Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Honda pilot has 10 recalls, 266 complaints.
10
Recalls
266
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...
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-...
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...
06V270000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN...
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...
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...
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...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2006 Honda Pilot 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES | Unknown |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while attempting t... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Suspension is rusted out and falling apart |
| Jul 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When I got into the vehicle this morning, I opened the door and smoke came out from inside, then I n... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The Vehicle Stability Assit (VSA) system in activating inappropriately causing the vehicle to brake ... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Rear suspension cradle attachment points at the frame corrode. This is common on all pilots in no... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | SEATS | While driving, the seat came off the base and something was loose, the seat basically will fall back... |
| Jul 29, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2006 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that following a State Safety Inspection, th... |
| Mar 18, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Hi Honda pallet is completely rusted out and corroded on the back underneath. My mechanic said it is... |
| Mar 16, 2024 | SUSPENSION | I just purchased a 2006 honda pilot 4 wheel drive....i did not get under the suv to look at the fr... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car was making a lot of noise, so we took it to the shop. Upon investigation, they told us we we... |
| Feb 20, 2024 | TIRES | 235/70R16 I purchased 4 Michelin defender LXT tires, on 02/06/2024. I had to have all the tires reba... |
| Feb 12, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | While driving at night, with rain and fog, the low beam headlights became extremely dim which made i... |
| Dec 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | About 9 days ago our Honda Pilot (parked, off, keys out of ingnition) had a malfunction in the drive... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Dave at Beard Auto Repair in downers grove, Il told me: Whole rear subframe rotted away from the ... |
| Sep 13, 2023 | STRUCTURE | 2006 Honda Pilot Subframe rust which is causing the subframe to pull away from the body of the vehic... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I had taken my vehicle in to the dealership for power steering issues and other routine mainten... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Car keeps going into limp mode. The VTM and VSA light flash on and the car will not accelerate. Happ... |
| May 9, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear steel bumper totally corroded rendering bumper protection deficient. Significant rusting on rea... |
| Dec 17, 2022 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | The left rear frame of the vehicle is rusted out where the rear drive line bolts to the body or fram... |