrest standards are [xxx]. seriously did any of you even [xxx] drive a car with a headrest in...	9 ~ 4250 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. the contact stated that the driver and passenger heated seat became extremelly...	9 ~ 79222 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS srs - supplemental restraint system light keeps going on and off for no reason. it stays on and then goes	9 ~ 29553 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i have a 2007 honda pilot with original equipment tires. they are bridgestone dueler h/t 684. i have 11 700...	9 ~ 5333 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*- the contact purchased a 2005 honda pilot in august 2005. in september 2005 the contact heard a noise coming...	9 ~ 2426 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY 2012 honda pilot. consumer writes in regards to vehicle moon roof exploded and shattered while driving. *smd...	8 ~ 54943 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. the contact stated that the interior courtesy map lights would not illuminate....	8 ~ 47013 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES i drive a 2011 honda pilot. it was purchased new. on the morning of june 7 2011 a family member...	8 ~ 43034 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM wheel sensor wires on 2011 honda pilot are exposed and unprotected under the vehicle which when damaged disable anti-lock braking...	8 ~ 57960 miles
CHILD SEAT my child's radian 80sl super-latch comes loose even on short car rides. once the belt is tightened down it comes...	7
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE 2008 honda pilot. the consumer was informed by honda that there is a label inside the seats that says do...	7 ~ 40571 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda pilot. the contact stated that the rear air conditioning system (a/c) would not...	7 ~ 29373 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving on a freeway a truck kicked up a rock. the rock bounced back and under my vehicle. i...	7 ~ 40671 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i am a 46 year-old disabled man living in riverview florida. i am a college-educated business owner. on july 30th...	7 ~ 77529 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY heavy steering wheel vibration in the brand new vehicle purchased on 21st july 2007 taken back to the dealer for...	7 ~ 26447 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked the center seat belt in the third row seat locked closed...	7 ~ 10711 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda pilot. while accelerating the vehicle vibrated violently without warning. crown motors (555 cypress...	6 ~ 90650 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda pilot. while driving 60 mph the vehicle shook and the brakes failed to...	6 ~ 21812 miles
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT my child's radian 80sl super-latch comes loose even on short car rides. once the belt is tightened down it comes...	6
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owned a 2014 honda pilot. while driving approximately 5-10 mph the brake pedal was depressed and traveled...	5 ~ 20713 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph there was a...	5 ~ 32901 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i own a 2005 honda pilot since 2008 and this car has 95 000 + mileage. recently the vsa light...	5 ~ 57643 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda pilot. the contact stated that while driving approximately 3 5 mph the passenger...	5 ~ 47614 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION my wife and i were driving home on the night of june 2nd 2010 and were turning on the street...	5 ~ 55200 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my wife called me one morning on her way to the shop. she was frantic saying "my steering wheel is...	5 ~ 80327 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE new vehicle taken in after approx 4 mos of ownership due to floorboards being flooded with water on driver and...	5 ~ 72200 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda pilot. the contact stated that air continuously leaked out of all four tires....	4 ~ 42114 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. the contact stated that the horn did not operate. the failure occurred...	4 ~ 59750 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY several months ago the vsa light began to come on momentarily for no reason. this has happened 50-100 x. several...	4 ~ 72000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE noticed that my pilot was vibrating after taking it in for a routine oil change at speeds from 45-60mph. took...	4 ~ 71611 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the radio is constantly losing reception when vehicle hits a bump. sometime it will reconnect when another bump or hole	4
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i had taken my 2007 honda pilot ex 4wd to my local honda dealership service center to have the a/c...	3 ~ 92060 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2009 honda pilot touring had a front right tire sidewall blow causing me to change the tire. i am...	3 ~ 19167 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda pilot. while driving at approximately 10 mph the passenger side rearview mirror shattered....	3 ~ 13667 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT in may 2007 u-haul of kingston ny installed a trailer hitch on my 2004 honda pilot. on april 4 2008...	3 ~ 57317 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda pilot. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact noticed that the projector style headlamps...	3 ~ 43333 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while stopped at an intersection an infiniti g35 impacted my vehicle in the rear at 35 to 40 mph. both...	3 ~ 36667 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on june 30th 2005 i purchased a new 2005 honda pilot with 65 odometer miles as a personal family vehicle....	3 ~ 28918 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM smoke from the dash was noted. it came from the junction of the instrument panel and the upper part of...	3 ~ 24000 miles
RIM > WHEELS i am the original owner of a 2004 honda pilot. we were driving down the highway about 65 mph and...	3 ~ 13833 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING radiator failure due to lack of protection resulting in puncture loss of coolant and engine over heating. possible engine fire.	3 ~ 68804 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING thunking noise from gas tank when stopping. it has been identified as the baffles but honda dealer refuses to repair	3 ~ 12100 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING the buttons were improperly manufactured and have very sharp edges that have caused several cuts during normal vehicle operation. this	3
