Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2008 Honda Pilot

Table 1 shows five common exterior lighting related problems of the 2008 Honda Pilot. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Honda Pilot


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2008 Honda Pilot

The Exterior Lighting problem

Left headlight went out in July 2023 while traveling in oklahoma. I had it replaced at a napa shop in kansas shortly after. The headlight went out again while home in charleston, SC in November 2023. I had it replaced again. 2 weeks later around roughly November 15th 2023 the light went out again.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Pilot. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed that the projector style headlamps caused poor visibility in rural areas. The dealer stated that the headlights met fmvss and were designed in that fashion.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

3rd brake light failed. Upon inspection found bulb to be burnt out and socket partially melted. Replaced bulb with manufacturers recommended bulb. It appears to be the same bulb that orginally burned out. I have a concern for a vehicle fire due to this overheating.   Read details...


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