Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Honda pilot has 15 recalls, 678 complaints.
15
Recalls
678
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 ...
19E068000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2...
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...
17V029000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura R...
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...
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...
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...
13V092000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles...
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...
05V039000
STEERING:COLUMN
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
04V541000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2005 Honda Pilot 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | STEERING | Power steering high pressure line leaking on exhaust and almost caused fire Dangerous. Lines need t... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that shortly after refueling, the vehicle su... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle sl... |
| Oct 8, 2024 | SEATS | I was leaning back looking backwards while reversing and the front left seat bracket on the driver’s... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Airbag is deactivated due to failure of both crash sensors on the vehicle. Replacement parts are on... |
| Nov 23, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while waiting in line at a gas station,... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The rear subframe attaches to the unibody has rotted and almost fell off the car |
| Jun 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear suspension got detached from a collapsed/rusted Frame. Item # 11 Sub-Frame, Rear Suspension... |
| May 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Ignition switch locked will not turn. |
| Apr 8, 2023 | SUSPENSION | My Honda pilot has rust on one of the subframe mounts causing it to come loose from body. Honda issu... |
| Mar 30, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The rear trailing arm, normally attached to the rear suspension is clearly corroded and came detache... |
| Mar 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Was traveling down the road, had an electrical burning smell coming from my dash and around steering... |
| Dec 3, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I parked my car in front of my house at 10pm the following morning my neighbor came to tell me my ca... |
| May 29, 2022 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vsa light came on when I was on the freeway and made my vehicle jerk almost pushing me into the n... |
| May 10, 2022 | SEATS | The drivers side seat bracket has a broken weld causing the seat to wobble & rock while driving the ... |
| Mar 20, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On dry asphalt the vehicle stability control (VSC) periodically activates forcing the car either off... |
| Oct 15, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Travelling on interstate w/ cruise speed set @ 70 mph. VSA (vehicle stability assist) engaged with ... |
| Oct 6, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the low beams of th... |
| Aug 14, 2021 | ENGINE | The Honda Pilots Engine Mounts are constantly having to be replaced prematurely than any other vehic... |
| Jun 28, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Airbag tensioner seatbelt light is on (red one); AKA, SRS (supplemental restraint system) Dealershi... |