2009 Honda Pilot
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 134 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 18th highest complaint count among 23 Pilot model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 9 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 12 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 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.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Campaign 19V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V378000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 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.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 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.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Campaign 18V042000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleAug 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V545000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 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.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Campaign 17V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 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.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Campaign 16V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsJan 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 13V016000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, webbingSep 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.
IF THE STITCHING IS INCOMPLETE OR MISSING, THE SEATBELT MAY DETACH FROM THE ANCHOR WEBBING, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 11V468000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
134 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Oct 14, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Oct 3, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Sep 18, 2016
IT HAD BEING MORE THAT 60 DAYS THAT I RECEIVED NOTICE OF THIS RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ,THAT DEALER AND THE COMPANY HAS BEING NOTIFIED AND HAVE DONE NOTHING YET TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, HTE PASSENGER SEAT IS OUT OF ORDER.
Air bags, Sep 16, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Sep 15, 2016
2009 HONDA PILOT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS/ REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AIRBAG RECALL. *SMD
Air bags, Sep 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Service brakes, Sep 7, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/18/16*LJ *TR
Air bags, Sep 7, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/26/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2016. UPDATED 10/31/16.*JB
Air bags, Aug 23, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Aug 22, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Aug 13, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. I HAD A MAJOR SERVICE PERFORMED IN LATE MAY 2016, AFTER THE RECALL WAS IN EFFECT, BUT BEFORE I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION EVIDENCING THE DATE OF THE SERVICE, WHICH WAS AFTER THE RECALL WAS IN EFFECT. I CAN PROVIDE THE DOCUMENTATION UPON REQUEST. IN MAY 2016, I SPECIFICALLY ASKED THE HONDA SERVICE CENTER ABOUT WHETHER MY CAR WAS SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL, SINCE MY HUSBAND'S ACURA MDX HAD THIS RECALL. THE SERVICE CENTER SAID NO, BUT THAT THEY HAD THE PARTS SINCE THE ACURA RECALL WAS IN EFFECT. TWO MONTHS LATER I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE RECALL, WHICH WAS IN EFFECT A FEW DAYS BEFORE I WENT TO HONDA IN MAY 2016. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED HONDA TO REQUEST A SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL AND TO OBTAIN A LOANER CAR. THE HONDA PILOT IS MY FAMILY'S MAIN FORM OF TRANSPORTATION AND WE NEED ALL OF THE SEATS TO BE OPERATIONAL. I WAS TOLD BY HONDA THAT SOMEONE WOULD GET BACK TO ME WITHIN TWO WEEKS REGARDING THE LOANER, AND THAT IT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ORDER THE REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE RECALL UNTIL FALL 2016. I WAS FURTHER TOLD THAT I SHOULD CALL IN FALL 2016 TO ORDER THE REPLACEMENT PART. IT HAS BEEN OVER THREE WEEKS SINCE I FIRST CALLED HONDA TO REQUEST THE LOANER CAR. I HAVE MADE FOLLOW UP CALLS TO HONDA WITH NO RESPONSE. I FEEL UNSAFE IN MY CAR, AND YET HONDA HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE TO THIS SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN.
Air bags, Aug 10, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Engine, Jul 18, 2016
WHEN YOU ARE GOING 47 TO 48 MPH, THERE IS A VIBRATION COMING THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. IF YOU SPEED UP OR SLOW DOWN, IT STOPS. WE TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC. HE TEST DROVE THE CAR, CHECKED IT OUT, THEN CALLED A LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP. HE WAS TOLD THAT HONDA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND WILL NOTIFY US WHEN THEY FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. IT WAS NOT DOING THIS WHEN WE BOUGHT THE CAR BUT HAS BEEN DOING IT AT LEAST A YEAR. IT REALLY GETS AGGRAVATING WHEN IT VIBRATES. WE WOULD REALLY LIKE TO GET THIS PROBLEM CORRECTED A ASAP.
Engine, Jun 24, 2016, fire
WITH NO WARNING, THE ENGINE ON MY 2009 HONDA PILOT BLEW UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY LOST POWER AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO CROSS SEVERAL LANES WITHOUT BEING HIT TO GET TO THE SHOULDER. THEN A GOOD SAMARITAN TOLD ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE SO LUCKILY I GOT OUT BEFORE I WAS HURT OR KILLED. I CALLED HONDA ABOUT THIS SITUATION. EVEN THOUGH THE 2009 PILOT IS KNOWN TO HAVE AN OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE -- THE MECHANIC SAID THIS WAS THE CAUSE -- LOSS OF OIL -- WHEN I CALLED I WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS NOT COVERED. NO WARNING LIGHT EVER CAME ON. THE BILL TO REPLACE THE ENGINE WAS $7100 WE DO NOT HAVE. LUCKILY I AND MY FAMILY WERE NOT HURT OR KILLED.
Engine, Apr 27, 2016
OUR HONDA PILOT IS BURNING OIL EXCESSIVELY AND HAS BEEN SINCE 2012 ABOUT A YEAR AFTER WE PURCHASED IT. FEW DAYS AGO WE PURCHASED TIRES AND ALSO HAD A LICENSED MECHANIC CHANGE THE CV JOINTS A DAY BEFORE SCHEDULED TO GO IN THE CAR LOSES POWER AND DIES OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. WE HAVE CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC SHOP HE SEES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER PLUGGED ACCORDING TO HIM IT'S BECAUSE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BAD DUE TO THE BURNING OF OIL. HE CHANGES THE CADALIDIC CONVERTOR TELLS US A FEW DAYS THE SENSOR WILL RESET ITSELF - UNFORTUNATELY THE CAR STARTS SMOKING EXCESSIVELY UNDRIVEABLE.
