Three problems related to air bag on-off switch have been reported for the 2005 Honda Pilot. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Honda Pilot based on all problems reported for the 2005 Pilot.
Airbag light came on intermittently. After I took it in for the recall, the dealer said the sensor was bad and needed to be replaced for $200. I had that done and the second day following, it was on again. It intermittently lit for about 3 months. Now it is almost always on. I see similar issues listed. God forbid they don't work when I need them. Not thrilled with the Pilot. Transmission light also intermittently lights (blinking d). I had this fixed years ago after the dealer said new trans for $3,000. I didn't bite on that one because the shifting was seemless. Seems that mechanics maybe rely on computer too much. Had switch changed out and it stopped for about 2 years. Now it's on intermittently again. Tire pressure is another problem. Electronics stink!.
The pressure switch in the passenger front seat is broken. . . It goes on and off for no reason, with light coming on at the dashboard. We have had the airbag checked 3 times, twice by our mechanic, once by the dealer, and they say it's fine. The pressure switch is mal-functioning. We were told it would be $300-$400 to take apart the seat and replace the switch. . . Cannot afford it.
Inop air bag switch Honda Pilot.