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owned a 2014 honda pilot. while driving approximately 5-10 mph the brake pedal was depressed and traveled...	2 ~ 2177 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda pilot. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred...	2 ~ 47500 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we experienced a burning odor in the car cab the air bag indicator lit and the a/c temperature rose to...	2 ~ 84615 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda pilot. the contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into park with the...	2 ~ 88000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY tailgate would not stay open and when coming down would not stop even if you were leaning in to retrieve...	2 ~ 47481 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i was driving my wife's 2003 honda pilot stopped at light and when i started to drive away started to...	2 ~ 49988 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that while stopped in a parking space the key...	2 ~ 90000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY 2010 honda pilot. consumer states during a routine cleaning the lift up glass hatch detached from the gas-pressurized struts swinging...	2 ~ 5500 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION our 2010 honda pilot has had to have the front passenger side wheel bearing replaced at only 15746 miles. had...	2 ~ 40448 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC wheel sensor wires on 2011 honda pilot are exposed and unprotected under the vehicle which when damaged disable anti-lock braking...	2 ~ 22800 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES spare tire separated from 2007 honda pilot. cause was a frayed cable that held the tire in place under the...	2 ~ 81500 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the windshield washer pump or pumps failure to operate as designed by honda on 2009 honda pilot honda has no...	2 ~ 23000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i got 2007 honda pilot. i read about the honda elements and oddyseys recall regarding with the brakes. i believe...	2
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this is in reference to the 2009 and 2010 honda pilot all trim levels. the speedometer only has numerical markings...	2 ~ 70 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT plastic part on the tether strap (to adjust it) broke (related vehicle information: model year=2007 make=honda model=pilot). *tr...	2
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER we have bought two honda pilots and are having the same problem with our new one. fuel evap. system keeps...	2 ~ 49500 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the check engine light kept coming on in my 2006 honda pilot. i took the car into the dealership three...	2 ~ 32966 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT consumer has a problem with the honda music link. nj nar* a honda rep said the music link system could...	2 ~ 50 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT i buckled my 3 month old son into his britax marathon car seat. i made a wide left turn and...	2
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. on may 31 2007 the contacts son became entangled in the middle passenger...	2 ~ 14400 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL we recently purchase a certified used honda pilot. we were making a left turn into on-coming traffic and the pilot...	2 ~ 26500 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel sloshes in fuel tank and physically moves the vehicle when sudden stops occur. honda corporate says this is a...	2 ~ 20500 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact stated that a strong fuel odor emitted into the vehicle....	2 ~ 68020 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR this vehicle from original purchase has had a wheel vibration that seems to be incorrectable by dealer. i believe it...	2 ~ 9500 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving at any speed passenger front shoulder belt would lock up until released. dealership repaired the problem once but...	2 ~ 10888 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 1. car was parked at a marina for approximately 1.5 hours 2. electrical malfunction in drivers automatic seat controller started...	2 ~ 26494 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM i have a 2003 honda pilot. i had the transmission and egr valve recalls services. around 30 000 miles i...	2 ~ 15000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION i consistently hear noise that seems to come from the right rear wheel area when driving over small or large...	2 ~ 6000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE damage from defect to timing belt (worn from protruding bolt) caused engine to stop while driving on highway. engine damaged	2 ~ 4000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda pilot. when the vehicle was started in the morning all the warning indicators...	1 ~ 43476 miles
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING > FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda pilot. while driving 50 mph the collision mitigation braking system engaged and caused...	1 ~ 28000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda pilot. while driving 40 mph the wheels seized when the brake pedal was...	1 ~ 89000 miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2019 honda pilot. while driving various speeds the front driver side brake sensor activated and...	1 ~ 110000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda pilot. the contact stated that the traction control anti-lock brakes hill assist vehicle...	1 ~ 12000 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2016 honda pilot. consumer writes in regards to clogged fuel injectors and fuel pipe. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer	1
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. when the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle violently hesitated to drive...	1 ~ 50000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pilot. when the vehicle was in reverse or drive the contact heard a...	1 ~ 3858 miles
CAMERA SYSTEM > BACK OVER PREVENTION 2015 honda pilot. consumer writes in regards to vehicle back up lighting too dim and back up camera issues. *smd...	1
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda pilot. the contact stated that the liftgate fractured. the vehicle was taken to...	1 ~ 100000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. while making a left turn at approximately 50 mph the steering wheel...	1 ~ 120333 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the airbag warning light is lit. first intermittently now constantly. was diagnosed ($120 at burns honda for taking a reading...	1 ~ 102000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda pilot. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred...	1 ~ 50000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY 2005 honda pilot. consumer states that the mechanic said the lock rod was broken in the door. consumer states that...	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. after shifting the vehicle into neutral gear the contact noticed that he could...	1 ~ 84000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda pilot. the contact stated that the lenses came off inside the brake lights....	1 ~ 80000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle...	1 ~ 100000 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda pilot. the vehicle was parked on a steep hill with the parking brake engaged....	1 ~ 70000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY opsd (occupant position detection system) and rearwiper motor failed at the same time without previous accident. honda dealer saying this...	1 ~ 24950 miles
