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2004 Honda Pilot Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Honda Pilot has 11 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Honda Pilot

Powertrain
138
Airbags
76
Seats
74
Electrical
51
Engine
37
Structure
28
Suspension
25
Other
21
Speed Control
17
Steering
16
Brakes
14
Seat Belts
11
Lights
11
Visibility
9
Fuel System
9
Latches & Locks
4

11

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Lights Recalls

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...

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 9, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGlights that illuminate the functions/buttons of the climate control system burned out
Oct 4, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DID NOT WOR...
Dec 7, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 M...
Sep 28, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESTHE MODULES HOUSING THE REAR LIGHTS, INCLUDING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, ON MY 2004 PILOT ARE DEFECTIVE; RED...
Apr 2, 2012EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED DUE TO SOME WIRING ISSUE. I NOTE THAT A RECALL WAS RECENTLY ANNOUNCED ON ...
May 10, 2011EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC COVER HAS BECOME VERY CLOUDY AND PREVENTS THE HEADLIGHTS FROM PROPERLY ILLUMIN...
Aug 23, 2010EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HEADLAMPS BEGAN TAKING IN MOISTURE AND THEN SHORTING OUT EVERY TIME IT RAINS. WHEN YOU SEARCH O...
Apr 4, 2008EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENTIN MAY 2007, U-HAUL OF KINGSTON, NY INSTALLED A TRAILER HITCH ON MY 2004 HONDA PILOT. ON APRIL 4,20...
Apr 25, 2005EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEAD LIGHTS BURN OUT EVERY 2-3MO.S DARREL WALTRIP TELLS ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND THAT THE...
Jan 20, 2004EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE 2003 PILOT HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY WEAK AND DO NOT SUFFICIENTLY ILLUMINATE THE ROAD AHEAD. THIS CREA...
Dec 15, 2003EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT SUFFICIENTLY ILLUMINATE ROAD. *AK

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