Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Honda Pilot has 9 recalls, 132 complaints.
9
Recalls
132
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: 2008 Honda Pilot 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Referring to my 2008 Honda Pilot, as I was pulling into my driveway I heard a very loud bang in the ... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Rear Subframe Body Mount Rust |
| Mar 14, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Had vehicle in for state inspection and was told the rear crossmember where the rear wheel assembly ... |
| Nov 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Failure of Honda Pilot OEM jack. On 11/04/24 I was jacking up the right rear wheel of my 2008 H... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION | I could hear a loud grinding noise while driving and the rear of the truck felt like it was driving ... |
| Oct 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | the VSA and danger triangle lights are on |
| Jun 18, 2024 | TIRES | Hello, I have a set of 4 Bridgestone Dueler LX tires that have been cracking for the past 8 months a... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Left headlight went out in July 2023 while traveling in Oklahoma. I had it replaced at a NAPA shop i... |
| May 15, 2023 | TIRES | Driving 2008 Honda Pilot with Firestone WeatherGrip P235/70R16 at 70mph on the interstate, the rear ... |
| May 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | When in the service garage for a noise, our independent service mechanic confirmed that the body of ... |
| Apr 26, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | Passanger seatbelt will not retract. Took to dealership and was told there would be a $150 inspectio... |
| Feb 22, 2023 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | UNKNOWN |
| Jan 19, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car accelerated on its own and when I applied the brakes, they didn’t work. I hit a tree on my pr... |
| May 6, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE | STATE INSPECTION FAILD, check engine light, bank 1 Catalytic Converter Internal Failure and bank 2 C... |
| Mar 31, 2022 | STRUCTURE | 2008 Honda pilot Rear subframe on both sides rotted out! horrible design! Lots of Honda pilots with ... |
| Dec 3, 2021 | STEERING | I was starting my car and the steering column started smoking and smelling burnt. It was able to st... |
| Oct 29, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY IN ANY CONDITION THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY WARNING WILL MAKE A BANG NOISE, SHUD... |
| Apr 10, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND DEPRES... |
| Mar 22, 2021 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS M... |
| Nov 1, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | HEATER AND AC HAS WORKED JUST FINE SINCE I BOUGHT THE SUV. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY FRONT CABIN HAS STOP B... |