Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2004 Honda pilot has 13 recalls, 544 complaints.
13
Recalls
544
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V182000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 ...
19V501000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybr...
19V499000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-...
18V268000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2...
14V700000
AIR BAGS
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Ody...
16V344000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 200...
15V320000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hy...
14V353000
AIR BAGS
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and A...
12V136000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V; MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2005 PILOT; AND MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 CIVIC VEHICLES. IN MAR...
12V573000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26...
08E013000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEH...
04V389000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE'S CERTIFICATION LABELS MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT VEHICLE WEIGHT AND TIRE SIZE INFORMATION.
04V176000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDA...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2004 Honda Pilot 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2004 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that at the time of pur... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Honda sold America cars that they knew were rusted less than five years and they still letting peopl... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I took my car for tire installation at Walmart on [XXX] , the technician declined to install th... |
| Sep 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2004 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while attempting t... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2004 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, ... |
| Dec 25, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2004 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact en... |
| Sep 20, 2023 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS | I heard a loud pop come from under my driver's seat and the seat started rocking backwards. I got o... |
| Apr 19, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission locks up when vehicle has been driven for a short time |
| Jan 20, 2023 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes seem to stop suddenly Must brake slowly to avoid a sudden stop Seatbelt locks up if I do not... |
| Jan 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2004 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the transmissi... |
| Dec 14, 2022 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ACTIVATED. I TOOK MY 2004 HONDA PILOT WITH CALIFORNIA LICENSE PLATE NUMBER ... |
| Nov 15, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | The steering became extremely loose over time on my Honda Pilot posing significant safety concerns b... |
| Nov 9, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | lights that illuminate the functions/buttons of the climate control system burned out |
| Oct 3, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Confirmed with local mechanic that the rear cross member of the sub-frame needs to be replaced immed... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ACTIVATED. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP CHARGES $100.00 TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE... |
| Mar 26, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | I was approaching a stop sign and slowing down to < 10 miles and the engine continued to slow down a... |
| Nov 4, 2021 | STRUCTURE | My hood latch isn't holding when I'm highway driving at 60MPH. The hood will pop open. I've seen the... |
| Aug 31, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission locked up while driving and wont drive after I stored the vehicle Iam glad no one was b... |
| May 12, 2021 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | I bought this 2004 Honda Pilot new in 2004 in Louisville. In 2018 I drove to Florida without inciden... |
| Dec 20, 2020 | SUSPENSION | DRIVERS REAR STRUT METAL FATIGUE FAILURE AT KNUCKLE CAUSED SHOCK ABSORBER TO DROP AND SLICE WHEEL. |