NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Structure complaints
7 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Feb 15, 2019
Structure
I PURCHASED MY PILOT 4 YEARS AGO, IT WAS OWNED BY ONE PERSON PRIOR TO ME. ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IT STARTED SEEING RUSTING BY MY TAILGATE HANDLE AND NOW ITS THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL ON BOTH SIDES. I SEE THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THIS BUT WAS TOLD I DO NOT FALL UNDER THIS DUE TO THE TIME LINE. VERY UPSET THAT I WILL HAVE …
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I PURCHASED MY PILOT 4 YEARS AGO, IT WAS OWNED BY ONE PERSON PRIOR TO ME. ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IT STARTED SEEING RUSTING BY MY TAILGATE HANDLE AND NOW ITS THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL ON BOTH SIDES. I SEE THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THIS BUT WAS TOLD I DO NOT FALL UNDER THIS DUE TO THE TIME LINE. VERY UPSET THAT I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT TO BE REPAIRED WHEN ITS A KNOWN ISSUE THROUGH HONDA! VERY FRUSTRATING BUYING A CAR AND SEEING THE ISSUES AND NO ONE CAN HELP. I CLEARLY GOT THE LEMON PILOT, WITHIN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF PURCHASING MY PILOT, I NEEDED NEW EXHAUST CATS AND ALL AND THEN A NEW MOTOR DUE TO OIL ISSUES AND A FUEL PUMP, THE LIST GOES ON.. WHEN WILL HONDA TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUES THAT THEY KNOW ARE PROBLEMS!
NHTSA ODI #11180296
78,000 miles · Sep 13, 2014
Air BagsStructureVisibility/wiper
WHEN RAINING WATER BEGAN TO ENTER INTO THE CAB OF MY VEHICLE AROUND THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10632971
68,957 miles · Feb 24, 2014
Exterior LightingSeat BeltsStructureCrashInjury
I WAS DRIVING AND A CAR WENT AROUND ME ON THE ROAD. IT HAD JUST STARTED FREEZING RAIN, AND WHEN SHE WENT AROUND ME SHE LOST CONTROL OF HER CAR AND HIT THE CONCRETE WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, AND I WAS ON LEFT LANE, GOING ABOUT 40 MPH AND ONCE SHE HIT THE WALL IT SLUNG HER RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME AND I T-BONED HER. SHE WA…
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I WAS DRIVING AND A CAR WENT AROUND ME ON THE ROAD. IT HAD JUST STARTED FREEZING RAIN, AND WHEN SHE WENT AROUND ME SHE LOST CONTROL OF HER CAR AND HIT THE CONCRETE WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, AND I WAS ON LEFT LANE, GOING ABOUT 40 MPH AND ONCE SHE HIT THE WALL IT SLUNG HER RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME AND I T-BONED HER. SHE WAS SENT TO HOSPITAL IN AMBULANCE, AND MY DAUGHTER AND I WENT TO HOSPITAL WITH MY HUSBAND. HER CAR WAS TOTALED AND MINE HAD ABOUT $6K IN DAMAGE MOSTLY TO FRONT. MY SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK AND IT SHOWED MY AIRBAGS WENT OFF WHICH THEY DID NOT.WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN TO GET IT FIXED THEY INFORMED ME MY AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED, AND IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE MY CAR, B/C THEY HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND COULD GO OFF AT ANY TIME. I HAD MY CAR FIXED AND A FEW DAYS LATER I GOT A RECALL NOTICE IN MAIL ABOUT MY AIRBAGS. NOTED THAT MY CAR IS 5 YEARS OLD, WHY AM I JUST GETTING A NOTICE AFTER I HAD A WRECK AND THEY DID NOT WORK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10565583
30,000 miles · Sep 2, 2013
SteeringStructureSuspension
CONSTANT VIBRATION AT 60 MPH OR ABOVE. MORE PROMINENT ON THE FRONT SIDE, AT THE STEERING WHEEL AS WELL AS THE FRONT SEATS. DOES NOT GO AWAY WITH TIRE REPLACEMENTS, BALANCING AND ROTATION AND EVEN 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. VIBRATION FREQUENCY IS SUCH THAT IT TRANSMITS TO DRIVERS' / PASSENGERS LEGS, SPINE AND HEAD, CAUSING DISTRACTED AN…
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CONSTANT VIBRATION AT 60 MPH OR ABOVE. MORE PROMINENT ON THE FRONT SIDE, AT THE STEERING WHEEL AS WELL AS THE FRONT SEATS. DOES NOT GO AWAY WITH TIRE REPLACEMENTS, BALANCING AND ROTATION AND EVEN 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. VIBRATION FREQUENCY IS SUCH THAT IT TRANSMITS TO DRIVERS' / PASSENGERS LEGS, SPINE AND HEAD, CAUSING DISTRACTED AND STRESSFUL DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CAN BE A HAZARD TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD. ISSUE IS SPECIFIC TO HONDA PILOT AND EASILY FELT ON ANY ROAD OR HIGHWAY. DRIVING FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES CAUSED US HEAD AND NECK PAIN DUE TO VIBRATIONS AND STRESS INDUCED DUE TO VIBRATIONS. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10538381
46,700 miles · Jul 22, 2013
StructureSuspension
I JUST HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS IN THIS NEWER VEHICLE. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP IS AWARE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH NEWER MODEL PILOTS LIKE MINE. THE COST OF REPLACING THEM IS CLOSE TO $1,000. WOULD YOU PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE AND MAKE THE MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR THI…
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I JUST HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS IN THIS NEWER VEHICLE. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP IS AWARE THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH NEWER MODEL PILOTS LIKE MINE. THE COST OF REPLACING THEM IS CLOSE TO $1,000. WOULD YOU PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE AND MAKE THE MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DEFECT? MY REQUEST IS TO HAVE HONDA MAKE A RECALL ON THE PILOTS AND REPLACE THE FRONT COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS AND REFUND THOSE OF US COSTUMERS THAT HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT CAUSING OTHER ISSUES ON THE CAR. THANK YOU! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10526249
62,000 miles · Sep 6, 2012
Structure
TAILGATE WOULD NOT STAY OPEN AND WHEN COMING DOWN WOULD NOT STOP EVEN IF YOU WERE LEANING IN TO RETRIEVE SOMETHING. THE REAR HATCH STRUTS FAILED AND THERE IS NO SAFETY MECHANISM TO PREVENT THE TAILGATE FROM CLOSING WHEN THE STRUTS FAIL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10474053
78,000 miles · Oct 24, 2011
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE REAR "HATCH" DOOR UNLOCKS AND PARTIALLY OPENS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10432634
Official recalls
9Jun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
May 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Apr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Jan 9, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
Aug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Jan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
May 24, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Jan 18, 2013
Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Sep 9, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 PILOT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 13, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE STITCHING THAT SECURES THE END OF THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER LAP SECTION OF THE SEATBELT MAY BE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE STITCHING IS INCOMPLETE OR MISSING, THE SEATBELT MAY DETACH FROM THE ANCHOR WEBBING, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN A CRASH.
Remedy: HONDA DEALERS WILL CONDUCT A SPECIALIZED INSPECTION OF THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELTS, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEATBELTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
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