Honda Pilot owners have reported 27 problems related to warning light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda Pilot based on all problems reported for the Pilot.
Air bag warning light is activated. I took my 2004 Honda Pilot with California license plate number 5enp536 to the Honda dealership in hemet California on December 14 2022 to check the air bag system. I was told there was a $100. 00 diagnostic fee because the repair is not covered under the airbag recall program. My vehicle is 20 years old and I'm worried the drivers side air bag is unsafe and could be accidently activated and cause injury or death. My vehicle has over 300,000 miles. As of today, September 6, 2023, the air bag warning lamp is still on. Is the activated air bag warning lamp covered under the air bag recall program?.
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Air bag warning light has been activated. The Honda dealership charges $100. 00 to diagnose the cause. I was told it's not part of the airbag recall and I will have to pay. My vehicle is 20 years old. I beleive anything to do with airbags should be covered by the recall. In the case of an airbag activation and I am injuried or killed from a defective air bag. I have proof that the Honda dealership was advised on December 14, 2022. The air bag warning light has been on for six (6) months and cannot get it corrected.
I took my Pilot to the Honda dealer for the airbag recall but they refused to reset the red warning light on the dashboard. Does this mean the air bags are still defective?.
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Started noticing that sometimes the passenger side airbag says it's off although someone is sitting there. Now, the airbag warning light is on. I've attached a photo.
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I took my car to dealer to work on 3 recall notices on driver side airbag (not takata related since it's not a takata airbag), passenger side airbag, and seat belt. I also had a srs warning light that was on constantly for about 2 years so I had the dealer diagnose the warning light. The code showed 11-21 (something about open or increased resistance on the airbag). The dealer said the airbag needs to be replaced for about $1200 and the problem was caused by tampering with the airbag wiring. This totally did not make sense since I am the original owner and nobody tampered with the airbag. The light started to come on after 5-6 years since I owned the vehicle and the car was never involved in an accident. This looks like a poor quality air bag was used when the vehicle was made and I think Honda should replace this airbag at their cost.
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2008 Honda Pilot. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. The consumer stated after the repair was completed the airbag warning light illuminated. Prior to the repair it was not. The manufacturer was notified and advised the consumer to pay to have vehicle diagnosed. The consumer declined.
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The warning sign. . . . Side air bag off. . . Turns on automatically or blinks various times. . . . So I stop the vehicle and put in park and turn off vehicle and the warning light for the air bag is no longer there. The warning indicator shows it turns off on its own the side air bags.
This vehicle which never has had a problem was taken in for the air bag recall to the Honda dealer. The vehicle had ~170k miles. Within weeks of the event the air bag sensor warning light came on. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for investigation and repair. The dealer advises that both front bumper air bag sensors simultaneously went bad and needed to be replaced. They said this was not in anyway associated with the recall work. I don't buy it and see that many others have experienced the same identical challenge shortly after recall work was performed. I am certain a authorized replacement part incompatibility exists or a prescribed replacement procedure technique is flawed. This is similar to 10cfr part 21 safety related issue in us commercial nuclear power regulations that I work in and must be acted upon by the ntsb. The airbag safety system was returned non-functional because of my refusal to pay the dealer nearly $500 for repairs I know the process is absolutely accountable for inducing. The replacement is not a like-for-like compatible unit or the dealers are not installing the replacements correctly putting the vehicle occupants at sudden safety risk while the vehicle is in motion at 70 mph. Honda dealer-basney Honda mishawaka, indiana 574-256-3800.
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The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced under an air bag manufacturer's recall; however, the air bag warning light illuminated after the recall remedy. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag warning light illuminated due to the vehicle being involved in a crash previously. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,371.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
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The contact owns a 2004 Honda Pilot. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Airbag warning light on. Dealer determined left front impact sensor was issue. $640 repair for sensor that should not ever fail for safety reasons. Appears issue is not an isolated instance and should be covered by dealer or recall issued to enforce the issue. What recourse do I have available to recover cost?.
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. While driving at 2 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated, which indicated that the air bag warning light was off while a passenger was seated in the passenger seat. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v349000 (air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.
The front right airbag sensor required replacement. Last month, my mechanic reset it. He said he'd look further if it the airbag warning light went on again. It did. But I took it to the Honda service center. I felt this was too important an issue. I was told that it was a defective front right sensor and it needed replacement. Cost to me was $300. I feel that this is a safety feature that should be reliable and not require replacement. The car not new, but well maintained and garaged. We are the original owners. Incidently, Honda service reps said they could not tell me if I had a takata srs system, but that it definitely was not recalled. I'm fairly certain it is the same system from news reports, and think it should be replaced - but that's a separate issue.
Airbag warning light went on and stayed on. I am original owner and the car has never been in a crash,nor have airbags ever deployed. Brought into the dealer and, after $115 diagnostic test, was told right front sensor behind bumper "went bad". Charge to replace 1 sensor is over $400, although dealer will waive diagnostic test fee. After seeing many people with similar problem, seems Honda should issue recall.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Honda crv. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v351000 (air bags) however, the parts was unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Mf.
Srs warning light will not go out. Cannot afford diagnostics test or new sensors. Should be recalled for safety. Many other Honda Pilot owners have same problem. Thanks.
No accident and air bag light for passenger was on and off intermittently and then most recently the air bag warning light is permanently on the dashboard. From reading the complaints, it appears that the sensor/ wiring is faulty and I'm going to be stuck with another planned obsolescence bill and my safety is in jeopardy until I am able to pay Honda for their part and labor. Now that's an offer one can't refuse.
Air bag warning light illuminated when car was started. Brought it to the dealership and they told me both front impact sensors were no longer functioning.
Air bags warning lights has come on the dash board.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 74,400. The VIN was unavailable. Kmj.
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On my 2004 Honda Pilot, the srs (airbag) warning indicator light on the dashboard mysteriously remains on even though there have been no other changes to the vehicle. The Honda dealer wants $80 just to look at it! this is outrageous; it's clearly a failed component that should be covered under the safety portion of the vehicle's warrantee for the lifetime of the vehicle. There are many other Honda owners who have experienced this warning light and they report it is nearly always a failed passenger seat sensor that Honda is replacing under a TSB; however my local dealer claims to know nothing of the TSB and want me to pay for this.
Srs warning light goes on and stays on for days, then goes off and seems ok for a while. Sometimes it comes on briefly and goes off. Lately it has come on again and has not gone off for a couple of weeks straight. There has been no accident or airbag deployment in this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2004 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2004 Honda Pilot. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the occupant position detection system control unit was replaced. The contact stated that the component was previously replaced in 2005. The vehicle was not yet repaired as the occupant position control system sensor was on back order. The failure mileage was 56,893 and the current mileage was 178,265.
After noticing the seatbelt/airbag warning light was on, I arranged to have it checked by the dealer, ken dixon Honda of waldorf, MD. I also requested an oil change. When I droped the car off, the gentleman asked if I was there for an oil change. I said yes but I was really there to have the seatbelt/airbag system checked and the light reset. He asked if I wanted my car washed; it was free. Half way home, (I live one hour away) I realized the warning light was still on. The next day, Friday, we drove to georgia. On our way home, we rolled three times in our Honda Pilot. None of the airbags opened. Although we walked away, we suffered head and neck injuries, none of which were life threatening. I would like to know if they should have deployed. Could you please let me know where to go and how I should respond. Thank you.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems | |
| Warning Light On problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag On-off Switch problems | |
| Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/light problems |