11 problems related to seats 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.
I was leaning back looking backwards while reversing and the front left seat bracket on the driver’s seat cracked and separated resulting in my seat turning into a rocking chair and my feet coming off of the pedals. It could have ended in an accident.
The drivers side seat bracket has a broken weld causing the seat to wobble & rock while driving the vehicle. From the Pilot driver’s online forum it’s been known as a common complaint that Honda is not willing to confess to or interested in resolving as a safety design flaw as it seems to be related to multiple yrs 2004 & up of the Pilot vehicle & happens over time.
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while at a standstill reaching back in his seat the seat riser fractured causing the driver's seat to move back and forth in the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.
The driver seat left front bracket broke. The chair is able to lean back and is unstable. I researched online and I am not he only one with this issue. It seams to of started with the 2004 model and in the crv. A recall is needed. The dealer wants to charge over a $1000 dollars to replace the base. The bracket part is not being offered. This is crazy. I just sat in my chair and reached to the reached to my backseat for a bag and it snapped. Thank good my wife and kids were not in this thing.
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that a piece of medal frame was fractured from the front driver's seat without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle an electrical burning odor was present inside the vehicle. The contact then noticed smoke and flames coming from the driver side seat adjustment control. The flames were extinguished by a police officer using a fire extinguisher. During the incident the contact sustained a burned right hand. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 148,300. Jft.
When on high, the driver side seat warmer will literally leave burn marks on my right leg. It has worked normal until this fall when I was driving and it burned my leg. It can not be on more than a minute or will leave burn marks on the right leg. The left side still seems normal. I checked and there is not a recall on this, but in looking into it had happened to many others and the seat has started to smoke.
The driver side seat split in several places and when we took it to be repaired the specialist noted that the heating element had scorched the seat in several places and was in danger of catching on fire. Whole element had to be repaired and seat replaced.
The weld failed on the drivers side seat mounting bracket on one side of the seat causing the drivers seat to move and attempt to recline.
Driver heated seat started acting up a couple years ago. It would work in spurts and then not at all. Brought this to attention of my Honda dealer, who could not find a problem. I am unsure of exact date or mileage since I took them at their word. At this point in 2011 the seat now has one searing hot spot, when it works, and emits a burning odor. The hot spot is searing hot and will literally leave a red burn mark on your thigh. It is obviously a defective heating element with a short and I consider a live electrical short a safety and liability issue. I am reporting this as a fire since their is a burning and smoke odor . I have made an appointment with Honda economy superstore, hixson TN and will update my complaint accordingly.
: the contact stated while the vehicle is driven over 55 mph with the rear windows open, there is a thumping noise throughout the vehicle. This causes discomfort to the occupant's ears. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. Updated 07/03/06. The leather seats were cracking.