CONNECTOR/CLIP > TETHER > CHILD SEAT i have been told that the britax regent was crash tested with the tether. i am have also been told...	1
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN simultaneous failure of left and right front wheel bearings at only 65 000 miles. further damage could led to catastrophic	1 ~ 65150 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING in may 2007 u-haul of kingston ny installed a trailer hitch on my 2004 honda pilot. on april 4 2008...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS traveling on a desolate highway i heard my son whimper in the back seat. to my horror i saw that...	1 ~ 25000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING i just got off the expressway and was making a slow turn into a parking lot when the inner tie...	1 ~ 48353 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have honda pilot 2003. my daughter was driving when failure occurred. it was raining and rear wipers were running....	1 ~ 24380 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i have honda pilot 2003. my daughter was driving when failure occurred. it was raining and rear wipers were running....	1 ~ 24380 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN purchased a 2007 honda crv ex-l awd on 12/04/06. at 1000 miles i began to hear a noise coming from...	1 ~ 1100 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN honda 2007 cr-v ex 4wd purchased from white plains honda ny on 11/22/06 brand new vehicle 3 weeks old 500...	1
BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING re 2007 honda pilot. the backup lights on this vehicle are extremely weak and virtually useless in situations where the	1 ~ 2000 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated the srs light illuminated indicating a problem with the seatbelts or the airbag system. the vehicle...	1 ~ 30000 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE the dvd system is making a rattling noise. the roof makes occasional loud rattling noise especially when driving on a...	1
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT consumer would like reimbursement for two tires replaced on a 2004 honda pilot. *kb the consumer mechanic noticed uneven tread...	1 ~ 18000 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1)fuel gauge inoperable 3 weeks after purchasing the vehicle (always reads empty). attempt # 3 to correct problem scheduled tomorrow....	1 ~ 400 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated while driving 65mph the vehicle was involved in a crash. the vehicle flipped numerous times and...	1 ~ 1000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING 2005 honda pilot exl crashed into a median as a result of sudden loss of steering control and traction.*mr the...	1
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN vibration at 70 mph . rebalancing tires doesn't resolve issue. *ak...	1 ~ 100 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cruise control buttons on steering wheel are not lighted and are the only way to engage the cruise control. i...	1 ~ 3400 miles
HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT cosco model # 22269crk dom 02/11/2004. the strap between the legs hold the buckle strap from unraveling. consumer contacted the	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN steering wheel shake. bounces in hand. cabin noise/vibration. *nm...	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was recalled for transmission second gear. earlier transmission was serviced for dirt in the transmission. dealer stated on the...	1 ~ 22000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving between 5 to 10 mph and applying the brakes front brakes made a loud noise like grinding. dealership	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving the consumer heard a clicking noise coming from the rear brakes. *ak on may 19th 2004 the brakes	1 ~ 11979 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2003 honda pilot. i had the transmission and egr valve recalls services. around 30 000 miles i...	1 ~ 30000 miles
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when starting the vehicle consumer smelled gas from the engine. consumer indicated that fuel rail was leaking. dealer replaced the	1
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY rear wiper motor short includes srs light coming on since on one fuse and lost of windshield wiper fluid us	1 ~ 10200 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased a 2004 honda pilot on october 23 2003 and have since had the battery replaced twice along with...	1 ~ 6200 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL i was involved in head and side impact at highway speed and airbags were not deployed as they should. as...	1 ~ 10800 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING greetings we just experienced our second power steering pump failure on our pilot. we have approximately 5 000 total miles...	1 ~ 5813 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR several months after buying our car in december of 2002 we noticed a clunking sound when we used the...	1
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while consumer was merging from one lane to another. driver turned steering wheel and it locked up. consumer had vehicle	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving there was noise in the front axle. it got louder with more speed. consumer took vehicle to the	1
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY will hazard if you open the rear window and you carry an infant in the back of the vehicle while...	1
LINKAGES > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the rear passenger window was loud and caused pressure on the consumer's children ear drums. the dealer and manufacturer was...	1

FAQ

What year Honda Pilot is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 18 years, Honda Pilot models of 2020, 2018, 2015 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Honda Pilot?

Honda Pilot models of 2003 and 2005 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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- Includes 1-pc. 3/8 in. drive torque wrench; Storage case; Product manual with torque conversion chart
- Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range...

Mechanic tool set

Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set i...
- The Crescent Professional Tool Set has a newly designed 72T quick release ratchet
- Carefully selected assortment of hand tools for most industrial, mechanical, and consumer applications
- Get incredible access from combination wrenches with narrow heads,...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, ...
- MINIMAL ARCH SWING: 72-tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Ratchets produce a 5-degree arc swing. Ideal balance between access and durability.
- VERSATILE: Comprehensive set of 1/4 in., 3/8 in. Drive Sockets and Drive Tool...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece w...
- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...