Structure Problems of Honda Pilot

Honda Pilot owners have reported 396 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (245 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (61 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Honda Pilot

The Body problem

Customer complaint: clunking/rocking noise heard in front end, on both sides near feet from interior, when making turns at low speeds. Noise would go away when driving straight. Correction: technician found two outer subframe bolts to be loose/not torqued to manufacturer specification causing front   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 mph, the “awd system malfunction” warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic.   Read details...

The Paint problem

Paint peeling off and bubbling on hood. It's a manufacture defect. Honda will not take responsibility for the hood. I had the roof (repainted in 2018)and right passenger door panel (repainted 2021) repainted because of the same peeling problem since it's all the same original paint from when we   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

The 2014 Honda Pilot and potentially all other years with a similar design pose an unreasonable safety risk to occupants seated in the third row, as the rear tailgate cannot be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle under certain circumstances.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

Went to get a oil change for my car at an auto repair shop and the tech showed me the rust on the sub frame, especially around the rear mount. The rust went through the frame and there is a big hole around the driver side rear mount. I was told this happened to some other Honda Pilot.   Read details...




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