Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2025 Honda Pilot

Table 1 shows one common exterior lighting related problems of the 2025 Honda Pilot.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Honda Pilot

Problem Category Number of Problems
Exterior Lighting problems
2

Exterior Lighting problem #1

I’ve had to replace the puddle lamp bulbs on my Honda Pilot three times so far, and I purchased it brand new less than a year ago. My local dealer would not cover this under the bumper to bumper warranty either. It would seem that this is a prevalent issue with Honda Pilots and other model Honda/Acura vehicles if this forum post is accurate: [xxx] you would think that after a few years Honda would’ve redesigned/corrected the casting so that water intrusion isn’t an issue, but that has not happened. This is disappointing for a “reliable” car brand. Can anything be done to at least acknowledge this is an issue? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Exterior Lighting problem #2

The issue is that the rear light on both sides has a sharp plastic edge and I’ve actually cut myself on it twice. I took it to the dealer, and they said they couldn’t really replace it because it’s the same on other Honda Pilots, so it seems to be a common issue. Basically, it’s a safety concern with that sharp edge.


Exterior Lighting related problems in other Honda Pilot model year vehicles:



Pilot Service Bulletins
Pilot Safety Recalls
Pilot Defect Investigations