Power train, Engine, Apr 11, 2016
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. 170K MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. NOTICED APPROXIMATELY 30K MILES AGO THAT I NEEDED TO ADD OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES, WHICH I ALWAYS GET EVERY 3500-4000 MILES. USUALLY TAKES LESS THAN 1 QUART. MOST RECENTLY, TOOK 2+ QUARTS. HONDA ADVISES THIS IS NOT UNUSUAL AND NO REPAIR IS NECESSARY - JUST CONTINUE TO ADD OIL AS NEEDED. SEEMS ABSURD.
Air bags, Apr 7, 2016
I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE TO FIX IT. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS NOW ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. I ALSO KEEP GETTING CALLS FROM DEALERS WANTING TO BUY MY HONDA.
Suspension, Apr 2, 2016
AT 72,563 MILES I EXPERIENCED VIBRATION AND A GROWLING NOISE FROM THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AT ALL SPEEDS. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
Steering, Dec 31, 2015
THE STEERING WHEEL ON MY 2009 HONDA PILOT VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY AT ANY SPEED OVER 50MPH. I HAVE COMPLETELY REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTOR AND PADS WITH BRAND NEW PARTS. IT IMPROVED SOMEWHAT, BUT DIDN'T ELIMINATE THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. MY ONLINE RESEARCH SHOWS THEY ARE MANY OTHERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS ACROSS ALL MODEL YEARS. IT APPEARS TO BE A FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN/MANUFACTURING DEFECT. SOME PEOPLE CLAIMED TO HAVE THE VIBRATION PROBLEM FIXED BY REPLACING THE ENGINE MOUNT.
Suspension, Dec 12, 2015
AUGUST 2015 I RECEIVED THE LETTER ABOUT DEFECTIVE COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS. I HAD MINE REPAIRED BY MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER. I IMMEDIATELY SENT IN MY REPAIR BILL AND REQUESTED INFORMATION. THAT WAS AUGUST 2015 AND I HAVE NOT HEARD ONE WORD BACK FROM HONDA AND WE ARE NOW IN DECEMBER. THERE ONCE WAS A TIME THAT HONDA QUALITY WAS AMAZING, BUT I SUPPOSE THAT EVEN HONDA BUYS INFERIOR PRODUCTS FROM CHINA AND TRIES TO PASS THEM OFF AS QUALITY LEAVING THE CONSUMER HOLDING THE BAG. REMEMBER WHEN THE CUSTOMER WAS ALWAYS RIGHT!! - R.I.P.
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 11, 2015
THERE WAS A VEHICLE SAFETY LETTER SENT TO ME ABOUT MY CV JOINTS I TOOK THE CAR TO CULVER CITY HONDA IN SEPTEMBER YET HAVE THEY OR ANY HONDA REPAIRED MY CAR. WITH THE LETTER AND NOISE THE CAR IS MAKING IVE YET TO GET REPAIRED. WHEN I TURN THE WHEELS KNOCK CLICKING NOISE
Power train, Oct 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COOLER PIECE FRACTURED INTERNALLY, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE RADIATOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED 12/01/15*LJ
Engine, Oct 8, 2015
V6 ENGINE INTERNAL DAMAGED (TWO CAMS FAILED), DUE TO MULTIPLE ASSOCIATED IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS AND RECALLS (E.G. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTIONS, SPARKPLUGS FAILURE (REF: PO301,PO302, PO303, PO304), IGNITION COILS FAILURE, TIMING BELTS/TENSIONER, FAILURE OF SOFTWARE EARLY WARNING CODE IDENTIFIER. EARLY SYMPTOMS: ENGINE NOISE (LIGHT HUMMING, TO LIGHT KNOCKING), SERVICED WITH REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A, B, C, D. WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR STOPPED, TOWED TO THE DEALER, THEY INDICATED THE ENGINE IS DAMAGED, NON-OPERATIONAL., INCLUDES ALL OTHER ELECTRIC POWER, RECOMMENDED NEW ENGINE AT $12,500.00.
Suspension, Service brakes, Jun 22, 2015
AFTER READING THE DREADED COMPLIANCE BUSHING ISSUE ON A FEW HONDA PILOT OWNER'S FORUMS AS WELL AS SAFERCAR.GOV, I THOUGHT ABOUT CHECKING MY VEHICLE TO SEE IF I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. SURE ENOUGH, THE BUSHINGS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE HAVE LEAKED. JUST LIKE SIMILAR EXPERIENCES FROM OTHER OWNERS, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY DURING BRAKING.
Tires, May 24, 2015
MICHELIN LTX MS 245/65R17. 61,000 MILE, 4 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS AFTER INSTALLED. FOUND SMALL CRACKS ON TREAD AND SIDEWALL BECAUSE OF DRY ROT. AND TIRES LOST PRESSURE QUICKLY. REMAINED 4/32" TREAD, BUT FEAR TO POTENTIAL DANGER. I'M IN OHIO, THE RUBBER SUPPOSE NOT TO DRY ROT SO QUICKLY. I CALLED MICHELIN CUSTOMER CARE, THEY SAID TIRES PASSED 60K WARRANTY. I MENTIONED THEM THAT THIS PROBLEM IS NOT RELATED TO MILLAGE, BUT TIME. I BELIEVE THAT THE PROBLEM IS MATERIAL THAT DRY ROTS TOO QUICKLY.