Honda Pilot Complaints (2024)

117 consumer complaints on file.

#11773928October 27, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
For no reason at all the Panoramic view stationary window shattered
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770007October 8, 2026
SEAT BELTS
Seatbelt alarm sporadically goes off on second row passenger seat, causing a great distraction for driver, assuming a child has unbuckled seat belt, when in truth, they have remained securely buckled. Has been inspected by Honda service and we have a quote for right at $400 for seat buckle replacement. This began occurring in aug of 2026 and continues
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11768738October 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
The vehicle battery will die and then 10+ error codes come up. After battery is recharged the codes disappear. No difficulty with turnover after that. The vehicle has also turned off after coming to a complete stop even when the idle option is unselected.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766877September 25, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
In April 2026 we had a windshield crack that appeared spontaneously and went horizontally over half of the windshield. It occurred while the vehicle was parked in a garage. There could have been a rock or other object that had previously hit the window, we are not sure. The windshield was replaced through an insurance claim. On 9/23/26 we got in the vehicle to notice a vertical crack running from the very top of the windshield to the bottom. This occurred while the car was parked overnight. We had driven the vehicle the previous day and the crack was not there. Two days prior we had cleaned the windshield and there were no dings or marks but we did notice a ding at the very bottom of the windshield in the darkened portion. That could have happened the previous day but we do not recall anything hitting the window. We are concerned there is a defect with the windshields in this Honda model because we had two very large cracks in less that six months that occurred while the vehicle was parked.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765396September 18, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The back windshield spontaneously exploded while parked
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11763528September 11, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AC Compressor internally failed at only 37k miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11763279September 10, 2026
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the second-row passenger’s side seat occupied and the seat belt buckled, there was an audible chime indicating that the seat belt was not securely buckled. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were contacted about the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed of NHTSA ACTION Number: PE25017 (SEAT BELTS). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the investigation. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11763296September 10, 2026
STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After going over a railroad track, at 15mph, several warning sensors appeared. Including brakes, power steering and several more flashed quickly. Power steering failed and I could not turn my wheel. It told me to not drive and see a dealer. Luckily I was in traffic and it was moving slow. I was able to turn my car off and back on and all the senor systems cleared. I took my car to the dealer, which it is at now, and they cant find a problem outside of wheel sensor going off in history. I dont feel safe with this car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760170August 27, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
The vehicle came to a complete stop while attempting to enter the Highway. As I accelerated to gain speed, and the vehicle halted down to stop, all sensor warning systems started to light up on the dashboard: Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency braking, Lane Departure Warning, Parking Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assistance -- all sensors flashing simultaneously. As our vehicle stopped, the vehicles around us in the Highway had to abruptly stopped as well, causing a serious hazard, not only to myself and my family, but also the potential for a serious injury to other as well. This incident happened to us twice, and my passenger was able to record a video of the dashboard, as all the sensors were flashing and the vehicle switch to neutral on its own coming to a stop. We explained to the Honda dealership service department and after the second time, they kept the vehicle for service and it has been over (30) days since we had any update. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership, and it is still there as parts are in back order, but there are not sure of what the real problem is. There were no previous warnings of this problem, the vehicle is a 2024 Honda Pilot Elite with 30,174 miles, and still under dealer warranty. This is the 3rd Honda Pilot I ever owned and never experienced anything like this before. My biggest concern is that if they do not fix this vehicle properly or if it is defective, my life and my family's will be in danger every time we drive it, as we do not know when it will decide to stop while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758063August 19, 2026
SEAT BELTS
The second-row seat belt sensor chimes persistently whenever the seat is occupied although the seat belt is buckled properly. Currently the only seat belt affected is the one directly behind the front passenger seat.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756267August 11, 2026
SEAT BELTS
The second row passenger side seat belt warning sensor repeatedly pings even when the seat belt is connected anytime the passenger shifts in his or her position. It's as if the seat belt is not connected but it is. Not only is this annoying but it also means the driver is uncertain as to whether the seat belt is plugged in properly and has to manually check each time. Safety is therefore a concern. This happens whenever the vehicle is in operation and someone is using the second row passenger side seat belt. No other seats are affected. There has been no inspection of the problem but I plan to take the vehicle to a Honda dealer. My research online suggests this is an problem consistent with NHTSA investigation PE25017
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754429August 3, 2026
SEAT BELTS
Seatbelt warning system INCORRECTLY indicates with persistant and distracting chime and lights, that middle row right seatbelt is unbuckled, when it is in fact buckled. This has happened over 25 times over a 6 week period. It becomes a significant distraction to the driver, and forces the driver to ignore the seatbelt warnings all together, because while it is happening, it happens every 2-3 seconds continuously. Child passengers could very well be unbuckled ( Dangerous) and the driver wouldnt know it, due to the defective system. It is also extremely difficult to concentrate on safely driving while the chime is continuously going off. I urge the NHTSA to instruct HONDA to issue a safety recall and fix this dangerous issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11752570July 24, 2026
SEAT BELTS
The back seat seat belt warning malfunctions when someone is sitting in the back seat, causing the alarm to sound as if the passenger is not buckled in. The red seat belt notification also indicates that someone in that seat is unbuckled, which is incorrect. The seat belt is fastened the entire time. The notification alerts mid- trip while driving. This is extremely dangerous as a driver I thought our child unbuckled her seat belt while driving. This problem has been occurring for over 2 months. The problem has been inspected by a Honda dealership and diagnosed-Honda Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) A26-027 for certain 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The bulletin addresses a condition where the vehicle incorrectly indicates that the second-row right passenger seat belt is unfastened, even when it is buckled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11751915July 21, 2026
AIR BAGS
In an accident where car collided with a concrete barrier on the highway at high speed, front drivers side, airbags did not deploy. Vehicle is available as of now, problem has not been reproduced, insurance representatives totaled the car but did not check the airbags, no warning lights or symptoms prior.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11751804July 21, 2026
SEAT BELTS
The right rear seatbelt keep’s going into alarm over and over like someone is unplugging it and plugging back in. The alarm is persistent no matter who sits in the seat. It flashes on the dashboard and the audible alarm sounds most if not the whole car ride every day.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11751504July 20, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While running errands, the A/C compressor abruptly stopped pushing cold air. The air was pushing out cold before vehicle engine was turned off, then wouldnt cool when vehicle was turned back in. Honda dealer states need new compressor.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11750093July 13, 2026
SEAT BELTS
The rear passenger seatbelt warning system beeps constantly when someone is buckled into the seat saying it’s not buckled, when it is.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749750July 11, 2026
SEAT BELTS
MIDDLE ROW WINDOW SEAT BELT IS ENGAGED, BUT STILL CHIMEING AND RED "X" APPEARS ON DASHBOARD SEATING CHART MIDDLE ROW- WINDOW SEAT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11747653July 1, 2026
STEERING
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, after the vehicle had warmed up, there was a popping and clicking sound coming from the vehicle while turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The contact stated that one year later, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering rack needed to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11747558June 30, 2026
SEAT BELTS
The middle row, outer passenger side seat, belt, warning, light, and chime comes on intermittently when person is buckled up showing false positive vice versa input on the dash – regarding the seatbelt usage
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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